Level 0: Nonuse

Are cobwebs forming around your classroom computers?

Description:
A perceived lack of access to technology-based tools (e.g., computers) or a lack of time to pursue electronic technology implementation. Existing technology is predominately text-based (e.g., ditto sheets, chalkboard, overhead projector).

Classroom Observations:

• No visible evidence of computer access in the classroom
• Classroom computers sit idle during the instructional day

Teacher Comments:

• "I really don't have the time to deal with computers anyway."
• "They are still figuring out a way to get me hooked up to the internet. I can't start using this stuff until I know that I am connected."
• "Using computers is the least of my problems this semester. Have you seen my class enrollment?"
• "Using computers gets in the way of what I am supposed to be doing."
• "My computer crashed and burned on me a few years ago. I am still waiting for someone to fix it."