Smart Schools Survey Summary

In an attempt to offer more technology opportunities to our students, we asked elementary parents and secondary (6-12) students for input through a short survey. The survey allowed us to learn more about the school/home technology connection. All responses were collected anonymously and reported in an aggregate manner.

Grades K-8: Take Home Program

Our District Technology Committee is considering a program that allows students who need a computer at home to take home their “chromebook” in the evening. Students who do not have access to the internet at home would be provided with a device that grants them home wireless access to the district’s computer network. IF BHBL had such a program, the following conditions would apply: (1) The computer would only be able to access the student’s school account; (2) The computer would always work through the school district’s internet filter. Given that information, elementary parents and middle school students were asked the following question:

If BHBL had a program that allowed your student to take home a computer in the evening, would you be interested in participating? (842 elementary parents responded.)

If BHBL had a program that allowed you to take home a chromebook in the evening, would you be interested in participating? (529 middle school students responded.)

Elementary: Devices

Do you have some type of computer or tablet in your home that would be regularly available for each of your elementary children to use for schoolwork on any given night? (880 elementary parents responded.)

Elementary: Internet Access

Do you have an internet connection in your home? (880 elementary parents responded.)

Middle School: Devices

Do you have some type of computer or tablet in your home that you can use for schoolwork? (508 middle school students responded)

Middle School: Internet Access

Do you have a reliable wireless internet connection in your home? (490 middle school students responded)

High School: Devices

Do you have a reliable computer available to use at home? (897 high school students responded.)

High School: Internet Access

Do you have an Internet connection at home? (905 High School Students responded.)

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