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Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching, 4/e
Vicki Sharp, University of California - Northridge

Standards, Issuse, and Reasearch: Present and Future

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. Identify and discuss major ethical issues regarding computers;
  2. Describe three factors related to computer piracy;
  3. Define the term virus and explain some precautions for preventing a virus from infecting a computer system;
  4. Discuss the National Standards;
  5. Summarize the research findings on CAI and (a) gender differences, (b) science education, (c) word processing, (d) learning by disabled students, (e) motivation and attitude, (f) Logo and problem solving, and (g) programming; and
  6. Discuss three ways to lessen the chance of computer-related injuries.