The Comparative Effects of BASIC Programming versus HyperCard Programming on Problem Solving, Computer Anxiety, and Performance

Reed, W. Michael; Liu, Min

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“…Research shows that prior experience and training have a positive effect on decreasing computer anxiety. Reed and Liu (1994) found that the students in the Hypercard and Basic groups decreased their computer anxiety. They claim that it is not surprising because many students have shown that computer anxiety can be significantly decreased even after their brief exposures to computer instruction (Reed & Liu,p.12).…”

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Technology use in a middle school in 1997 and 2007

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The purpose of this study was to determine if any changes in technology integration and adoption of computer technology had taken place at ABC Middle School from the initial pilot study in 1997 and the follow-up study in 2007. This research looked for changes in the teachers' computer anxieties, attitudes and computer use from the previous study. Research showed that teacher anxiety had an impact on the teachers' willingness to integrate the technology into their curriculum. So it is important to understand the anxiety level in order to assess the willingness-to-integrate level. This study also looked at the computer technology infrastructure; including the physical components, connectivity, and training in 2007. A comparison was also made to see how the infrastructure had changed since 1996. Research showed that in order to have strong technology integration, the infrastructure must be kept up-to-date and accessible. Finally the study looked at the impact these changes had on the school. Technology impact looked the level (frequency of) integration, attitudes, and training in the school. Research showed that by having a strong technology strategy, the impact of the technology in the school increases. Results from the study found that teachers have less anxiety towards using computers in 2007 than they did in 1997. There is an even more negative correlation between the level of anxiety and level of training. Teachers still had an overall positive attitude about the use of computers, but still have some frustrations. Lack of time, not enough of the right kind of training, and frustration over the outdated computers were major areas of concern that were found in the study. As I reflect on my graduate work at West Virginia University I thought back to the people who influenced me as I worked through the programs. My advisor for my Masters in Instructional Technology, Dr. W. Michael Reed, provided me with a strong understanding of research in instructional technology. With his guidance, I developed the first part of this study. For the early part of my Doctorate in Technology Education, my advisor was Dr. George Maughan, with whom I worked as a graduate assistant and gained valuable experiences. Dr. Neal Shambaugh, my committee chair and advisor provided the guidance and motivation during the later part of my doctoral studies. He provided wonderful support and feedback as I moved through the competency exams, prospectus, research, dissertation and defense. I would also like to acknowledge the rest of my committee, Dr. David McCrory, whose technology integration courses helped guide the basis of my study. I greatly appreciate him working with me even in his retirement. Dr. Jaci Webb-Dempsey's qualitative courses provided the framework for my mixed-method approach and I appreciated her guidance in working with my methodology. Dr. Carol Markstrom agreed to be on my committee without even meeting before. I found her perspective from outside of the technology field to be very insightful and I appreciated her suggestions. ...

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Technology use in a middle school in 1997 and 2007

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The Comparative Effects of BASIC Programming versus HyperCard Programming on Problem Solving, Computer Anxiety, and Performance

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Technology use in a middle school in 1997 and 2007

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