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Lau, Eva Yi Hung; Lee, Kerry – Early Education and Development, 2021
This study explored parents' views on kindergarten and primary school students' distance learning experience and support needed as well as the amount of time children spend on screen media at home during COVID-19 class suspension. Between February 19 and 22, 2020, three weeks after classes were suspended in Hong Kong, responses from 6,702 parents…
Descriptors: Mass Media Use, Computer Use, Parent Attitudes, Kindergarten
Rukeyser, William L.; Kuersten, Joan – Our Children, 1998
Parents must be well-informed about computer technology in order to make appropriate decisions for their schools. The paper discusses pro's and con's of computers in the schools, the importance of dispelling myths about education and technology, and parents' roles in making decisions. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Schwartz, Wendy – 1996
In the past, students who knew only a little English (called limited English proficient, or LEP), were usually taught only low-level science and mathematics. Now, new science and mathematics teaching methods can help LEP students get a good education in both fields. This guide will help parents know if their children are learning as much as…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Schwartz, Wendy – 1995
In the past, students who knew only a little English (called limited English proficient, or LEP), were usually taught only low-level science and mathematics. Now, new science and mathematics teaching methods can help LEP students get a good education in both fields. This guide will help parents know if their children are learning as much as…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Schwartz, Wendy – 1995
Using a computer should be an important part of children's education. Some guidelines are provided to help parents evaluate the value of computer use in their children's school. School policies should provide for a well-equipped laboratory, a variety of appropriate software, and a way for students to network with other students. All students,…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Reyhner, Jon, Ed. – 1986
Ideas about resources and methods especially appropriate for Indian students are presented in this book of 19 chapters by 17 authors. The bulk of the material is addressed to non-Native teachers, and teaching methods do not require knowledge of a Native American language. The opening chapter lays out evidence of the need for improving Native…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Literature, American Indians