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What is Computer Literacy

Chapter 1
Handbook of Research on Engaging Digital Natives in Higher Education Settings
Understanding the basic processes of computers and technology and being able to use those processes.
Published in Chapter:
Native or Novice?: An Exploratory Study of the Access to and Use of Digital Technologies among Pathway Students
Donna M. Velliaris (Eynesbury Institute of Business & Technology, Australia) and Paul Breen (University of Westminster, UK)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0039-1.ch001
Abstract
Access to and use of technology by students deemed to be ‘Digital Natives' studying in the Higher Education (HE) sector has been an area of much interest, speculation and publication. This chapter reports on a small-scale exploratory study that aimed to uncover the digital technology access and practices in both everyday life and academic study of ‘new' international first-year ‘pathway' students at the Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology (EIBT). The purpose of this study was to contribute to the debate on digital natives by providing a ‘piece of evidence' on the access to and use of digital technologies by a group of pre-university pathway students. This exploratory study stemmed from the realisation that EIBT lecturers could better meet the needs of the current generation and cohort of 20+ ethnically diverse students, and help them acculturate and transition as lifelong learners who are able to adapt to an evolving information landscape in Australian HE and upon their return home.
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Chapter 3
An Overview of EFL Teachers' Individual Differences in CALL
It is the understanding of computer characteristics capabilities and applications, as well as an ability to implement this knowledge in a skillful, productive use of ICT application.
Published in Chapter: An Overview of EFL Teachers' Individual Differences in CALL; From: Handbook of Research on Individual Differences in Computer-Assisted Language Learning
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Chapter 11
The Impact of Individual Differences on Students' Perception of Writing Practice in Blogosphere
Is the basic knowledge of how to apply different technologies for personal or professional purposes and encompasses fluency in and comfort with using computers and keyboarding which should also encompass the knowledge and skill to evaluate and adapt new educational technologies as they emerge.
Published in Chapter: The Impact of Individual Differences on Students' Perception of Writing Practice in Blogosphere; From: Handbook of Research on Individual Differences in Computer-Assisted Language Learning
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Chapter 41
An Appraisal of a Computer-Based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course for Nigerian English Teachers and Teacher-trainers
is the knowledge and ability to use computers efficiently. Computer literacy can also refer to the comfort level someone has with using computer programs and other applications that are associated with computers. Another valuable component of computer literacy is knowing how computers work and operate.
Published in Chapter: An Appraisal of a Computer-Based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course for Nigerian English Teachers and Teacher-trainers; From: Handbook of Research on Discourse Behavior and Digital Communication: Language Structures and Social Interaction
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Chapter 9
Technology Leverages a Community University Collaboration
Ability to transmit, investigate, share and create knowledge, and critically reason with a computer.
Published in Chapter: Technology Leverages a Community University Collaboration; From: Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy
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Chapter 9
Using Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Electronic Storybooks in ESL Teacher Education
A component of electronic literacies. This refers to the knowledge and skills to use computer hardware and software.
Published in Chapter: Using Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Electronic Storybooks in ESL Teacher Education; From: Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Approaches to Language and Literacy Development
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Chapter 29
Library Issues in Adult Online Education
Entails the ability to understand and make use of information in a variety of formats.
Published in Chapter: Library Issues in Adult Online Education; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technologies and Adult Education Integration
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Chapter 8
Why the Latin American Footwear Industry Still Lags Behind in E-Commerce Adoption: The Case of Ecuador
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Chapter 45
The Handheld Hybrid
In this study, computer literacy is the ability to participate in online coursework. It is a requirement of membership in learning online communities.
Published in Chapter: The Handheld Hybrid; From: Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Technology
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Chapter 119
Contemporary Issues in Teaching and Learning with Technology
The ability to effectively use computer technology to solve problems and efficiently meet personal and professional needs.
Published in Chapter: Contemporary Issues in Teaching and Learning with Technology; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 13
The Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Graduate Course to Prepare Teachers and School Librarians to Lead K-12 Computational Thinking
Computer literacy is “the knowledge and ability to use computers and existing technologies or applications efficiently” (LeadCS.org, 2015).
Published in Chapter: The Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Graduate Course to Prepare Teachers and School Librarians to Lead K-12 Computational Thinking; From: Handbook of Research on Integrating Computer Science and Computational Thinking in K-12 Education
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Chapter 23
Solving the Paradoxes of the Information Technology Revolution: Productivity and Inequality
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Chapter 4
Advantages and Challenges of Using OERs in Teaching Less Commonly Taught Languages: Case Study From Croatia
Refers to the level of knowledge and skills about information and communication technologies and how to use it in your work and everyday life.
Published in Chapter: Advantages and Challenges of Using OERs in Teaching Less Commonly Taught Languages: Case Study From Croatia; From: Opening Up Education for Inclusivity Across Digital Economies and Societies
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Chapter 45
Attitudes to Online Reading and Web-Based Instructions in Developing Societies
The ability of an individual to use a computer to meet the computing needs relevant to the individual.
Published in Chapter: Attitudes to Online Reading and Web-Based Instructions in Developing Societies; From: Handbook of Research on Discourse Behavior and Digital Communication: Language Structures and Social Interaction
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