Research in Higher Education Journal The Effects of Students’, Page 1：（研究高等教育期刊的影响学生,第1页）.pdfVIP

Research in Higher Education Journal The effects of students’ knowledge and attitude on the classroom performance Ulysses J. Brown, III Savannah State University Yonpae Park Savannah State University Sungwoo Jung Columbus State University ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between exogenous variables to dependent variables of interest regarding the students’ learning of subjects. Specifically, the theoretical model links prior computer knowledge and computer attitude to the learning of subjects and students’ computer performance, mediated by computer self-efficacy and spreadsheet self- efficacy. The model was empirically tested using repeatedly measured responses to a questionnaire. The empirical technique employs structural equations with latent variables. Discussions of the implications, limitations, and future research suggestions are followed. Keywords: computer performance, self-efficacy, computer attitude. The Effects of Students’, Page 1 Research in Higher Education Journal INTRODUCTION Technologies used in business have evolved from manual bookkeeping to the advanced information technologies over the ages. The fundamental changes brought by information technology (IT) have significantly changed the way companies operate their businesses which, in turn, have led to changes in the management records and procedures. For example, in marketing, technology is a critical factor in every company’s external environment as well as customer relationship management (CRM)