Date of Award
4-2000
Culminating Project Type
Thesis
Department
Child and Family Studies
College
School of Education
First Advisor
Glenn Palm
Second Advisor
Cher Gilman
Third Advisor
Dory Renn
Keywords and Subject Headings
Parent Education, Parent Educator Resources, Computers, Internet Use
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to survey parent educators to determine the resources and computer technology they currently use as parent educator in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs. Parent educators have the responsibility to provide accurate, helpful, current, and professional information to the parents they serve in their communities.
The majority of parent educators reported they would consider using the Internet as a resource if training were provided. Although there were some barriers to using the Internet, the overwhelming response was positive and supportive of this resource.
The researcher recommends that parent educators should be trained to use computers and the Internet. The use of the Internet as a resource in parent education could benefit the families parent educators are serving through support and education
Recommended Citation
Lach, Renee Ann Archambault, "Resources and Computer Use of Parent Educators in Minnesota" (2000). Culminating Projects in Child and Family Studies. 62.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/cfs_etds/62
