Student Well-Being & Movement

Students’ Use of Technology

June 13, 2012 1 min read
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This chart shows how students use technology while at school and how that compares to their interactions with technology outside of school.


Designed by: Gina Tomko | Information Source: Speak Up 2011 National Research Project

A version of this article appeared in the June 13, 2012 edition of Digital Directions as Students’ Use of Technology

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