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Professional Development a Major Concern Among Education ProfessionalsAccording to a survey of last month's T+L2 Conference registrants, two of the biggest challenges school districts face in educational technology are funding and integration. However, another main concern among the survey's 400-plus respondents is teacher preparedness; 85 percent noted that their new teachers were only somewhat prepared or not prepared in effectively integrating technology into the classroom. "This survey shows that school districts have a lot of work to do in the area of professional development to help teachers understand how to use technology tools to enhance student learning and performance," said NSBA executive director Anne L. Bryant in a press release last month. On the other hand, 63 percent of respondents felt their school district's curriculum was excellent or good in preparing students for the 21st century. Other key findings from the survey: -90 percent of respondents said the use of technology in the classroom has increased educational opportunities for students, mainly evidenced by an increase in student engagement -78 percent said home access to the Internet was a problem for low-income students -nearly 38 percent of respondents said their school district offers one-to-one learning initiatives, with 48 percent reporting those initiatives have been in place between one and two years. The survey was conducted by the National School Boards Association (NSBA). Participants included technology specialists, teachers, administrators, and school board members. Questions, ideas, or in need of more information? Please contact Stacey Pusey at 302-295-8349. |
Click here to view the NSBA press release, including 2004 and 2005 Technology Survey Results |
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