Assessing Counselor Education Students' Attitudes Toward Computers and Multimedia Instruction

Abstract

Forty‐four beginning‐level graduate counselor education students completed 2 technology attitudinal surveys after being exposed to a 15‐week multimedia instructional approach. Results revealed a positive attitude toward computers and multimedia instruction. These findings lend empirical support for the use of multimedia instruction in training counselors and as a tool to supplement and complement traditional methods of teaching.

The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision Volume 3, Number 1

“…In order to address the needs of students, ACES (2007) suggested three primary concentrations for adapting technological advancements within counselor education programs. These concentrations compliment the teaching goals that are commonly associated with counselor educators, such as research, practice and teaching (Hayes, 2008b;Hayes & Robinson, 2000). By incorporating technological advancements, both students and instructors now have the opportunity to learn within a variety of educational settings.…”

“…In counselor education, technology has had a tremendous impact on the direction of experiential courses (Hayes & Robinson, 2000;Hayes, Taub, Robinson, & Sivo, 2003). For example, counseling students have benefited from live supervision via video conferences in practicum and internship classes (Flamez, Smith, Devlin, Richard, & Luther, 2008).…”

“…However, despite the existence of this technological gap in counselor education, students favor the use of technology in class (Hayes et al, 2003). Hayes and Robinson (2000) claimed that the majority of students in counseling programs greatly appreciate the usage of technology in the class. Gomez et al (2010) corroborated Hayes and Robinson's findings, as they suggested several implications from using technology.…”

Educator Attitudes Toward Electronic Grading Software

“…Based on research, a positive attitude toward the integration of a technological/computer applications is important for its success (Brush, Armstrong, Barbrow, & Ulintz, 1999;Cote & Levine, 2000;Gettys & Fowler, 1996;Hayes & Robinson, 2000;McKinnon, Nolan, & Sinclair, 2000;Ruggiero, 1998). According to George and Sleeth (1996) many educators have a fear of integrating any type of technology into their classrooms.…”

“…Research conducted in the fields that include, but are not limited to, higher education, student learning, academics, and computers and multimedia, has shown that individuals with positive attitudes either achieve their goals more often or are more successful in the areas they are pursuing (Brush, Armstrong, Barbrow, & Ulintz, 1999;Cote & Levine, 2000;Gettys & Fowler, 1996;Hayes & Robinson, 2000;McKinnon, Nolan & Sinclair, 2000;Ruggiero, 1998).…”