100 students were administered a pretest based on two of Chickering's 1990 seven vectors of educational development. 67 participated in one of two management classes which required use of computers. 33 acted as a control group with no in-class computer use. Analyses indicate that in addition to intended gains in learning, students also showed related developmental effects including increased confidence in using computers. Changes in scores on perceived Autonomy, controlling for prior computer use and outside exposure to computers, were not significant. Results show some effects from using computers in the classroom to augment instruction.
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