Sanna Talja
The social and discursive construction of computing skills
Tampere University
abstract article social constructionist approach information technology literacy introduced approach contributes literature literacy introducing concept self description momentary contextdependent multilayered nature interpretations competencies research literature literacy often defined sets basic skills learned competencies demonstrated line approach research competencies conventionally develops models explaining user acceptance measuring computerrelated attitudes skills assumption computerrelated attitudes selfefficacy impact adoption success computer use computer selfefficacy measures however often based selfassessments measure interpretations skills rather performance practice analysis empirical interview data academic researchers discuss relationships computers competence shows selfassessment computer anxiety presented one discussion context another discussion context consigned past favor different positive version argued descriptions competencies computerrelated attitudes dialogic social constructs closely tied general implicit understandings nature technical artifacts technical knowledge implicit theories assumptions rarely taken scrutiny discussions literacy yet profound implications aims methods teaching computer skills