Technology is helping to improve classroom performance by students from kindergarten through college and to increase productivity by teachers, principals and administrators, according to a recent study by CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry.
A net 78 percent of the 500 educators surveyed by CompTIA believe the proliferation of technology has had a net positive impact on overall education results, processes and performances. Among the positive impacts, 65 percent of educators said students are more productive today than they were three years ago due to the use of technology.
“Technology’s impact in schools has been significant, advancing how students learn, how teachers teach and how efficiently and effectively educational services can be delivered,” said Carolyn April, director, industry analysis, CompTIA.” With emerging technologies such as tablets and netbooks, interactive whiteboards and wireless solutions gaining ground in the classroom, the reliance on IT by the education market will only grow in the years ahead.”
The new CompTIA study IT Opportunities in the Education Market is based on an online survey of 500 U.S. educators and administrators.
Cloud computing and unified communications have captured the attention of educators, particularly in the higher-education market. One in four institutions surveyed has adopted cloud computing services or plans to in the next 12 months. About 40 percent plan to implement unified communications solutions in the coming year.
Wireless networks are widely deployed across K-12 and higher education institutions, fueling environments where remote, 24/7 online access and mobility are the norm. A full 80 percent of schools have wireless service today, the CompTIA survey reveals.
