The Nonneutrality Of Educational Computer Software

    Authors

    K. Biraimah

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Comput. Educ.

    Keywords

    Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications; Education &; Educational Research

    Abstract

    This article questions the non-neutrality of technology, as represented by educational computer software used in American schools. It first analyzes database programs to illustrate their selection-amplification function, and then discusses how educational software, like textbooks, are forms of knowledge control that transmit selected values and role models to students. The article then analyzes the treatment of gender, ethnicity and multicultural perspectives in 30 randomly selected educational software programs currently used in U.S. schools. It concludes, based on the programs analyzed, that educational software is at least, if not more biased than the printed page it may one day replace.

    Journal Title

    Computers & Education

    Volume

    20

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-1993

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    283

    Last Page

    290

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1993LZ68900001

    ISSN

    0360-1315

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