Computers in the Classroom: An investigation of social interaction and cognitive development

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1994
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Haverford College. Department of Psychology
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This study consisted of two phases. Phase I used a computer competency test (the HCLF) to measure elementary school children's aptitude on operating system and software usage. Subjects were 66 students from a Quaker elementary school. Multiple regression analysis revealed grade level, frequency of home use and sex of subject to be predictors of scores on the HCLF. In phase II, a subset of 28 of the same subjects varied peer collaboration as an influence on mathematical problem-solving skills. Results are discussed in terms of collaboration's ability to help students with more social learning styles.
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