Primary Learning Device Away from School: Digital Equity
This data element records what type of digital device the student uses as their primary learning device to complete learning activities away from school. This includes desktop and laptop computers, tablets, Chromebooks, smartphones, or other devices.
Referred to as "Digital Device" for the 2022-23 school year.
The question for this data element on the 2023-24 SY Digital Equity Survey is:
What device does the student most often use to complete school work at home?
2022-23 School Year Digital Equity Survey Answer Options
| Submitted Response | Description |
|---|---|
| Desktop/Laptop | The student uses a desktop or laptop computer as their primary learning device. |
| Tablet | The student uses a tablet, such as an iPad, as their primary learning device. |
| Chromebook | The student uses a Chromebook as their primary learning device. |
| Smartphone | The student uses a smartphone as their primary learning device. |
| None | The student does not have access to a learning device. |
| Other | The student uses another digital device not listed above as their primary learning device. |
2023-24 School Year Digital Equity Survey Answer Options
| Submitted Response | Description |
|---|---|
| Desktop Computer | A desktop computer is the type of device the student uses most often to complete learning activities away from school. |
| Laptop Computer | A laptop computer is the type of device the student uses most often to complete learning activities away from school. |
| Tablet | A Tablet is the type of device the student uses most often to complete learning activities away from school. |
| Chromebook | A Chromebook is the type of device the student uses most often to complete learning activities away from school. |
| Smartphone | A Smartphone is the type of device the student uses most often to complete learning activities away from school. |
| None | There is not a device the student uses to complete learning activities away from school. |
| Other | The type of device the student uses most often to complete learning activities away from school is not yet defined. |
USES: This data element is part of the digital equity collection which is intended to identify statewide needs to address the divide in digital access for students.
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