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Phyllis Dagro - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Attitudes of Louisiana apparel manufacturers towards Computer Technology
Journal of Consumer Studies and Home Economics, 1991Co-Authors: Bonnie D. Belleau, Phyllis DagroAbstract:Current literature has suggested that there is a reluctance on the part of the domestic apparel industry to adopt advanced Computer Technology. This study was designed to investigate the attitudes of Louisiana apparel manufacturers towards Computer Technology. An attitude questionnaire was mailed to all identified apparel manufacturers in the state. The results indicated that the apparel industry in the state of Louisiana is comprised of many small, privately owned companies. A large array of products in a variety of size ranges is produced in the state. Statistical analyses indicated that there were some differences between attitudes of apparel manufacturers and contractors. In general, contractors were not as aware of the availability and transferability of advanced Technology for the apparel industry as manufacturers. Manufacturers and contractors who had some formal training with CAD/CAM systems had more positive attitudes toward the competitiveness of the industry with imported products. It is recommended that the apparel industry in the state explore the technological options available to modernize for a more competitive future.
Nikleia Eteokleous - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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evaluating Computer Technology integration in a centralized school system
Computers in Education, 2008Co-Authors: Nikleia EteokleousAbstract:The study evaluated the current situation in Cyprus elementary classrooms regarding Computer Technology integration in an attempt to identify ways of expanding teachers' and students' experiences with Computer Technology. It examined how Cypriot elementary teachers use Computers, and the factors that influence Computer integration in their classroom practices. To address the study's research questions, an evaluative case study design was applied. It employed a mixed method approach through the usage of structured questionnaires and semi-structured, open-ended interviews as the major methods of data collection. Quantitative and qualitative data gathered from a sample of Cypriot teachers who where identified as high and low Computer use ones. The results of the study revealed that Computers are not extensively used in classrooms. When they are used in classrooms, it tends to be in a rather sporadic fashion, more as supporting tools or fancy chalkboards than as educational tools. Few teachers were found to use Computers in any sort of progressive way. Three categories of factors (personal, professional and organizational) that influence teachers in applying Computers in their classroom practices were identified. They shed light in explaining the level and kind of Computer integration in Cyprus elementary schools. The outcomes confirm the findings of other studies conducted in different educational settings regarding Computer usage as well as the factors that influence Computer integration. Consequently, the study suggest ways of expanding teachers' and students' experiences with Computer Technology, poses questions for further research regarding the potential approaches to Computer Technology integration and the philosophy that underlies Computer integration in schools.
Patrick Wachira - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Computer Technology integration and student learning barriers and promise
Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008Co-Authors: Jared Keengwe, Grace Onchwari, Patrick WachiraAbstract:Political and institutional support has enabled many institutions of learning to spend millions of dollars to acquire educational computing tools (Ficklen and Muscara, Am Educ 25(3):22–29, 2001) that have not been effectively integrated into the curriculum. While access to educational Technology tools has remarkably improved in most schools, there is still concern about instructional integration of Computer Technology to support student learning. Appropriate integration of Computer tools constitutes a major change in people’s lives; Technology integration is a complex phenomenon that involves understanding teachers’ motivations, perceptions, and beliefs about learning and Technology (Woodbridge, http://www.techlearning.com/story/showArticle.php?articleID=17701367). Although Computer Technology has a great potential to reform or even transform education, barriers come in the way of achieving success especially with student learning. This paper presents an overview of Technology use in education with a focus on barriers to Computer Technology integration. Further, this paper provides suggestions to maximize the benefits of learning with Computer Technology.
Jared Keengwe - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Computer Technology integration and student learning barriers and promise
Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008Co-Authors: Jared Keengwe, Grace Onchwari, Patrick WachiraAbstract:Political and institutional support has enabled many institutions of learning to spend millions of dollars to acquire educational computing tools (Ficklen and Muscara, Am Educ 25(3):22–29, 2001) that have not been effectively integrated into the curriculum. While access to educational Technology tools has remarkably improved in most schools, there is still concern about instructional integration of Computer Technology to support student learning. Appropriate integration of Computer tools constitutes a major change in people’s lives; Technology integration is a complex phenomenon that involves understanding teachers’ motivations, perceptions, and beliefs about learning and Technology (Woodbridge, http://www.techlearning.com/story/showArticle.php?articleID=17701367). Although Computer Technology has a great potential to reform or even transform education, barriers come in the way of achieving success especially with student learning. This paper presents an overview of Technology use in education with a focus on barriers to Computer Technology integration. Further, this paper provides suggestions to maximize the benefits of learning with Computer Technology.
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Computer Technology-infused Learning Enhancement
Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2007Co-Authors: Jared Keengwe, Longy O. AnyanwuAbstract:The purpose of the study was to determine students’ perception of instructional integration of Computer Technology to improve learning. Two key questions were investigated in this study: (a) What is the students’ perception of faculty integration of Computer Technology into classroom instruction? (b) To what extent does the students’ perception of faculty integration of Computer Technology, students’ Computer proficiency levels for personal activities, and students’ Computer proficiency levels for instructional activities predict the students’ perception of the effect of Computer Technology to improve learning? A survey questionnaire with a likert-type rating scale was used to collect data to answer the research questions. Descriptive statistics as well as a multiple regression technique were used to analyze data obtained in the study. A statistically significant relationship was found between the three predictor variables and the students’ perception of the effect of Computer Technology to improve learning.
Richard E Behrman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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children and Computer Technology analysis and recommendations
The Future of Children, 2000Co-Authors: Margie K Shields, Richard E BehrmanAbstract:Feeding children's passion for Computers, billions of dollars in both public and private funds are being spent to give children access in school, at home, and in the community. Nearly every school is now equipped with Computers, [1] and over two-thirds of our nation's children have access at home. [2] But is Computer Technology improving children's lives? This journal issue examines how children are affected by the emerging world of Computers. It explores how Computer use is affecting children's development physically, intellectually, socially, and psychologically; whether Computers are increasing or decreasing the disparities between rich and poor; and whether Computers are being used effectively to enhance classroom instruction. This article reviews the main themes of the journal issue by summarizing highlights of both the promise as well as concerns surrounding children's use of Computers, and by focusing on factors society should consider when making choices about the role of Technology in children's lives. Why is access important? Who needs access and for what? How can we assure that access leads to positive learning experiences at school and at home? As Computers become ubiquitous in our daily lives, it is important to understand how Computer Technology can enhance or detract from a child's growth and development. Computers are not an end in themselves, but a means to an end. We must determine what we want our children to experience and learn from their use of Computers so that they are empowered to take control of this powerful new tool in their lives. The Importance of Access Computer Technology has transformed society in profound ways. For better or worse, the increasing pervasiveness of Computer Technology is a reality no one can ignore. Computers are fast becoming integrated into nearly every aspect of daily living--from school to work, to banking and shopping, to paying taxes and even voting. They provide access to a wide range of information without a trip to the library. They convey personal messages in place of the post office or telephone. And they compete with newspapers, radio, and television in providing entertainment and news of the day. Computer Technology also has a profound effect on our economy. Not only are Computers changing the way goods and services are manufactured, distributed, and purchased, but they are also changing the skills workers need to be productive and earn a living. Almost every job today requires at least some knowledge of Computers, and for an increasing number of jobs, productivity is directly related to an individual's level of Computer expertise. [3] As the economy moves increasingly to Computer-based work, the changes are bringing a societal transformation as significant as the Industrial Revolution. Just as society was transformed when families migrated from an agrarian way of life to work in factories 200 years ago, in the "Digital Age," Computer Technology is transforming society by enabling many people to work anytime, anywhere, freed from a workplace anchored in time and space. [4] Political participation is also changing because of Computer Technology. The Internet is increasingly the primary access point for disseminating information about government policies, programs, and services. E-mail lists and chat rooms have become popular vehicles for forming political coalitions at the national, state, and local levels. In 1999, more than 23 million individual taxpayers (about 19%) filed their returns via the Internet, and the number is expected to double by 20O6. [5] And in what many see as the wave of the future, the nation's first legally binding public election using the Internet took place in March 2000, when 42% of those voting in Arizona's Democratic Party presidential primary cast their ballots online. [6] The public generally agrees that for children to participate socially, economically, and politically in this new and different world, they must acquire a certain level of comfort and competence in using Computers. …
