Differences in computer usage and background variables of first year students in higher education.

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Abstract

In this paper I investigate the differences between the 960 first year students at the department of Media, Information and Communication (MIC) of the University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam (UASA) in their use of new media and their background variables. With statistical test the various variables will be measured and compared with each other in order to give insight in the distribution of the variables among the students and possible relations between new media use and the students’ background. This study is part of a broader PhD research that investigates the relation between aspects of media literacy and students’ success. Therefore, the background variables that had proven to be factors of influence in student success by previous studies were also measured in this study. The use of new media was measured in the same survey amongst the students. The digital questionnaire was part of the career counselling course and mandatory for all students. With the insight of the distribution and relations between the different variables and the use of new media, this study will provide us a better few on the differences between the so-called Internet generation. Especially in the Netherlands, where 98% of all households with children have access to the Internet, a closer look into the differences could provide useful information for future research in digital divide and it’s shift from access to skills and differences in usage of the Internet.
Original languageEnglish
Pages5451
Number of pages5455
Publication statusPublished - 5 Mar 2012
Event6th International Technology, Education and Development Conference - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 5 Mar 20127 Mar 2012
https://library.iated.org/view/WESSELING2012DIF

Conference

Conference6th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Abbreviated titleINTED12
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period5/03/127/03/12
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