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Van Gundy, Karen; Morton, Beth A.; Liu, Hope Q.; Kline, Jennifer – Teaching Sociology, 2006
To explore the effects of web-based instruction (WBI) on math anxiety, the sense of mastery, and global self-esteem, we use quasi-experimental data from undergraduate statistics students in classes assigned to three study conditions, each with varied access to, and incentive for, the use of online technologies. Results suggest that when statistics…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Web Based Instruction, Chalkboards, Course Content
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Pal, Joyojeet; Nedevschi, Sergiu; Patra, Rabin K.; Brewer, Eric A. – E-Learning, 2006
The Akshaya project in the rural Malappuram district of Kerala, India is home to the first and largest district-wide e-literacy project in India, and one of the largest known Internet Protocol-based networks. Through a network of 600 kiosks, the project has been designed to reach computer literacy into over 600,000 households, and bring 3.6…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Foreign Countries, Computer Literacy, Internet
Solomon, Gwen – Technology & Learning, 2006
As state coffers continue to shrink this year, there is less money for education, and much of what is available is earmarked for mandates. Yet the money is out there if one knows how to find, create, or borrow it; the trick is to be creative. In this article, the author offers a dozen daring ideas for generating extra cash. The highest-profile…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Innovation, Financial Support, Fund Raising
Jensen, Rita A.; McMullen, David – 1995
This study explored relationships between gender and the math and science interests of fifth and sixth graders (N=105) who participated in a summer enrichment program for gifted students. A researcher-developed questionnaire was utilized to obtain demographic data about the students and their intent or desire to pursue careers in math and/or…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Age Differences, Career Choice, Elementary School Students
Senator, Stuart; And Others – 1984
How New Jersey schools are actually using computers and incorporating the technology into their curricula is the subject of this report. Following an introductory statement in chapter 1, chapter 2 explains several important issues and concepts related to computer use in schools. Chapter 3 describes the educational uses of computers in New Jersey's…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Seidelin, Susanne, Ed.; Hamilton, Stuart, Ed.; Sturges, Paul, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2004
The IFLA/FAIFE (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/Committee on Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression) Theme Report 2004 presents visions of how libraries can promote literacy and lifelong learning. The literacy process has to be recognised as inclusive of all ranges of communication, and it occurs at…
Descriptors: Literacy, Access to Information, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment
2001
A digital divide, a chasm between those with access to technology and training, particularly workplace information technology (IT) skills and those without, threatens the economic prosperity of American workers and America's competitiveness. The most effective way to reduce digital disparities is to improve the education and training of the…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Adult Education, Demand Occupations, Economic Development
Sweet, James R.; Rasher, Sue P.; Abromitis, Barbara S.; Johnson, Elizabeth M. – Learning Point Associates / North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL), 2004
To what extent can educational technology help schools close achievement gaps? What types of educational technology can administrators, teachers, and students use to help close achievement gaps? What kinds of educational technology practices and policies can help schools close achievement gaps? In order to address these questions, the North…
Descriptors: African American Students, Hispanic American Students, High Achievement, Educational Technology
Wilson, Cynthia, Ed. – Leadership Abstracts, 2000
This is volume 13 of Leadership Abstracts, a newsletter published by the League for Innovation (California). Issue number 1 of February 2000, "Community Colleges Bridging the Digital Divide," addresses the racial and economic issues inherent in the digital divide--the discrepancy between those who are technologically literate and those who…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Alternative Assessment, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
Graafland-Essers, Irma; Cremonini, Leon; Ettedgui, Emile; Botterman, Maarten – RAND Corporation, 2003
This report presents the current understanding of the advancement of the Information Society within the European Union and countries that are up for accession in 2004, and is based on the SIBIS (Statistical Indicators Benchmarking the Information Society) surveys and analyses per SIBIS theme and country. The report is unique in its coherent and…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Foreign Countries, Technological Advancement, Measurement
Graafland-Essers, Irma; Cremonini, Leon; Ettedgui, Emile; Botterman, Maarten – RAND Corporation, 2003
This report presents the current understanding of the advancement of the Information Society within the European Union and countries that are up for accession in 2004, and is based on the SIBIS (Statistical Indicators Benchmarking the Information Society) surveys and analyses per SIBIS theme and country. The report is unique in its coherent and…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Foreign Countries, Technological Advancement, Measurement
Thomas, Michael O. J.; Vela, Carolyn – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2003
The computer has been in the world's mathematics classrooms for some period of time now, but with varying degrees of implementation in the promotion of student learning. In this paper we describe longitudinal research over seven years which has investigated how primary school teachers actually make use of computers in their mathematics classroom,…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Computer Uses in Education, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction
Silhanek, Jaroslav – 1996
On the basis of long experience in teaching chemical literature courses, an integrated education and training program was introduced as a mandatory course in chemical information where both classical printed and modern electronic forms of information are covered. This mandatory course forms a standard part of the Institute of Chemical Technology…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Computers, Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education
Menchaca, Mike – 1997
Access to telecommunications and technology are essential for future social and economic viability. Economic class relates directly to level of educational attainment and education will very soon be tied to a person's ability to get online; therefore, "getting online" is not only access to information and resources, it is access to…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Education, Access to Information, Computer Literacy
Adamyk, Linda; Dach, Edna – 1999
To successfully create a Web site, schools and jurisdictions must plan for the site's content, design and development and learn the principles of effective page design. This report contains technical advice on implementing and managing Web site development in schools. Following an introduction which discusses functions of jurisdiction and school…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Copyrights
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