A Methodical Formative Evaluation of Computer Literacy Course: What and How to Teach
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The use of computers has become pervasive and essential in today’s world. Most of the universities offer a basic computer literacy course to the students. To meet the demand of computerliterate graduates, it is important to determine what constitutes a desired computer literacy course and how they should be taught. Formative evaluation of computer literacy should be conducted at universities so that the courses that are offered match up with the requirements of the students and also align with technological advances and employer requirements.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- JITE
دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007