Educators' acceptance of computer technology? (Editorial).

T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education), April, 2002 by Charp, Sylvia

The use of technology as a tool in education for instruction and management is now accepted. But, I remember my own experiences as director of instructional systems and technology for the Philadelphia School District many years ago, when technology was thought to be a frill. Every year, when budgets were submitted and items needed to be eliminated, we had to justify our use of technology. Finally, the superintendent decided to eliminate the programs requiring technology in favor of football and other sports activities. I'm sure other school systems were similarly affected. I met the superintendent many. years later, after I resigned, and she admitted she might have been wrong.

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