Title of Study:  Results of the Spring 2010 SIIA Vision K-20 Survey

Author(s): Software & Information Industry Association

Summary:
This yearly report summarizes the results of an online self-assessment of how educational institutions from kindergarten through college leverage technology and e-learning to meet educational goals.  Questions in the survey are grouped into 5 areas of progress:  21st century tools, anytime/anywhere access, differentiated learning, assessment tools and enterprise support.

Sponsoring entity(s): Software & Information Industry Association

Date conducted: 2010

Location of the study: This study can be accessed through the SIIA website.

Setting(s) addressed:

• Classroom

Targeted population(s):

• K through college

Primary sources of evidence used in the study or report:

• Online self-assessment survey

Primary Technology Application(s) Addressed:

• Broadband access
• Security tools
• Information systems
• Assessment systems
• Curriculum delivery systems
• Administrative and management systems

Major education topic(s) addressed:

• Educational Technology

Major findings/conclusions:

• 84% of respondents reported using security tools to protect student data and privacy
• 84% of respondents reported having high-speed broadband access
• 62% of respondents reported students have access to technology-based curriculum, and 46% report students have access to online courses
• 61% of respondents reported having information systems to track student and institutional data
• 60% of respondents reported having business and management systems

Practical implications of the findings:

• When this year’s report is compared to previous years, it appears that U.S. educational institutions are making very limited year-to-year progress in leveraging technology to meet educational goals.
• Self-reported scores in almost all areas of technology integration were higher than the average for postsecondary institutions and lower than the average for elementary schools.
• Within each grade range, scores were higher for larger institutions and lower for the smallest institutions.

Reviewer Comments:
This survey is conducted by the software industry to inform association members of trends in educational institutions that impact the industry.  Participants are self-selected and may not represent a true cross-section of the educational community.