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Deployment of Desktops, Laptops and Chromebooks in K-12 Schools 2017

This report provides data on the availability of computing devices in classrooms, with a particular focus on the shift away from desktop computers to laptops and Chromebooks.

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  • Methodology
    • Table | National Survey of K-12 Technology Usage Survey Sample Matrix by Job Title
    • Table | National Survey of K-12 Technology Usage Survey Sample Matrix by Grade Level
    • Table | National Survey of K-12 Technology Usage Survey Sample Matrix by District Size
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
    • Table | Profile of Computing Devices in K-12, 2013-2014
  • Ratio of Students to Computing Devices
    • Table | 2016-2017 Overall Ratio of Students to Computing Devices
    • Table | 2016-2017 Ratio of Students to Computing Devices, as reported by Survey Subgroup
    • Table | Time Frame for Reaching the 1:1 Computing Goal
  • Inventory of Desktops, Laptops & Chromebooks
    • Table | Estimated Number of Computing Devices by Type, 2016
  • Laptop and Chromebooks Brands in K- 12
    • Table | Most Popular Laptop Brands in K-12
    • Table | Most Popular Chromebook Brands in K-12
    • Table | Future Trends in Computer Deployment
  • Time Students Spend Using Devices
    • Table | Time Students Spend Using Computing Devices
  • Schedule for Acquiring New Devices
    • Table | Schedule for Replacing/Acquiring Devices
  • Sources of Technology Funding
    • Table | Funding Used to Purchase Classroom Technology
  • Technology Spending Trend
    • Table | Technology Spending Changes, 2016-2017 School Year
  • Effect of Technology Spending on Instructional Materials
    • Table | Subgroups Most and Least Likely to Divert Funds for Technology
  • Conclusion
    • Table | Estimated Number of Computing Devices by Type, 2016 vs. 2014
  • Appendix

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