Comparative analysis of students training needs regarding Internet and its effects

Turturean, Monica and TURTUREAN, Ciprian Ionel (2012): Comparative analysis of students training needs regarding Internet and its effects. Published in: "Liveraging technology for learning", Editura Universitara, Bucuresti, 2012 No. ISSN 2066-026X (26 April 2012): pp. 358-356.

Abstract

In this article we will try to realize a comparative study in order to find out if the internet has a positive or a negative role for undergraduate’s university students. The purpose of this study is to identify the perception of undergraduate university students regarding the effects of the internet for their scientific activities and their training needs. The study is based on data obtained from the application of a sample survey which studies the opinion of undegraduate students regarding the role of internet in students education. The sample size was 496 students (students from „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi and from „Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: higher education; internet role; attitude; academic performance, students’ training needs
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I23 - Higher Education ; Research Institutions; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I21 - Analysis of Education; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software

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