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Findings from the Teaching, Learning, and Computing Survey by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Cuban (1986; 2000) has argued that computers are largely incompatible with the requirements of teaching, and that, for the most part, teachers will continue to…”
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Findings from the Teaching, Learning, and Computing Survey: Is Larry Cuban Right? by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Used data from a nationally representative survey of more than 4,000 teachers of grades 4 through 12 to demonstrate that although L. Cuban (1986; 2000) has…”
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Who's Wired and Who's Not: Children's Access to and Use of Computer Technology by Becker, Henry Jay

“…As computer technology becomes increasingly prevalent throughout society, concerns have been raised about an emerging "digital divide" between those children…”
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Pedagogical Motivations for Student Computer Use That Lead to Student Engagement by Becker, Henry Jay

“…What uses of computers have effects on student engagement that seem most predicative of important learning? This research provides some evidence about this,…”
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Running to catch a moving train: Schools and information technologies by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Utilizing national data about the presence and use of educational computers, the paper explains that computer-based applications still play only modest roles…”
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How Computers Are Used in United States Schools: Basic Data from the 1989 I.E.A. Computers in Education Survey by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Reports the results of the U.S. portion of a 1989 survey of elementary and secondary schools conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of…”
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Computer-Based Integrated Learning Systems in the Elementary and Middle Grades: A Critical Review and Synthesis of Evaluation Reports by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Discusses the use and advantages of integrated learning systems (ILSs) in elementary and middle grades, and reanalyzes 30 evaluations of ILSs by using effect…”
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The Importance of a Methodology That Maximizes Falsifiability: Its Applicability to Research About Logo by BECKER, HENRY JAY

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Teachers' Views of Computers as Catalysts for Changes in Their Teaching Practice by Dexter, Sara L., Anderson, Ronald E., Becker, Henry Jay

“…In this study, we examined the use of computers by teachers and their perception of the impact of computers on their classroom practice. These data draw from…”
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A Model for Improving the Performance of Integrated Learning Systems: Mixed Individualized/Group/Whole Class Lessons, Cooperative Learning, and Organizing Time for Teacher-Led Remediation of Small Groups by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Discusses methods of improving the performance of integrated learning systems (ILSs). Topics addressed include the theoretical basis of ILSs; appropriate level…”
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Teacher's views of computers as catalysts for changes in their teaching practice by Dexter, Sara L, Anderson, Ronald E, Becker, Henry Jay

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Decision Making about Computer Acquisition and Use in American Schools by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Discusses the centralization and decentralization of decision making about computer use in elementary and secondary schools based on results of a 1989 national…”
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The Importance of a Methodology That Maximizes Falsifiability: Its Applicability to Research about Logo by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Discusses advantages and disadvantages of two types of research methodologies used to study the effect of LOGO in classroom settings: the treatment methodology…”
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The Use of Vignettes in Survey Research by ALEXANDER, CHERYL S., BECKER, HENRY JAY

“…Abstract The use of vignettes—systematically elaborated descriptions of concrete situations–is supported as a means of producing more valid and more reliable…”
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The Equity Threat of Promising Innovations: Pioneering Internet-Connected Schools by Becker, Henry Jay, Ravitz, Jason L

“…Examines the distribution of student Internet use across 152 schools in the National School Network, schools that were among the first to provide direct…”
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Computer-Based Integrated Learning Systems: Research and Theory by Hativa, Nira, Ed, Becker, Henry Jay, Ed

“…The eight chapters of this theme issue discuss recent research and theory concerning computer-based integrated learning systems. Following an introduction…”
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Mathematics and Science Uses of Computers in American Schools, 1989 by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Data collected for the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (1989) within U.S. secondary schools revealed that computer…”
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Curriculum and Instruction in Middle-Grade Schools by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Middle-grade schools vary in curriculum offerings and in instructional approaches. The characteristics of the school, the community and the student body affect…”
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How Exemplary Computer-Using Teachers Differ From Other Teachers: Implications for Realizing the Potential of Computers in Schools by Becker, Henry Jay

“…Using national survey data from 3rd- through 12th-grade teachers of academic subjects, 45 teachers out of 516 were identified as being exemplary computer-using…”
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School Uses of Microcomputers: Not a Fad, but by Becker, Henry Jay

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