2011 CDW-G 21st-Century Classroom Report
The 21st-century classroom is about using technology to engage and empower students and teachers. In 2010, CDW-G launched the first 21st-Century Classroom Report to understand:
- The role of technology in high school education
- How schools are meeting students' tech needs
- Opportunities to improve classroom technology
In 2011, the research continues to offer educational leaders the opportunity to hear directly from their students, faculty and IT professionals on how to create and sustain an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in today’s classroom and on tomorrow's college campus.
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- High school faculty’s vision of a 21st-century classroom is evolving to include wireless Internet, interactive whiteboards and digital content - a year ago, faculty limited must-have technology to an Internet connection, teacher computing device and LCD projector
- Most students still use technology more outside of school than in class. While nearly all students - 94% - say they use technology to study or work on class assignments at home, only 46% of faculty say they regularly assign homework that requires use of technology
- 73% of IT professionals report that their districts are currently using or considering using digital content
- Just 39% of students say their high school is meeting their technology expectations
- While 73% of faculty say digital content is essential for the 21st-century classroom, only 11% of districts are using it, according to IT professionals. Another 62% of districts are currently considering digital content programs
Student Tech Time Still Happens at Home
- Students are using technology at home, even when homework does not require it
- 86% of students say they use more technology outside of school than in class
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Classroom tech disconnect: 94% of students say they use technology to study or work on class assignments at home BUT Just 46% of faculty say they regularly assign homework that requires the use of technology |
Recommendations
- Plan to invest. 65% of IT professionals say their district plans to increase investment in classroom technology in the next two years, up from 51% in 2010
- Communicate and collaborate. High school students and faculty use technology for peer-to-peer communication and research, but not collaboration
- Seek student input. More than 70% of faculty and IT professionals believe they understand student needs, but they may be overconfident. According to students, just 30% of districts seek student input on classroom technology
CDW-G hired O'Keeffe & Company to conduct an online survey of high school students, high school faculty and district IT professionals in May 2011.
Sample Size and Margin of Error:
Sample Size and Margin of Error:
- 1,000 Full Sample: ± 3.0% margin of error at a 95% confidence level
- 400 Students: ± 4.9% margin of error at a 95% confidence level
- 300 Faculty: ± 5.6% margin of error at a 95% confidence level
- 300 IT Staff: ± 5.6% margin of error at 95% confidence level
