Research Article
Computer Literacy and E-learning: Attitudes among First Year Students in a Ghanaian Medical School
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
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| Volume 51 - Issue 22 |
| Published: August 2012 |
| Authors: Jerome Addah |
10.5120/8343-1960
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Jerome Addah . Computer Literacy and E-learning: Attitudes among First Year Students in a Ghanaian Medical School. International Journal of Computer Applications. 51, 22 (August 2012), 21-25. DOI=10.5120/8343-1960
@article{ 10.5120/8343-1960,
author = { Jerome Addah },
title = { Computer Literacy and E-learning: Attitudes among First Year Students in a Ghanaian Medical School },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
year = { 2012 },
volume = { 51 },
number = { 22 },
pages = { 21-25 },
doi = { 10.5120/8343-1960 },
publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA }
}
%0 Journal Article
%D 2012
%A Jerome Addah
%T Computer Literacy and E-learning: Attitudes among First Year Students in a Ghanaian Medical School%T
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%V 51
%N 22
%P 21-25
%R 10.5120/8343-1960
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract
This study sort to provides empirical evidence that would inform how to integrate fact to face instructional methods such as small group meetings with into e-learning, in medical education curricula within settings in Africa. The study found ICT illiteracy and fear of social isolation as the two main factors that account for resistance to e-learning and concluded that effective implementation of collaborative learning together with interventions aimed at improving ICT literacy may help lessen this resistance.
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