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White, Anne M.; Palfreyman, Rachel – Language Learning Journal, 1994
Provides a case study of a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) program for beginning learners of Spanish at the University of Bradford, England. The pros and cons of various software used in the program, as well student attitudes toward CALL, are discussed. (six references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation
Glover, Barbara L. – Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, 1995
Describes creation and development of Drinking Is Not Our Solution (DINOS) software. Designed to provide both counselors and students with a way to explore attitudes toward drinking, it permits a young person to independently assess his or her own choices by identifying with characters. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
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Legg, Sue M.; Buhr, Dianne C. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
Three computerized adaptive tests (CATs) in mathematics, reading, and writing were administered to 628 community college students to determine whether examinees of different ethnic, gender, ability, and age groups, and computer experience were differentially affected. Some differences exist; however, they do not preclude use of CATs. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Adaptive Testing, Age Differences, College Students
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Ferren, Ann S. – Journal of General Education, 1993
Reviews arguments surrounding the inclusion of computer literacy as part of core requirements for all undergraduates, considering the effect of the current postsecondary educational reform movement. Describes seven models for linking general education and computer science, and highlights American University's approach, which integrates computing…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Core Curriculum
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Bakar, Ab. Rahim bin; Mohamed, Shamsiah – Computers & Education, 1998
A Malaysian study investigating the preparedness of vocational and technology teachers to integrate computer technology found that teachers were not knowledgeable about computers or computer software and thought they were not skillful in using spreadsheets, word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and programming software. Most…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
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Sprague, Debra; Kopfman, Kimberly; Dorsey, Sandi de Levante – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 1998
Describes implementation of a mentoring program to improve university faculty members' technology skills. Students in a graduate instructional technology course were paired with faculty according to students' computer skills and faculty members' needs. Surveys and student journals indicated that the program benefitted both groups, as students…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Hemmer, Jeanie – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
In 1995, rather than require seventh-grade computer literacy classes, Texas allowed school districts to integrate technology skills into curricula. This article, the first of three, describes technology integration for sixth grade. Includes unit ideas on nations; the Holocaust; Olympic diving; Christmas; probability; organisms; Antarctica;…
Descriptors: Biology, Childrens Literature, Computer Games, Computer Literacy
Aris, Baharuddin Bin; Abu, Mohd. Salleh Bin; Ellington, Henry Irvine; Dhamotharan, Mogana – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1998
Describes a prototype interactive multimedia courseware developed at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to improve teachers' knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of information technology in education. Highlights include the role of the Ministry of Education; and research studies on computer-based learning materials and on improving adult…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development
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Gaebler, Jan – Australian Library Journal, 2000
This report discusses the major issues addressed at a two-day conference of Australian and Canadian library and information science educators. Topics include education for the future; core competencies; institutional accreditation; trends in professional education; distance education; economic factors; management education; practical experience;…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Administrator Education, Competence, Computer Literacy
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Zucker, Susan; White, James A.; Fabri, Peter J.; Khonsari, Laleh S. – Academic Medicine, 1998
Three major issues have led to changes in graduate medical education: shortages of academic and community physician time to devote to teaching; limited resident exposure to various medical conditions due to shifts in training venues; and residents' lack of training in information technologies. Internal organizational networks (intranets) can be…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Educational Facilities
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Gibson, Susan; Nocente, Norma – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1998
A survey of 963 undergraduates and 27 faculty members in the University of Alberta (Canada) teacher education program found that computers were most often used as a personal productivity tool and not integrated into the curriculum. Deterrents to use of instructional technology by university staff were lack of funding, lack of time to learn new…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, College Faculty, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
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Dugdale, Sharon; DeKoven, Elyon; Ju, Mi-Kyung – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
A study of 50 students (grade 9) enrolled in a computer course found that home computer access for females was a predictor of early success for using computers as a learning resource and that enrollment in a computer course was greater for females who had access to home computers. Initial advantages diminished with continued use of computers. (PEN)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science
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Du, Yunfei – Education Libraries, 2004
This paper discussed the concept of computer competency and investigated the relationship between students' computer competency and their perception of enjoyment and difficulty level of web-based distance-learning courses. Participants were 237 entering graduate students in library and information science from a mid-southwestern state university…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Prior Learning
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Yu, Chwo-Ming Joseph; Guan, Jyh-Liang; Yang, Kuo-Pin; Chiao, Yu-Ching – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 2005
This exploratory study addresses two issues: (1) how firms select applicants for positions in international management and, subsequently, evaluate the performance of international business education in Taiwan; and (2) what the important skills for international management professionals are, and how well university graduates are equipped with these…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Administrator Education, Surveys, International Trade
Al-Jarf, Reima – Online Submission, 2005
To be considered literate in the information age, students must develop functional, academic, and computer skills. On the basis of a needs assessment, a computer literacy questionnaire and an English proficiency test, an ESP course was designed for graduate students majoring in art education. Since the students had no access to a computer lab or…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Graduate Students
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