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Schools and the Internet

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Chapter 1: Executive Summary
1a Introduction
2a Current Users and Future Interest
3a Capacity for Growth
4a Finding the Opportunities
   
Chapter 2: Characteristics of School Districts
Preface: Definitions of Categories
Summary of Findings
2a District Size
2b District Region
2c Population Density/Locale
2d Socioeconomic Status (SES)
2e Technology Ratios and E-Learning Expectations
2f Degree of Parental Influence
2g Early vs. Late Adopters
2h Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 3: Internet Connectivity and Alternative Hardware
Summary of Findings
3a Internet Connectivity
3b Student to Internet-connected Computer Ratio
3c Barriers to Providing Internet Access
3d Alternative Hardware Products
3e Laptop Initiatives
3f Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 4: Tech Support and Student Training
Summary of Findings
4a Outsourcing Tech Support
4b Students and Tech Support
4c How Students are Providing Tech Support
4d Providing Students with Formal Training
4e Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 5: Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
Summary of Findings
5a Rating New TeachersÍ Internet Skills and Knowledge
5b Internet-based Professional Development
5c Top Elements of Internet-based Professional Development
5d Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 6: On-line Safety, Security, Privacy and Parents
Summary of Findings
6a Online Safety Issues
6b Security, Privacy, Safety
6c Parents and District Websites
6d Desired Additions to Website Offerings
6e Parents and Email
6f Technology Equity
6g Addressing Technology Equity
6h Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 7: Funding Sources
Summary of Findings
7a Primary Initiatives for Funding Technology
7b How E-rate Savings are Being Used
7c Current Preferences for Funding/Purchases Options for the Internet
7d Funding Sources and Outside Influences
7e Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 8: Technology Decision-Makers
Summary of Findings
8a Final Approvers of Technology Decisions
8b Influence of Technology Coordinator on Internet/Technology Decisions
8c Influence of Technology Committee on Internet/Technology Decisions
8d Influence of Principal and Teachers on Internet/Technology Decisions
8e Influence of Parents on Internet/Technology Decisions
8f Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 9: Purchasing Internet Content and Services
Summary of Findings
9a Purchasing Internet Content and Services
9b Major Information Sources for Internet /Technology Decisions
9c Qualities in Evaluating Internet Content Vendors
9d Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Chapter 10: The Future of Educational Technology
Summary of Findings
10a Up and Coming Technologies
10b Future of Online Instruction
10c Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities
   
Appendix:
Methodology
   

 

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