Instructional Technology Study Coming Soon

The Department of Technology and Innovation is committed to researching and documenting the impact of our One to World program on teaching and learning. In previous years, we've presented the following:

• Survey and Focus Group Reports (2015–16)
• Teacher and Administrator Survey and Focus Group Report (2017)
• Student Survey & Focus Group Report, Grades 3–12 (2018–19)
• Learning NOW in Barrington 220 Web Series (2018–21)
• Barrington High School Creativity Study (2018–19)
• Device Study (2021)

In our continued efforts to improve the One to World program, Barrington 220 will undertake a technology integration investigation to explore the level of technology integration in daily classroom activities for instructional purposes. This study aims to determine:

• To what level and in what ways is the iPad used in the classroom?
• What patterns and trends exist in the quality and quantity of technology integration?
• What barriers prevent further and higher quality technology integration?
• What supports are needed to improve technology integration?

The goal of this study will be to get an accurate picture of how students and teachers are using technology for teaching and learning so we can better plan and develop professional development and supports. We hope to better understand what apps, features, and platforms teachers and students prefer to better support what teachers and students are using and may want to use. We hope to understand what patterns exist (i.e., grade level, building preferences) so we can improve our professional development offerings. The level to which teachers and students use technology for learning is dependent on a wide variety of factors. Understanding why teachers and students choose certain platforms and bypass others will provide insight into how to improve the program.

Alignment to Strategic Planning

The results of this study will provide additional information as we begin to plan the priorities determined by the ongoing strategic planning process. The goal of the Future Readiness strategic priority is to:

 

“engage students in innovative, real-world learning experiences that are not confined by time or location to develop global awareness and prepare them for any post-secondary path.” 

Another strategic goal emerging from the design team is to define and develop global awareness by ensuring all students (PK–12+) have access to innovative, real-world learning experiences. Assessing the current state of student access to innovative, real-world learning experiences will help us better understand our current situation.

This investigation will consist of a mix of student and teacher surveys, focus groups, and observations. Early next semester, you will receive more information about how you can participate.