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Edited by
Dr. David J. Ayersman, Mary Washington College, and Dr. W.
Michael Reed,
New York University
Incoming editor: Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Georgia
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in
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Volume 34 Number 4
Summer 2002
Integrating a Decision Support System into a School: The
Effects on Student Functioning
Poria Kalay
Levinsky College of Education
David Chen
Tel Aviv University
Abstract
Information systems have been developed and applied
in schools throughout the world, yet there is a lack of professional
literature
devoted to an examination of the effects of these systems on
administrative and other activities in the school. Systematic empirical
research on this subject is needed not only for its inherent
scientific value, but also to expand the knowledge base in this field,
which may facilitate the application of the potential of
computerized administration systems in schools, leading to more
effective
administration and management of schools. This study examined the
effect on student functioning of integrating an information system
into the school management’s decision-making process in planning
the teaching and learning system. The results indicate a significant
improvement in student achievement, particularly in difficult
subjects such as mathematics and English. The improvement is not only in
terms of statistical significance, but also in the dimensions and
in a positive change in distribution, with a rise in the achievement
and a significant decrease in the number of failures. In addition,
the findings indicate reduced mobility of students from one level of
study to another and a decline in the drop out rate.
Contributors
Dr. Poria Kalay is a lecturer in the Levinsky College of
Education. Her research interests include information technology and
integrating
decision support systems into management education. Prof. David
Chen is dean of the School of Education at Tel Aviv University. His
publishing
includes research papers concerning the theory of education,
information technologies, technology education, and schools of the
future.
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Contact
Dr. Poria Kalay
Levinsky College of Education
Tel-Aviv 61481
Israel
Poria@macam.ac.il
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