Assessing Internet Competence.

Abstract

This study examines the current state of Internet usage among Information Technology Management (ITM) students at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). ITM students are the Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) experts of tomorrow. Their ability to use the Internet is an integral part of their future job performance. This study uses direct observation to determine ITM students' ability level in performing basic Internet tasks. The results of these observations are used to show trends and changes in ability, between ITM sections. These trends are used to draw conclusions as to the methods and sources current used to instruct ITM students in Internet usage. This study showed a need for more formalized Internet instruction at NPS. Recommendations are made for both tutorials and classroom instruction. Future research into the effectiveness of new instructional methods is also recommended. These results and recommendations are applicable for export to all DoD Internet users. (KAR) P. 2

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA297404

Entities

People

  • Albert F. Musgrove

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Application Protocols
  • Computer Networks
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Retrieval
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Instructions
  • Internet
  • Network Protocols
  • Networks
  • Observation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • World Wide Web

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Education

Readers

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • STEM Education