Internet use equals computer literacy?
Internet use equals computer literacy?
Gibbs, Shirley F.
Gibbs, Shirley F.
Date
2008
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Conference Contribution - published
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Abstract
This study reports an analysis of IT use by undergraduate university students. The term
‘computer literacy’ is as widely used now, as it was previously, but the meaning has
changed as has how and why computers are used. Thirty years ago computer literacy meant
the ability to program in a main frame environment then moved to meaning using
computers to manipulate data. Now computer literacy seems to mean a number of things,
including being comfortable using on-line tools.The findings of this study indicate that
there is little relationship between how a person rates their overall computing ability and
how they rate their ability in specific areas. However, a paired samples t-test, between online
and off-line activities, returned a significant (p < 0.05) mean difference between these
two activities. This suggests further investigation is warranted.
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Copyright © 2008 Shirley Gibbs
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