The purpose of this study is to investigate students' feelings of and desire for a sense of community (SOC) in hybrid school counseling courses and to identify contributing factors associated with students' feelings of and desire for SOC. Results showed that the majority of the participants either moderately or strongly desired SOC; however, about…

The purpose of this study is to compare traditional and non-traditional instructional practices used in a counsellor education programme to determine their effect on pre-service school counsellors' learning and sense of community, thus leading to enhanced professional identity. Traditional and non-traditional assignments were examined: (a) a…

The focus of this article is to assess counseling student computer competency level as an effect of a one-credit hour introductory course in computer technology. Results indicate student computer competencies increased after completing the computer technology course in the following areas: ethics, assisting clients with internet searches,…

There has been scant exploration of the extent to which counselors are using various types of computer related technology (CRT) in their work. This study examines which counselor-related tasks counselors are currently accomplishing with the help of CRT, and in what ways CRT will be used by counselors and counselor educators to do their work in the…

This article presents possible modifications of the American Association for Counseling and Development standards of preparation. Incorporation of computer preparation standards for counseling and human development professionals is suggested. (Author)

SEPTIMUS is a one-year Europe-wide postgraduate theoretical course for psychotherapists and counsellors provided entirely via the Internet. It may be used as part of a training course, with face-to-face elements provided locally, or for continuing professional development. The course was developed at the University of Sheffield in collaboration…

This paper asserts that the computer has become an integral part of communication within the world culture and that it has tremendous utility for the counseling profession. Counselor educators are encouraged to incorporate computer competence into their curriculum. This report is divided into four parts. First, there is a brief discussion of the…

Computer literacy and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) are discussed in relation to professional education in rehabilitation counseling. Current applications of CAI in professional education in various disciplines are reviewed, and potential applications in rehabilitation counseling curricula are discussed. (Author/BL)

This article briefly reviews the growth of technology and the development of standards related to technology in counseling, Pre-K-12 education, educator preparation programs, and the field of school counseling. The development of pre-admission and program outcome technology skills at Indiana State University is discussed along with the specific…

Examined concerns and attitudes of school counselors toward computers. Tested Concerns-Based Adoption Model and its application with 130 school counselors to assess affective needs of counselors and related findings to level or phase of in-service activity that would best meet their needs. (NB)

Introduces a computer curriculum designed specifically for a rehabilitation graduate program. Encourages rehabilitation educators to take a major role in preparing future leaders to work with this technology. Describes a curriculum consisting of two courses: a rehabilitation computing overview course and a research data processing course.…

Computer technology can assist school psychologists in assessment, data management, and consultation, but there is little centralized information available about the most appropriate ways to use the computer. There is even debate about the amount of interest school psychologists have in acquiring computer skills. A nationwide survey of school…

The increasing availability of inexpensive computer applications has become a major force in promoting the infusion of technology into the counseling field, yet the extent to which counselors and counselor educators use these resources is largely unknown. This Digest describes a survey to assess how competent counselor educators are in the…

This document (book) reports on the Strategic Alliance to Advance Technological Education through Enhanced Mathematics, Science, Technology, and English Education at the Secondary Level, funded by National Science Foundation. It was a collaborative partnership involving the Rockford Public Schools, Rock Valley College, and Northern Illinois…