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Peer reviewedPicciano, Anthony G. – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Examines the issue of technology in education as the vehicle whereby an educational-industrial complex is evolving. Presents background information on the introduction of technology in education; technology suppliers and the education market; the educational-industrial complex (hardware, software, services, and private education companies);…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJones, Ithel – Computers in the Schools, 1994
In response to national concern over declining standards in students' writing abilities, an increasing number of schools have adopted the use of word processors in an effort to increase literacy skills. The instructional effectiveness of word processors in 20 second-grade students was analyzed and it was found that computers facilitate improvement…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society), Grade 2
Peer reviewedSamuels, Melvin H.; Holtzapple-Toxey, Lisa – Computers in the Schools, 1987
Describes survey of public school administrators in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which was conducted to determine how their perceptions of computer training needs vary across administrative categories. The needs assessment questionnaire is described, ranking of computer competencies is discussed, and implications for educational planners for…
Descriptors: Administrators, Analysis of Variance, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedLiaw, Meei-Ling – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Describes an exploratory study that attempted to discover the patterns of linguistic interaction of second language learners in a computerized literary reading environment and the implication of using computer books in an ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) elementary school classroom. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
Self-Efficacy Expectations as a Predictor of Computer Use: A Look at Early Childhood Administrators.
Peer reviewedJorde-Bloom, Paula – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Discussion of self-efficacy as a predictor of acceptance of innovative practices focuses on a study of early childhood administrators in Illinois and their use of microcomputers for administrative and instructional purposes. Dependent and independent variables are described, including gender differences, attitudes about computer technology, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adoption (Ideas), Computer Uses in Education, Correlation
