The Internet has created an electronic environment with rich educational potential. Nationwide, the use of personal computers in homes and schools is growing dramatically. In 1990, 15.7 percent of households had a computer compared to 23.3 percent by 1993. Missouri parents are extremely supportive of the expansion of computing technology within our schools. This was true across the state, in small schools as well as large.
Parents support computer technology access in schools regardless of socioeconomic status.
The majority of parents think it is important to achieve extensive Internet connectivity at school. About 30 percent disagree and 26 percent are unsure. At the same time, less than one-third have accessed the Internet at school. About 38 percent of high school students report that they are given assignments that require use of computers. However, an equal percentage do not feel that there are enough computers available to students at school so that they can be used for class assignments.