Raw Data

Regarding the data retrieved thus far, pertaining to teacher opinion with using cell phones in the classroom, similar types of questions were asked of the respondents in various different ways, to ascertain how they truly felt about the issue. A Likert scale model was deployed, for gathering this qualitative analysis. The first question, for example, was a generalized one, exploring opinions as to whether or not cell phones be allowed in the school for assignments.

All the respondents were certified teachers, and there were thirteen surveys analyzed. N=13 is a good representation, and comprises approximately seventy percent of this demographic.  The attitude in general is mixed, ranging from neutral to agree, and disagree. 

However, there were also a string percentage of respondents of who believe these devices can be helpful to students.  Hence, it appears there is a strong pro-technology consensus among this group surveyed.  

Thus far, the average grade to allow this usage appears to be grade eight.  Within this data, there are two anticipated results. The first being, there is great concern with information services ability to filter viewing inappropriate data.  The second is similar to the first, and it pertains to students using their phones to text and make calls at inappropriate times during school. 

The below list are some examples of the survey questions, with their corresponding results:

1	Schools should Use phones in class for assignments
	38.00%	Agree
	30.00%	Disagree
	23.00%	Neutral
	7.00%	strongly disagree
2	Allowing phones will encourage texting and calling
	53.00%	Agree
	23.00%	Disagree
	15.00%	Neutral
	7.00%	strongly disagree
3	It would be helpful if textbooks could be downloaded to phones
	69.00%	agree
	15.00%	Neutral
	15.00%	strongly disagree
4	I would allow my students to use their smartphones for scholarly purposes
	69.00%	agree
	15.00%	Neutral
	15.00%	strongly disagree