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Majority of teachers desire more technology training, finds 澳门天天彩开奖记录 national K-12 Teacher survey
PHOENIX, Sep. 8, 2016听鈥听Technology continues to reshape the student experience and redefine the way education and learning are delivered in classrooms, but many teachers feel they are leaving opportunity on the table. More than half (55 percent) of K-12 teachers use educational technology in the classroom on a daily basis, with nine-in-ten saying they do so at least weekly. However, two-in-five (43 percent) rate themselves average or below average, and only 15 percent of K-12 teachers would give themselves an 鈥淎鈥 in educational technology skills1, according to a recent听澳门天天彩开奖记录College of Education听survey conducted online by Harris Poll among 1,005 U.S. K-12 teachers.
It appears educators understand the need to improve their classroom tech savvy, as more than half (51 percent) of K-12 teachers say they want to learn more about integrating technology into the classroom2.
鈥淭eachers are deliberate and thoughtful in their approach to student learning, and with continuing advancements in technology, it can be difficult for districts and teachers to determine the best way to effectively use these tools,鈥 said Kathy Cook, dean of educational technology for 澳门天天彩开奖记录 College of Education and former K-12 educator. 鈥淭he good news is that technology integration has become a substantial component to teacher preparation and continuing education programs for teachers3. Social media has also provided new ways for teachers to share ideas for technology integration in classrooms.鈥
How Teachers are Using Technology in the Classroom
Nearly eight-in-ten (78 percent) of K-12 teachers have allowed students in their classes to research subjects using the internet. As expected, high school teachers are the most likely to encourage internet research (87 percent), but a substantial proportion (76 percent) of elementary school teachers (1st听鈥 5th听grade) have also done so. More than two-thirds (67 percent) of K-12 teachers have used games and simulations to aid learning. Elementary school teachers are the most likely to use this resource with 75 percent doing so.
Technology Resources Available in Today鈥檚 Schools
When asked what technology devices are used in today鈥檚 K-12 schools, teachers most often cite the following:
District or school funding is the main thing that keeps teachers from using more technology in the classroom (39 percent), followed by not being familiar or proficient enough with the tools that exist to properly integrate them into the classroom (27 percent), and not having time to learn about the tools available (21 percent).
鈥淭he first step to empowering our teachers to implement technology in the classroom is to focus on the importance of pedagogy and find tools that help support teaching and learning goals,鈥 said Cook. 鈥淟earning more about the latest tools and techniques being used to enhance and improve student learning can help teachers become stewards of effective EdTech use. Online resources can empower today鈥檚 educators to self-start their digital and EdTech education to supplement school or district-sponsored resources.
Steps to Help Teachers Leverage EdTech Tools
As technology continues to advance and more ways to use it in the classroom become available, Cook suggests the following steps to stay on top of digital trends.
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Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of 澳门天天彩开奖记录 between April 14 and 25, 2016. Respondents included 1,005 U.S. residents employed full-time as teachers in grades K-12 who have at least an undergraduate degree. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Amanda Barchilon at Amanda.Barchilon@apollo.edu.
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1.听Survey of 1,005 U.S. full-time employed K-12 teachers who have at least an undergraduate degree conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of 澳门天天彩开奖记录 between April 14 and 25, 2016.
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