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Library Instruction And Graduate Professional Development: Exploring The Effect Of Learning Environments On Self-Efficacy And Learning Outcomes, Penny Beile, David Boote
Library Instruction And Graduate Professional Development: Exploring The Effect Of Learning Environments On Self-Efficacy And Learning Outcomes, Penny Beile, David Boote
Penny Beile
The Role Of Metacognitive And Reflective Learning Processes In Developing Capable Computer Users, Renata Phelps, Allan Ellis, Stewart Hase
The Role Of Metacognitive And Reflective Learning Processes In Developing Capable Computer Users, Renata Phelps, Allan Ellis, Stewart Hase
Dr Renata Phelps
There is continued pressure for the application, and integration, of computer technologies into learning and teaching. For such innovations to be successfully implemented, students themselves must have the confidence, ability and willingness to engage with computer technology. In some disciplinary and professional contexts such as arts, humanities, social studies and education many adult learners are insecure and anxious regarding their ability to use, or to learn about, computer technology. Traditionally, competency-based, or skills-focussed training approaches have been utilised to assist inexperienced students to gain confidence with using computers. This paper argues that such approaches do not promote the development of …