Computers in the Schools
1992 Volume 9, Number 1
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 4
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Trends in 7-12 Computer Use in Minnesota Science Classes
Frances Lawrenz & Elizabeth Thornton
Describes a study that reports on the changes from 1983 to 1989 in computer availability and usage in Minnesota science classes in grades 7 through 12. The opinions of computer use held by... More
pp. 39-47
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Logo: The Case for a Cautious Advocacy
Cleborne D. Maddux
Discussion of positive and negative aspects of educational computing focuses on the use of the Logo programing language. Topics addressed include access to computers; software; teacher training,... More
pp. 59-79
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Technology Diffusion in the "Soft Disciplines": Using Social Technology to Support Information Technology
Jerry Willis
Discusses reasons for the slower acceptance of educational technology in the humanities. Highlights include teacher training; support staff skills; software development; lack of equity in funding... More
pp. 81-105
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Calculating True Computer Access in Schools
Simeon P. Slovacek
Discusses computer access in schools; explains how to determine sufficient quantities of computers; and describes a formula that illustrates the relationship between student access hours, the... More
pp. 121-26