全球K12教育数字化学习现状报告（英文版）_46页-3mb

Summary of "The Global State of Digital Learning in K-12 Education"

Core Content

This report presents the findings of a global survey of 2,846 education professionals from 89 countries, conducted in May-June 2017. It explores the current state of digital learning in K-12 education, focusing on trends, challenges, priorities, and the role of technology and professional development (PD).

Main Trends and Takeaways

1. Positive Perceptions of Digital Learning

   • Over 95% of respondents believe digital learning positively impacts student achievement.
   • 92% of educators think it enhances teaching effectiveness.

2. Common Challenges and Priorities

   • Challenges and priorities are largely consistent across institution sizes.
   • The top challenges for teachers include:
     • Student access to technology
     • Lack of time
     • Tech bloat
     • Lack of digital curriculum
     • Difficulty in involving parents
   • The top priorities for teachers in 2017-18 are:
     • Moving to a new instructional approach
     • Working more closely with PLCs
     • Consolidating tools
     • Digitizing curricula
     • Increasing student engagement

3. Administrators' Challenges and Priorities

   • The top challenges for administrators include:
     • Providing effective PD
     • Tech infrastructure
     • Lack of collaboration
     • Device management
     • Assessing and reporting on instructional effectiveness
   • The top priorities for administrators are:
     • Encouraging faculty and staff collaboration
     • Implementing PD programs
     • Improving student engagement
     • Enhancing college and career readiness
     • Strengthening tech infrastructure

4. Role of Technology

   • 45% of institutions use an LMS, with 33% unsure.
   • Schoology is used by 25% of respondents, but the survey is still considered general due to the diversity of responses.
   • LMS use is associated with higher satisfaction, student engagement, and effectiveness in teaching and learning.
   • Institutions with dedicated instructional technologists report higher LMS satisfaction and lower dissatisfaction rates.

5. Instructional Approaches

   • Blended learning is the most commonly used and perceived as the most effective approach for student achievement.
   • Differentiated instruction is also widely used (75%).
   • Gamification, flipped learning, and personalized learning are less commonly practiced, despite media attention.

6. Digital Resources

   • Static resources like PDFs, Word Docs, and videos are the most commonly used.
   • Only 16% of institutions provide digital educational resources, and 30% of teachers cite lack of digital curriculum as a major challenge.

7. Hardware and Mobile Use

   • 70% of schools use Windows laptops and computers.
   • 80% use mobile devices at least monthly, with almost half using them daily.
   • Only 22% use Mobile Device Management (MDM), and over 2 in 5 are unsure.

8. Professional Development

   • Traditional PD methods like periodic workshops and in-class observation are still dominant.
   • Only 46% of institutions use their LMS to model best practices in PD.
   • Blended, asynchronous, and on-demand PD options are growing but not yet widespread.

9. Collaboration and Networks

   • 68% of respondents participate in PLCs.
   • Faculty collaboration is the top priority for administrators, and it is also the top challenge for teachers.
   • PLNs are less structured than PLCs but still play an important role in professional growth.

10. Digital Citizenship

    • Few institutions have formal digital citizenship programs.
    • Schools with 1:1 device programs are more likely to have such programs in place.

Key Information

• Respondent Breakdown

  • 66% of respondents have been in education for over 10 years.
  • 31.8% are administrators, and the rest are teachers.

• Institution Size

  • The survey includes a wide range of institution sizes, from small to large.
  • Larger institutions are more likely to use LMSs optionally, while smaller ones are more likely to use them mandatorily.

• LMS Satisfaction

  • 90% of respondents who use an LMS are at least somewhat satisfied.
  • Institutions with dedicated instructional technologists report higher satisfaction levels.

• Time as a Major Obstacle

  • Time is the #1 obstacle to effective digital learning, alongside lack of devices and PD.

Conclusion

The report highlights the growing importance of digital learning in K-12 education, with a focus on blended learning, LMS usage, and the need for more effective PD and collaboration. Despite the positive perceptions, significant challenges remain, particularly in access to technology, PD quality, and the integration of digital resources. The role of dedicated instructional technologists and the potential of LMSs to enhance learning are emphasized as key areas for improvement.