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Deault, Louise C. "Attention skills and response to a computer-based literacy intervention." Thesis, McGill University, 2007. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=99586.

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Inattention is often associated with early reading difficulties and to non-responsiveness to reading interventions. The aim of the present study was to explore the relationships between attention skills and literacy skills over the course of the computer-based literacy intervention, ABRACADABRA. The design included a contrast of two interventions, Synthetic Phonics and Rime, against a classroom control, enabling a comparison of different types of literacy contexts for grade one students with varying attention skills. Attention skills, as measured by both parent ratings and a sustained attentio

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Nivens, Ryan Andrew, and Rosemary Geiken. "Developing Preschoolers’ Coding Literacy Using a Computer Science-based Board Game." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/2641.

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Kim, Kioh. "The relationship between preservice teachers' perceptions of faculty modeling of computer-based technology and their intent to use computer-based technology." Laramie, Wyo. : University of Wyoming, 2005. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=990299631&sid=3&Fmt=2&clientId=18949&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Salleh, Arfah. "The role of computers in the enhancement of accounting education." Thesis, University of East Anglia, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.327408.

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Comaskey, Erin M. "A kindergarten intervention study comparing rime and phoneme based programs and their effects on early literacy through computer literacy software : ABRACADABRA." Thesis, McGill University, 2006. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=99582.

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This study investigates the use of a new literacy software ABRACADABRA with pre-reading kindergarten students. The participants ( n=27) from one school were assigned randomly to one intervention group (rime or phoneme) and (n=17) school two served as a control. Ten hours of either a rime or phoneme ABRACADABRA intervention were employed to compare overall effectiveness of the software with regular classroom instruction. All participants were pre-tested at the onset of the study and post-tested following the intervention using eight highly sensitive measures to detect change in word reading str

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Fu, Jun. "Fostering digital literacy through web-based collaborative inquiry learning." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2011. http://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_ra/1238.

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Jones, Janet. "Multiliteracies for academic purposes : a metafunctional exploration of intersemiosis and multimodality in university textbook and computer-based learning resources in science." University of Sydney, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/2259.

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Doctor of Education<br>This thesis is situated in the research field of systemic functional linguistics (SFL) in education and within a professional context of multiliteracies for academic purposes. The overall aim of the research is to provide a metafunctional account of multimodal and multisemiotic meaning-making in print and electronic learning materials in first year science at university. The educational motivation for the study is to provide insights for teachers and educational designers to assist them in the development of students’ multiliteracies, particularly in the context of onlin

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Nasseh, Bizhan. "A study of the computer-based distance education in higher education institutions in Indiana." Virtual Press, 1996. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1036821.

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Computer-based distance education, as a vehicle for overcoming barriers such as time and place, is a vital new opportunity for enhancing lifelong learning.The purpose of this study was to investigate the computer and communication skills of teachers who have taught computer-based distance education classes and of the students who registered in computer-based distance education in the Fall 1996 in any of the higher education institutions in Indiana. Teacher and student questionnaires were developed for data collection. Both questionnaires were available in printed and World Wide Web versions. T

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Mantei, Jessica. "An examination of the role of computer-based technologies in the learning and teaching of writing in a Stage 2 classroom." Access electronically, 2006. http://www.library.uow.edu.au/adt-NWU/public/adt-NWU20070207.164406/index.html.

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Williams, Paula A. "Developing Student Competencies in Information Literacy Sessions Through Web-Based Instruction for Distance Learners." Thesis, NSUWorks, 2015. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/93.

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Distance learners are expected to conduct research in fulfilling their coursework. However, they possess varying skill levels and many lack the information literacy skills necessary to access, locate, evaluate and use the information effectively. Numerous academic libraries are increasingly using nontraditional methods such as computer-assisted instruction (CAI) designed to provide instruction. This dissertation aims to address the following research questions: How successful are CAI methods in equipping distance learners with the skills necessary to become information? What are the attitudes

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Ellis, Cheryl. "It speaks my language! Inclusion and literacy for pupils with English as an additional language : a computer-based home language intervention." Thesis, Cardiff University, 2005. http://orca.cf.ac.uk/54292/.

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This study explores issues relating to the participation of English as an additional language (EAL) pupils within the National Literacy Strategy and in particular the Literacy Hour. A review of the literature highlighted a range of issues relating to the English language demands placed upon beginner EAL learners within the mainstream classroom, with many EAL pupils excluded from the communication process due to their inability to 'keep up' with classroom discourse solely in a language that they are only just beginning to learn. Inclusion within the curriculum can be increased by encouraging th

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Du, Yunfei. "An Evaluation of the Effect of Learning Styles and Computer Competency on Students' Satisfaction on Web-Based Distance Learning Environments." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2003. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4265/.

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This study investigates the correlation between students' learning styles, computer competency and student satisfaction in Web-based distance learning. Three hundred and one graduate students participated in the current study during the Summer and Fall semesters of 2002 at the University of North Texas. Participants took the courses 100% online and came to the campus only once for software training. Computer competency and student satisfaction were measured using the Computer Skill and Use Assessment and the Student Satisfaction Survey questionnaires. Kolb's Learning Style Inventory measured s

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Wilkinson, Tammy Bruce. "The impact of a computer-based reading intervention program, "Academy of Reading" on reading achievement of second and third graders." Diss., Mississippi State : Mississippi State University, 2008. http://library.msstate.edu/etd/show.asp?etd=etd-04072008-202712.

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Bothel, Richard Thomas. "Computer competencies for adult basic education administrators : a national perspective based on the judgment of the state directors of adult education." Virtual Press, 1992. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/861386.

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The purpose of this study was to enlarge the information base that can be used by practitioners in the field of adult education to determine important computer competencies for individual development, training, and staff development programs for administrators of adult basic education programs. The final result of this study was a listing of computer competencies ranked as to their relative importance to each other based on the judgment of State Directors of Adult Education throughout the United States. The study results are presented to not be a rigid listing of prioritized competencies, but

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Zenevičienė, Jurgita. "Elektroninės viešosios paslaugos Lietuvoje: jaunimo vertinimas (VPU atvejis)." Master's thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2010. http://vddb.laba.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2010~D_20100713_124333-14879.

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Darbą atliko Jurgita Zenevičienė, VPU antro kurso politinės sociologijos magistrantė. Tyrimo tikslas:. išsiaiškinti kaip jaunimas vertina e-paslaugas, kokius teikia prioritetus, kokie veiksniai skatina naudotis jomis, kokie trukdo. Darbo uždaviniai: 1. Pateikti e-paslaugų sampratą ir raidą, pagrindinius bruožus; 2. Išanalizuoti e-paslaugas reglamentuojančią teisinę bazę Lietuvoje; 3. Apibendrinti e-paslaugas, jų pritaikomumą Lietuvoje Europos Sąjungos kontekste, naudojimosi e-paslaugų galimybes; 4. Išskirti e-paslaugų įvairovę bei veiksnius, skatinančius ir trukdančius jaunimui naudotis e-pasl

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McRae, Allan R. "Industrial Technology Education Teachers Perceptions of National Standards for Technological Literacy in the State of Arizona." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2005. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd1147.pdf.

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Van, Jaarsveldt Liza Ceciel. "Web-based training in Public Administration in South Africa principles and considerations /." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2003. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03092004-135653.

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Yilmaz, Ali. "Examinees." Master's thesis, METU, 2007. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12608698/index.pdf.

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This study investigated the examinees&rsquo<br>perceptions about an online assessment tool and an online assessment center. In this study, a computer literacy exam (Bilisim Seviye Tespit Sinavi, BSTS) was delivered in purposively designed environment, an online assessment center, at CEC, METU (Continuing Education Center, Middle East Technical University). The data were collected from 117 participants through the &ldquo<br>User evaluation questionnaire&rdquo<br>, in depth interviews with 43 examinees and 7 experts. 7 participants and the experts were interviewed individually while the rest 36

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Koranteng, Kesewaa. "Access and use of information and communication technology for teaching and learning amongst schools in under resourced communities in the Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1353.

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Thesis (MTech(Information Technology)) --Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2012<br>Due to the legacy of apartheid South Africa is facing developmental discrepancies with inequalities between the advantaged few in the more urban areas and the disadvantaged majority in the rural areas. With quality education being key, not only to the success of an individual but of a country’s development, efforts have been made to ensure equal access for all. ICT is seen as a key enabler to this end. The study investigated the status of ICT deployment and its integration into curricula in schools. The o

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Hernández, Rabanal Carme. "La informació sobre salut a Internet: qualitat, beneficis de la formació i autopercepció de les competències informacionals." Doctoral thesis, Universitat de Barcelona, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/457352.

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La present recerca té com a marc de referència la informació sobre salut a Internet. La finalitat del nostre treball és realitzar una anàlisi a l’entorn de la informació sobre salut a Internet i l’alfabetització dels usuaris en aquest àmbit a partir d’una aproximació vertebrada en tres eixos. En primer lloc s’aborda una de les característiques crítiques d’aquest tipus d’informació: la qualitat. En segon lloc s’analitzen els beneficis d’una formació reglada en competències informacionals en el currículum dels estudiants d’educació superior de l’àrea de les ciències de la salut, els quals, a cur

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Sabaté, Carrové Mariona. "Towards a theory of translation pedagogy based on computer-assisted translation tools for Catalan and English non literary texts." Doctoral thesis, Universitat de Lleida, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/8115.

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This dissertation aims to propose an approach to translation pedagogy along two main guidelines: a) evaluating the traditional approaches to translation pedagogy with a view to designing a more ecclectic approach b) implementing computer-assisted tools to translation pedagogy based on classroom and other experimental activities.<br/><br/>The ecclectic approach proposed in this dissertation highlights the importance of including computers in teaching translation and other computer-assisted tools (machine translation, translation memories such as Trados') to improve the students' performance and

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Yakimchuk, Daniel Thomas. "A Study of the Efficacy of Literacy-based Assistive Technology for Undergraduate Second Language Learners." NSUWorks, 2010. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/342.

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The goal of this study was to improve English language proficiency of undergraduate second-language learners (SLLs) through the use of literacy-based assistive technology (AT). Both current literature and the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model suggest that literacy-based AT, while traditionally designed to assist students with learning disabilities, can benefit learners studying in a second language. This study adapted the Times Series Concurrent Differential (TSCD) research methodology to test the efficacy of AT for second language learners. TSCD involves the collection of a series of

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Vogt, Karen Fay. "The use of technology in meeting science reform criteria: Can web-based instruction promote scientific literacy?" CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1999. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1861.

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Science educators are currently facing the challenge of reforming the practices of science education. Publications of various science and educational organizations have established new criteria for accomplishing this goal. The new goal of science educators is scientific literacy for all.

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Gomes, Renata Gonçalves. "A recepção de ciberpoemas: experiência de navegação no site de Sérgio Capparelli na escola." Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, 2017. http://repositorio.utfpr.edu.br/jspui/handle/1/2841.

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O campo educacional, assim como várias outras esferas da sociedade, passa por mudanças influenciadas por ferramentas tecnológicas digitais de informação e comunicação (TDIC) à disposição da geração digital (TAPSCOTT, 2010). A literatura infantil e juvenil também encontrou nas tecnologias digitais campo para o texto literário. Partindo dessas afirmações, este trabalho tem como objetivo observar a navegabilidade e analisar a recepção de estudantes do sétimo ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública de Curitiba-PR, pelos ciberpoemas da página Ciberpoesia, de Sérgio Capparelli e Ana Cláudia

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Mas, Garcia Xavier. "La integració dels usos de la tecnologia digital de les persones adultes dins la seva activitat formativa a la universitat." Doctoral thesis, Universitat de Barcelona, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/286068.

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Actualment la tecnologia digital ha esdevingut una dimensió de la realitat gairebé indestriable de la realitat física. La xarxa és l’àmbit on té lloc el conjunt de l’activitat humana en les societats anomenades desenvolupades com el nostre entorn. Tot i tothom –persones, continguts, objectes, eines, dispositius, espais i accions– es troba interconnectat en un entorn sociotecnològic complex on el coneixement i el conjunt d’àmbits d’activitat humana han estat transformats en tan sols dues dècades. Per a desenvolupar la seva activitat amb normalitat en aquest marc, les persones utilitzen la xarxa

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Mani, Kashani Mina. "The carbon cycle and systems thinking : Conceptualizing a visualization-based learning system for teaching the carbon cycle that supports systems thinking." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för datavetenskap, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-177716.

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Today, climate change, has become one of the greatest societal challenges of our time. This challenge requires an accurate understanding of climate change for making informed decisions regarding the environmental issues. The carbon cycle is one of the earth’s complicated cycles that has a critical role in the planet’s climate. Developing a thorough perception about this complex cycle uncovers how human activities impact the planet and reveals the connection between multiple environmental issues.Perceiving this complex cycle requires systems thinking skills that enable students to recognize com

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Van, Rensburg Gail Janse. "The development of a modularised curriculum for computer competency courses for technikon learners / Gail Janse van Rensburg." Thesis, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/516.

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This study investigated the implications that the scheduling of a block module for a computer competency course over two weeks, has had on the curriculum. The block module was presented at the start of the first semester, 2001 at the Vaal Triangle Technikon. The objectives were to: develop a flexible, outcomes-based curriculum in which the learners had to demonstrate capability and employability by integrating computer competencies in other modules; design and implement an effective learning and teaching strategy in order to ensure that learners will achieve the learning outcomes within two we

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Hatter, Alicia Nicole. "Levelling Up: Designing and Testing a Contextual, Web-based Dreamweaver 8 Tutorial for Students with Technological Aptitude Differences." unrestricted, 2007. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-08202007-163527/.

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Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2007.<br>Title from file title page. Jennifer L. Bowie, committee chair; George Pullman, Elizabeth Lopez, committee members. Electronic text (160 p. : col. ill.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Mar. 27, 2008 . Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-152).

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Ma, Richard. "Video-based tutorial on web design for the technophobic teacher." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2001. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1975.

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The aims of this project hope to trace the factors affecting teachers' use of technology, with a concentration on Internet usage, and offer steps in helping teachers move toward integrating the Internet into their curriculum.

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Hammarbäck, Axel. "The effectiveness of video-based training of an electronic medical record system: An exploratory study on computer literate health workers in rural Uganda : Ändamålsenligheten hos videobaserad undervisning av ett elektroniskt patientjournalsystem: en explorativ studie av datorvana sjukvårdsarbetare på Ugandas landsbygd." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC), 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-169642.

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Aims The purpose of this study is to explore the possibilities for video-based learning of computer systems in the field of medical education in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Background Low-income countries are forced to perform healthcare services with resources already spread too thin. The use of electronic medical records can increase the cost-effectiveness of delivering healthcare services, but the low computer literacy in sub-Saharan Africa is an obstacle necessary to overcome. E-learning and video-based learning has the potential to partially solve this problem. Methods User observations wer

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Khoza, Simon Bhekumuzi. "The outcomes(competencies) of the students studying for computer literacy at UniSchool." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3490.

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Now, it is a time for me to take a journey to share my Computer Literacy experience with readers. After extensive reading and hard work, I have discovered new information about Computer Literacy course offered by different institutions. As a result of this study, which focuses on outcomes (competencies) of Computer Literacy course offered by UniSchool, my experience (knowledge & skills) has been developed. Such experience has been developed in terms of outcomes (types), computer hardware & software, computer users, computer language and method of teaching. All these areas are covered in this r

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"The design and implementation of computer-based spreadsheets for teaching and learning data handling in mathematics and mathematical literacy." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3259.

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M.Ed.<br>The computer technology can be used as a complementary tool for teaching as well as a learning tool. Whilst not having the same level of computer use as the developed countries, South Africa is increasingly becoming a society of technology users; therefore, one prime goal of education would be to develop a basic knowledge of the structure and operating principle behind the use of computers in teaching and learning. This study was conducted at a selected public secondary school in Johannesburg West District, Gauteng Province. It focuses on the design and implementation of Data Handling

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"The use of computers for learning in outcomes-based education in primary schools in the Lenasia district." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1285.

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M.Ed.<br>South Africa's democratic government inherited a divided and unequal system of education. Under apartheid, South Africa had nineteen different educational departments separated by race, geography and ideology (Department of Education, 2002:4). In this education system, teachers taught a syllabus and learners were required to meet certain objectives. These objectives were normally fixed and had to be achieved by all learners within a certain time frame. Assessment was based mainly on knowledge by means of a test. This system did not serve the needs of all learners in the country (Preto

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Mao, Chuan Liang, and 毛全良. "The Study of Designing Teaching Plans of Network Teaching and Information Literacy Based upon Big Six Theorem: Example by the Basic Computer Concept of Senior High School." Thesis, 2002. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/20889123338351358458.

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Gutteridge, Robert Geoffrey. "The impact of socio-cultural factors on blended learning in the development of academic literacy in a tertiary vocational context." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/496.

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Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree in Master of Technology: Education, Durban University of Technology, 2009.<br>This study investigated key factors impacting on blended learning delivery with particular focus on socio-cultural and human-computer-interface issues, in the hope that the outcome of this enquiry might contribute positively towards the empowerment of learners and facilitators alike. The study involved a group of first year students enrolled in a Communications Skills Course offered by the (then) Department of English and Communication at the Dur

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Segaole, Mpho Joy. "A programme to train adult mine workers in computer-based skills in the North-West Province : a case study." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25064.

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate a programme aimed at equipping adult mine workers in the North-West Province in computer-based skills. The study describes how the use of computers for learning has transformed some of the mine workers in an Own-Time learning environment, where computers were integrated in their learning activities, compared to the Full-Time adult learning environment, which did not present a similar opportunity. The perspective of using a combination of two teaching methodologies in the Adult Education and Training (AET) curriculum provided at this mine sought to mini

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Velez-Rojas, Maria C. "A cognition-based framework for the development of visualization literacy." 2009. http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10001600001.ETD.000051421.

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Gush, Kim Lawrence. "Digital doorways and the analysis of software application usage in ‘unassisted learning’ environments in impoverished South African communities." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4746.

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The Digital Doorway (DD) project provides computing infrastructure in impoverished communities in South Africa. DD terminals offer opportunities for unassisted- and peerassisted learning of basic computer skills, and varying computing activities ranging from entertainment, to independent research. This study addresses software application usage, and how it relates to user demographics (age and gender) and location, in order to better understand both the user base, and the nature and extent of DD interactions. A mixed-methods approach is employed, involving log-files, interviews, questio

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