During March of 2013, PBS LearningMedia conducted a survey of American teachers (PreK-12) to ascertain how practicing educators are using, and expect to use digital media and technology for teaching and learning. Their findings are illustrated in the infographic below:
from: pbslearningmedia.org
Of the 1,544 participants:
- 93% say that technology is motivating and useful for students;
- 88% believe educational technology reinforces and expands concepts;
- 79% believe educational technology is helpful in responding to a variety of learning styles;
- 81% have access to personal computers or laptops in the classroom and 63% use them daily;
- 58% have interactive whiteboards (SMART Boards);
- 52% have tablets or electronic readers;
- To supplement technology in their classrooms, at least several times a month, educators use
- images (91%),
- videos (90%),
- online lesson plans (68%),
- games/interactives (66%);
- 63% wish the had access to more content to use with their new technology;
- 71% wish they had a special department whose sole job is to help support them with technology;
- 86% want more training on the technologies they use in the classroom;
- 65% say they will spend more time learning about and implementing technology;
- 58% say that 5-7 years from [now], they will still be using traditional textbooks, but with digital media and technology supporting learning;
- 52% say their roles will include more technology support.
- Most educators think the next 5-7 years will show in increase in the use of
- tablets or electronic readers (78%),
- mobile devices (71%), and
- personal computers (69%).
*Value of Educational Technology
*Use of Technology and Media
*Needs for Success
*Future of Digital Learning
Where would you position yourself?