Impact on Student Performance

The Teachers Talk Tech survey found that 93% of teachers responded “very useful” or “somewhat useful” when asked about classroom computers as a teaching tool. An integrated part of the learning process, technology engages students in what educators call “discovery learning.”

Very or Somewhat Useful

2003: 89%
2004: 93%

2003: 11%
2004: 7%

SOURCE: CDW•G’S 2005 TEACHERS TALK TECH SURVEY

Need for Training

Slightly more than a quarter of all teachers (28%) say they need a “great deal more” computer training to make the best use of computer technology for improving methods and practices, although only a few states have any technology requirements.

28%: A great deal more
51%: Just a little more
15%: Not too much more
7%: None at all

SOURCE: CD W•G’S 2005 TEACHERS TALK TECH SURVEY (ROUNDING ADDS UP TO 101%.)

Skills Challenge

Few school districts feel that teachers' skills at integrating technology rank at “very good” or better.

Yes - 7%
No - 93%

SOURCE: GRUNWALD ASSOCIATES