Adult learners: away with computerphobia

ABSTRACT

“Computerphobia” among adult learners is analogous to communication apprehension among adult speakers; consequently, techniques used by teachers of public speaking to ease stagefright can be adapted to the problem of overcoming fear of computers in novice adult learners. Six specific solutions are suggested and explained.

REFERENCES

• 1: Ahern, J.T., "Computers in Perspective for Educators", Educational Technology, Volume 22, 1982, p. 18-19.
• 2: Hoffman, J.L., and Waters, K. , "Some Effects of Student Personality on Success With Computer-Assisted Instruction", Education Technology, Volume 22, 1982, p. 20-21.
• 3: Inham, V., "Learning How to Use Computers Is Frightening", Wall Street Journal, April 12, 1983, p. 31
• 4: Jay, T.B., "Compute~phobia: What To Do About It", Educational Technolosy, Volume 21, 1982, p. 47- 48.
• 5: Strothers,E.S., and Ruckleberry, A. W. , The Effective Speaker, Houghton-Mifflin, New York, 1968, p. 35-37.

INDEX TERMS

Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
      H.1.2 User/Machine Systems
          Subjects: Human factors

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.m Miscellaneous
          Subjects: Computer literacy**
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY

General Terms:
Human Factors