Based on survey data on North Carolina schools in 1984-85 and on site visits and interviews in selected schools, leadership and commitment of policymakers and educators are found to be as important as demographic and financial characteristics of school districts for providing computer access and appropriate uses. (9 references) (MES)

Informal survey of 59 principals and senior administrators revealed differences in their perceptions of seven issues: (1) impact of information technologies on staff effectiveness; (2) communicating educational needs to technologists; (3) resistance to change; (4) impact on jobs; (5) awareness of costs; (6) discomfort in implementation; and (7)…

Describes a study investigating extent to which 11 media were utilized by teachers in general, and at elementary, middle, and high school levels in Fort Worth, Texas, public schools. Results indicate nonprint media is underutilized; the simplest forms are chosen for use; and more high school teachers utilize complex technologies. (MBR)