Computer Self-Efficacy, Anxiety, and Learning in Online Versus Face to Face Medium

Computer Self-Efficacy, Anxiety, and Learning in Online Versus Face to Face Medium

The purpose of this research is to examine the relationships between changes to computer selfefficacy (CSE) and computer anxiety and the impact on performance on computer-related tasks in both online and face-to-face mediums. While many studies have looked at these factors individually, relatively few have included multiple measures of these factors concurrently and assessed the effects over a ...

Comparing the roles of representations in face-to-face and online computer supported collaborative learning

We report an empirical study comparing the role of discourse and knowledge representations (graphical evidence mapping) in face to face versus distance collaborative learning. Our prior work comparing alternate knowledge representations in face-to-face collaborative learning situations has shown that differences between representational notations can translate into differences in the focus of l...

A Course on Computer and Network Security: Teaching Online Versus Face-to-Face

The paper presents an overview of the Computer and Network Security course offered through distance education division as part of the online degree program. Topics presented in the online format are compared with those presented in a traditional curriculum in the face-to-face format. The pros and cons of each of the formats are discussed. Unique to the online course are weekly discussion topics...

Face-to-face versus online tutoring support in distance education

The experiences of students taking the same course by distance learning were compared when tutorial support was provided conventionally (using limited face-to-face sessions with some contact by telephone and email) or online (using a combination of computer-mediated conferencing and email). Study 1 was a quantitative survey using an adapted version of the Course Experience Questionnaire and the...

Intimacy and Face-to-Face versus Computer Interaction