Abstract

This study investigated the current and projected needs of 42 school districts in Nassau County, New York, for data processing and educational computer services, current sources of computer services, needed improvements in services, and long-range needs. Analysis of districts' needs for computer services found that the majority of districts needed administrative/management services, pupil personnel services, and instructional services. School districts subscribed to Nassau BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) for most of their data processing and educational computer service needs; the next most usual approach of obtaining services was through the use of in-house microcomputers. Recommendations for improvement reflected districts' goals for dependable, customized, cost-effective services responsive to their unique needs, timely service and repairs, and well-trained staffs. Long-range needs of districts stressed district-level coordination, and continued support and availability of systems, software updates, and installations. (Author)

Citation

Archer, P. & Gittman, E. The Needs of School Districts for Educational Computer Services. Retrieved August 14, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/143117/.

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Keywords

• Ancillary School Services
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Data Processing
• Educational Administration
• Elementary Secondary Education
• Long Range Planning
• Microcomputers
• Needs Assessment
• Prediction
• School District Spending
• School Districts
• Tables (Data)