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| Autor/in | Kay, Robin |
|---|---|
| Titel | A Formative Analysis of Resources Used to Learn Software |
| Quelle | In: Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 33 (2007) 1, (29 Seiten)
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 1499-6677 |
| Schlagwörter | Foreign Countries; Adults; Computer Software; Resources; Protocol Analysis; Gender Differences; Computer Peripherals; Guides; Keyboarding (Data Entry); Helping Relationship; Ability; Student Surveys; Interviews; Correlation; Statistical Analysis; Canada (Toronto) |
| Abstract | A comprehensive, formal comparison of resources used to learn computer software has yet to be researched. Understanding the relative strengths and weakness of resources would provide useful guidance to teachers and students. The purpose of the current study was to explore the effectiveness of seven key resources: human assistance, the manual, the keyboard, the screen, the software (other than main menu), the software main menu, and software help. Thirty-six adults (18 male, 18 female), representing three computer ability levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), volunteered to think out loud while they learned, for a period of 55 minutes, the rudimentary steps (moving the cursor, using a menu, entering data) required to use a spreadsheet software package (Lotus 1-2-3). The main menu, the screen, and the manual were the most effective resources used. Human assistance produced short term gains in learning but was not significantly related to overall task performance. Searching the keyboard was frequently done, but was relatively ineffective for improving learning. Software help was the least effective learning resource. Individual differences in using resources were observed with respect to ability level and gender. (As Provided). |
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| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2020/1/01 |
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