ECAR Study of Students and Technology, 2014

University of Washington Benchmarking Report


1.1. Age University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
18–24 635 17516 48067
92.3% 84.4% 73.2%
25+ 53 3239 17563
7.7% 15.6% 26.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 688 20755 65630
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

1.2. Class standing University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Freshman or first-year student 147 4623 16051
21.4% 22.3% 24.5%
Sophomore or second-year student 168 3888 15620
24.4% 18.7% 23.8%
Junior or third-year student 204 4934 14639
29.7% 23.8% 22.3%
Senior or fourth-year student 162 6427 15383
23.5% 31.0% 23.4%
Other type of undergraduate student 7 883 3937
1.0% 4.3% 6.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 688 20755 65630
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.1. Own: Laptop University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 17 616 2576
2.5% 3.0% 4.0%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 12 381 2019
1.8% 1.9% 3.1%
Yes, I currently own one. 653 19540 59925
95.7% 95.1% 92.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 682 20537 64520
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.1. Own: Tablet University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 327 8910 25265
53.1% 48.8% 44.8%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 52 1785 5630
8.4% 9.8% 10.0%
Yes, I currently own one. 237 7575 25505
38.5% 41.5% 45.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 616 18270 56400
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.1. Own: Smartphone University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 56 1674 5916
8.4% 8.4% 9.5%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 24 684 2278
3.6% 3.4% 3.7%
Yes, I currently own one. 583 17686 54140
87.9% 88.2% 86.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 663 20044 62334
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.1. Own: E-reader University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 423 12312 35832
75.9% 73.7% 71.2%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 19 487 1749
3.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Yes, I currently own one. 115 3903 12741
20.6% 23.4% 25.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 557 16702 50322
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2. Device OS/type: Laptop University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Windows 374 11707 38948
57.4% 60.1% 65.2%
Mac 257 7415 19541
39.4% 38.0% 32.7%
Linux 15 204 551
2.3% 1.0% 0.9%
Other 4 135 549
0.6% 0.7% 0.9%
Don’t know 2 33 175
0.3% 0.2% 0.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 652 19494 59764
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2. Device OS/type: Tablet University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
iOS (iPad) 140 4541 14665
59.1% 60.1% 57.7%
Windows OS 28 696 2411
11.8% 9.2% 9.5%
Android OS 59 1957 6851
24.9% 25.9% 27.0%
BlackBerry OS 2 20 58
0.8% 0.3% 0.2%
webOS 0 12 57
0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other OS 5 117 440
2.1% 1.5% 1.7%
Don’t know 3 207 926
1.3% 2.7% 3.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 237 7550 25408
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2. Device OS/type: Smartphone University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
iPhone 309 10867 30562
53.4% 61.6% 56.6%
Android phone 236 6195 21287
40.8% 35.1% 39.4%
Windows phone 24 343 1099
4.1% 1.9% 2.0%
BlackBerry phone 1 61 249
0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Other smartphone 9 131 649
1.6% 0.7% 1.2%
Don’t know 0 31 129
0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 579 17628 53975
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2. Device OS/type: E-reader University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Kindle 93 2776 8859
82.3% 71.6% 70.0%
Kobo 1 25 86
0.9% 0.6% 0.7%
Nook 13 865 3014
11.5% 22.3% 23.8%
Sony Reader 3 62 158
2.7% 1.6% 1.2%
Other e-reader 3 118 452
2.7% 3.0% 3.6%
Don’t know 0 29 93
0.0% 0.7% 0.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 113 3875 12662
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.3. Device usage: Laptop University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 10 351 1616
1.5% 1.7% 2.5%
Use for academic and other purposes 660 19491 59722
95.9% 94.4% 91.9%
Use for academic purposes only 14 618 2713
2.0% 3.0% 4.2%
Use for other purposes only 4 193 946
0.6% 0.9% 1.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 688 20653 64997
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.3. Device usage: Tablet University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 238 7307 21131
38.5% 39.4% 37.0%
Use for academic and other purposes 256 7829 24690
41.4% 42.2% 43.2%
Use for academic purposes only 29 460 1568
4.7% 2.5% 2.7%
Use for other purposes only 95 2967 9725
15.4% 16.0% 17.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 618 18563 57114
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.3. Device usage: Smartphone University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 49 1557 5540
7.3% 7.7% 8.8%
Use for academic and other purposes 487 14849 42929
72.8% 73.5% 68.4%
Use for academic purposes only 7 99 380
1.0% 0.5% 0.6%
Use for other purposes only 126 3685 13958
18.8% 18.3% 22.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 669 20190 62807
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.3. Device usage: E-reader University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 398 11807 34697
70.1% 68.9% 67.5%
Use for academic and other purposes 87 2619 7995
15.3% 15.3% 15.5%
Use for academic purposes only 24 434 1380
4.2% 2.5% 2.7%
Use for other purposes only 59 2269 7368
10.4% 13.2% 14.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 568 17129 51440
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: Laptop University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 5 112 356
0.7% 0.6% 0.6%
Not very important 10 326 1056
1.5% 1.6% 1.7%
Moderately important 46 1098 3705
6.9% 5.5% 6.0%
Very important 124 3914 12540
18.5% 19.6% 20.2%
Extremely important 485 14560 44397
72.4% 72.8% 71.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 670 20010 62054
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: Tablet University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 22 824 2158
7.8% 10.0% 8.3%
Not very important 78 1961 5672
27.7% 23.9% 21.8%
Moderately important 103 2617 8191
36.5% 31.8% 31.5%
Very important 45 1566 5095
16.0% 19.1% 19.6%
Extremely important 34 1250 4849
12.1% 15.2% 18.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 282 8218 25965
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: Smartphone University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 17 545 1591
3.5% 3.7% 3.7%
Not very important 122 3216 9140
24.9% 21.7% 21.3%
Moderately important 160 5003 14116
32.7% 33.7% 32.9%
Very important 90 2936 8488
18.4% 19.8% 19.8%
Extremely important 100 3140 9610
20.4% 21.2% 22.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 489 14840 42945
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: E-reader University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 25 651 1727
23.6% 21.7% 18.7%
Not very important 39 1003 2873
36.8% 33.4% 31.2%
Moderately important 30 816 2623
28.3% 27.2% 28.4%
Very important 8 312 1087
7.5% 10.4% 11.8%
Extremely important 4 222 910
3.8% 7.4% 9.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 106 3004 9220
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Access library resources University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 113 3669 10644
17.6% 19.1% 17.9%
Not very important 178 4639 12791
27.7% 24.2% 21.5%
Moderately important 170 5022 14917
26.5% 26.2% 25.0%
Very important 108 3187 11012
16.8% 16.6% 18.5%
Extremely important 73 2684 10257
11.4% 14.0% 17.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 642 19201 59621
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Check grades University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 48 1267 4799
7.5% 6.6% 8.0%
Not very important 77 1696 5834
12.0% 8.8% 9.8%
Moderately important 200 4437 13016
31.1% 23.1% 21.8%
Very important 164 5346 15934
25.5% 27.8% 26.7%
Extremely important 155 6469 20092
24.1% 33.7% 33.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 644 19215 59675
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Register for courses University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 103 3992 12265
16.0% 20.8% 20.6%
Not very important 125 4067 11755
19.4% 21.2% 19.7%
Moderately important 129 3914 11385
20.1% 20.4% 19.1%
Very important 126 3022 9623
19.6% 15.7% 16.1%
Extremely important 160 4208 14645
24.9% 21.9% 24.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 643 19203 59673
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Use the CMS/LMS University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 94 1860 6680
14.6% 9.7% 11.2%
Not very important 120 2134 6942
18.6% 11.1% 11.6%
Moderately important 181 4415 12888
28.1% 23.0% 21.6%
Very important 125 4873 14606
19.4% 25.3% 24.5%
Extremely important 124 5948 18598
19.3% 30.9% 31.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 644 19230 59714
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Access information about events, activities, and clubs/organizations University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 53 1766 6668
8.3% 9.2% 11.2%
Not very important 98 2655 8650
15.3% 13.8% 14.5%
Moderately important 191 5574 16714
29.8% 29.0% 28.0%
Very important 165 5098 14918
25.7% 26.5% 25.0%
Extremely important 134 4110 12688
20.9% 21.4% 21.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 641 19203 59638
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Read e-texts University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 98 3285 10075
15.2% 17.1% 16.9%
Not very important 140 3419 9923
21.8% 17.8% 16.7%
Moderately important 155 4772 14531
24.1% 24.9% 24.4%
Very important 139 4062 12685
21.6% 21.2% 21.3%
Extremely important 111 3642 12373
17.3% 19.0% 20.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 643 19180 59587
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Communicate with other students about class-related matters outside class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 26 886 3640
4.0% 4.6% 6.1%
Not very important 40 1280 4295
6.2% 6.7% 7.2%
Moderately important 125 3824 12222
19.3% 19.9% 20.5%
Very important 216 6076 18141
33.4% 31.6% 30.4%
Extremely important 239 7156 21388
37.0% 37.2% 35.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 646 19222 59686
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Look up information while in class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 38 1441 5742
5.9% 7.5% 9.6%
Not very important 72 2269 7447
11.2% 11.8% 12.5%
Moderately important 184 5030 15156
28.7% 26.2% 25.4%
Very important 190 5450 15904
29.6% 28.4% 26.6%
Extremely important 158 5024 15476
24.6% 26.1% 25.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 642 19214 59725
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Capture static images of in-class activities or resources University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 87 2790 9476
13.5% 14.5% 15.9%
Not very important 127 3772 11437
19.8% 19.7% 19.2%
Moderately important 190 5297 15931
29.5% 27.6% 26.7%
Very important 128 4169 12393
19.9% 21.7% 20.8%
Extremely important 111 3163 10345
17.3% 16.5% 17.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 643 19191 59582
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Record your instructor’s lecture or in-class activities University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 182 5469 16310
28.3% 28.4% 27.3%
Not very important 182 5141 14737
28.3% 26.7% 24.7%
Moderately important 135 3887 12071
21.0% 20.2% 20.2%
Very important 83 2402 8185
12.9% 12.5% 13.7%
Extremely important 60 2333 8402
9.3% 12.1% 14.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 642 19232 59705
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Participate in interactive class activities University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 151 3800 11348
23.5% 19.8% 19.0%
Not very important 182 4365 12471
28.3% 22.7% 20.9%
Moderately important 159 4786 14325
24.8% 24.9% 24.0%
Very important 85 3402 11247
13.2% 17.7% 18.9%
Extremely important 65 2842 10213
10.1% 14.8% 17.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 642 19195 59604
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld activity: Use the mobile device as a digital passport for access or identification University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not at all important 159 4568 14039
24.8% 23.8% 23.5%
Not very important 166 4441 13067
25.9% 23.1% 21.9%
Moderately important 158 4433 13595
24.6% 23.1% 22.8%
Very important 87 3154 10062
13.6% 16.4% 16.9%
Extremely important 71 2630 8922
11.1% 13.7% 14.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 641 19226 59685
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.1. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi throughout campus University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Poor 52 2402 7542
7.6% 11.6% 11.6%
Fair 95 3824 10536
13.9% 18.5% 16.2%
Neutral 110 3280 9493
16.1% 15.9% 14.6%
Good 275 7367 20983
40.3% 35.7% 32.2%
Excellent 146 3155 11007
21.4% 15.3% 16.9%
N/A 5 602 5608
0.7% 2.9% 8.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 683 20630 65169
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.1. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi specifically in classroom/instructional spaces University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Poor 32 1648 5160
4.7% 8.0% 7.9%
Fair 58 2918 8186
8.5% 14.1% 12.6%
Neutral 73 2762 8071
10.7% 13.4% 12.4%
Good 301 8121 23266
43.9% 39.4% 35.7%
Excellent 210 4507 14771
30.7% 21.8% 22.7%
N/A 11 681 5692
1.6% 3.3% 8.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 685 20637 65146
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.1. Wireless experience: Ease of login to Wi-Fi network University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Poor 25 1734 5144
3.6% 8.4% 7.9%
Fair 41 2931 8133
6.0% 14.2% 12.5%
Neutral 62 3100 8896
9.1% 15.0% 13.7%
Good 306 7892 22849
44.7% 38.3% 35.1%
Excellent 246 4444 15214
35.9% 21.5% 23.4%
N/A 5 530 4912
0.7% 2.6% 7.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 685 20631 65148
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.1. Wireless experience: Network performance University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Poor 28 1647 5864
4.1% 8.0% 9.0%
Fair 59 3254 9715
8.6% 15.8% 14.9%
Neutral 97 3329 9861
14.2% 16.1% 15.1%
Good 316 8382 24054
46.3% 40.7% 36.9%
Excellent 179 3497 11293
26.2% 17.0% 17.3%
N/A 4 506 4369
0.6% 2.5% 6.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 683 20615 65156
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.2. Simultaneously connected devices University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
None 7 656 5560
1.0% 3.2% 8.5%
One 195 6642 21500
28.4% 32.1% 32.8%
Two 423 11592 32217
61.6% 56.0% 49.2%
Three 55 1565 5290
8.0% 7.6% 8.1%
Four 3 169 586
0.4% 0.8% 0.9%
Five 1 45 135
0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Six or more 3 41 166
0.4% 0.2% 0.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 687 20710 65454
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.3. Handheld support: Accessing library resources University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 19 885 3671
3.0% 4.6% 6.2%
Haven’t used service in the past year 238 7955 23444
37.0% 41.4% 39.3%
Poor 34 881 2729
5.3% 4.6% 4.6%
Fair 68 1540 4490
10.6% 8.0% 7.5%
Neutral 126 3301 9293
19.6% 17.2% 15.6%
Good 122 3496 11435
18.9% 18.2% 19.2%
Excellent 37 1150 4594
5.7% 6.0% 7.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 644 19208 59656
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.3. Handheld support: Checking grades University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 15 567 2864
2.3% 3.0% 4.8%
Haven’t used service in the past year 66 1955 8783
10.2% 10.2% 14.7%
Poor 27 958 2975
4.2% 5.0% 5.0%
Fair 66 1913 5498
10.2% 10.0% 9.2%
Neutral 121 2935 8332
18.8% 15.3% 14.0%
Good 264 7637 21012
41.0% 39.8% 35.2%
Excellent 85 3238 10208
13.2% 16.9% 17.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 644 19203 59672
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.3. Handheld support: Registering for courses University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 23 1266 5060
3.6% 6.6% 8.5%
Haven’t used service in the past year 168 6917 21667
26.0% 36.0% 36.3%
Poor 63 1445 4105
9.8% 7.5% 6.9%
Fair 74 1612 4295
11.5% 8.4% 7.2%
Neutral 109 2758 7624
16.9% 14.4% 12.8%
Good 150 3712 11295
23.3% 19.3% 18.9%
Excellent 58 1488 5622
9.0% 7.8% 9.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 645 19198 59668
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.3. Handheld support: Using the CMS/LMS University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 29 805 3646
4.5% 4.2% 6.1%
Haven’t used service in the past year 149 2615 10429
23.3% 13.6% 17.5%
Poor 45 1344 3949
7.0% 7.0% 6.6%
Fair 70 2225 6289
10.9% 11.6% 10.5%
Neutral 129 3206 8894
20.2% 16.7% 14.9%
Good 174 6564 18487
27.2% 34.2% 31.0%
Excellent 44 2453 7995
6.9% 12.8% 13.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 640 19212 59689
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.3. Handheld support: Accessing information about events University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 16 534 2376
2.5% 2.8% 4.0%
Haven’t used service in the past year 131 3985 14529
20.4% 20.7% 24.4%
Poor 22 579 1871
3.4% 3.0% 3.1%
Fair 57 1612 4685
8.9% 8.4% 7.9%
Neutral 137 3595 10077
21.4% 18.7% 16.9%
Good 215 6742 19209
33.5% 35.1% 32.2%
Excellent 63 2161 6879
9.8% 11.3% 11.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 641 19208 59626
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.3. Handheld support: Reading e-texts University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 34 1125 4252
5.3% 5.9% 7.1%
Haven’t used service in the past year 190 6284 20265
29.6% 32.7% 34.0%
Poor 28 700 2063
4.4% 3.6% 3.5%
Fair 49 1435 4227
7.6% 7.5% 7.1%
Neutral 118 3227 9223
18.4% 16.8% 15.5%
Good 163 4736 13769
25.4% 24.7% 23.1%
Excellent 60 1681 5727
9.3% 8.8% 9.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 642 19188 59526
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.4. How many instructors …effectively use technology to support your academic success? University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
None 2 144 557
0.3% 0.7% 0.9%
Very few 35 1386 4583
5.2% 6.8% 7.1%
Some 204 5289 15825
30.4% 25.8% 24.5%
Most 242 6906 19583
36.1% 33.7% 30.3%
Almost all 139 4786 14816
20.7% 23.4% 22.9%
All 48 1953 9291
7.2% 9.5% 14.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 670 20464 64655
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.4. How many instructors …have adequate technical skills for carrying out course instruction? University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
None 4 123 484
0.6% 0.6% 0.7%
Very few 38 1273 3933
5.7% 6.2% 6.1%
Some 164 4880 14510
24.4% 23.9% 22.5%
Most 261 7696 21712
38.9% 37.6% 33.6%
Almost all 142 4549 14477
21.2% 22.2% 22.4%
All 62 1938 9505
9.2% 9.5% 14.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 671 20459 64621
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: CMS/LMS University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 127 2251 8818
18.7% 10.9% 13.6%
Used in at least one course 111 1751 6661
16.3% 8.5% 10.2%
Used in about half of my courses 157 2906 10260
23.1% 14.1% 15.8%
Used in most of my courses 187 6836 19586
27.5% 33.2% 30.1%
Used in all my courses 97 6836 19688
14.3% 33.2% 30.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 679 20580 65013
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: E-portfolios University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 513 16034 49818
75.7% 78.3% 77.1%
Used in at least one course 98 2519 7784
14.5% 12.3% 12.0%
Used in about half of my courses 45 1065 3381
6.6% 5.2% 5.2%
Used in most of my courses 15 602 2305
2.2% 2.9% 3.6%
Used in all my courses 7 247 1314
1.0% 1.2% 2.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20467 64602
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: E-books or e-textbooks University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 236 7944 27432
34.9% 38.7% 42.3%
Used in at least one course 201 6646 18257
29.7% 32.4% 28.1%
Used in about half of my courses 138 3362 9262
20.4% 16.4% 14.3%
Used in most of my courses 81 1884 6097
12.0% 9.2% 9.4%
Used in all my courses 21 686 3865
3.1% 3.3% 6.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20522 64913
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Simulations or educational games University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 462 12473 40505
68.3% 60.8% 62.5%
Used in at least one course 128 5283 15050
18.9% 25.7% 23.2%
Used in about half of my courses 59 1682 5163
8.7% 8.2% 8.0%
Used in most of my courses 22 769 2781
3.3% 3.7% 4.3%
Used in all my courses 5 312 1340
0.7% 1.5% 2.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20519 64839
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Recorded lectures or “lecture capture” University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 318 12617 42450
47.0% 61.4% 65.4%
Used in at least one course 181 4332 11656
26.7% 21.1% 17.9%
Used in about half of my courses 106 1880 5109
15.7% 9.1% 7.9%
Used in most of my courses 58 1183 3638
8.6% 5.8% 5.6%
Used in all my courses 14 548 2096
2.1% 2.7% 3.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20560 64949
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Online collaboration tools University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 180 4408 15812
26.4% 21.4% 24.3%
Used in at least one course 206 5253 15209
30.2% 25.5% 23.4%
Used in about half of my courses 146 4094 11885
21.4% 19.9% 18.3%
Used in most of my courses 103 4124 12278
15.1% 20.0% 18.9%
Used in all my courses 46 2706 9835
6.8% 13.1% 15.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 681 20585 65019
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Your tablet during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 442 13510 42717
65.1% 65.8% 65.8%
Used in at least one course 95 2567 8155
14.0% 12.5% 12.6%
Used in about half of my courses 81 1998 5892
11.9% 9.7% 9.1%
Used in most of my courses 35 1606 4988
5.2% 7.8% 7.7%
Used in all my courses 26 864 3186
3.8% 4.2% 4.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 679 20545 64938
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Your smartphone during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 238 7599 27215
34.8% 36.9% 41.8%
Used in at least one course 210 6274 17932
30.7% 30.5% 27.6%
Used in about half of my courses 131 3419 9716
19.2% 16.6% 14.9%
Used in most of my courses 62 2172 6325
9.1% 10.6% 9.7%
Used in all my courses 42 1110 3882
6.1% 5.4% 6.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 683 20574 65070
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Your laptop during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 136 4288 16597
20.0% 20.8% 25.5%
Used in at least one course 177 5092 15269
26.0% 24.7% 23.5%
Used in about half of my courses 178 4560 12656
26.2% 22.1% 19.5%
Used in most of my courses 123 4198 11206
18.1% 20.4% 17.2%
Used in all my courses 66 2449 9334
9.7% 11.9% 14.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 680 20587 65062
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Social media as a learning tool University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 311 10431 34164
45.6% 50.7% 52.6%
Used in at least one course 183 5739 16445
26.8% 27.9% 25.3%
Used in about half of my courses 104 2471 7433
15.2% 12.0% 11.4%
Used in most of my courses 65 1384 4598
9.5% 6.7% 7.1%
Used in all my courses 19 532 2305
2.8% 2.6% 3.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 682 20557 64945
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: 3D printers University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 632 18756 59349
93.2% 91.5% 91.6%
Used in at least one course 16 798 2279
2.4% 3.9% 3.5%
Used in about half of my courses 22 468 1405
3.2% 2.3% 2.2%
Used in most of my courses 7 346 1127
1.0% 1.7% 1.7%
Used in all my courses 1 137 619
0.1% 0.7% 1.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20505 64779
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Resource/tool usage: Non-keyboard or non-mouse interfaces University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Did not use at all 460 14166 45220
67.4% 69.0% 69.6%
Used in at least one course 97 2858 8500
14.2% 13.9% 13.1%
Used in about half of my courses 63 1618 4917
9.2% 7.9% 7.6%
Used in most of my courses 42 1256 3919
6.2% 6.1% 6.0%
Used in all my courses 20 647 2432
2.9% 3.1% 3.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 682 20545 64988
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: CMS/LMS University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 62 1701 5099
9.1% 8.3% 7.9%
Disagree 75 2075 6276
11.0% 10.1% 9.7%
Neutral 250 6817 21437
36.8% 33.2% 33.0%
Agree 220 6883 21386
32.4% 33.5% 33.0%
Strongly Agree 73 3044 10672
10.7% 14.8% 16.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 680 20520 64870
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: E-portfolios University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 100 3542 10123
14.8% 17.3% 15.6%
Disagree 117 3688 10391
17.3% 18.0% 16.1%
Neutral 329 9112 29316
48.6% 44.5% 45.3%
Agree 104 3131 10763
15.4% 15.3% 16.6%
Strongly Agree 27 1003 4100
4.0% 4.9% 6.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20476 64693
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: E-books or e-textbooks University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 79 2694 8117
11.6% 13.1% 12.5%
Disagree 80 3168 9229
11.8% 15.5% 14.2%
Neutral 258 7250 22827
38.0% 35.4% 35.2%
Agree 189 5363 16930
27.8% 26.2% 26.1%
Strongly Agree 73 2028 7731
10.8% 9.9% 11.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 679 20503 64834
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Simulations or educational games University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 88 2710 8199
13.0% 13.2% 12.7%
Disagree 124 3301 9442
18.3% 16.1% 14.6%
Neutral 257 7274 23770
37.8% 35.5% 36.7%
Agree 161 5471 17090
23.7% 26.7% 26.4%
Strongly Agree 49 1749 6301
7.2% 8.5% 9.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 679 20505 64802
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Recorded lectures or “lecture capture” University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 60 2172 6715
8.8% 10.6% 10.4%
Disagree 74 2665 7850
10.9% 13.0% 12.1%
Neutral 179 6102 20018
26.4% 29.8% 30.9%
Agree 240 6587 20133
35.4% 32.1% 31.1%
Strongly Agree 125 2974 10064
18.4% 14.5% 15.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20500 64780
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Online collaboration tools University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 55 1768 5275
8.1% 8.6% 8.1%
Disagree 70 2055 6085
10.4% 10.0% 9.4%
Neutral 245 6607 21084
36.2% 32.2% 32.5%
Agree 225 7239 22359
33.3% 35.3% 34.5%
Strongly Agree 81 2862 10041
12.0% 13.9% 15.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20531 64844
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Your tablet during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 94 2962 9022
13.9% 14.4% 13.9%
Disagree 113 3439 9995
16.7% 16.8% 15.4%
Neutral 263 7515 23917
38.9% 36.7% 36.9%
Agree 162 4749 15050
24.0% 23.2% 23.2%
Strongly Agree 44 1838 6798
6.5% 9.0% 10.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20503 64782
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Your smartphone during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 104 3094 9722
15.3% 15.1% 15.0%
Disagree 146 4099 12113
21.5% 20.0% 18.7%
Neutral 273 7292 23273
40.2% 35.5% 35.9%
Agree 116 4472 13960
17.1% 21.8% 21.5%
Strongly Agree 40 1566 5815
5.9% 7.6% 9.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 679 20523 64883
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Your laptop during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 61 1897 5787
9.1% 9.2% 8.9%
Disagree 96 2423 7175
14.2% 11.8% 11.1%
Neutral 221 6248 20205
32.8% 30.4% 31.1%
Agree 206 6593 20219
30.6% 32.1% 31.2%
Strongly Agree 90 3360 11485
13.4% 16.4% 17.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20521 64871
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Social media as a learning tool University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 102 3610 10714
15.0% 17.6% 16.5%
Disagree 124 4237 12526
18.3% 20.6% 19.3%
Neutral 263 7094 23445
38.7% 34.6% 36.2%
Agree 160 4347 13497
23.6% 21.2% 20.8%
Strongly Agree 30 1239 4641
4.4% 6.0% 7.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 679 20527 64823
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: 3D printers University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 143 4365 12837
21.1% 21.3% 19.8%
Disagree 148 3999 11944
21.9% 19.5% 18.4%
Neutral 261 7939 26261
38.6% 38.7% 40.6%
Agree 85 2799 8905
12.6% 13.6% 13.8%
Strongly Agree 40 1407 4811
5.9% 6.9% 7.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20509 64758
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Non-keyboard or non-mouse interfaces University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Strongly disagree 112 3248 9477
16.6% 15.8% 14.6%
Disagree 124 4012 11641
18.4% 19.5% 17.9%
Neutral 306 8468 27194
45.3% 41.3% 41.9%
Agree 108 3667 12014
16.0% 17.9% 18.5%
Strongly Agree 25 1128 4537
3.7% 5.5% 7.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20523 64863
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Accessing course content University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 10 318 1125
1.5% 1.6% 1.7%
Don’t use this feature at all 28 480 1896
4.1% 2.3% 2.9%
Very dissatisfied 21 399 1228
3.1% 1.9% 1.9%
Dissatisfied 40 976 2947
5.9% 4.8% 4.5%
Neutral 135 3071 9811
20.0% 15.0% 15.1%
Satisfied 313 10301 31536
46.4% 50.3% 48.7%
Very satisfied 128 4941 16234
19.0% 24.1% 25.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20486 64777
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Managing your assignments University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 16 568 1847
2.4% 2.8% 2.9%
Don’t use this feature at all 41 1392 4639
6.1% 6.8% 7.2%
Very dissatisfied 19 946 2455
2.8% 4.6% 3.8%
Dissatisfied 64 2230 6008
9.5% 10.9% 9.3%
Neutral 164 4402 13150
24.2% 21.5% 20.3%
Satisfied 276 8196 26002
40.8% 40.0% 40.1%
Very satisfied 97 2743 10667
14.3% 13.4% 16.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20477 64768
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Checking course progress University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 15 345 1301
2.2% 1.7% 2.0%
Don’t use this feature at all 19 523 2202
2.8% 2.6% 3.4%
Very dissatisfied 27 848 2643
4.0% 4.1% 4.1%
Dissatisfied 86 2279 6351
12.7% 11.1% 9.8%
Neutral 145 3838 11556
21.4% 18.8% 17.8%
Satisfied 295 9348 28348
43.5% 45.7% 43.8%
Very satisfied 91 3288 12370
13.4% 16.1% 19.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20469 64771
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Accessing information about institution news, events, or activities University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 39 1109 3208
5.8% 5.4% 5.0%
Don’t use this feature at all 98 2545 7833
14.5% 12.4% 12.1%
Very dissatisfied 26 660 1886
3.8% 3.2% 2.9%
Dissatisfied 53 1831 4828
7.8% 9.0% 7.5%
Neutral 215 5578 16822
31.8% 27.3% 26.0%
Satisfied 195 6915 22473
28.8% 33.8% 34.7%
Very satisfied 50 1816 7653
7.4% 8.9% 11.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20454 64703
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Submitting course assignments reliably University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 18 361 1298
2.7% 1.8% 2.0%
Don’t use this feature at all 32 695 2801
4.7% 3.4% 4.3%
Very dissatisfied 11 493 1464
1.6% 2.4% 2.3%
Dissatisfied 27 1174 3559
4.0% 5.7% 5.5%
Neutral 126 3381 10580
18.6% 16.5% 16.4%
Satisfied 325 10159 30952
47.9% 49.6% 47.8%
Very satisfied 139 4201 14053
20.5% 20.5% 21.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20464 64707
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Engaging in meaningful interactions with other students University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 24 730 2465
3.6% 3.6% 3.8%
Don’t use this feature at all 105 3253 9763
15.5% 15.9% 15.1%
Very dissatisfied 33 884 2374
4.9% 4.3% 3.7%
Dissatisfied 73 2223 5817
10.8% 10.9% 9.0%
Neutral 219 6121 18116
32.4% 29.9% 28.0%
Satisfied 186 5870 19814
27.5% 28.7% 30.6%
Very satisfied 36 1401 6454
5.3% 6.8% 10.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20482 64803
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Collaborating on projects or for study groups with other students University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 45 1056 3626
6.6% 5.2% 5.6%
Don’t use this feature at all 134 3749 12045
19.8% 18.3% 18.6%
Very dissatisfied 27 897 2560
4.0% 4.4% 4.0%
Dissatisfied 85 2357 6272
12.6% 11.5% 9.7%
Neutral 212 5929 18232
31.3% 29.0% 28.2%
Satisfied 151 5293 16913
22.3% 25.9% 26.1%
Very satisfied 23 1181 5064
3.4% 5.8% 7.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20462 64712
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Engaging in meaningful interactions with your instructors University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 22 752 2397
3.2% 3.7% 3.7%
Don’t use this feature at all 104 2931 8490
15.3% 14.3% 13.1%
Very dissatisfied 31 877 2421
4.6% 4.3% 3.7%
Dissatisfied 65 2271 5993
9.6% 11.1% 9.2%
Neutral 224 5886 17278
33.0% 28.7% 26.7%
Satisfied 195 6225 20856
28.8% 30.4% 32.2%
Very satisfied 37 1557 7380
5.5% 7.6% 11.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20499 64815
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Receiving timely feedback on course assignments University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 24 477 1644
3.6% 2.3% 2.5%
Don’t use this feature at all 37 799 3052
5.5% 3.9% 4.7%
Very dissatisfied 32 966 2888
4.7% 4.7% 4.5%
Dissatisfied 94 2852 7528
13.9% 13.9% 11.6%
Neutral 183 5414 15899
27.1% 26.5% 24.6%
Satisfied 252 8040 25446
37.3% 39.3% 39.3%
Very satisfied 54 1912 8282
8.0% 9.3% 12.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20460 64739
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Receiving meaningful feedback on course assignments University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 32 630 2040
4.7% 3.1% 3.2%
Don’t use this feature at all 44 1143 3941
6.5% 5.6% 6.1%
Very dissatisfied 43 1076 2827
6.4% 5.3% 4.4%
Dissatisfied 94 2951 7673
13.9% 14.4% 11.9%
Neutral 187 5499 16058
27.7% 26.9% 24.8%
Satisfied 227 7355 23984
33.7% 36.0% 37.1%
Very satisfied 47 1804 8193
7.0% 8.8% 12.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20458 64716
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. LMS satisfaction: Overall satisfaction University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Not offered 13 296 1031
1.9% 1.4% 1.6%
Don’t use this feature at all 26 469 1729
3.8% 2.3% 2.7%
Very dissatisfied 15 543 1671
2.2% 2.7% 2.6%
Dissatisfied 56 1509 4224
8.3% 7.4% 6.5%
Neutral 208 5037 14955
30.7% 24.6% 23.1%
Satisfied 303 10444 31965
44.7% 51.1% 49.4%
Very satisfied 57 2144 9104
8.4% 10.5% 14.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20442 64679
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Guidance about courses you might consider taking University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 16 495 1594
2.4% 2.4% 2.5%
Not at all interested 20 932 2753
3.0% 4.6% 4.3%
Not very interested 52 1582 4616
7.7% 7.7% 7.1%
Moderately interested 177 5590 17390
26.3% 27.3% 26.9%
Very interested 222 6862 21778
33.0% 33.6% 33.7%
Extremely interested 186 4984 16532
27.6% 24.4% 25.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 673 20445 64663
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Alerts if it appears your progress in a course is declining University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 23 544 1773
3.4% 2.7% 2.7%
Not at all interested 53 1270 3482
7.9% 6.2% 5.4%
Not very interested 85 2290 6097
12.6% 11.2% 9.4%
Moderately interested 226 6471 19384
33.5% 31.7% 30.0%
Very interested 168 5803 18983
24.9% 28.4% 29.4%
Extremely interested 119 4064 14929
17.7% 19.9% 23.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20442 64648
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Suggestions for how to improve performance University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 19 564 1839
2.8% 2.8% 2.8%
Not at all interested 25 929 2669
3.7% 4.6% 4.1%
Not very interested 54 1598 4515
8.0% 7.8% 7.0%
Moderately interested 209 5838 17991
30.9% 28.6% 27.9%
Very interested 201 6915 22028
29.7% 33.9% 34.1%
Extremely interested 169 4567 15525
25.0% 22.4% 24.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20411 64567
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Suggestions about new or different academic resources University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 18 590 1933
2.7% 2.9% 3.0%
Not at all interested 24 937 2658
3.6% 4.6% 4.1%
Not very interested 72 2481 6885
10.7% 12.2% 10.7%
Moderately interested 239 7162 21900
35.5% 35.1% 33.9%
Very interested 197 5959 19193
29.2% 29.2% 29.7%
Extremely interested 124 3283 12014
18.4% 16.1% 18.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20412 64583
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Automated tracking of your course attendance University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 23 828 3156
3.4% 4.0% 4.9%
Not at all interested 194 4452 12478
28.6% 21.8% 19.3%
Not very interested 150 3887 11556
22.1% 19.0% 17.9%
Moderately interested 141 4972 15853
20.8% 24.3% 24.5%
Very interested 98 3720 12462
14.5% 18.2% 19.3%
Extremely interested 72 2586 9191
10.6% 12.6% 14.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20445 64696
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Feedback about performance compared to other students University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 15 518 1780
2.2% 2.5% 2.8%
Not at all interested 38 1191 4307
5.6% 5.8% 6.7%
Not very interested 45 1719 5976
6.7% 8.4% 9.2%
Moderately interested 178 5500 17326
26.4% 26.9% 26.8%
Very interested 224 6354 19459
33.2% 31.1% 30.1%
Extremely interested 175 5151 15806
25.9% 25.2% 24.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20433 64654
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Personalized support and information on degree progress University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 20 479 1649
3.0% 2.3% 2.6%
Not at all interested 21 574 1759
3.1% 2.8% 2.7%
Not very interested 31 1082 3137
4.6% 5.3% 4.9%
Moderately interested 177 5321 16085
26.5% 26.1% 24.9%
Very interested 233 7379 23019
34.8% 36.2% 35.7%
Extremely interested 187 5565 18912
28.0% 27.3% 29.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 669 20400 64561
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Personalized quizzes or practice questions University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 19 521 1756
2.8% 2.5% 2.7%
Not at all interested 30 904 2718
4.5% 4.4% 4.2%
Not very interested 50 1666 5124
7.4% 8.1% 7.9%
Moderately interested 180 5597 17422
26.7% 27.4% 26.9%
Very interested 209 6496 20338
31.1% 31.8% 31.4%
Extremely interested 185 5268 17344
27.5% 25.8% 26.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 673 20452 64702
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.9. Interest: Personalized visualizations and dashboards University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 27 763 2488
4.0% 3.7% 3.9%
Not at all interested 28 904 2669
4.2% 4.4% 4.1%
Not very interested 56 1772 5147
8.3% 8.7% 8.0%
Moderately interested 214 6175 18855
31.8% 30.2% 29.2%
Very interested 202 6567 20841
30.1% 32.2% 32.3%
Extremely interested 145 4242 14620
21.6% 20.8% 22.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 672 20423 64620
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.11. Individualized messages University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
I think this is great. 129 4005 13688
18.9% 19.5% 21.0%
This sounds positive. 276 9232 28413
40.5% 44.9% 43.7%
I am neutral. 182 4828 15618
26.7% 23.5% 24.0%
This sounds negative. 73 1604 4642
10.7% 7.8% 7.1%
I am totally against this. 22 897 2671
3.2% 4.4% 4.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 682 20566 65032
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: CMS/LMS University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 87 1896 7091
13.0% 9.3% 11.0%
(Less) 1 38 1044 3456
5.7% 5.1% 5.4%
2 47 1429 4288
7.0% 7.0% 6.6%
3 225 6163 18374
33.5% 30.2% 28.4%
4 170 5134 15144
25.3% 25.1% 23.4%
(More) 5 104 4764 16236
15.5% 23.3% 25.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 671 20430 64589
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: E-portfolios University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 328 9367 28747
48.6% 45.9% 44.6%
(Less) 1 88 3085 9296
13.0% 15.1% 14.4%
2 50 1783 5426
7.4% 8.7% 8.4%
3 130 3650 11859
19.3% 17.9% 18.4%
4 44 1420 4849
6.5% 7.0% 7.5%
(More) 5 35 1105 4348
5.2% 5.4% 6.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20410 64525
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: E-books or e-textbooks University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 104 3659 12567
15.4% 17.9% 19.5%
(Less) 1 91 3532 10387
13.5% 17.3% 16.1%
2 59 2084 6220
8.7% 10.2% 9.6%
3 156 4544 14179
23.1% 22.2% 22.0%
4 122 3096 9564
18.0% 15.2% 14.8%
(More) 5 144 3510 11658
21.3% 17.2% 18.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20425 64575
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Freely available content beyond your campus University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 135 4010 14126
20.0% 19.6% 21.9%
(Less) 1 41 1342 4325
6.1% 6.6% 6.7%
2 36 1224 3900
5.3% 6.0% 6.0%
3 130 3940 12509
19.3% 19.3% 19.4%
4 160 4645 13277
23.7% 22.7% 20.6%
(More) 5 173 5276 16458
25.6% 25.8% 25.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20437 64595
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Simulations or educational games University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 133 3813 12924
19.7% 18.7% 20.0%
(Less) 1 77 2416 7143
11.4% 11.8% 11.1%
2 61 1742 5362
9.1% 8.5% 8.3%
3 144 4535 14072
21.4% 22.2% 21.8%
4 144 4376 12932
21.4% 21.4% 20.0%
(More) 5 115 3538 12097
17.1% 17.3% 18.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20420 64530
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Recorded lectures or “lecture capture” University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 69 2580 10163
10.2% 12.6% 15.7%
(Less) 1 15 1207 4014
2.2% 5.9% 6.2%
2 24 1078 3543
3.6% 5.3% 5.5%
3 91 3572 11721
13.5% 17.5% 18.2%
4 146 4862 14219
21.6% 23.8% 22.0%
(More) 5 331 7125 20897
49.0% 34.9% 32.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20424 64557
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Online collaboration tools University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 103 2750 9707
15.3% 13.5% 15.0%
(Less) 1 47 1550 4873
7.0% 7.6% 7.5%
2 60 1816 5353
8.9% 8.9% 8.3%
3 226 5902 17847
33.5% 28.9% 27.6%
4 141 4639 13729
20.9% 22.7% 21.3%
(More) 5 97 3760 13043
14.4% 18.4% 20.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20417 64552
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Your tablet during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 191 5319 17660
28.2% 26.0% 27.4%
(Less) 1 119 3339 9523
17.6% 16.3% 14.8%
2 75 1841 5230
11.1% 9.0% 8.1%
3 153 4708 14115
22.6% 23.1% 21.9%
4 70 2642 8550
10.3% 12.9% 13.2%
(More) 5 69 2576 9452
10.2% 12.6% 14.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20425 64530
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Your smartphone during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 155 3894 14235
23.0% 19.1% 22.0%
(Less) 1 148 3904 11991
21.9% 19.1% 18.6%
2 80 2163 6295
11.9% 10.6% 9.7%
3 140 4956 14827
20.7% 24.3% 23.0%
4 83 2923 8584
12.3% 14.3% 13.3%
(More) 5 69 2579 8659
10.2% 12.6% 13.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20419 64591
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Your laptop during class University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 97 2474 9181
14.4% 12.1% 14.2%
(Less) 1 82 1885 5468
12.1% 9.2% 8.5%
2 70 1625 4784
10.4% 8.0% 7.4%
3 180 5487 16448
26.7% 26.9% 25.5%
4 120 4482 13469
17.8% 21.9% 20.8%
(More) 5 126 4479 15251
18.7% 21.9% 23.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20432 64601
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Social media as a learning tool University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 150 4167 14573
22.3% 20.4% 22.6%
(Less) 1 117 4383 13072
17.4% 21.4% 20.2%
2 70 2317 6897
10.4% 11.3% 10.7%
3 173 4699 14501
25.7% 23.0% 22.5%
4 87 2793 8502
12.9% 13.7% 13.2%
(More) 5 77 2075 7032
11.4% 10.2% 10.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20434 64577
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: 3D printers University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 317 9571 31443
47.2% 46.9% 48.7%
(Less) 1 75 2493 7725
11.2% 12.2% 12.0%
2 31 1127 3613
4.6% 5.5% 5.6%
3 117 3116 9424
17.4% 15.3% 14.6%
4 53 1794 5230
7.9% 8.8% 8.1%
(More) 5 79 2321 7128
11.8% 11.4% 11.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 672 20422 64563
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.12. Wish instructors used: Early-alert systems University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 115 2774 9249
17.1% 13.6% 14.3%
(Less) 1 35 1259 3822
5.2% 6.2% 5.9%
2 41 1262 3814
6.1% 6.2% 5.9%
3 154 4549 13508
22.9% 22.3% 20.9%
4 161 5110 15262
23.9% 25.0% 23.6%
(More) 5 167 5487 18924
24.8% 26.8% 29.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 673 20441 64579
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.1. Preferred learning environment University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
One with no online components 82 3099 9717
12.0% 15.1% 14.9%
One with some online components 521 14227 41394
76.5% 69.1% 63.6%
One that are completely online 26 1041 5657
3.8% 5.1% 8.7%
No preference 52 2217 8363
7.6% 10.8% 12.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 681 20584 65131
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.2. Extent of blended courses University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
None 58 2058 10501
8.6% 10.0% 16.2%
A few 233 8337 25198
34.5% 40.6% 38.8%
About half 181 5177 15762
26.8% 25.2% 24.3%
Nearly all 160 4043 10490
23.7% 19.7% 16.1%
All 43 927 3023
6.4% 4.5% 4.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20542 64974
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.3. Taken completely online course University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
No 530 11100 34765
78.5% 54.2% 53.8%
Yes 145 9370 29835
21.5% 45.8% 46.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20470 64600
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.4. Taken MOOC University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
No, and I don’t know what a MOOC is. 492 15556 49905
72.4% 75.7% 76.8%
No, but I do know what a MOOC is. 136 3722 11278
20.0% 18.1% 17.4%
Yes, but I didn’t complete one. 31 710 1984
4.6% 3.5% 3.1%
Yes, and I completed one. 21 559 1778
3.1% 2.7% 2.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 680 20547 64945
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.5. Earned digital badge University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 140 4929 16624
20.6% 24.0% 25.6%
No 496 14028 43727
73.2% 68.4% 67.4%
Yes 42 1563 4512
6.2% 7.6% 7.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 678 20520 64863
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.6. Would include on résumé University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Undergraduate degree 625 18953 57154
92.3% 92.5% 88.2%
Certificate from an accredited college or university 358 9959 30468
52.9% 48.6% 47.0%
Certificate from an industry-based training program 272 7074 20076
40.2% 34.5% 31.0%
Certificate of completion of free course 155 4715 14462
22.9% 23.0% 22.3%
Digital badge 136 4276 12751
20.1% 20.9% 19.7%
E-portfolio 129 3590 11228
19.1% 17.5% 17.3%
Other 12 515 1651
1.8% 2.5% 2.5%
N/A 35 863 3764
5.2% 4.2% 5.8%
Total respondent count 677 20492 64811

4.7. I get more actively involved in courses that use technology. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 16 493 1755
2.4% 2.4% 2.7%
Strongly disagree 45 1434 4669
6.7% 7.0% 7.3%
Somewhat disagree 88 2723 8023
13.1% 13.4% 12.5%
Neutral 240 6422 20469
35.8% 31.6% 31.8%
Somewhat agree 202 6323 18915
30.1% 31.1% 29.4%
Strongly agree 79 2957 10549
11.8% 14.5% 16.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 670 20352 64380
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. I am more likely to skip classes when materials are available online. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 18 514 2768
2.7% 2.5% 4.3%
Strongly disagree 111 4630 18430
16.4% 22.7% 28.6%
Somewhat disagree 110 3529 10909
16.3% 17.3% 16.9%
Neutral 130 3804 12207
19.2% 18.6% 18.9%
Somewhat agree 243 5608 14212
35.9% 27.5% 22.0%
Strongly agree 64 2332 6022
9.5% 11.4% 9.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 676 20417 64548
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. I entered college adequately prepared to use technology needed in my courses. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 11 303 1124
1.6% 1.5% 1.7%
Strongly disagree 21 864 2955
3.1% 4.2% 4.6%
Somewhat disagree 55 2082 6271
8.2% 10.2% 9.7%
Neutral 126 3444 11243
18.8% 16.9% 17.4%
Somewhat agree 260 7855 23512
38.7% 38.5% 36.5%
Strongly agree 199 5837 19366
29.6% 28.6% 30.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 672 20385 64471
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. Technology makes me feel more connected to the institution. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 14 390 1359
2.1% 1.9% 2.1%
Strongly disagree 22 845 2746
3.3% 4.2% 4.3%
Somewhat disagree 39 1442 4339
5.8% 7.1% 6.7%
Neutral 178 4457 14684
26.5% 21.9% 22.8%
Somewhat agree 280 8445 25610
41.7% 41.5% 39.8%
Strongly agree 138 4759 15656
20.6% 23.4% 24.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 671 20338 64394
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. Technology makes me feel connected to other students. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 16 472 1646
2.4% 2.3% 2.6%
Strongly disagree 47 1575 4978
7.0% 7.7% 7.7%
Somewhat disagree 90 2519 7306
13.4% 12.4% 11.3%
Neutral 195 5571 18229
29.0% 27.4% 28.3%
Somewhat agree 238 7084 21462
35.4% 34.8% 33.3%
Strongly agree 87 3140 10779
12.9% 15.4% 16.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 673 20361 64400
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. Technology makes me feel connected to instructors. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 13 420 1442
1.9% 2.1% 2.2%
Strongly disagree 59 1533 4700
8.8% 7.5% 7.3%
Somewhat disagree 96 2607 7502
14.2% 12.8% 11.6%
Neutral 204 5452 17377
30.3% 26.8% 27.0%
Somewhat agree 228 7290 22320
33.8% 35.8% 34.7%
Strongly agree 74 3042 11067
11.0% 15.0% 17.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20344 64408
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. In-class use of mobile devices is distracting. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 12 464 2348
1.8% 2.3% 3.6%
Strongly disagree 39 2049 6987
5.8% 10.1% 10.8%
Somewhat disagree 85 3028 9147
12.6% 14.9% 14.2%
Neutral 192 4643 15192
28.5% 22.8% 23.6%
Somewhat agree 212 6121 18022
31.5% 30.0% 28.0%
Strongly agree 133 4065 12716
19.8% 20.0% 19.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 673 20370 64412
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. I like to keep my online academic and social lives separate. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 17 567 1886
2.5% 2.8% 2.9%
Strongly disagree 32 556 1806
4.7% 2.7% 2.8%
Somewhat disagree 57 1520 4179
8.4% 7.5% 6.5%
Neutral 139 3701 11530
20.6% 18.2% 17.9%
Somewhat agree 206 5874 17474
30.5% 28.8% 27.1%
Strongly agree 224 8170 27674
33.2% 40.1% 42.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20388 64549
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. I wish I’d been better prepared to use institution-specific technology. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 24 676 2359
3.6% 3.3% 3.7%
Strongly disagree 49 2031 7082
7.3% 10.0% 11.0%
Somewhat disagree 87 2835 8221
13.0% 13.9% 12.8%
Neutral 209 5996 19308
31.1% 29.4% 30.0%
Somewhat agree 206 5721 17370
30.7% 28.1% 27.0%
Strongly agree 96 3102 10106
14.3% 15.2% 15.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 671 20361 64446
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.7. I wish I’d been better prepared to use basic software. University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Don’t know 25 582 2120
3.7% 2.9% 3.3%
Strongly disagree 142 4023 13057
21.1% 19.7% 20.2%
Somewhat disagree 129 3740 10595
19.1% 18.3% 16.4%
Neutral 185 5606 17933
27.4% 27.5% 27.8%
Somewhat agree 139 4322 13362
20.6% 21.2% 20.7%
Strongly agree 54 2119 7441
8.0% 10.4% 11.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20392 64508
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.10. Tech support University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Peers, friends, or family 555 16118 47600
81.6% 78.5% 73.3%
Instructors or teaching assistants 298 9292 30081
43.8% 45.3% 46.3%
Google, YouTube, or another online source 554 15907 46580
81.5% 77.5% 71.8%
Company or vendor 41 1469 4484
6.0% 7.2% 6.9%
Help desk services 79 3892 15527
11.6% 19.0% 23.9%
Other 9 400 1560
1.3% 1.9% 2.4%
Total respondent count 680 20520 64911

4.11. Help desk experience: Walk-in University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered 0 74 450
0.0% 1.9% 3.0%
N/A 11 870 3654
14.3% 22.9% 24.3%
Poor 2 53 271
2.6% 1.4% 1.8%
Fair 3 183 685
3.9% 4.8% 4.6%
Neutral 7 312 1287
9.1% 8.2% 8.6%
Good 36 1292 4658
46.8% 34.0% 31.0%
Excellent 18 1017 4013
23.4% 26.8% 26.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 77 3801 15018
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.11. Help desk experience: Phone University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered 7 92 355
9.2% 2.4% 2.4%
N/A 30 1144 4071
39.5% 30.3% 27.0%
Poor 2 105 503
2.6% 2.8% 3.3%
Fair 6 207 862
7.9% 5.5% 5.7%
Neutral 4 394 1608
5.3% 10.4% 10.7%
Good 22 1110 4301
28.9% 29.4% 28.5%
Excellent 5 722 3376
6.6% 19.1% 22.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 76 3774 15076
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.11. Help desk experience: E-mail University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered 8 92 290
10.4% 2.4% 1.9%
N/A 18 1144 4034
23.4% 30.4% 26.9%
Poor 1 115 500
1.3% 3.1% 3.3%
Fair 8 241 917
10.4% 6.4% 6.1%
Neutral 8 431 1747
10.4% 11.4% 11.7%
Good 27 1126 4545
35.1% 29.9% 30.3%
Excellent 7 620 2956
9.1% 16.4% 19.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 77 3769 14989
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.11. Help desk experience: Web form University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered 8 196 815
10.4% 5.3% 5.5%
N/A 30 1651 6003
39.0% 44.4% 40.7%
Poor 0 112 469
0.0% 3.0% 3.2%
Fair 7 184 746
9.1% 4.9% 5.1%
Neutral 10 534 2163
13.0% 14.4% 14.7%
Good 20 705 2917
26.0% 19.0% 19.8%
Excellent 2 336 1650
2.6% 9.0% 11.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 77 3718 14763
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.11. Help desk experience: Chat/instant messaging University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered 14 396 1711
18.4% 10.6% 11.6%
N/A 34 1959 7129
44.7% 52.5% 48.2%
Poor 1 78 377
1.3% 2.1% 2.6%
Fair 2 111 468
2.6% 3.0% 3.2%
Neutral 8 389 1732
10.5% 10.4% 11.7%
Good 12 492 1880
15.8% 13.2% 12.7%
Excellent 5 304 1487
6.6% 8.2% 10.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 76 3729 14784
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.11. Help desk experience: Self-service FAQ University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered 5 164 714
6.7% 4.4% 4.8%
N/A 29 1372 5192
38.7% 36.8% 35.2%
Poor 5 157 606
6.7% 4.2% 4.1%
Fair 5 256 967
6.7% 6.9% 6.5%
Neutral 12 588 2369
16.0% 15.8% 16.0%
Good 14 857 3241
18.7% 23.0% 22.0%
Excellent 5 337 1676
6.7% 9.0% 11.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 75 3731 14765
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.11. Help desk experience: Overall rating of help-desk services University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Service not offered 1 12 57
1.3% 0.3% 0.4%
N/A 3 185 797
4.0% 4.9% 5.3%
Poor 1 72 373
1.3% 1.9% 2.5%
Fair 8 214 945
10.7% 5.7% 6.3%
Neutral 9 461 1806
12.0% 12.3% 12.0%
Good 38 1834 6700
50.7% 48.8% 44.7%
Excellent 15 979 4326
20.0% 26.1% 28.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 75 3757 15004
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.1. Number of internet-capable devices used University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
None 7 163 643
1.0% 0.8% 1.0%
One 40 1204 4539
5.9% 5.9% 7.0%
Two 283 7539 22671
41.6% 36.6% 34.8%
Three 227 6908 21128
33.3% 33.6% 32.5%
Four 74 2650 8710
10.9% 12.9% 13.4%
Five 27 827 2742
4.0% 4.0% 4.2%
Six or more 23 1285 4663
3.4% 6.2% 7.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 681 20576 65096
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.2. In-class experience: Smartphone University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
N/A 24 1397 7773
3.5% 6.8% 12.0%
Banned from using it in class 115 4529 15600
17.0% 22.1% 24.1%
Discouraged from using it in class 359 9674 25563
53.0% 47.2% 39.5%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 158 4197 13070
23.3% 20.5% 20.2%
Encouraged to use it in class 18 583 2216
2.7% 2.8% 3.4%
Required to use it in class 3 95 440
0.4% 0.5% 0.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20475 64662
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.2. In-class experience: Tablet University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
N/A 129 4618 16925
19.2% 22.7% 26.3%
Banned from using it in class 22 1072 4220
3.3% 5.3% 6.6%
Discouraged from using it in class 94 3317 9814
14.0% 16.3% 15.2%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 371 9571 27061
55.2% 47.0% 42.0%
Encouraged to use it in class 55 1677 5634
8.2% 8.2% 8.7%
Required to use it in class 1 125 743
0.1% 0.6% 1.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 672 20380 64397
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.2. In-class experience: Laptop University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
N/A 16 849 5476
2.4% 4.1% 8.5%
Banned from using it in class 15 832 3123
2.2% 4.1% 4.8%
Discouraged from using it in class 122 3498 10102
18.0% 17.1% 15.6%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 406 10952 31647
60.0% 53.5% 48.9%
Encouraged to use it in class 101 3638 10661
14.9% 17.8% 16.5%
Required to use it in class 17 706 3691
2.5% 3.4% 5.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 677 20475 64700
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.2. In-class experience: Wearable technologies University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
N/A 466 14923 46609
69.1% 73.4% 72.6%
Banned from using it in class 22 847 3192
3.3% 4.2% 5.0%
Discouraged from using it in class 41 950 2935
6.1% 4.7% 4.6%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 132 3199 9897
19.6% 15.7% 15.4%
Encouraged to use it in class 11 359 1255
1.6% 1.8% 2.0%
Required to use it in class 2 58 324
0.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 674 20336 64212
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

For the next set of questions, respondents were asked to rate themselves on a scale of 0–100.

6.1a. Disposition towards IT University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Reluctant vs. Enthusiast Mean 71.5 70.5 70.8
SD 20.1 22.4 22.7
N 625 18909 59165
Late adopter vs. Early adopter Mean 62.3 62.2 62.5
SD 22.9 24.8 25.2
N 620 18497 57863
Technophobe vs. Technophile Mean 66.8 66.0 65.4
SD 21.2 22.4 22.9
N 602 17746 55003
Skeptic vs. Cheerleader Mean 58.7 60.2 60.8
SD 21.1 21.9 22.5
N 594 17804 55496
By-the-book vs. Experimenter Mean 58.4 58.4 59.4
SD 21.4 23.8 24.2
N 598 18047 56437
Critic vs. Supporter Mean 61.3 63.0 64.0
SD 21.7 21.9 22.3
N 597 17883 55851
Conservative vs. Radical Mean 56.4 53.8 53.8
SD 19.2 21.5 22.2
N 575 17396 53981

6.1b. Attitude towards IT University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Dissatisfied vs. Satisfied Mean 65.5 67.4 68.7
SD 18.4 19.4 20.1
N 616 18306 57411
Discontent vs. Content Mean 64.8 66.5 67.7
SD 17.9 18.8 19.5
N 603 17945 56295
Perturbed vs. Pleased Mean 64.7 66.3 67.5
SD 17.8 18.8 19.6
N 599 17766 55827
Burdensome vs. Beneficial Mean 69.9 70.5 71.6
SD 20.8 21.1 21.3
N 595 17906 56186
Useless vs. Useful Mean 75.4 76.2 76.6
SD 19.3 19.0 19.3
N 608 17960 56396
Distraction vs. Enhancement Mean 60.9 63.4 65.4
SD 20.9 22.7 23.3
N 591 17702 55559

6.1c. Usage of IT University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Never connected vs. Always connected Mean 72.6 74.8 75.5
SD 20.1 20.0 20.4
N 617 18200 57157
Peripheral vs. Central Mean 63.2 64.8 65.8
SD 18.5 19.3 19.8
N 587 17284 53855
Old media vs. New media Mean 67.4 68.2 68.8
SD 18.1 18.9 19.4
N 584 17608 55233
Infrequent vs. Frequent Mean 75.7 76.1 76.4
SD 18.7 19.1 19.5
N 604 18009 56476
Satiable vs. Insatiable Mean 56.6 56.9 57.9
SD 20.5 21.3 22.0
N 555 16659 52014

6.2. Gender University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Male 289 7948 22880
42.8% 38.7% 35.3%
Female 380 12267 40963
56.3% 59.8% 63.1%
Other 2 61 175
0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Prefer not to answer 4 245 862
0.6% 1.2% 1.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 675 20521 64880
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Academic goal University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Digital badges that certify my skills 59 1657 5341
8.7% 8.1% 8.2%
A vocational/occupational certificate 42 1141 4978
6.2% 5.6% 7.7%
An associate’s degree 44 1324 11277
6.5% 6.5% 17.4%
A bachelor’s degree 614 17523 51089
90.6% 85.6% 78.9%
A master’s degree 269 8112 24222
39.7% 39.6% 37.4%
A doctoral degree 94 2775 8660
13.9% 13.6% 13.4%
Another professional degree 79 2202 5743
11.7% 10.8% 8.9%
Other 9 315 1230
1.3% 1.5% 1.9%
N/A 12 503 1832
1.8% 2.5% 2.8%
Total respondent count 678 20476 64789

6.4. Major University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Agriculture and natural resources 7 509 933
1.0% 2.5% 1.4%
Biological/life sciences 98 1623 4458
14.3% 7.9% 6.8%
Business, management, marketing 78 2734 9250
11.4% 13.3% 14.2%
Communications/journalism 22 867 2311
3.2% 4.2% 3.5%
Computer and information sciences 67 1127 4016
9.8% 5.5% 6.2%
Education, including physical education 13 1069 4490
1.9% 5.2% 6.9%
Engineering and architecture 96 2542 4713
14.1% 12.3% 7.2%
Fine and performing arts 16 576 2020
2.3% 2.8% 3.1%
Health sciences, including professional programs 42 2571 8915
6.1% 12.5% 13.7%
Humanities 23 527 1762
3.4% 2.6% 2.7%
Liberal arts/general studies 8 716 2163
1.2% 3.5% 3.3%
Manufacturing, construction, repair, or transportation 1 32 240
0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Physical sciences, including mathematical sciences 35 596 1777
5.1% 2.9% 2.7%
Public administration; legal, social, and protective services 12 349 1444
1.8% 1.7% 2.2%
Social sciences 75 1653 5343
11.0% 8.0% 8.2%
Other—please describe 58 2658 9557
8.5% 12.9% 14.7%
Undecided 32 434 1745
4.7% 2.1% 2.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 683 20583 65137
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.5. Part-time/Full-time University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
Part-time 39 2122 12451
5.7% 10.4% 19.2%
Full-time 641 18370 52363
94.3% 89.6% 80.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 680 20492 64814
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.6. Ethnicity University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
White 390 15526 45616
57.1% 75.6% 70.4%
Black/African American 10 1138 4061
1.5% 5.5% 6.3%
Hispanic 30 1433 8349
4.4% 7.0% 12.9%
American Indian or Alaskan native 7 390 1358
1.0% 1.9% 2.1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 273 2303 5929
40.0% 11.2% 9.1%
Other 10 476 1463
1.5% 2.3% 2.3%
Prefer not to answer 27 816 2901
4.0% 4.0% 4.5%
Total respondent count 683 20540 64826

6.7. On/off campus University of Washington DR Public Institutions All US institutions
On campus 259 6560 19975
38.0% 32.0% 30.8%
Off campus 423 13942 44805
62.0% 68.0% 69.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)		 682 20502 64780
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%