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ERIC Number: ED373710
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 13
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How Do Attitudes of Parents, Teachers, and Students Affect the Integration of Technology into Schools? A Case Study.
Davidson, Gayle V.; Ritchie, Scott D.
How attitudes of parents, teachers, and students toward computers affect the integration and use of computer technology in schools was studied at an elementary school in Texas. Whether these attitudes changed with the introduction of computer technology and the implications of involving parents in the planning of curriculum and activities was also examined. The school purchased Macintosh computers and implemented computer training and laboratory access for teachers, parents, and students. The study involved 475 students, 34 teachers, and 230 parents in two school years. Each group reported successful experiences and positive attitudes toward computers. Measurement indicated that attitudes improved or increased in the second year. High initial enthusiasm makes the impact of the technology less apparent, but results tend to confirm the belief that successful implementation of technology requires a supportive environment from administrators and the community. Three tables present survey findings. (Contains 19 references.) (SLD)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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