K-12 Technology Tools & Trends 2009

Published by: Simba Information - Reports

Published: Mar. 10, 2009 - 104 Pages

Table of Contents

• Introduction
  
• Expanding Tool Choice for Instruction and Learning
  
• Technology Opportunities Are Also Challenges
  
  • Access Remains a Problem
  
  
• Student Is the Ultimate Customer
  
• Funding in Flux
  
  • Federal Government Will Play a Broad Role
  
  
• More Choices but Still Call for Simplicity
  

  
  

• Table 1.1: Computer Use by Teachers
  
• Table 1.2: Student Engagement
  
• Table 1.3: NCLB IID Funding to Integrate Technology in U.S. Public Schools
  

Chapter 2: Presentation Devices & Tools

• Introduction
  
• Wireless Fueling ‘Immersion’ School
  
• Move to One-to-One Difficult for Some
  
• Security Worries Amid Questions of Control and Access
  
• The Netbook Market Is Growing
  
  • Matching Minis to School, Student Needs
  
  
• Whiteboards Lead the Way
  
  • Whiteboards Not Used to Fullest Potential
    
  • Training on Whiteboards Is Key
    
  • Public Attention Solidifies Whiteboard Popularity
    
  • Rapid Changes in Whiteboard Technology
  
  
• SMART Technologies Adds SMART Table
  
• Cell Phones Ring at the School Door
  
  • Cell Phone Use Grows
    
  • Cell Phones Distrusted
  
  
• Smartphones Offer Advanced Capabilities Often with PC-Like Functionality
  
• Handheld Market Evolves
  
• Slates Look for Their Own Niche
  
• Alphasmart Among the First
  
• Engagement, Mastery and Remediation with Clickers
  
• Dukane Goes Straight to Enterprise Level
  
• Califone Entered Clicker Market in 2008
  
• Combining Clickers with Other Tools
  
• Projectors and Document Cameras Go Digital
  
• USB Bracelets Provide More Portability
  
• Portable Media Players Made for Schools
  
• MIT Pursues E-Reader Advances
  
• Some See Market for Simplifying
  

  
  

• Table 2.1: Educators Indicate Technologies Currently Used for Instruction
  
• Table 2.2: Tech Leaders Pick Most Useful Classroom Tools
  
• Table 2.3: Educators Rate Presentation Technologies on Positive or Negative Potential for Impacting Student Performance
  
• Table 2.4: Lake Forest Country Day School At a Glance
  
• Table 2.5: Use of Whiteboards if More Digital Content Was Available
  
• Table 2.6: Cell Phones Have Potential as Instructional Tools
  
• Table 2.7: Use of Cell Phones if More Digital Content Was Available
  

Chapter 3: Organizational Tools

• Introduction
  
• Creating Visual Learning Environments
  
• Accountability Fuels Growth
  
• Hybridization and Collaboration
  
• Next Step: The Web
  
• Evolving Technology Blurs Lines
  
• Leaders Build Out Products, Services
  
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Offers ThinkCentral
  
• Schools Combine Products to Suit Needs
  
• Pearson’s Perspective Looks to Answer ‘Now What?’
  
• Portals Advance Communication, Centralize Access to Resources
  
• Firms Develop Tools for Portals
  
• Virtual Environments Transform Distance Learning
  
• Online Learning in Early Stages for K-12
  
• States Support Virtual Learning
  
• For-Profit Colleges Enter the High School Distance Market
  

  
  

• Table 3.1: Organizational Tools Implemented
  
• Table 3.2: Organizational Tools Educators Would Like to Implement or Implement More Extensively
  
• Table 3.3: Sites Using Moodle Virtual Learning Environment Worldwide
  
• Table 3.4: Top Five Learning Management Systems by Market Share
  
• Table 3.5: Implementation and Plans for Portals
  
• Table 3.6: Implementation and Plans for Distance Learning
  
• Table 3.7: View of Online Learning by Students, Grades 3-12
  
• Table 3.8: States’ Distance Learning Initiatives
  
• Table 3.9: Alabama’s First Choice Program At a Glance
  

Chapter 4: Networking and Communities

• Introduction
  
• Digital Natives Are Adept at Social Networking
  
• Adding Value to 21st Century Skills
  
• Helping Teachers Incorporate Social Networking Skills
  
• WeAreTeachers Brings Educators to Facebook
  
• Professional Development
  
• Networking to Market Professional Services
  
• Tapping Social Networking as an Instructional Tool
  
  • VLEs Offer Network Opportunities
    
  • Wikis Are Content-Rich
    
  • Blogs Are Writing and Discussion Tools
    
  • Concise Writing: Twitter
  
  
• Games Engage Students
  
  • Gaming Attracts Researchers
    
  • Second Life Opens Worlds for Practice and Play
  
  

  
  

• Table 4.1: District Has Official Policy Encouraging Use of Collaboration Tools in Classroom
  
• Table 4.2: District Has Unofficial Policy Encouraging Use of Collaboration Tools in Classroom
  
• Table 4.3: Biggest Barriers to Web 2.0 Tool Use in Classrooms
  
• Table 4.4: Plans to Use Networking & Web 2.0 for Professional Development
  
• Table 4.5: Dollar Sales of Video and Computer Games
  

Chapter 5: Impact for Content

• Introduction
  
• Follett Beefs Up Distribution of E-Books, Digital Content
  
• Publishers, Tech Providers Form Partnerships
  
• Content More Frequently Part of Package
  
• Pearson’s Perspective Blends Content and Assessment
  
• Technology Literacy Standards Driving Interest
  
• Content Potential Limited by Bandwidth Limitations
  

  
  

• Table 5.1: Use of Devices if More Digital Content Was Available
  
• Table 5.2: Implementation and Plans for E-Textbooks
  
• Table 5.3: Bandwidth Lapses in Typical Class Periods
  

Chapter 6: Outlook and Conclusions

• Overview
  
• Eduators Prepare for New Environment
  
• Companies Ready a Variety of Options
  
• Partnering for Specific Solutions
  
• Cost Influences Purchasing Decisions
  
• Tools Will Connect Content and Assessment
  
• Virtual Learning Environments Could Change Education
  
• Funding Environment May Be Opportunity
  
• Local Money Key for Technology Purchasing
  
• Taking Stock Means Finding New Opportunities
  

  
  

• Table 6.1: Devices Expected to Be Purchased for Instructional Purposes
  
• Table 6.2: Organizational Tools Expected to Be Purchased for Instructional Purposes
  
• Table 6.3: Factors Influencing Hardware Purchasing Decisions
  
• Table 6.4: Factors Influencing Software Purchasing Decisions
  
• Table 6.5: Anticipated 2009-2010 Budget for Technology Purchases
  
• Table 6.6: Highlights of Planned Education Investment in ARR Act
  
• Table 6.7: Primary Funding Source for Hardware Purchases
  
• Table 6.8: Primary Funding Source for Software Purchases
  

Chapter 7: Company Profiles

• Apple Inc.
  
• Blackboard Inc.
  
• Dell
  
• Dukane Corp.
  
• Elluminate
  
• Hewlett-Packard Co.
  
• K12 Inc.
  
• LeapFrog Enterprises Inc.
  
• Pearson
  
• Plato Learning
  
• Promethean Inc.
  
• SMART Technologies ULC
  
• Tabula Digita
  
• WeAreTeachers
  

  Abstract

  Simba Information’s K-12 Technology Tools and Trends 2009 report provides crucial business intelligence on the use and future growth of technology in U.S. schools from popular devices to organizational tools and networking applications.

  With increased demand for individualized student learning, and the recognized need to continue initiatives to raise student achievement and keep U.S. students competitive in the 21st century global economy, expectations are for growth in the use of technology in schools, fueled by support from a new administration in Washington, D.C.

  Specifically for this new report, Simba Information teamed up with leading education market research firm Market Data Retrieval to conduct a survey of district and school technology coordinators and curriculum directors on their technology needs and purchasing plans in the next five years. The results of the survey are bolstered by the in-depth interviews, case studies and the insight of Simba Information analysts to examine current impacts of technology and what educators envision as the next wave of technology to hit K-12 classrooms.

  Topics include:

  • Trends in school preference and use of various computing devices from desktops to cell phones and MP3 players;
  • Penetration of electronic/interactive whiteboards;
  • Demand for instructional management systems;
  • Expectations for classroom use of Web 2.0 applications;
  • Impact of technology use on curriculum content, including e-textbooks, assessment and video.

  Presenting findings from K-12 Technology Tools & Trends 2009, Simba senior analyst Kathy Mickey spoke at the MDR-hosted webinar K-12 Technology: The Latest Usage & Buying Trends.

  In the challenging economic climate in the school market, the K-12 Technology Tools and Trends 2009 report is an essential market intelligence tool more critical than ever for publishers and editors, technology hardware and software developers, as well as marketing, business development and investment professionals.

  Survey topics examine current and projected use of instructional devices: desktop computer, laptops/notebook computers, tablets, electronic whiteboards, handheld computing devices, cell phones and MP3 players.

  Also, organizational tools: learning management systems, instructional management systems, course management systems, portals and distance learning courses. And, networking and Web 2.0 applications for professional development and classroom instruction.
  
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