| LIST OF TABLES |
| Chapter 3: Internet Connectivity and Alternative Hardware |
| Table 3-1 |
Elementary and secondary student-to-Internet computer ratios, by district type |
| Table 3-2 |
Districts reporting lack of networking infrastructure as a barrier to Internet access, by type of district |
| Table 3-3 |
Percentage of districts reporting “no barriers” to Internet access, by district type |
| Table 3-4 |
Percentage of districts “extremely” interested in wireless networks, by district type |
| Table 3-5 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in handheld devices, by district type |
| Table 3-6 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in thin client computing, by district type |
| Table 3-7 |
Percentage of districts “extremely” or “very” interested in textwriters, by district type |
| Table 3-8 |
Percentage of districts reporting a laptop initiative, by district type |
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| Chapter 4: Tech Support and Student Training |
| Table 4-1 |
Percentage of districts that find outsourcing technical support “extremely” appealing, by district type |
| Table 4-2 |
Percentage of districts where students are providing tech support, by district type |
| Table 4-3 |
District Size and Student Tech Support |
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| Chapter 5: Teacher Preparation and Professional Development |
| Table 5-1 |
Percentage of districts that rate new teachers as “above average” or “expert” in their ability to integrate the Internet into instruction, by district type |
| Table 5-2 |
Selected characteristics of districts where teachers use Internet-based professional development |
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| Chapter 6: On Line Safety, Security, Privacy and Parents |
| Table 6-1 |
Percentage of districts that employ various Internet safety measures, by district type |
| Table 6-2 |
Percentage of districts that desire homework assignments on school websites, by district type |
| Table 6-3 |
Percentage of districts that desire teacher information to be posted on their school websites, by district type |
| Table 6-4 |
Percentage of districts where parents email teachers weekly or more often, by district type |
| Table 6-5 |
Percentage of districts that consider equity issues to be extremely important, by district type |
| Table 6-6 |
Percentage of districts and steps taken to address equity issues, by district type |
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| Chapter 7: Funding Sources |
| Table 7-1 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in supported or underwritten Internet funding models, by district type |
| Table 7-2 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested advertising or subscription payment models, by district type |
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| Chapter 8: Technology Decision Makers |
| Table 8-1 |
Percentage of those with final approval regarding technology and the Internet, by job title and district type |
| Table 8-2 |
Percentage of districts where the technology committee has strong influence on Internet / technology decisions, by district type |
| Table 8-3 |
Percentage of districts where the principal has strong influence on Internet /technology decisions, by district type |
| Table 8-4 |
Percentage of districts where the computer teacher or librarian has strong influence on Internet/technology decisions, by district type |
| Table 8-5 |
Districts reporting parents “very” or “extremely” influential in getting started with the Internet |
| Table 8-6 |
Districts reporting parents “very” or “extremely” influential in the allocation of tech funds |
| Table 8-7 |
Districts reporting parents “very” or “extremely” influential in selecting content applications |
| Table 8-8 |
Districts reporting parents “very” or “extremely” influential in technology planning |
| Table 8-9 |
Percentage of districts where parents and boards will be increasingly influential in technology purchasing, by district type |
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| Chapter 9: Purchasing Internet Content and Services |
| Table 9-1 |
Percentage of districts that purchase Internet content and services, by district type |
| Table 9-2 |
Percentage of districts purchases of Internet content and services, by district type |
| Table 9-3 |
Percentage of districts reporting use of Internet-based Learning Management Systems, by district type |
| Table 9-4 |
Sources of information for Internet/technology decisions, as reported by district technology directors |
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| Chapter 10: The Future of Educational Technology |
| Table 10-1 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in identifying/acquiring online standards-based resources, by district type |
| Table 10-2 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in online assessment and test preparation, by district type |
| Table 10-3 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in standards-based report cards, by district type |
| Table 10-4 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in Web-based student media portfolios,. by district type |
| Table 10-5 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in course infrastructure, by district type |
| Table 10-6 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in online tutoring services, by district type |
| Table 10-7 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in Application Service Providers, by district type |
| Table 10-8 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in anti-plagiarism software, by district type |
| Table 10-9 |
Percentage of districts “very” or “extremely” interested in parent-teacher Web cam conferencing, by district type |
| Table 10-10 |
Percentage of districts that believe students will receive a third or more of their instruction online in 3 years, by district type |
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| LIST OF FIGURES |
| Chapter 2: Characteristics of School Districts |
| Figure 2-1 |
Strong Interest in New Technology Concepts By District Size |
| Figure 2-2 |
District Optimism about Students Future Online Learning, By Region |
| Figure 2-3 |
Percentage of Districts That Have a Student Laptop Program, by Locale |
| Figure 2-4 |
New Teacher Skills at Using Net in Classroom; Existence of Formal Technology Training Programs for Students, by SES |
| Figure 2-5 |
Interest in Internet Business Models, By Local of Optimism About E-Learning |
| Figure 2-6 |
Influence on Technology Decision-Making by Level of Parental Influence |
| Figure 2-7 |
Level of Interest in New/Alternative Hardware Systems, Early Adopters
vs. Late Adopters |
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| Chapter 3: Internet Connectivity and Alternative Hardware |
| Figure 3-1 |
Student School vs. Home Connections, By Home Connection Type |
| Figure 3-2 |
Barriers to Internet Access and Use by All Teachers and Students |
| Figure 3-3 |
Barriers to Internet Access and Use by All Teachers and Student, By District Size |
| Figure 3-4 |
Percentage of Districts “Very” or “Extremely” Interested in Alternative Hardware Technologies |
| Figure 3-5 |
Percentage of Districts “Very” or “Extremely” Interested in Wireless Networks, by District Size |
| Figure 3-6 |
Percentage of Districts with Different Laptop Models |
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| Chapter 4: Tech Support and Student Training |
| Figure 4-1 |
Appeal of Outsourced Tech Support |
| Figure 4-2 |
Are Students Providing Tech Support in Your District? |
| Figure 4-3 |
Percentage of Districts Reporting Student Tech Support Services |
| Figure 4-4 |
District Size and Student Tech Support |
| Figure 4-5 |
Districts Providing Formal Technology Training |
| Figure 4-6 |
Percentage of Districts That Provide Formal Tech Training, By Region |
| Figure 4-7 |
Districts Providing Specific Technology Programs |
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| Chapter 5: Teacher Preparation and Professional Development |
| Figure 5-1 |
Teachers’ Uses of Internet, According to District Technology Directors |
| Figure 5-2 |
Percentage of Districts Where Teachers Use Internet Professional Development, By District Size |
| Figure 5-3 |
Important Attributes of Internet Professional Development |
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| Chapter 6: On Line Safety, Security, Privacy and Parents |
| Figure 6-1 |
Level of Concern with Online Safety |
| Figure 6-2 |
District Steps to Address Online Safety and Security |
| Figure 6-3 |
Districts with Websites to Access School Information |
| Figure 6-4 |
Districts Reporting Percentage of Schools that Provide Website for Parents |
| Figure 6-5 |
Desired Website Content as Reported by District Technology Leaders |
| Figure 6-6 |
School Website Desires of District Leaders and Parents Compared |
| Figure 6-7 |
Estimates of Parent-Teacher Email Exchange |
| Figure 6-8 |
Concern with Equity, By District Size |
| Figure 6-9 |
District Action to Address Tech Equity in the Community |
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| Chapter 7: Funding Sources |
| Figure 7-1 |
Top Outside Funding Sources For Internet in Schools, As Reported by District Technology Directors |
| Figure 7-2 |
Top Three Uses of E-Rate Funds as Reported by District Technology Directors |
| Figure 7-3 |
Percentage of Districts “Very or “Extremely” Interested in Different Funding Sources/Payment Models for the Internet |
| Figure 7-4 |
Expected Primary Source of Technology Funding in Next Three Years, As Reported by District Technology Directors |
| Figure 7-5 |
Expected Primary Source of Technology Funding in Next Three Years, By District Size |
| Figure 7-6 |
Expected Primary Source of Technology Funding in Next Three Years, By Region |
| Figure 7-7 |
Expected Primary Source of Technology Funding in Next Three Years, By District SES |
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| Chapter 8: Technology Decision Makers |
| Figure 8-1 |
Who Has Final Approval for Internet and Technology Decisions |
| Figure 8-2 |
Final Approval for Internet and Technology Decisions, By District Size |
| Figure 8-3 |
Who Influences Internet/Technology Decisions |
| Figure 8-4 |
Early Adopter Districts and Building Level Influencer on Technology Decisions |
| Figure 8-5 |
Percentage of Districts Rating Parents “Very” or “Extremely” Influential In |
| Figure 8-6 |
Will Parents/School Boards Be More Influential In Future Tech Purchases? |
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| Chapter 9: Purchasing Internet Content and Services |
| Figure 9-1 |
District Purchases of Internet Content and Services |
| Figure 9-2 |
Top Subjects for Instructional Use of the Internet |
| Figure 9-3 |
Percentage of Districts Reporting Use of Internet Based Learning Management Systems |
| Figure 9-4 |
Major Information Sources for Internet Content and Services |
| Figure 9-5 |
What Do You Look for in an Internet Content Vendor |
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| Chapter 10: The Future of Educational Technology |
| Figure 10-1 |
New Web Based Technologies of Strongest Interest to Districts |
| Figure 10-2 |
Web Based Technologies of Less Interest to Districts |
| Figure 10-3 |
Interest in the Five-Highest Rated Emerging Internet Technologies, by District Size |
| Figure 10-4 |
Percentage of Students Projected to Receive One-Third or More of Instruction Online In the Next Three Years |
