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Survey Reveals Insights About Future Use of Technology in SchoolsA recent survey, conducted by The Big Deal Book of Technology e-newsletter, explores educator use of traditional and newer technology-based instructional materials, professional development, and communications in the coming two years. It places digital resources and tools in context of their print equivalents, focusing on teaching and learning. More than 860 K–12 teachers, administrators, and technology directors/coordinators responded to this national survey. Respondents represent all grades and a full range of subject areas. While broad and diverse, the participant pool leans toward the technologically savvy. Among the findings: Supplemental trumps textbooks * More respondents give high frequency of use ratings for online curriculum activities (66%) than for computer courseware (46%). * Further, almost 20% of respondents anticipate NO use of textbooks in the next two years, whereas about 10% estimate no use of supplemental materials. Digital surpasses print * More respondents give high frequency of use ratings for digital encyclopedias, magazines, and newspapers (65%) than for print reference (55%). Online content reigns The survey also collected data on amount of computer use at school and home along with popularity of word processors, spread sheets, multimedia creativity applications, and many of the newer digital forms such as podcasts, blogs, and website building. Questions, ideas, or in need of more information? Please contact Stacey Pusey at 302-295-8349. |
Click here to download the survey background and more sample findings. (Microsoft Word document)
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