A survey of 128 students found that over half were 6th graders. Most students found communicating with teachers and collaborating with peers easiest to adjust to, while staying focused on schoolwork, managing time, and moving files between devices were most difficult. 56% of students rated their overall experience with iPads as an 8 out of 10 or higher. Student comments focused on games, apps, and focus, while likes included having materials in one place, taking digital notes, communicating with teachers, and not having to carry books to and from school.
2. Student Survey Results
128 Students took the survey with about
50% of them being 6th graders.
3. Survey Says
Students found the following the easiest
to adjust to.
Communicating with teachers
Collaboration with other students
Turning in work digitally
4. Survey Says
Students found the following the most difficult
to adjust to was
Staying focused on school related assignments
(24%)
Managing Time Effectively (19%)
Moving Files between devices (18%)
5. How would you rate your overall experience
with the iPad? (1 Poor -10 Excellent)
56% of students gave it an 8, 9 or 10
6. Student Survey Results
8 were about usage
6 were about charging
6 were about storage
5 were about Safety and Security
2 communication
10. Student Survey Results
59 Comments were centered around
three main things.
Games
Apps in general
Student Focus
12. Other Key Points
Students liked
Having all materials in one place.
Taking notes digitally
Pictures etc.
Felt more comfortable communicating with
teachers
Doing projects and activities on the iPad
Not having to return to campus if a book or paper
is left at school.
Not having to carry so many books.
Editor's Notes
#9: Out of the 128 students who took the survey 101 students answered our two open ended questions
1. Using my iPad at school
2. What advice would you give to incoming 6th graders.
#11: Out of the 128 students who took the survey 101 students answered our two open ended questions
1. Using my iPad at school
2. What advice would you give to incoming 6th graders.