ECAR Student Technology Study

Report Authors

Eden Dahlstrom, @DataDeevaEDUCAUSEDirector of Research

Charles Dziuban,University of Central FloridaDirector, Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness

J.D. WalkerUniversity of MinnesotaResearch Associate

Glenda Morgan, @morganmundumUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDirector of Academic Tech Services & eLearning Strategist

What Is the “Student Study?” ECAR

Conceptualizes

Operationalizes

Invites

Facilitates

Returns

Analyzes

Reports

Institutions

Volunteer

Implement

Remind

Utilize

An annual ECAR study of undergraduate

students’ experiences with and

expectations about technology

Methodology 251 institutions; 113,035 undergraduate responses Voluntary survey, opportunistic sample $50 and $100 survey incentives (~1 in 2,000 chance of

“winning”) Sample of ~10,000 U.S.-based respondents Stratified, random sample to proportionally match

undergraduate demographics per IPEDS 1% margin of error All non-U.S.-based responses included in report where

noted

Methodology: Response Counts

*Data from one institution were excluded from the final analysis, yielding 112,585 valid responses for the full 2013 data set

Student Study Project Overview

Resource Hub www.educause.edu/student-study

Research Products

Study Evolution

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Study Evolution

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Technology Students Students Technology

Courses Technology Technology Courses

Students Institutions Information Students

Institutions Handheld College Learning

Learning Internet Instructors Institutions

Study Evolution for 2014

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{ student voices } { better institutional perspective} { faculty voices }

Why Is This Work Important?

ECAR uniquely captures the student voice (and will capture the faculty voice) about technology experiences and expectations.

…the “So What”

The “What”…

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Key Findings

2013 THEMES

Technology Value and Use

Technology Value and Use

Students value the ways in which technology helps them achieve their academic goals and prepares them for their future academic and workplace activities.

Technology Value and UseBasic technology resources, such as the institution's website and the CMS, are the most pervasive and most valued.

Technology Value and UseFreely available course content/open educational resources, e-books, simulations and education games, and e-portfolios are still in the experimental stages for students.

Technology Value and Use

Students’ relationship with technology is complex. They recognize its value but still need guidance when it comes to using it for academics.

…the “So What”

The “What”…

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Learning Environments

Learning Environments

Although not fully mainstream…

…blended learning persists as the preferred modality.

Learning EnvironmentsMore students are taking online-only courses…

…however, few undergraduates have taken a MOOC.

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BA Pub

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Learning Environments

Students prefer blended learning environments while beginning to experiment with MOOCs.

…the “So What”

The “What”…

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Mobile Device Ownership and Use

Mobile Device Ownership and Use

Undergraduates own two to three Internet-capable devices, and

ownership of smartphones and tablets in particular jumped the most

from 2012 to 2013.

Mobile Device Ownership and Use

Product market share remains diverse for undergraduates.

Mobile Device Ownership and Use

Ten challenges for using smartphones as learning tools.

1) 34% slow network

2) 34% inadequate battery

3) 32% device usability issues

4) 31% cost of data service

5) 29% limited network access

6) 25% cost of device

7) 20% lack of apps

8) 18% cost of apps

9) 12% security/privacy concern

10) 4% health concern

STUDENTS’ IN-CLASS

BYOD

EXPERIENCE

Mobile Device Ownership and Use

Mobile device access to institutionally provided services, applications, and websites is up, though performance ratings are waning a bit compared with 2012.

Mobile Device Ownership and Use

Students are ready to use their mobile devices more for academics, and they look to institutions and instructors for opportunities and encouragement to do so. …the “So What”

The “What”…

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Connectivity and Engagement

Connectivity and EngagementTechnology makes the connected age possible, but using technology to help students feel more engaged in their classes (or campus life) and connected with others can be challenging.

Connectivity and Engagement

Students prefer to keep their social and academic lives separate, and they maintain those boundaries in their use of technology.

Connectivity and EngagementStudents are only moderately interested in early-alert learner analytics and guidance about course offerings.

e.g., Netflix or Amazon.com “you may also like” or “we recommend”

e.g., tutoring, skills-building opportunities, etc.

Connectivity and Engagement

Students value their privacy, and using technology to connect with them has its limits.

…the “So What”

The “What”…

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Q&A

Learn More

Participation Website:http://www.educause.edu/student-study

E-Mail: study@educause.edu

Twitter updates from Eden: @DataDeeva

E-Live at 10 AM Pacific Time 11/12http://www.educause.edu/conferences-events/online-events/educause-live-webinars

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