Many students entering graduate school programs lack remedial computer knowledge and skills.
In response, graduate programs many times offer credit or non-credit courses that address the specific skills necessary to succeed in subsequent graduate courses. It has been frequently proposed that computer based training techniques be used to teach the remedial computer skills. This approach could decrease costs of course delivery and would allow students to work at their own pace and need level. Procedures Ten students enrolled in a spring semester 1998 graduate-level introduction to microcomputer course participated in the study as a part of their grade. After taking a pre test and a survey of prior computer experience, the students spent as much time as individually needed to complete the tutorial.