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The Impact of Computer-Assisted Learning on Academic Grades: An Assessment of Students' Perceptions

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  • Tracey Mcdowall
  • Beverley Jackling

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This study examines student perceptions of the usefulness of Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL) packages in learning accounting concepts in terms of the influence on academic performance. Various additional factors affecting academic performance [such as gender, prior studies of accounting, and computer systems, together with entry background] are incorporated in the development of a multiple regression model, together with perceptions of CAL. The study uses a sample of 280 second-year undergraduate accounting students from an Australian university to test the model. In contrast to prior studies (e.g. Lane and Porch, 2002, Accounting Education: an international journal, 11(3), pp. 217-233), this study showed that positive perceptions of the usefulness of CAL significantly influenced performance. Additionally, it was found that international students, many of whom enter university at the second year level having obtained advanced standing credits, had significantly poorer performance than local students. The findings show that gender, prior studies of accounting and computing systems were not significant influences on academic performance. Overall, the results have implications for accounting educators utilising CAL in courses as a means of improving students' understanding of accounting concepts and academic performance.

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  • Tracey Mcdowall & Beverley Jackling, 2006. "The Impact of Computer-Assisted Learning on Academic Grades: An Assessment of Students' Perceptions," Accounting Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(4), pages 377-389.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:accted:v:15:y:2006:i:4:p:377-389
    DOI: 10.1080/09639280601011065
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