Some subjects and teaching styles require more technology than others. Across the United States, investments in educational technology (including hardware, applications, and learning management systems) are influenced in part by the teachers' perceptions of that technology and how they will use it in their classrooms. Today we look more closely at the traits defining those teachers. What subjects or styles of teaching facilitate greater adoption of educational technology? Does this scale to the national level? SECTION #4 - CurriculaPurpose: To discover trends in educational technological adoption based on the subjects and pedagogies of the teachers surveyed. Scope: American K-12 Schools Research Questions:
Research Methods: In contrast to previous posts, this research topic is taking a qualitative approach to understanding the Why and How of teachers shifting their pedagogies and technological uses. For this, we are looking at data collected by Simba Information's interviews from the following reports:
Shifting Needs: Impact of New Pedagogy On Teacher NeedsSocial Studies is ditching textbooks in favor of problem-centered learning.
Science is also pushing to reduce textbooks in favor of problem-centered learning.
Teachers are saving money on books and using it on Professional Development.
Subject Patterns: Subjects Leading Adoption Of EduTech
LEARN MORESimba Information's report on these trends can be accessed here by students of participating institutions, or for a fee.
Have any questions? Feel free to leave them below and I'll keep digging to find truths in EduTech and the future of learning! Next Topic: Reasoning: Factors Influencing School Choices In EduTech
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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), enacted in 2016 by a bipartisan congress, has represented a substantial change in how American schools allocate resources, assess student learning, and improving learning standards across the Pre-K and K-12 environments. In addition, it has already begun drastically reshaping the ways that schools adopt new technologies and educational resources in their states and districts. What does research tell us about how particular demographic traits (such as region, income, ethnicity, and more) affect technological adoption? What can we learn from recent political shifts in the United States? Let's dig into the specs to find out. SECTION #3 - DemographyPurpose: To discover trends in educational technological adoption based on the demographic traits of schools. Scope: American Pre-K thru 12th Grade Schools Research Questions:
Advantages: Factors Improving EduTech Adoption In SchoolsAccording to Simba Information's 2015-2017 Surveys in Ed Tech, Tablet Deployment, and Resource Acquisition, we can observe the following: Rural/Suburban Schools and Small Districts Provide More Devices for Students.
Schools most likely to make swift changes to increase EduTech spending are suburban High Schools in mid-sized ditricts.
Regions: Which Areas Fare The Best For EduTechThe Midwest is much more heavily invested in EduTech than other regions, and the Southwest is the significantly less invested.
Some States are Mandating Digital Resources and Online Testing, which is Boosting their Investments.
Learn MoreSimba Information's report on these trends can be accessed here by students of participating institutions, or for a fee.
Have any questions? Feel free to leave them below and I'll keep digging to find truths in EduTech and the future of learning! Next Topic: Curricula: Trends in EduTech Spending by Subject Matter and Pedagogy One of the ways to measure the growth of educational technology is to examine the new companies that are earning investments and developing new services for the field of edutech. Economics tells us that if you can find where money is being invested, then you will be able to better predict what the future will look like. So, what are the main issues surrounding startup companies in educational technology? Section #2 - Startup GrowthPurpose: To discover trends in investment and growth within companies and products dedicated to educational technology. Scope: American Startup Companies Research Questions:
INvestment: How EduTech Startups Are Faring FinanciallyAccording to Simba Information's 2015-2016 Ed Tech Startup Dashboard Study, we can observe the following: Investors Continue To Pour Capital into Ed Tech Startup Companies.
Focus: Trends In Leading StartupsDigital Media Tops the List of Focuses for Teachers and Investors Alike.
Teachers Prefer Single, Comprehensive Platforms over Multiple Applications.
Parents Value Free Over Quality, but Experts Predict This Will Change.
Consumer-Driven Design is Key to Adoption by Parents and Students.
Learn MoreSimba Information's report on these trends can be found here.
Have any questions? Feel free to leave them below and I'll keep digging to find truths in EduTech and the future of learning! Next Topic: Demography: Trends in EduTech Spending by School Type, Income, and Region Why do schools spend money? What informs their decision-making, and what do we know about about the patterns of U.S. schools and how they spend money on educational technology? Since EduTech Specs is designed to be a research resource for those seeking greater insight into these topics, we will follow a template each week of identifying our Purpose, Scope and Research Questions before tackling those specific questions with data. Section #1 - Economic DataPurpose: To understand the national trends affecting the implementation of innovative technology in the classroom.
Scope: K-12 School Systems (Primarily Public) Research Questions:
10/30/2017 2 Comments EDUTECH SPECS: AN INTRODUCTIONWelcome to EduTech Specs – an 8-part series in which I will be taking a research-based approach to understanding the technology adoption of schools and provide a detailed forecast of educational technology in the United States. Today we'll discuss the Why, What, and How of this blog series. I'll also provide a Preview of what you can expect from my work. Why does this matter? |
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