PEW Internet Research

Liz M.Meghan W.

Jackie R.

Background on PEW Research Internet Project

• Examine how Americans use the internet and how their activities affect their lives

• The project is neutral- takes no position• Does not endorse technologies, industry

sectors, companies, nonprofits, or individuals• Based on nationwide random phone surveys,

online surveys and qualitative research.• Established from a research project by Times

Mirror newspaper company in 1990. • Located out of Washington D.C.

Current Research Projects…

• Pew Research Center– For the people & the press.– Journalism Project– Internet & American Life Project– Religion & Public Life Project– Hispanic Trends Project– Global Attitudes Project– Social & Demographic Trends

Children and Technology

• 802 people were surveyed: ages 12-17

• More teens are likely to use their mobile device to access the internet rather than a laptop, desktop, or tablet.

• Girls are found to be on the internet more than boys.

Teachers

“A survey of 2,462 Advanced Placement (AP) and National Writing Project (NWP) teachers finds that digital technologies have helped them in teaching their middle school and high school students in many ways. At the same time, the internet, mobile phones, and social media have brought new challenges to teachers.”

http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/02/28/how-teachers-are-using-technology-at-home-and-in-their-classrooms/

But Why??

• This research examines how teachers in different areas feel in regards to technology.

• Also, to keep in mind that all students have a different socioeconomic level.