This statistic presents information on the major obstacles faced by US teachers using technologies at schools in 2008 and 2012. In 2012, the most common obstacle faced by US classroom teachers was the lack of computers for students, as reported by 55 percent of respondents.
What are the major obstacles you face using technology at your school?
Characteristic
Teachers 2008
Teachers 2012
We don't have enough computers for students to use
31%
55%
School filters and firewalls block the websites I need for my class
42%
36%
I need additional professional development on how to integrate technology
9%
33%
District policies limit the technologies I can use
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Project Tomorrow (Speak Up). (April 19, 2013). What are the major obstacles you face using technology at your school? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/273306/major-obstacles-faced-by-us-teachers-using-technologies-at-schools/
Project Tomorrow (Speak Up). "What are the major obstacles you face using technology at your school?." Chart. April 19, 2013. Statista. Accessed August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/273306/major-obstacles-faced-by-us-teachers-using-technologies-at-schools/
Project Tomorrow (Speak Up). (2013). What are the major obstacles you face using technology at your school?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/273306/major-obstacles-faced-by-us-teachers-using-technologies-at-schools/
Project Tomorrow (Speak Up). "What Are The Major Obstacles You Face Using Technology at Your School?." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Apr 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/273306/major-obstacles-faced-by-us-teachers-using-technologies-at-schools/
Project Tomorrow (Speak Up), What are the major obstacles you face using technology at your school? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/273306/major-obstacles-faced-by-us-teachers-using-technologies-at-schools/ (last visited August 25, 2024)
What are the major obstacles you face using technology at your school? [Graph], Project Tomorrow (Speak Up), April 19, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/273306/major-obstacles-faced-by-us-teachers-using-technologies-at-schools/