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PDF pending restorationMarkham, Reed – 1995
The student who has an understanding of computers and other modern technologies is becoming important in college and in the workplace. Two California State Universities now require a personal computer for incoming freshmen. Vice President Albert Gore has urged all Americans to get on the information superhighway. Parents can assist their child and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
Peer reviewedKinnear, Adrianne – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1995
Studied the attitudes and perceptions of children towards computers in classrooms. For one school year, questionnaires were distributed to children in grades four through seven before and after single computers were placed in each classroom. Overall, the children had positive attitudes toward computers, although girls were less positive than boys.…
Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedMcNair, Shannan; Kirova-Petrova, Anna; Bhargava, Ambika – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2001
Identifies some strategies for supporting young girls in their use of computer technology through appropriate role modeling, thoughtful selection of software, and "gender fair" teaching strategies for classroom practice. Outlines some sources of gender bias in the use of computers by young children. (JPB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Offers basic information for childcare directors on purchasing computer hardware and software for the center. Covers reasons for having computers, downsides to computers, the kind of computer to buy, minimum requirements for Windows-based computers and Macintosh computers, and other accessories. Presents brief descriptions of 9 software packages…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Attitudes, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
Download full textPina, Anthony A.; Harris, Bruce R. – 1993
The anxiety or confidence that teachers display towards computers and other new technologies is a subject which should be of prime importance to teacher educators and educational technologists. Many teachers feel ill-prepared and resist the integration of computers and other technologies into their instruction. Since 1976 there has been a growing…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Education Courses
Haugland, Susan – Day Care & Early Education, 1994
Examines the acquisition and use of computers in early childhood programs, focusing on the developmental appropriateness of computers for young children, compatibility and selection problems, and budgetary constraints. Also discusses classroom computer issues, such as location, usage, software selection, and gender equity. (MDM)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes
Steineger, Melissa – Northwest Education, 1998
Based on two rules--be patient, and begin in nonthreatening areas--this basic introduction to computer and Internet use for teachers covers selecting software, the Internet, online training, online forums, and finding curriculum. Six teachers share experiences, advice, and their favorite online resources and educational applications. Numerous…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
