School Technology Survey

Schools Visited:

Laura- West High School

Evany- William Penn Elementary School

Camille- Hillcrest High School

Lauren- Park City High School

Commonalities between Surveys:

·         Availability of technology in schools varies depending on funding, while use of technology in instruction varies according to teacher choice.

·         While funding has an influence, districts appear to have specific goals and priorities related to technology use.

·         Most rooms have 1-5 computers (at least one teacher computer) with labs or laptop carts available for use.

·         Schools have more PCs than Macs, although some schools have both.

·         All schools have LCD projectors in each classroom.

·         All teachers use Microsoft Office or Pages.

·         Most teachers use Internet in instruction.

·         Some teachers have programs specific to subject, ie: math program or English program.

Differences between Surveys:

·         Dramatic differences in technologies depending on socioeconomic status of school population and surrounding neighborhoods.

·         Park City School District is Mac-based, while Salt Lake district schools are PC-based.

·         Some schools have document cameras, others do not.

·         Some classrooms have Smartboards, some do not.

·         Students with computers at home varies by school, from 60-100%.

·         Opportunities for teacher technology training depends on district.