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ERIC Number: EJ421730
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-2395
At-Risk Students and Microcomputers: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?
Olson, Beth; Krendl, Kathy A.
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v19 n2 p165-75 1990-91
Provides an overview of research on the effectiveness of microcomputer applications with at-risk students and suggests that many findings in the literature are questionable because of flaws in research methodology. Issues relating to measurement, learning environment, computer utilization, gender, and socioeconomic status are addressed, and suggestions for future research are given. (18 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Measurement Techniques, Microcomputers, Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Research Problems, Sex Differences, Socioeconomic Status
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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