While the number of computers in the classroom continues to increase and tremendous support for technology integration exists in government, business, and academia, a major discrepancy exists between the level of technology use expected of educators and the actual use and integration of technology in the classroom. This article examines barriers…

Describes the use of a Web-based conferencing system in graduate courses for enhancing interpersonal communication among students and the instructor, resolving problems related to course content and procedures, and providing the instructor with feedback on the course. Discusses achievement gains, student attitudes, and improving student learning.…

Examines preservice teachers' (PSTs) perceptions of technology and their future plans for implementation. The survey results raise general implications for teacher preparation programs. The major implication is that although computers are seen as important, PSTs are not preparing themselves to implement them successfully and powerfully into…

A lack of gender-sensitive computer games exacerbates female disinterest in technology. Girls-only focus groups revealed phenomena that may help software developers awaken girls' enthusiasm for computing. For instance, girls placed a premium on richly textured video and audio, on collaborating rather than competing, on interacting with male…

Examines causes of female negativity towards technology and presents ways to improve female attitudes and increase involvement in technology education. Discusses the bridging of the gender gap to allow females and males to achieve equality in technology fields. Describes online resources, television programs, and groups that promote female…

Examines changes in attitudes towards computers and basic computer skills of preschool teachers participating in a two-year, school-based teacher training program. Written responses to a pre/post administration of the Computer Attitude Survey and computer skills survey, freehand drawings of metaphors expressing computer use, and verbal responses…

The Singapore school system is moving cautiously to embrace new technology, especially in the area of classroom teaching and learning. The sustainability of the increased momentum of computer technology usage is critical for full integration of computer technology in classroom teaching and learning. A brief discussion of the implications for…

Discusses types of computer-based reading environments, reader interfaces, principles for designing reader interfaces, and beliefs about computer use in reading. Considers multimedia and virtual-reading environments as two highly potential delivery methods. Suggests that rationales, design models, and real examples are needed for guiding…

Discusses the results of two surveys conducted in Canada, one with parents and one with students nine to 17 years old, that investigated students' use of the Internet. Highlights include amount of use; type of use; supervision by parents; perception of information accuracy; and differences between parent perceptions and actual use. (LRW)

Analysis of attitude and use questionnaires completed by undergraduates (n1,444) at Wake Forest University determined that computers were used most frequently for word processing. Other uses were e-mail for task and non-task activities and mathematical and statistical computation. Results suggest that the level of computer use was related to…

Discusses conditions under which computers may be used effectively in elementary schools and provides examples of how these conditions may be achieved. Includes advocating for integration of technology into curricula in environments characterized by active learning, inquiry, and problem-solving where higher-order thinking skills are promoted.…

Discusses five reasons for the lack of classroom computerization as identified by Larry Cuban's article "The Technology Puzzle." Concludes that the combination of unchanging support systems for teachers with continually increasing professional demands, inherently flawed technologies, and ever-changing advice from computer industry…

This survey sought to identify variables related to teacher use of technology in secondary level geometry classrooms in southeastern Idaho. The primary variables examined in the study were teacher technology awareness, teacher attitude toward technology, teacher technology training, and teacher computer use for instruction. This study also tested…

A questionnaire was generated from the results of a series of interviews at The City School one of the 27 state secondary schools in Sheffield. In October 2002, it was sent out to 499 Heads of Department at the remaining 26 state secondary schools. Responses were received from 188 teachers, ranging in age from 24 to 60 years old. The purpose of…

This article reports on issues relevant for teachers and instructional designers anticipating using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in higher education, particularly those wishing to adopt a flexible learning approach aimed at improving the quality of the student experience. The data that are reported on span more than five…