According to a 2019 survey, the two most common reasons that K-12 teachers in the United States use digital learning tools is that they provide immediate and actionable data on students' progress, and that they allow for personalized instruction based on students' skill level. Both of these options were selected by 35 percent of respondents. The least popular reason was that they enable a higher degree of teacher control, with only three percent of respondents selecting this option.
Leading reasons that K-12 teachers in the United States use digital learning tools in 2019
teachers, principals, district administrators, and students at K-12 public schools
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Total survey respondents: 3,210 teachers, 1,163 principals, 1,219 district administrators and 2,696 students. Only students in grades 3-12 were surveyed.
The survey uses a broad definition of digital learning tools, including websites, apps, online tutorials, online games and videos or programs used to teach and support student learning and schoolwork.
Original question: "Most important factor for selecting digital learning tools
(select up to 3)."
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NewSchools Venture Fund. (September 12, 2019). Leading reasons that K-12 teachers in the United States use digital learning tools in 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 15, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1076725/us-k-12-teachers-reasons-using-digital-learning-tools/
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NewSchools Venture Fund. (2019). Leading reasons that K-12 teachers in the United States use digital learning tools in 2019. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 15, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1076725/us-k-12-teachers-reasons-using-digital-learning-tools/
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