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Ashbrook, Richard M. – Instructional Innovator, 1984
Considers the impact of the lack of computer literacy and computer-assisted instruction on the socially and economically disadvantaged in terms of basic living skills as well as vocational and educational opportunities, and makes four recommendations for ensuring that all segments of society will share equally in the benefits of computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Daily Living Skills, Disadvantaged Environment
Peer reviewedCloonan, Martin; Crossan, Beth – Scottish Educational Review, 2002
Individual and focus-group interviews explored barriers and motivations to lifelong learning among residents of a disadvantaged area of Glasgow (Scotland). Some participants were motivated to pursue adult education to improve employment opportunities, but motivations related to social and community networks were also important. The current policy…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged, Education Work Relationship
