The Harmful Effects of Excessive Optimism in Educational Computing.

Maddux, Cleborne D.

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Harmful Effects of Excessive Optimism in Educational Computing.

Maddux, Cleborne D.

Educational Technology, v29 n7 p23-29 Jul 1989

Identifies and discusses 10 overly optimistic claims for the use of computers in the classroom, and makes recommendations concerning each claim. Highlights include computer labs versus curriculum integration; the development of hardware versus software; the values of computer literacy; computer networking; computer education training; the use of Logo; and telecommunications. (15 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Laboratories, Microcomputers, Problem Solving, Teacher Education, Telecommunications

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Language: English

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