Award-winning teachers, administrators, and educational support professionals (n=1,300) were surveyed about computer use. Only 69 did not have computer access at school, 105 did not at home; 20% had no computer experience. Computers were used most frequently for administrative tasks and Internet access. Obstacles to use in teaching included lack…

The world outside of schools has changed four to five times faster than the world inside. Students live in a technological, information-based society that is increasingly driven by global competition. Students in other countries score better in applied knowledge than do U.S. students. (MLF)

Three key questions are raised by the introduction of computers in education: (1) What constitutes a good education? (2) What should students now learn differently? and (3) How does technology help students? Answers are provided in quotes. Appended is a Computer-in-Education Leadership Instrument. (SI)

This study examined the relationship between cognitive characteristics (field-independence, spatial visualization, logical reasoning, and direction following) and the initial acquisition of computer programing competence in 29 computer programing students. Students completed tests and surveys; results suggested that individual differences be…

The national focus on excellence in education is commendable, Leave No Child Behind and the possibilities for classrooms of tomorrow. The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Teachers-Students and developed by the NETS Team-National Educational Technology Standards Writing Team and the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers U.S. Department…