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Teachers' Perspectives on Factors that Affect Computer Use.
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Chiero, Robin T. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1997
This study of 36 K-12 teachers focused on computer use for noninstructional activities and their perspectives on facilitating and impeding factors. Study revealed that computers were used 94% for preparing instructional materials and 58% for finding subject area information. Most common obstacle to computer use was not enough time to learn new…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Technology
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
Computers and Teachers: Factors Influencing Computer Use in the Classroom.
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Marcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study examining how well several personal variables predict elementary school teachers' use of computers for teaching. Variables examined included innovativeness, teacher locus of control, perceived relevance of computers, and self-competence in using computers. Data on age, gender, and years of computer experience were also…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy