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Although technology continues to flourish at an unprecedented pace and influence society, its impact on society and individuals is just beginning to be investigated. As a reult of technology becoming an integral part of everyday life, research...

With the advent of powerful desktop computers, easy to use operating systems and user friendly statistical packages faculty and especially students now have access to easy to use computer statistical packages. However, due to the level of...

Distance learning via compressed video is a major direction institutions of higher learning are headed in. From the standpoint of the institution, a course can be offered to a larger number of students at a reduced cost. Students are also...

Computer Managed Reading Programs have become more common in the primary grades nationally. Reading instructors can use these programs to track curricular, and extracurricular reading activity, track individual student progress, and compile group...

The explosion and infusion of technology into the educational environment has lead to a multitude of new research tools that are available for conducting research. This articles reviews the use of Personal Digital Assistances and how they may ...

Integration of technology and basic computer literacy into our colleges and universities is undoubtedly a necessity. However, little consideration in the literature has been given to specific needs of the student. Educators need to consider the...

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how technology can lead to the development of technophobia and how individuals can be helped to overcome their technophobia. Implications for the use of technology in the educational environment will be ...

Technology continues to grow in today's society and its influence on individuals is staggering. Research in this area appears to have focused primarily on the use of technology to enhance education and productivity. Little research has focused ...

This project examines the impact of technology on the process of higher education and the impact of these advances on both students and faculty. Student demographics and academics qualities from thirty years ago are compared to those of modern...

The current technological revolution occurring in society is making vast amounts of information and opportunities available, but only for those who have the ability to obtain and make use of it. With the tremendous technological changes occurring ...

This paper proposes ways of helping technology resistant (TR) students in terms of Carl Rogers' theories. In this view, students are motivated by the single, unitary motive of actualizing- maintaining or enhancing their lives to their fullest...

The use of technology and computer mediated communication is changing the lives of students in the classroom. Research is beginning to emerge examining the effects that technology is having on the social behavior and adjustment of students....

This article reviews the literature on cognitive/learning styles and how these learning styles can impact the design, implementation and instructional strategies used in the distance education environment. Several cognitive/learning styles have...

The current research involved an undergraduate electromagnetism course at a reputable engineering university with traditionally high levels of attrition. A team of physicists, psychologists, and computer scientists engaged in a five year project...

University administrators in education must face and/or deal with faculty resistance to information technology usage in the teaching profession. This paper will address some of the barriers that prevent faculty from incorporating technology into ...

Individuals are being bombarded with new and ever changing technologies in today's society. Research appears to have focused primarily on the use of technology to enhance education and productivity. Little research has focused on how, for some...

Students, universities and society are being infiltrated by technology at an astounding rate. Little research has examined the behavior of technology users and its impact on other aspects of life and the personality characteristics of these...