Chasing the Dragon's Tale

From the NetDay web site comes the survey results from NetDay Speak Up Day 2003:

"As part of Speak Up Day 2003, 210,000 K-12 students submitted surveys on technology and education, sharing their ideas about using technology and the Internet for learning and for fun. NetDay?s analysis of the data reveals interesting findings and themes. Today?s students are very technology savvy, feel strongly about the positive value of technology and rely upon technology as an essential and preferred component of every aspect of their lives."

The complete report, a 34 page PDF file is here: Voices and Views Just a sampling of what the K-3 (that's right, 3rd graders) had to say: 73% responded 'yes' when asked if they use computers to help with their schoolwork. 'Interesting report and a good overview of how the level of sophistication grows with each of the higher level grades...alas we may have a generation coming who will scoff at the idea of keeping up with technology, it may be more of a challenge for technology to keep up with their demands.