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Early research suggests that self-efficacy may be an important factor related to the acquisition of computer skills (Miura, 1987).
Multiple regression revealed that attitudes toward computers, and computer self-efficacy, were significant predictors of the need for learning computing skills between two groups of students, although students from computer classes demanded a higher level of computing skills than those from a non-computer class.
However, acquiring computer skills seems to deviate from traditional forms of learning.
The obtained results demonstrate that children can effectively develop programming and computing-electronic theoretical and practical skills.
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Lex Borghans, B.J. ter Weel 
01 Jan 2001-Applied Economics
30 Citations
This suggests that computer use requires skills to take full advantage of the possibilities, which are particularly present among relatively skilled workers.
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Mary Burns, Marylu Menchaca, Vicki Dimock 
07 Jan 2002
22 Citations
Teacher knowledge of how computer technology can be used to enhance learning and how to plan effective learning activities were shown to be more important than strong personal computer skills.
This research identified a combined skill set of technical, business, and soft skills needed by computer programmers.