ERIC Number: EJ1066426
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-May
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Information Technology Skills Development for Accounting Graduates: Intervening Conditions
Senik, Rosmila; Broad, Martin
International Education Studies, v4 n2 p105-110 May 2011
This paper discusses the findings on factors perceived to mitigate educators from incorporating IT skills in their taught unit(s). The factors are discussed under three main categories, which are academic staff-based barriers, environmental-based barriers and student-based barriers. These barriers should be considered in order to encourage the integration initiatives and its successful implementation. These findings make significant contribution towards enhancing IT skills development and innovation in accounting education.
Descriptors: Information Technology, Skill Development, Accounting, Business Administration Education, College Graduates, Technology Integration, Barriers, Grounded Theory, Foreign Countries, Environmental Influences, Educational Environment, Teacher Attitudes, Student Participation, Teacher Expectations of Students, Prior Learning, Misconceptions, Focus Groups, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Observation
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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