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Annual Wisconsin Digital Learning Survey

2024-2025 Digital Learning Survey

wisconsinAnnually, in the beginning of October, DPI Digital Learning sends the annual Digital Learning Survey to every public school district in the state of Wisconsin.  Digital Learning at DPI will send the survey to the administrator responsible for overseeing digital learning and technology (usually, the Technology Director and Curriculum Coordinator) at every Wisconsin school district. This person will be responsible for gathering their district collaborative leadership team, collecting the required data, and filling in and submitting the survey before the deadline. The CESAs will work with their districts to help make sure that they are able to complete and submit the survey.

It is important that every school district in Wisconsin complete and submit the survey so that we are able to provide complete and accurate data to support teaching and learning in every Wisconsin school.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's annual digital learning survey serves several key purposes, aligning closely with the department's broader mission and vision. This survey is designed to gather comprehensive data on the state of digital learning across Wisconsin's public school districts. By doing so, it supports the Teaching & Learning team's overarching goals: to inspire, lead, serve, and collaborate with the educational field to promote equity and transformative learning so that learners can navigate the world with agency, curiosity, belonging, criticality, and hope. Here's how the survey helps achieve these specific objectives:

Inspiring Transformative Learning Practices

The survey helps to identify innovative digital learning practices and technologies being used across the state. By sharing these findings, the Department of Public Instruction can inspire other districts and Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) to adopt similar approaches, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning methodologies.

Leading Through Data-Driven Decisions

Data collected from the annual digital learning survey enables the Department to lead with insight, guiding policy decisions, resource allocation, and the development of support programs. This leadership ensures that digital learning initiatives are aligned with current needs and future educational goals, enhancing the quality of education statewide.

Serving School Districts and CESAs

The survey results provide valuable feedback to school districts and the CESAs  that serve them regarding their digital learning environments.  Additionally, the survey highlights areas of strength and opportunities for growth. This allows districts and CESAs to better serve their students by addressing gaps in technology access, digital literacy, and the integration of digital tools into the curriculum.

Collaborating with Stakeholders

By analyzing the survey data, the Department can identify trends and challenges in digital learning, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to address these issues. This collaborative approach ensures that educators, administrators, and policymakers work together to develop solutions that are equitable and effective for all learners.

Promoting Equity

One of the survey's critical functions is to assess the equitable distribution of digital learning resources and opportunities. This focus on equity is central to the Wisconsin Department of Public Education's mission, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background or geographic location, have access to high-quality digital learning experiences.

Transformative Learning and Agency

The survey supports the vision of fostering transformative learning environments where students can navigate the world with agency, curiosity, belonging, criticality, and hope. By understanding the digital landscape, DPI can advocate for and implement educational practices that empower students to be active, engaged learners who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

In summary, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's annual digital learning survey is a vital tool in advancing the state's educational mission and vision. It serves as a foundation for inspiring innovation, leading through data, serving educational communities, collaborating for solutions, and promoting equity and transformative learning. Through this comprehensive approach, the survey helps ensure that Wisconsin's educational system is equipped to provide all learners with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities they need to thrive in a digitally connected world.

FRF

The survey will touch on areas included in All4Ed's Future Ready® Framework.  Questions will relate to supporting collaborative leadership and an inclusive culture that is learner centered in all public school districts across the state.  

Areas touched on by the survey will include:

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Personalized Professional Learning

Robust Infrastructure

Budgeting & Resources

Community Partnerships

Data & Privacy

Use of Space & Time

DPI will release this report on February 13, 2025 - Digital Learning Day

2024-2025 Survey Timeline

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The survey timeline is:
  1. September 2024: A PDF preview of the survey will be released.  This is a great time for districts to concentrate on creating a team to review the PDF questions to gather answers.
  2. October 7, 2024: DPI sends the survey to the person in charge of technology at every school district (with the understanding the curriculum contact will work alongside the technology director to gather information) who will need to enter the answers gathered from their team. 
  3. October 2 - December 2, 2024: Every two weeks, districts who have yet to complete the survey will receive an automated reminder to complete it and CESAs will contact districts that have not yet completed the survey. (Avoid this by completing the survey as soon as possible!)
  4. February 13, 2024: Digital Learning Day. DPI releases the detailed survey results