4 in 5 Aussie teachers say technology aids their job

Four in five Australian teachers agree that using technology in the classroom makes their job easier, and 64% believe that technology contributes to better results for students, a survey indicates.

The survey conducted by Instructure challenges the notion that technology requires teachers to put time and effort into upskilling before they can teach effectively.

Instead the majority of teachers (53%) indicated that using technology to aid their teaching saves them time, with 75% stating that technology allows them to spend more time teaching and giving attention to individual students instead of planning and reporting.

In addition, 77% of teachers believed that employing technology in the classroom makes it easier for them to communicate and relate to their students. But 54% also reported that their students get distracted by technology.

While 75% of teachers are okay with students bringing their personal electronic devices to class for electronic purposes, 56% have instigated a rule of no texting, emailing or use of social media in class.

“The results of our survey reveal that teachers in Australia feel very strongly that technology is helping them to deliver a better, more interactive and immersive learning experience for their students,” Instructure Director of APAC Troy Martin said.

“However, when it comes to policing the use of devices to make sure pupils stay on track in lessons, the teacher has a new set of challenges to overcome.”

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