College students' attitudes toward computer-assisted instruction.

Abstract

Instruction in general psychology by computer (CAI) or reading was given to 64 college students. A modified Solomon four-group design was used to assess changes in attitude toward CAI as measured by a 30-item scale. Students were generally positive toward CAI but those that had experienced it were more positive than those who participated in the reading control group. Students who made many errors while being instructed by the computer were less positive toward it ( r = -.49). Also students who received a CAI program or reading covering unfamiliar concepts rather than material on which they were to be tested that week were less positive. Pretesting had no effect on attitudes. The ease of programming a computer to provide errorless and relevant instruction is discussed.

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