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Examining Teachers' Beliefs about the Role of Technology in the Elementary Classroom.
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Ertmer, Peggy A.; Addison, Paul; Lane, Molly; Ross, Eva; Woods, Denise – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Examines the relationships between first- (external) and second- (internal) order barriers to technology implementation by observing and interviewing several teachers within a single elementary school who had achieved varying levels of integration. Discusses strategies for technology staff development. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
Integrating Technology into Preservice Literacy Instruction: A Survey of Elementary Education Students' Attitudes toward Computers.
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Abbott, Judy A.; Faris, Saundra E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Examined attitudes toward the use of computers by preservice teachers before and after a literacy course that required the use of technology. Results suggest that increases in positive attitudes may have resulted from instructional approaches, meaningful assignments, and supportive faculty. Includes recommendations for instrument use in evaluating…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Attitudes, Information Literacy, Measures (Individuals)
Changes in Attitudes toward Computers and Use of Computers by University Faculty.
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Mitra, Ananda; Steffensmeier, Timothy; Lenzmeier, Stefne; Massoni, Angela – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Examines two components related to faculty adoption of computers on university campuses: change in use patterns and change in attitudes and opinions. Results show that use and attitudes are multidimensional constructs and that changes happen at different rates for different categories of use. Findings suggest that faculty members need adequate…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
A Longitudinal Study of Student Attitudes toward Computers: Resolving an Attitude Decay Paradox.
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McKinnon, David H.; Nolan, C. J. Patrick; Sinclair, Kenneth E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Describes results of an integrated curriculum project in New Zealand that generated paradoxical results regarding student motivation and attitudes toward computer use during junior high school, where attitudes became less positive. Examines implications for the design and implementation of curriculum projects involving student use of computer…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Curriculum Development