Results from a November 2022 Survey of US Educators.
In November of 2022, PC Locs conducted a survey to educators from across the United States. The survey results of 171 responses gave us insight into device usage in the classroom and the disruptions to learning caused by device downtime.
A snapshot of device usage statistics in US classrooms, as reported by teachers:
DEVICE USE IN CLASS 59%
59% of teachers require the use of a device during class 3-5 times per week on average.
DEVICE USE AT HOME 55%
55% of teachers require the use of a device at home at least once per week on average.
DEVICE REPLACEMENT 57%
57% of teachers are assisting students with replacement or loaner devices at least one time per week on average.
Teacher-reported consequences if a student is without a working mobile device in class:
63%
of teachers site lost learning time
45%
of teachers site lost teaching time
33%
of teachers site a negative impact on students’ grades
28%
of teachers site classmate disruption
Conclusion
Mobile device technology in the classroom is meant to improve student outcomes and engagement – but when a student or teacher doesn’t have a working device in hand, it can unintentionally prohibit learning.
Because devices have become critical to providing a cutting-edge education, addressing the effects of device downtime is no longer optional.
Progressive schools are using smart charging lockers to automate manual device exchanges - which is reducing device downtime and getting students back to learning faster. Empowering students to self-serve a replacement device from a Smart Locker 24/7/365 is taking a considerable burden off stressed IT and staff members and is affording them more time to focus on impactful strategic projects.
Learn how your resource-strapped technology department can exchange a broken device for a loaner in minutes, ensuring every student has equitable access to a working device.
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Learn More About Smart Lockers
Addressing the issue of device downtime for students is no longer optional. Smart Lockers by PC Locs are proven to put a working device back into the hands of students faster, keeping them on track in class. Click to learn more.
Complete survey data available upon request.