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Lauren La Coy

What Do Kids Say Is The Biggest Obstacle To Technology At School? - 0 views

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shared by Lauren La Coy on 12 Apr 11 - No Cached
    • Lauren La Coy
      Lauren La Coy on 12 Apr 11
       
      So what is the answer? How do we filter inappropriate things on the web and allow them to use  their phones?  Proper training? More teachers involved?  
    • Lauren La Coy
      Lauren La Coy on 12 Apr 11
       
      67%! That is a lot! It sounds like what parents want are iPads for their students.  I know the past Apple has given schools great deals on computers to hook students on as Apple users for life...this could be a great opportunity for Apple & schools.
  • hen a similar survey was undertaken five years ago, students' number one complaint was the speed of Internet access at school. Now, they point instead to school filters and firewalls. 71% of high school students and 62% of middle school students say that the most important thing their school could do to make it easier for them to use technology would be to allow them greater access to the websites they need
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  • 74% of high school teachers, 72% of high school principals, and 62% of parents of high school age children said yes, they thought their school was doing a good job using technology to enhance learning and/or student achievement.
  • Only 47% of high school students agreed.
    • Lauren La Coy
      Lauren La Coy on 12 Apr 11
       
      Ouch. They see us everyday! 
  • Lauren La Coy on 12 Apr 11
     
    Students surveyed and respond to what they think their technology needs are.  Surveyed almost 300,000 students--lots of interesting data!
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