Influence of student computer literacy on qualifications for creating virtual learning environments

Abstract

This paper presents the results of research into computer literacy among students from informatics study programmes, and their qualifications in the area of creating virtual learning environments. The participants in the study were students from Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia and Slovakia. It is evident that clear differences exist, but similarities as well in terms of computer literacy among students at technical universities in the region. Computer literacy is seen to influence the choice of methods employed for testing the effectiveness of web applications. It is necessary to make changes to the curricula at informatics faculties, and to highlight web usability terms, as well as to introduce subjects that will deal with testing web applications in the context of virtual learning environments.