| Chapter 1: Executive Summary |
| 1a |
Introduction |
| 2a |
Current Users and Future Interest |
| 3a |
Capacity for Growth |
| 4a |
Finding the Opportunities |
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| Chapter 2: Characteristics of School Districts |
| Preface: Definitions of Categories |
| Summary of Findings |
| 2a |
District Size |
| 2b |
District Region |
| 2c |
Population Density/Locale |
| 2d |
Socioeconomic Status (SES) |
| 2e |
Technology Ratios and E-Learning Expectations |
| 2f |
Degree of Parental Influence |
| 2g |
Early vs. Late Adopters |
| 2h |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 3: Internet Connectivity and Alternative Hardware |
| Summary of Findings |
| 3a |
Internet Connectivity |
| 3b |
Student to Internet-connected Computer Ratio |
| 3c |
Barriers to Providing Internet Access |
| 3d |
Alternative Hardware Products |
| 3e |
Laptop Initiatives |
| 3f |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 4: Tech Support and Student Training |
| Summary of Findings |
| 4a |
Outsourcing Tech Support |
| 4b |
Students and Tech Support |
| 4c |
How Students are Providing Tech Support |
| 4d |
Providing Students with Formal Training |
| 4e |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 5: Teacher Preparation and Professional Development |
| Summary of Findings |
| 5a |
Rating New TeachersÍ Internet Skills and Knowledge |
| 5b |
Internet-based Professional Development |
| 5c |
Top Elements of Internet-based Professional Development |
| 5d |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 6: On-line Safety, Security, Privacy and Parents |
| Summary of Findings |
| 6a |
Online Safety Issues |
| 6b |
Security, Privacy, Safety |
| 6c |
Parents and District Websites |
| 6d |
Desired Additions to Website Offerings |
| 6e |
Parents and Email |
| 6f |
Technology Equity |
| 6g |
Addressing Technology Equity |
| 6h |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 7: Funding Sources |
| Summary of Findings |
| 7a |
Primary Initiatives for Funding Technology |
| 7b |
How E-rate Savings are Being Used |
| 7c |
Current Preferences for Funding/Purchases Options for the Internet |
| 7d |
Funding Sources and Outside Influences |
| 7e |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 8: Technology Decision-Makers |
| Summary of Findings |
| 8a |
Final Approvers of Technology Decisions |
| 8b |
Influence of Technology Coordinator on Internet/Technology Decisions |
| 8c |
Influence of Technology Committee on Internet/Technology Decisions |
| 8d |
Influence of Principal and Teachers on Internet/Technology Decisions |
| 8e |
Influence of Parents on Internet/Technology Decisions |
| 8f |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 9: Purchasing Internet Content and Services |
| Summary of Findings |
| 9a |
Purchasing Internet Content and Services |
| 9b |
Major Information Sources for Internet /Technology Decisions |
| 9c |
Qualities in Evaluating Internet Content Vendors |
| 9d |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Chapter 10: The Future of Educational Technology |
| Summary of Findings |
| 10a |
Up and Coming Technologies |
| 10b |
Future of Online Instruction |
| 10c |
Conclusion: Key Business Implications and Opportunities |
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| Appendix: |
| Methodology |
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