Oral Histories of Technology in Teaching

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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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.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Creator:
Nespor, Jan, Sanders, Mark, Meszaros, Peggy S. (Peggy Sisk), 1938-2017, Pacifici, Jesuha, and Blythe, Erv
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.
Language:
Materials in this collection are in English.
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.

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
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.