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Oral Histories of Technology in Teaching

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-026

Scope and Content

The collection contains oral history CDs and transcripts with individuals involved in the adoption of technology in education at Virginia Tech. The interviews were conducted by Jan Nespor, and the interviewees include Erv Blythe, Peggy Meszaros, Jesuha Pacifici, and Mark Sanders.

Dates

  • 2002

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials in this collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction.

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Historical Note

The study was conducted by Jan Nespor and interviews took place in spring 2002. The study examined political, economic, and organizational processes that have led to Virginia Tech's investments in and commitment to the use of computer-mediated instruction. The study was never completed.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

The collection contains oral history CDs and transcripts with individuals involved in the adoption of technology in education at Virginia Tech. The interviews were conducted by Jan Nespor, and the interviewees include Erv Blythe, Peggy Meszaros, Jesuha Pacifici, and Mark Sanders.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in October 2006.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Oral Histories of Technology in Teaching by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Oral Histories of Technology in Teaching completed in August 2021.

Title
Oral Histories of Technology in Teaching, 2002
Status
Completed
Author
Ren Harman, Archivist
Date
2021 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308