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Edited by Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Utah
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in
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Volume 36 Number 3
Spring 2004
Teacher Beliefs About Educational Software: A Delphi
Study
Diana L. Williams
Arkansas State University
Randall Boone
Karla V. Kingsley
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Abstract
A Delphi method was used to determine the extent to
which current educational software was meeting the needs of teachers; as
well as what changes needed to occur in educational software to make it
more effective. Five overarching themes emerged: (a) instructional
design issues, (b) curriculum, (c) materials, (d) cost, and (e) meeting
specific needs. The cost of software was a concern throughout the study.
The belief that educational software should be grounded in both content
and purpose was also a major concern. Deficiencies and suggestions for
improvement were found.
Contributors
Diana L. Williams is an assistant professor of Educational
Computing at Arkansas State University. She received her EdD from the
University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Randall Boone is a professor of Learning and Technology at University
of Nevada Las Vegas. His PhD was earned at the University of Oregon.
Karla V. Kingsley is a doctoral student in the Department of
Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
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Contact
Diana Williams
ASU
College of
Education
P.O. Box 940
State University AR, 72467
dwilliam@astate.edu
Randall Boone
UNLV
Box 453005
4505
Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV, 89154-3005
rboone@unlv.nevada.edu
Karla V. Kingsley
karla@unlv.nevada.edu
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in Education).
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