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In the twentieth century, computers in schools were mostly on the trailing edge, with most effective learning from computers taking place in the home. Now in 2009, while schools are still not on the cutting edge, the profound importance of the computer as a knowledge tool is widely recognized.
Grader A: hit
In 2009, 97% of US public school teachers had computers in the classroom every day, 100% of schools had internet-connected instructional computers, and 69% of teachers said computers were used during instruction sometimes or often. Schools were not at the cutting edge (5.3 students per classroom computer; Windows XP on 84% of schools). The importance of computers was widely recognized.
Test: Routine use by at least 20% of schools: 97% of teachers had classroom computers; 69% used them in instruction sometimes or often (NCES 2009).
Grader B: hit
By fall 2008 US public schools had 3.1 students per internet-connected instructional computer and 97% had classroom computers, showing broad recognition of computers as learning tools while schools lagged the leading edge.
Test: Industry test: ~97% of US public schools with classroom computers in 2008.