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Studywiz Spark Survey: Parents Demand More from Technology in Schools, Want to Get Involved in Their |
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 |
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Studywiz Spark, the first and only Dynamic LearnSpace for K-12 education, today announced the results of an independent, nationwide parent survey regarding online access, mobility, gaming and safety within the school environment. A sample of 325 parents of school-aged children was surveyed. The results show that 92% of parents surveyed say that they would like to have online access to the same content and curricula distributed to their children, but only 49% report that their schools provide such access. 78% say they are not satisfied with the use of technology in their school, reporting either that more computers are needed, or that more should be done with what schools have. 75% are comfortable with the use of multimedia tools (Web 2.0 tools, such as YouTube videos, audio clips and web links) within the classroom, and this number increases to 95% when multimedia tools are integrated into lesson plans in a teacher-monitored, safe environment. A majority, 59%, see a benefit in having access to their children's schoolwork through mobile devices. Press Release link
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