Research Agendas and Computer Technology Visions: The Need for Closely Watched Classrooms |
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| Authors: | Larry Miller John Olson |
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| Institution: | (1) Faculty of Education, Queen's, University, Kingston, Canada, K7L 3N6 |
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| Abstract: | There are numerous research methodologies that may be applied to the study of computer technology, and each has the potential to provide insights into its usefulness. The selection of research methodologies should be driven by the nature of the questions under investigation rather than a predetermined idea that some research methods are superior to others. This article focuses on a particular methodology, case studies, and it describes their potential for making a unique contribution to our understanding of computer technology. The special value of case studies lies in helping us understand the complexities found in classrooms, where the multiple variables that influence computer use interact in complex ways. © 1999 IFIP, published by Kluwer Academic Publishers |
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| Keywords: | computers research case studies classroom contexts elementary education |
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