Time is of the essence, and many teachers would rather their valuable hours be spent on instruction. But as you already know, other necessary tasks, such as grading and developing lesson plans, get in the way. If only there were an edtech tool to alleviate some of the workloads.
That’s at least how the majority of educators feel according to a from Discovery Education, an online learning platform. Ninety-four percent of teachers surveyed said they’re looking for classroom tools that give them time back to focus on students.
“By working to provide the right tools and support, educators can foster more inclusive, personal environments in which everyone is empowered to succeed,” the report reads.
Another important element of quality instruction is engagement between teachers and their leadership teams. However, only 25% of teachers say their district provides support to make teaching engaging for students.
That isn’t stopping educators from making meaningful connections with children. From the most tenured educators (those with more than 20 years of experience) to the least experienced (10 or fewer years), at least 95% of teachers say they work hard to build strong relationships with their students.
“In Roanoke City Public Schools, our goal is for all students to graduate with a diploma and resume of rich skills and experiences,” Superintendent Verletta White said in the report. “Having access to high-quality content within the context of highly effective instruction is paramount and ensures our educators have what they need to support our students in every class, every day.”
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Here are some other key data from the report:
- Curiosity is central to learning: 90% of survey respondents agree that curiosity is central to learning. However, 82% of students and 75% of teachers say there aren’t enough opportunities for curiosity in today’s classrooms.
- Students want to learn life skills: 57% of students say their schools adequately teach the life skills needed for the future.
- Adaptive learning as a promising tool for instruction: 93% of teachers believe that adaptive learning resources would help students learn more efficiently. 75% of students find value in learning at their own pace.
- Educators want AI tools built by experts: 85% of superintendents believe AI-powered learning materials are more reliable when built by education experts, compared to 72% of teachers and parents. 90% of superintendents and 84% of teachers believe that as educators gain more AI training, it will become a more trusted tool in K12.
