Public Input about Technology in Schools Sought in “Speak Up Ohio” Survey

10/26/2012

As part of a larger discussion about transforming educational practice, Ohio, like many other states, is taking a snapshot of technology in its schools. The goal is not only to capture existing classroom technology, but also to understand what technology students, families and teachers believe should be in school classrooms.

Speak Up, a national online research project facilitated by Project Tomorrow®, gives individuals the opportunity to share their viewpoints about key educational issues. Each year, findings are summarized for national and state policy makers. Three processes are being used to form a complete picture. Two surveys are being given to technology experts in districts and schools, and the third method involves the collection of input about “what could be” from students, families and educators. It costs nothing to participate in the annual Speak Up Ohio survey, which collects local data on topics such as teaching and learning with technology, online assessment and digital citizenship. Speak Up Ohio also collects data on emerging technology topics, such as mobile devices, online and blended learning, e-textbooks and digital content. The Speak Up Ohio survey, open now through Dec. 14, can be found at www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2012/ .