Microcomputers in Instruction, Los Angeles Unified School District, 1984-85 through 1986-87. Publication No. 500

In October 1984, 1985, and 1986, as part of the annual School Program Survey all elementary, secondary, and adult school principals in the Los Angeles School District were asked to provide information on their current computer usage and estimates for coming semesters. This report analyses the data f...

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Main Authors Pike, Daniel W, Weisbender, Leo
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.1987
Subjects
Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Terminals
Elementary Secondary Education
Magnet Schools
Microcomputers
School Surveys
Self Concept
Special Education
Student Motivation
Teaching Methods
Use Studies
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Summary:In October 1984, 1985, and 1986, as part of the annual School Program Survey all elementary, secondary, and adult school principals in the Los Angeles School District were asked to provide information on their current computer usage and estimates for coming semesters. This report analyses the data for each semester in the 1984-85 to 1986-87 school years and presents the results by types of school. The brief narrative report indicates that: (1) elementary schools showed a dramatic increase in student use of computers between fall 1984 and fall 1986; (2) elementary students using microcomputers and terminals increased by 70% while the computer rooms at the schools increased fourfold; (3) secondary schools evidenced a dramatic increase in students' using microcomputers but a sharp decrease in their using terminals; (4) Apple computers continued to be the dominant brand used in both elementary and secondary schools, with an increase of over 500% at the elementary level and a tenfold increase at the secondary level in the past two years; and (5) magnet, special education, and adult schools followed the pattern that was typical of elementary schools, with a dramatic increase in students' using microcomputers and terminals and a sharp increase in Apple computers. Several areas for investigation with the intent of improving instruction are suggested. Results of the data analyses, which make up the major part of the report, are presented in 38 tables. (9 references) (CGD)