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The literature review showed diverse results of computer use and academic , achievement, some positive, some negative, and some with no relationship. This study , is trying to find the reason for those diversities and to determine valued , recommendations for better use of computers to enhance students academic , achievement. The computer is an effective tool; it can do good things or bad things, , depending on the person who uses it. This study tried to find from the statistical , analysis a better use of the computer in terms of who, when, where, how, and what. , The ELS:2002 study includes data on more than 15 thousand tenth-grade students in , the sample; this also increases the significance of the study. , Definitions and Terms , ELL, English language learner , Research studies referred to non-native English speaking students as limited , English proficiency (LEP), English as a second language (ESL), English for speakers of , other languages (ESOL), or English as a foreign language (EFL). This report uses ELL , to refer to students whose native language was not English. , Computer Use , Computer use in this study includes all the computer-related questions in , ELS:2002 teachers and students surveys. Questions covered the time, frequency, , location, activities, and purpose of computer use by teachers and students. , Academic Achievement