Coming Back Together: Educational Resources in U.S. K-12 Education, 2022
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| Title: | Coming Back Together: Educational Resources in U.S. K-12 Education, 2022 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Seaman, Julia E., Seaman, Jeff, Bay View Analytics, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation |
| Source: | Bay View Analytics. 2022. |
| Availability: | Bay View Analytics. 6924 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, CA 94611. Web site: https://www.bayviewanalytics.com/index.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 72 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Numerical/Quantitative Data |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Elementary Secondary Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Open Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Faculty Development, Curriculum, Teaching Methods, School Districts, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Instructional Materials, Blended Learning, Knowledge Level, In Person Learning, Electronic Learning, Educational Quality |
| Abstract: | This report is the fourth in a series investigating K-12 curricula discovery, selection, and adoption processes in the U.S. This year's survey was conducted in April 2022 and provides insights into the beginning of the post-pandemic K-12 curricula in U.S. schools. The survey results come from K-12 administrators and teachers from 49 states and grades Pre-K through 12. While most K-12 schools had returned to in-person classes, teachers and administrators were still dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changing federal, state, and local health guidelines for in-person instruction throughout the year meant that teaching styles were still in flux. One of the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 education may be the increased adoption of digital tools in the classroom. While many aspects of education are reverting to pre-pandemic methods, this year's survey found that there has been an increased acceptance and expected use of digital curricula materials in the K-12 classroom. In addition to examining the curriculum adoption process, this study explores materials classified as open educational resources (OER). Some key findings from the survey include: (1) The 2021-22 school year represented a year in flux: students returned to the classroom, but pandemic restrictions created delays, impacting curricula adoption; (2) The majority of administrators still report that the pandemic has changed or impacted their course adoption process for the 2021-22 school year; (3) Looking forward to 2025, K-12 educators and administrators believe that digital materials are here to stay, albeit mixed with some physical materials; (4) Two-thirds of all teachers are unaware of OER at any level, and OER awareness has declined amongst K-12 teachers, when compared to previous school years; and (5) OER Awareness is higher for users of OER, but the majority of respondents using OER report being unaware of OER. [For the 2021 report, see ED617089.] |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | ED622342 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This report is the fourth in a series investigating K-12 curricula discovery, selection, and adoption processes in the U.S. This year's survey was conducted in April 2022 and provides insights into the beginning of the post-pandemic K-12 curricula in U.S. schools. The survey results come from K-12 administrators and teachers from 49 states and grades Pre-K through 12. While most K-12 schools had returned to in-person classes, teachers and administrators were still dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changing federal, state, and local health guidelines for in-person instruction throughout the year meant that teaching styles were still in flux. One of the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 education may be the increased adoption of digital tools in the classroom. While many aspects of education are reverting to pre-pandemic methods, this year's survey found that there has been an increased acceptance and expected use of digital curricula materials in the K-12 classroom. In addition to examining the curriculum adoption process, this study explores materials classified as open educational resources (OER). Some key findings from the survey include: (1) The 2021-22 school year represented a year in flux: students returned to the classroom, but pandemic restrictions created delays, impacting curricula adoption; (2) The majority of administrators still report that the pandemic has changed or impacted their course adoption process for the 2021-22 school year; (3) Looking forward to 2025, K-12 educators and administrators believe that digital materials are here to stay, albeit mixed with some physical materials; (4) Two-thirds of all teachers are unaware of OER at any level, and OER awareness has declined amongst K-12 teachers, when compared to previous school years; and (5) OER Awareness is higher for users of OER, but the majority of respondents using OER report being unaware of OER. [For the 2021 report, see ED617089.] |
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