The use of computers in New Zealand schools

Abstract

This study attempts to ascertain the use of the computer in education with particular reference to New Zealand schools. As a preliminary, the literature on the topic generally was reviewed. A survey of a sample of primary and secondary schools in New Zealand was carried out. Questions were asked relating to the hardware and software using in schools, the use to which computers were put and the advantages, problems and limitations in this use. A large gap in computer use between primary and secondary schools was revealed - and this seems particularly important since the literature indicates that the greatest benefit is probably resulted from introducing children to computers as early as possible.