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Peer reviewedLengel, James G. – Social Education, 1987
Describes three stages encountered by schools in efforts to join computer revolution, using developmental theories of Marx and Piaget. Typically use of computers begins by being province of one knowledgeable teacher, then moves to diffusion and subsequent disillusionment. Argues that transition directly to final tool-use stage may be best way for…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Developmental Continuity, Developmental Stages
