Abstract
Comparison is made of results of three studies on student computer use (grades 7 to 10): from 1998, 2002, and 2004 (557, 797, and 325 students respectively). Data were gathered with an online questionnaire. Students indicated whether they had acquired several ICT related skills. Information was also gathered on computer use, related attitudes and problems. Students gained on average half a skill per year from 1998 to 2004; girls gained more than boys; and younger age group (grade 7-8) more than the older (9-10). Attitudes remained positive, boys were more positive than the girls, but confidence for the girls increased. Students reported both physical problems (especially the girls) and social problems in relation to computer use. Headache and eye problems were most commonly reported in the former case but problems related to potential Internet and/or game addiction in the latter. Computer use at school was limited compared to use at home and increased little over the period.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Edmedia - World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications |
| Editors | Elaine Pearson, Paul Bohman |
| Place of Publication | Chesapeake, VA |
| Publisher | AACE |
| Pages | 67-74 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Bibliographical note
Verkefni 2 Þema D nemendur nám færni hæfni læsiOther keywords
- Digital competences
- ICT skills
- primary and lower secondary schools
- ísrann lota 2, þema 4