The advent of the current COVID-19 pandemic almost halted the education process between teachers and students. Nonetheless, the government strived and overcame all the challenges posited by the pandemic and forged forward to continue the learning experience of students. This paper introduces the proposal entitled Project NEW-NORMAL which will…

The opening premise of this paper is that education must change but that the nature and direction of that change is uncertain. In England, but not necessarily the UK as a whole, the policy is to produce a more personalised learning experience for all pupils. The policy of personalisation is to be delivered in part by increased use of digital…

Presents results of a survey of instructional technology courses in preservice teacher education programs. Concludes that more emphasis was placed on integrating instructional technology into the curriculum than on using technology for teacher productivity or personal use, and that the focus was on computer technology rather than educational media…

This study was undertaken in the fall of 1987 to investigate the differences between schools with long-established and newer instructional computing programs, and to test the assumption that experience indicates superior program quality. Seventy-three elementary schools believed to have developed outstanding instructional computing programs were…

A national survey was conducted during the 1987-88 academic year to investigate the characteristics of selected high quality elementary schools known for their support of instructional technology. Of the 73 schools contacted, 70% responded to the survey. The findings showed that available computer time was most often divided among three major…

Summarized are the results of a survey conducted at Purdue University of nine different engineering schools regarding the programming languages and expertise needed by their undergraduates. (CS)

The results of a survey (87% response) of all public and private secondary schools in Connecticut during May of 1967 indicate that more than 10% are making some instructional use of computers. These 34 schools which utilize computers provided information on the teachers and students who were using the computer, the subjects being taught, the type…

Describes a methodology for student involvement in courseware evaluation and for utilizing student reactions in purchasing and implementation decisions. The evaluation forms used in a survey of 2,308 Indiana students are presented, and the results of that survey are discussed. (18 references) (CLB)

A study investigated the current status, what principals and teachers think, and the impact on student achievement of the Writing To Read Program (a computer-assisted literacy program designed to teach young children to read through their own writing) in the Memphis, Tennessee, City Schools. Surveys were sent to the 14 elementary schools that…

Presents results of a survey of library and information studies (LIS) departments in the United Kingdom that investigated computer methods currently in use in the teaching of LIS courses. Highlights include the Computers in Teaching Initiative (CTI), where LIS departments fit within academic institutions, and the software used. (16 references)…

A 1982 survey requested opinions of 10% of Arkansas's K-12 school principals regarding probable student and teacher response to computers in the classroom, current level of computer literacy among their school teachers, the effect of computers in education (positive or negative), factors most important in future purchase of computer equipment, how…

This study focuses on the experiences of eight biomedical institutions which have undertaken the development of computer assisted instruction (CAI) projects and answers specific questions about the utilization of CAI in these institutions. The study examines the CAI development projects from a number of perspectives including: (1) attributes of…

A study evaluated the impact of microcomputers and software in advertising media courses by surveying media planning instructors in 71 (out of 111) colleges and universities. The survey asked instructors to evaluate textbooks, workbooks, and computer software; to assess the impact of software on the media course; and to compare software users with…

Some school administrators may feel that initial investments in instructional computing programs were sufficient, and that the programs do not merit continued support. Information on fund allocation for outstanding instructional computing programs can be useful to the "typical" school administrator seeking advice on how best to allocate the…