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Edited by Dr. David J. Ayersman, Mary Washington College, and Dr. W.
Michael Reed, New York University
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in
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JRTE, Volume 33, Number 3, Spring
2001
Nebraska High School
Students’
Computer Skills and Attitudes
Lynne E. Houtz
Creighton University
Uma G. Gupta
University of Houston
Abstract
The widely held conception based on previous
studies is
that differences exist between gender and racial
groups
in their attitudes toward and their usage of
computer technology.
This study used a survey with many open-ended
questions
to investigate possible differences between high
school
males and females and racial groups in
coeducational and
same-sex schools in Nebraska in their attitudes,
use, and
career interest in technology. Results indicate
some areas
of difference and some commonalities between
gender and
racial groups. Hispanics showed a significantly
higher interest
in computer careers than any other racial group.
Implications
for educators are discussed.
Web Resource
Computer use in schools, 1984–1985 and
1997–1998.
(1998). In Information please almanac
[Online]. San
Francisco: Learning Network, Inc. Available: www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193911.html.
Contributors
Lynne Houtz is an assistant professor of
education who
infuses technology skills into her methods classes
at Creighton
University in Omaha. Her research interests
include improvement
of instruction in science, mathematics, and
technology.
Uma Gupta is dean of the College of Technology,
University
of Houston. She has authored numerous writings on
technology.
Address: Dr. Lynne E. Houtz, Department of
Education, Creighton
University, Omaha, NE 68178; lhoutz@creighton.edu.
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