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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Oral Histories of Technology in Teaching, 2002, Ms2021-026, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

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

Processing Information

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

Historical Note

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

Scope and Content

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

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Faculty and staff
• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Education (1971-1996)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. School of Education (2004-present)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Office of the Provost

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/).