Most U.S. schools report teachers are not sufficiently trained to use technology, and half of teachers cite lack of training as a major obstacle¶

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q3 i? Only 18 percent of schools strongly agree teachers are sufficiently trained in how to use technology, 50 percent report the steep learning curve is a moderate or large challenge, and 50 percent of teachers report lack of training as a greatest obstacle to integrating technology. → Weaver 2022

Evidence¶

Weaver 2022¶

Weaver, D'Andre J., Ph.D. (2022). Delivering on the Promise of Digital Equity. Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/38939984-18ea-4af0-8081-c787ac30d48d doi:10.51388/20.500.12265/166

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The report cites a National Center for Education Statistics survey: "only 18 percent of schools strongly agree that teachers 'are sufficiently trained in how to use technology'" and 50 percent report the steep teacher learning curve as a moderate or large challenge. The NETP is cited for 50 percent of teachers naming lack of training a greatest obstacle.

"A survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics shows that only 18 percent of schools strongly agree that teachers “are sufficiently trained in how to use technology” and have enough training to use it for teaching.” Fifty percent reported that the steep learning curve for teachers regarding the use of technology is a moderate or large challenge."

Discussion¶

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