Will the Computer Kill Education?

This article focuses on advantages and disadvantages of computer-aided education (CAI). Modern computer technology makes possible an explosive proliferation of new educational tools. Within a few years, thousands of terminals will be in the schools and many more will begin to appear in homes. Alread...

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Publicado en:Education Digest Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 10 - 13
Autor principal: Hicks, Bruce L.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Prakken Publications Sep1970
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