Journal of Research on Computing in Education
1989 Volume 22, Number 2
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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Conceptualizing a Hypermedia Design for Language Learning
Geri Gay & Joan Mazur
Discussion of the philosophies and theories of language learning focuses on the development of a hypermedia language program. Levels of knowledge analysis are discussed, communicative language... More
pp. 119-26
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A Study of Attitudes toward Computers: Anxiety, Confidence, Liking, and Perception of Usefulness
Alex A. Koohang
Describes study of undergraduate students that measured four types of attitudes toward computers: (1) computer anxiety; (2) computer confidence; (3) computer liking; and (4) perception of computer ... More
pp. 137-50
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Computers and Satellites: Effective New Technologies for Distance Education
William D. Milheim
Describes the use of computers and satellites for delivering educational materials to distance learners. Topics discussed include teletex; videotex; telecommunications; computer use in the design... More
pp. 151-59
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The Impact of Computers in Classrooms
Margaret Riel
Describes study of elementary students that was conducted to assess the impact of microcomputers on classroom organization, interaction between teachers and students, and student learning. Teacher ... More
pp. 180-90
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Authoring Systems--Are They Used?
Mary Rode & Jim Poirot
Describes results of a survey of teachers belonging to the Texas Computer Education Association that was conducted to determine whether authoring tools were being used to develop software for... More
pp. 191-98
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A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of a Four-Factor Model of Attitudes toward Computers: A Study of Preservice Teachers
Claudio Violato
Proposes a four-factor model of attitudes toward computers and describes a factor analysis conducted with preservice teachers to test its validity and reliability. Sex differences, degree of... More
pp. 199-213
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Computer Use, Computer Attitudes, and Gender: Differential Implications of Micro and Mainframe Usage among College Students
Yi-Kuo Wu & Michael Morgan
Describes study of college students that examined relationships between their attitudes toward computers and amount of computer use. Microcomputer and mainframe computer usage are examined, gender ... More
pp. 214-28