The field of school psychology has seen the gradual implementation of technology in day-to-day practice. The earliest computer-based technology adopted by school psychologists consisted of software programs used to score tests, run analyses for multi-tiered systems of support, and aid in tele-consultation. These tasks have one thing in common;…

This article will discuss the importance and implications of providing high quality school counseling services in K-12 schools, and specifically in high schools. The delivery of comprehensive school counseling programs and related services such as mentoring and academic advisement have been linked to students' academic success, graduation rates,…

This study examined the applications of computer-mediated student collaboration in a graduate multicultural counseling course. The course work included a reflective cultural competency building assignment that utilized online communication and collaboration using a wiki to extend and improve students' multicultural counseling and social justice…

Virtual schools are increasing in popularity as a method of providing formal education for a growing number of students in the United States. The economy, coupled with technological advances and parental demand for a more personalized, innovative, individually tailored, and high quality education alternative for their children has led to the…

Technology brings novelties among human beings' lives and human psychology is also influenced by these novelties in positive and negative way. In the study, positive contribution of the technology and the importance of counseling services were wished to be indicated. School counseling services were conducted to illustrate the importance of online…

The authors investigated the relationship between type of group supervision (hybrid model vs. face-to-face) and attitudes toward technology, toward use of technology in professional practice, and toward quality of supervision among a sample of school counseling interns. Participants (N = 76) experienced one of two types of internship supervision:…

The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of a webpage evaluation for embedding technology in classes for teaching school counseling and counseling program development. The instructors created the Website Evaluation Form to help students recognize qualities of webpages that would enhance the school counseling program, broaden their…

Examined attitudes of high school counselors (N=86) toward computers using the Computer Attitude Scale developed by Loyd and Gressard (1985). Results showed that at least 62 percent of the counselors had a positive attitude, believed computers to be useful, and felt confident using them. (ABL)

The Web and related technologies are creating a revolution in the practice of school counseling. This paper describes emerging trends and identifies critical issues that need to be addressed to facilitate increased use. The article summarizes current uses and identifies ways the Web can be used to improve practice and professional competence. To…

Presents a multimodal intervention to help those students in upper primary and middle school who are reluctant to use computers to become comfortable and gain minimal competence with a computer. The seven modes are P-Practice; R-Risk-Taking Imagery and Behaviors; O-Organization and Planning; T-Tactile Exploration; E- Emotions; C-Cognitions;…

Presents specific issues (psychodiagnosis, personal data in research, reliable information, confidentiality of records, release of information, and transcripts) designed to raise the consciousness of school counselors about computer usage and discusses the applications of some appropriate standards. Concludes numerous ethical issues can be…

Computer technology can significantly affect the work of counselors in the areas of information retrieval and dissemination, distance learning, college and career exploration, and training and supervision. This article focuses on different ways school counselors can utilize computer technology to work more efficiently and help students succeed.…

Describes the development of an instrument designed to identify computer-anxious students in grades four through eight as well as to provide counselors with information on how to use the instrument. Discusses the use of computers in schools including a rationale for counselor involvement in this educational trend. (ABL)

Consists of eight articles on agricultural education, with some emphasis on Hawaiian education. Topics include (1) an overview of agricultural education; (2) changes in vocational agriculture; (3) program development; (4) the school-community relationship; (5) teachers as counselors; (6) linkages; (7) computer applications; and (8) agriculture on…

School counselors have struggled to define their roles for years. The use of technology has been discussed as one method for disseminating information about school counselor roles. Content from 456 school counseling departmental Web sites was examined and results showed that the majority of Web sites did not contain information pertaining to…