On learning styles and novice computer use
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Authors
Finnie, G.R.
Issue Date
1987
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Article
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en
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Abstract
Learning to use a decision support system involves both formal and informal teaching as well as
self-teaching. Many cases have been documented of unsuccesful implementation of DSS or MIS in organisations
and identifying successful learning styles for novice DSS users would be of value for systems design and the
development of training programs, training aids, documentation, and computer-based "help" systems.
This paper describes an experiment performed to relate specific learning style profiles (as assessed by Kalb's
Learning Styles Inventory) to aspects of DSS use by novices. Analysis indicated a possible relationship between
successful use and one learning style dimension while stronger relationships were found between learning styles
and both use of the "help" facility and the frequency of errors.
ACM Categories: H.1.2, H.4.2, K.3.0.
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G. R. Finnie (1987) On learning styles and novice computer use. Quaestiones Informaticae Vol 5 No 1 1987
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Computer Society of South Africa (on behalf of SAICSIT)
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0254-2757