Reasons for computer utilization reluctance by teachers with computer training.

摘要

In order to study the reasons for reluctance to use computers of teachers who have had computer training 150 elementary school teachers in an urban school district responded to a thirty item questionnaire. The variables studied were the following: Gender, years of teaching experience, and grade level taught.;Findings indicate that male teachers, teachers with less than fifteen years experience and teachers in grades 4-6 were less reluctant to use computers. Many teachers felt that training had been inadequate, that too much material was covered in the training sessions and that follow-up was poor. Teachers felt that the school district had a strong commitment to the program but the overcrowded curriculum prevented a fully implemented program.;Teachers felt that more computers were needed: one per classroom was deemed to be inadequate. Software was considered both plentiful and appropriate by the majority. Teachers agreed that students showed great interest in using computers.