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:
Spending: How are schools spending their money (Regarding Instructional Technologies)?According to Simba Information's 2016 K-12 Classroom Technology Survey Report and Data Appendix: Personal Computing Devices for Students are a main priority.
Shifting to Digital Content is very important for some states and districts.
Digital Content and Software is being discovered ad hoc by teachers themselves.
Trend: What is the trend of spending over time?Spending on Professional Development is shifting focus but has plateaued.
Assessment and Testing are gaining increased attention from districts.
Funding primarily comes from Districts, especially as 2017 brings uncertainties.
Learn MoreSimba Information's reports are made available to paying agencies, but students at participating universities can access their content for free. Click HERE if you are a current student at Syracuse University and would like to learn more. What questions would you like to have answered about schools and technology? Leave them below in a comment, and I'll be happy to pick relevant questions as they connect to future topics of research! Next Topic: Economics of EduTech Startups: Development and Company Growth
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Julie Frankiewicz
11/5/2017 04:20:31 pm
I did my student teaching last year in the Syracuse City School District at Grant Middle School. Each student had a laptop assigned to them for the year. In the mathematics classroom they worked on a program called Aleks, which allowed the students to work on skills that they lacked from previous grade levels. It was very helpful as the teacher has access to view the student progress. It also helped the students relearn concepts and ideas that they lack but teachers do not have enough time to reteach during the year. The only downside to the computer usage was that it was highly suggested that students be using and working on the computers at least 3 of 5 days a week. This lend to blended learning. It was hard enough to keep students on track with two teachers in the room, I can't imagine what it was like after I left.
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Nathan Elequin
12/6/2017 07:43:51 pm
Hello Julie,
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