title: Enhancement of basic computer skills. Evaluation of an intervention.
abstract: A series of self-paced tutorials was developed for use by graduate students on the assumption that acquisition of skills in accessing e-mail accounts, use of the World Wide Web, file-transfer protocols, Excel spreadsheet, and PowerPoint presentation software would help students succeed in their program of graduate studies. The postproject evaluation tool was sent to participants via e-mail, to reinforce the acquired skills and demonstrate the successful accomplishment of project objectives. Pre- and postevaluation data indicated an increase in self-rated skill level after participation in the tutorial series. Analysis showed an overall mean gain score of 2.3 points, with pre- and posttutorial gain scores significantly increased for all topic areas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Acute Nursing Care, UTHSCSA School of Nursing, San Antonio, TX 78284-7975, USA. Graveley@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Fullerton
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Graveley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003200:Computer User Training; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011380:Programmed Instructions as Topic