Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ389306
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1987
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Elementary Students' Use of Electronic Information Services: An Exploratory Study.
Marchionini, Gary; Teague, Jerry
Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v20 n2 p139-55 Win 1987
Describes study that was designed to explore whether elementary students of different ages could effectively use selected electronic information services. The performances of students in grades two-three and grades four-six in using an online encyclopedia are compared, examples of searches are presented, and suggestions for further research are included. (12 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Encyclopedias, Information Services, Interviews, Microcomputers, Online Searching, Online Systems, Pretests Posttests, Questionnaires, Research Needs, Search Strategies, Tables (Data), Use Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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