Mandatory Computer Purchases and Student Preparedness: Implications for New Student Orientation

Mandatory Computer Purchases and Student Preparedness: Implications for New Student Orientation

Studied the perceptions of first and second year college students about their preparedness and technical competence at college entry to use the computer and software applications. Survey responses from 338 students suggest that entering students felt better prepared than second year thought they had...

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Published in:The journal of college orientation and transition Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 60
Main Authors: Twale, Darla J, Schaller, Molly A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: National Orientation Directors Association, Washington State University, A 2003
Subjects:
Access to Computers
College Preparation
College Students
Computer Literacy
Higher Education
School Orientation
Student Attitudes
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Summary:Studied the perceptions of first and second year college students about their preparedness and technical competence at college entry to use the computer and software applications. Survey responses from 338 students suggest that entering students felt better prepared than second year thought they had been, and that all students make gains over time in hardware and software usage. (SLD)
ISSN:1534-2263