ERIC ED289073: The Development of Computer Confidence pdf

ERIC ED289073: The Development of Computer Confidence

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A computer confidence course designed to teach the fundamentals of computer literacy was offered to 19 members of the Las Vegas (Nevada) Senior Center (mean age = 63.9 years). Computer anxiety and computer literacy measures were taken before and after the 12-hour course. The course curriculum included sections on computer knowledge, computer applications, and computer programming. An expected decrease in anxiety did not occur, although there was a significant increase in literacy. The results indicate that older computer users have both a willingness to explore the functions of computers and an ability to use the computers to enhance daily functioning. (Author/KC

• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 1987-10
• Year: 1987
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Adult Education, Anxiety, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Continuing Education, Older Adults, Outcomes of Education, Program Effectiveness

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