ecar student technology study. report authors eden dahlstrom, @datadeeva educause director of...
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ECAR Student Technology Study
Report Authors
Eden Dahlstrom, @DataDeevaEDUCAUSEDirector of Research
Charles Dziuban,University of Central FloridaDirector, Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness
J.D. WalkerUniversity of MinnesotaResearch Associate
Glenda Morgan, @morganmundumUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDirector of Academic Tech Services & eLearning Strategist
What Is the “Student Study?” ECAR
Conceptualizes
Operationalizes
Invites
Facilitates
Returns
Analyzes
Reports
Institutions
Volunteer
Implement
Remind
Utilize
An annual ECAR study of undergraduate
students’ experiences with and
expectations about technology
Methodology 251 institutions; 113,035 undergraduate responses Voluntary survey, opportunistic sample $50 and $100 survey incentives (~1 in 2,000 chance of
“winning”) Sample of ~10,000 U.S.-based respondents Stratified, random sample to proportionally match
undergraduate demographics per IPEDS 1% margin of error All non-U.S.-based responses included in report where
noted
Methodology: Response Counts
*Data from one institution were excluded from the final analysis, yielding 112,585 valid responses for the full 2013 data set
Student Study Project Overview
Resource Hub www.educause.edu/student-study
Research Products
Study Evolution
20072008
2013
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2012
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Study Evolution
2007 2009 2011 2013
Technology Students Students Technology
Courses Technology Technology Courses
Students Institutions Information Students
Institutions Handheld College Learning
Learning Internet Instructors Institutions
Study Evolution for 2014
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{ student voices } { better institutional perspective} { faculty voices }
Why Is This Work Important?
ECAR uniquely captures the student voice (and will capture the faculty voice) about technology experiences and expectations.
…the “So What”
The “What”…
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Key Findings
2013 THEMES
Technology Value and Use
Technology Value and Use
Students value the ways in which technology helps them achieve their academic goals and prepares them for their future academic and workplace activities.
Technology Value and UseBasic technology resources, such as the institution's website and the CMS, are the most pervasive and most valued.
Technology Value and UseFreely available course content/open educational resources, e-books, simulations and education games, and e-portfolios are still in the experimental stages for students.
Technology Value and Use
Students’ relationship with technology is complex. They recognize its value but still need guidance when it comes to using it for academics.
…the “So What”
The “What”…
&
Learning Environments
Learning Environments
Although not fully mainstream…
…blended learning persists as the preferred modality.
Learning EnvironmentsMore students are taking online-only courses…
…however, few undergraduates have taken a MOOC.
AA
BA Pub
BA Priv
MA Pub
MA Priv
DR Pub
DR Priv
All U.S.
Canada
Other Countries
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
3%
3%
3%
2%
3%
4%
4%
3%
4%
6%
Learning Environments
Students prefer blended learning environments while beginning to experiment with MOOCs.
…the “So What”
The “What”…
&
Mobile Device Ownership and Use
Mobile Device Ownership and Use
Undergraduates own two to three Internet-capable devices, and
ownership of smartphones and tablets in particular jumped the most
from 2012 to 2013.
Mobile Device Ownership and Use
Product market share remains diverse for undergraduates.
Mobile Device Ownership and Use
Ten challenges for using smartphones as learning tools.
1) 34% slow network
2) 34% inadequate battery
3) 32% device usability issues
4) 31% cost of data service
5) 29% limited network access
6) 25% cost of device
7) 20% lack of apps
8) 18% cost of apps
9) 12% security/privacy concern
10) 4% health concern
STUDENTS’ IN-CLASS
BYOD
EXPERIENCE
Mobile Device Ownership and Use
Mobile device access to institutionally provided services, applications, and websites is up, though performance ratings are waning a bit compared with 2012.
Mobile Device Ownership and Use
Students are ready to use their mobile devices more for academics, and they look to institutions and instructors for opportunities and encouragement to do so. …the “So What”
The “What”…
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Connectivity and Engagement
Connectivity and EngagementTechnology makes the connected age possible, but using technology to help students feel more engaged in their classes (or campus life) and connected with others can be challenging.
Connectivity and Engagement
Students prefer to keep their social and academic lives separate, and they maintain those boundaries in their use of technology.
Connectivity and EngagementStudents are only moderately interested in early-alert learner analytics and guidance about course offerings.
e.g., Netflix or Amazon.com “you may also like” or “we recommend”
e.g., tutoring, skills-building opportunities, etc.
Connectivity and Engagement
Students value their privacy, and using technology to connect with them has its limits.
…the “So What”
The “What”…
&
Q&A
Learn More
Participation Website:http://www.educause.edu/student-study
E-Mail: [email protected]
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