Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Marcella Norwood, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

World Academy of Science and Engineering Volume 28. ISSN 2030-37409. Irizarry, R. (2002). Self-efficacy and motivation effects on online psychology student retention. USDLA Journal, 16(12). Retrieved September 5, 2008, from http://www.usdla.org/html/journal/DEC02_Issue/article07.html.10. Joy, Ernest H. and Garcia, Federico E. Measuring Learning Effectiveness: A New Look at No-Significant- Difference Findings. Journal for Asynchronous Learning Networks, Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp. 33-39, June 2000.11. Nitsch, W. B. (2003). Examination of factors leading to student retention in online graduate education. Paper – ED 7212 Administration and Leadership of Distance Education Programs. Retrieved September 5, 2008, from http

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bowman, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

less than 3 indicates apositive attitude; the lower the score, the stronger the agreement with the statement. Shadedquestions of interest were significantly different for students using paper/pencil vs. Tablet PCs (p< 0.05).Survey Construct / Question of Interest Tablet PaperValue of being an engineering student 2.11 (0.38) 2.21 (0.53)Value of becoming an engineer 1.82 (0.50) 1.83 (0.61)Usefulness of course in achieving the goal of becoming anengineer 1.49 (0.39) 1.59 (0.47)Self-efficacy 0.51 (0.41) 0.62