Technology Survey Results

[LINDA CRESCIMANO <CRESCIL@DELPHI.COM>]

Here are the results of my very informal survey of technology use in schools.
Thank you to those who responded.  I think that the results are VERY
interesting.



Informal Survey of technology using schools thoughout the U.S. and Canada
Total of 36 schools
                PreK-12         9/10 -12        6 - 8            PreK-6
                6 schools       17 schools      4 schools       8 schools

Enrollment      207-2,200       550-4,000       470-1,200       205-670
# of students
per computer    5-15 AVE 11     4-17 AVE=8      7-13 AVE=9      6-13 AVE=9
# Computer
Labs            5 yes 1 no      14 yes 3 no     4 yes           7 yes 1 no
Schoolwide
network         4 yes 2 no      8 yes 9 no      2 yes 2 no      3 yes 5 no
Access to net-
work from home  4 yes 2 no      4 yes 13 no     1 yes 3 no      8 no
Grade input
network         2 yes 4 no      2 yes 15 no     1 yes 3 no      4 yes 4 no
Internet
access          4 yes 2 no      15 yes 2 no     4 yes           8 yes
Internet
node            6 no            2 yes 15 no     1 yes 3 no      1 yes 7 no
Satellite       1 yes 5 no      7 yes 10 no     4 no            1 yes 7 no

Next phase of technology:
Local Area Network (10)
Wide Area Network (3)
Add a CD-ROM Tower (2)
Computer in every classroom (5)
Internet node (2)
Create a home network (1)

Benefits of technology:
Discovery learning, ease of writing, ability to manipulate data, variety of
forms of knowledge, exposure to technology, cross transfer of knowledge,
preparation for job market, new means of expression, increased interest,
ability to exchange assignments, access to information without intimidation,
learning to adapt to change, learning to effectively communicate ideas in a
variety of ways, overcoming fear of changes, "sister classes" throughout the
world, competitive skills, solving real problems, motivation,
visual-tactile-auditory delivery with immediate feedback as to progress,
student centered classroom, increased diversity of knowledge base of
students, increase confidence.

Linda Crescimano
Pine Crest School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
crescil@delphi.com