McGraw-Hill Education’s fourth annual Digital Study Trends
Survey asked American college students about their experiences and preferences
around "digital learning technology." Digital learning technology, or
DLT, was defined as any technology or system that facilitates teaching and
learning, from digital course materials and e-textbooks to lecture recordings,
learning management systems and other learning platforms. This report shows that
classes that use digital tools are preferred by roughly half of college
students, and an overwhelming amount say digital tools have helped them learn
new concepts. The data also showed that students majoring in science,
technology, engineering and math fields were more likely to have a positive
view of digital technology than other students.
Key Findings:
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Online students are
the most receptive to DLT, being more likely to prefer and choose classes that
utilize it.
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Laptops are the most
essential electronic devices used in student academic life, while smartphones
are not perceived as important studying tools.
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In general, students
believe that DLT has helped improve their grades.
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Student satisfaction
with the college experience remains high and consistent with previous survey
waves.
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Students have clear communication
preferences for interacting with professors and peers.
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Media consumption
through social media platforms varies significantly by age and gender.
Hanover Research. (2017). 2017 digital study trends survey. New
York, NY: McGraw Hill.
