Prescribing Interventions for Internet Novices Based on Stages of Concern.

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Title: Prescribing Interventions for Internet Novices Based on Stages of Concern.
Language: English
Authors: Chen, Ming-Puu
Source: Educational Media International. Dec 1999 36(4):295-299.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 1999
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Internet, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Stages of Concern Questionnaire
Abstract: Examines the type of innovation-decision (authority-decision versus optional decision) and type of intervention (concern-based versus non-concern-based) on arousing educators' concerns toward the Internet. Results suggest that authority-decision is more effective than optional-decision and concern-based intervention more effective than non-concern. Stages of Concern Questionnaires were conducted to assess novices' concerns toward the Internet. (Author/AEF)
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ605259
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Examines the type of innovation-decision (authority-decision versus optional decision) and type of intervention (concern-based versus non-concern-based) on arousing educators' concerns toward the Internet. Results suggest that authority-decision is more effective than optional-decision and concern-based intervention more effective than non-concern. Stages of Concern Questionnaires were conducted to assess novices' concerns toward the Internet. (Author/AEF)