K-12 Technology Tools & Trends 2012

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K-12 Technology Tools & Trends 2012

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K-12 Technology Tools & Trends 2012 provides crucial business intelligence on the expanding use of technology tools in U.S. schools. The tools discussed in the report are interactive whiteboards, projectors, document cameras, desktop computers, laptop/netbook computers, tablet computers/iPads, ereaders, MP3 players/iPods, smartphones and student response systems/clickers.

For this report, Simba Information partnered with the education market research firm MCH Strategic Data on an Internet survey to gather information on how schools currently use technology tools and their future plans to implement them.

The results of the survey are bolstered by in-depth interviews, case studies and the insight of Simba Information analysts to examine the current impact technology on curriculum and instruction, as well as what educators envision for the future.

Topics include:

• What technology tools are being deployed in the classroom;

• How much time is spent using technology tools during the school day;

• Where the digital curriculum being used with technology tools comes from;

• What factors influence purchasing decisions of tools and curriculum;

• Funding environment and primary sources for technology spending in schools;

• Technology initiatives that offer students 24/7 access;

• Technology initiatives that allow students to bring their own devices to school.

Table of Contents

Methodology

Executive Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction and Definitions

Introduction

Definitions

Interactive Whiteboards

Projectors

Document Cameras

Desktop Computers

Laptop, Notebook and Netbook Computers

Tablet Computers

Ereaders

MP3 Players

Smartphones

Student Response Systems

Chapter 2: Use of Technology Tools

Introduction

Prevalence of Digital Devices in the Classroom

Impact of Technology on Student Achievement

Time Spent with Digital Devices During the School Day

Technology Device Usage by Subject Area

Providing 24/7 Access to School Technology Tools

Allowing Students to Bring Their Own Technology Tools

Digital Content for Use with Technology Tools

Functions and Capabilities of Technology Tools

Plans to Purchase Technology Tools

Funding Sources and Financial Considerations

Where Technology Tools Purchasing Decisions are Made

Table 2.1: Survey Respondents Job Titles

Table 2.2: Technologies Currently Being Used in Respondents School District

Table 2.3: Technologies Currently Being Used that are Having a Significant Impact on Student Achievement

Table 2.4: Number of Hours per School Day Technologies are Being Used for Classroom Instruction or Student Work

Table 2.5: Technologies Currently Being Used by Subject Area

Table 2.6: Technologies Supplied by School or District for 24/7 Access

Table 2.7: Technologies Students Are Permitted to Bring to School for Use in Learning

Table 2.8: Sources of Digital Curriculum Content

Table 2.9: Importance of Various Capabilities in the Selection of Technology Tools

Table 2.10: Technologies Expected to be Purchased Next 12 Months and Two to Five Years

Table 2.11: Primary Funding Source for Technology Tools

Table 2.12: Change in Budget for Technology Tool Purchases

Table 2.13: Where Purchasing Decisions for Technology Tools are Made

Table 2.14: Factors Influencing Technology-Tool Purchasing

Table 2.15: Factors Influencing Digital Curriculum Content Purchasing

Chapter 3: Evolution of Technology Tool Use

Introduction

Use of Technology, 2009 versus 2012

Impact on Student Achievement, 2009 versus 2012

Purchase Intent, 2009 versus 2012

Funding Concerns, 2009 versus 2012

Chapter 4: Drivers and Implications of Technology Adoption

Introduction

Drivers of Technology Adoption

Non-Pedagogical Drivers

Hurdles to Adoption

Infrastructure and Implementation

Implementation Issues

Integration and Interoperability

Additional Concerns

Implications of Technology Adoption for Content Providers

Content Confusion

Free and Open Source

Toward 24/7 Access

Chapter 5: Case Studies

Introduction

Case Study 1: Interactive Whiteboards as a Focal Point, Loudoun County, Va.

Case Study 2: A 1:1 Pioneer, Passack Valley, N.J.

Case Study 3: 1:1 For a Level Playing Field, Watkins Glen, N.Y.

Case Study 4: iPads for Every Freshman, Minnetonka, Minn.

Case Study 5: Smartphones for Some, BYOT for Others, Saint Marys, Ohio

Case Study 6: BYOT Throughout the District, Forsyth County, Ga.

Case Study 7: Teachers Ask for Ereaders, Pinellas County, Fla.

Case Study 8: The Paperless Classroom, Cleveland Middle School, Cleveland, Tenn.

Case Study 9: Using Free and Teacher-Created Resources, Byron High School, Byron, Minn.

Chapter 6: Conclusions and Outlook

Appendix I: Survey Response Detail

Appendix II: Selected Companies Supplying Technology

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