In addition to noting that technology plays an important role in building teacher-student connections:

• 70% said the effective use of technology within learning was important for students’ future success.
• 70% said the use of digital tools and resources help provide opportunities for students to develop self-directed learning skills.
• 69% said digital learning creates interactive and participatory learning experiences.
• 60% said digital learning expands access to online content that is current and relevant.

Conducted in partnership with Project Tomorrow, the Gradient Learning Poll surveyed 1,418 teachers, of grades 4-12, across the country to better understand their views on the state of education. Participants span the national education landscape with 42% of responding teachers supporting suburban communities, 30% in rural communities, and 28% in urban communities.

This press release originally appeared online.

Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland’s prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

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