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Maryland Technology Inventory Summary Report
 


Student to Computer Ratio

 
State Ratio
Maryland Totals 3.7:1
Maryland Target 5:1
 
 


Computer Count By Location

 
Location PCs Laptops PDAs Projection Devices Telephones
Offices 23,758 4,464 1,379 643 22,019
Classrooms 130,779 10,515 5,435 14,559 31,314
Library Media Center 17,905 1,311 1,047 3,052 1,995
Stationary Computer Labs 48,589 663 327 1,238 1,025
Mobile Computer Labs 1,574 18,933 728 187 135
 
 


Classrooms with Internet Connected Computers

 
State % Classrooms with Internet Access
Maryland Totals 96%
Maryland Target 100%
 
 

Classroom Computer Data
Percent of classrooms with at least one computer (dedicated or shared) for student use, teacher use, and 5+ computers for student use.
 
State Percent Student Access (1+ computer) Classrooms Percent Teacher Access (1+ computer) Classrooms Percent Student Access (5+ computers) Classrooms
Maryland Totals 80.62% 93.73% 9.61%
Maryland Targets 100% 100% N/A
 
 


Computer Projection Devices

Below is the percent of projection devices by school location.
 
Average Number of Projection Devices per School: 14.0
 
 


TV/Video Reception

School's TV/Video reception is through
 
State Cable TV Closed Circuit/Media Retrieval System Satellite Dish Distance Learning Network Antenna
Maryland Totals 90% 38% 4% 2% 8%
 
 


Home/School Communication

Types of Home/School communication systems are in place
 
State Voice Broadcast Voice Mail School Web Site Email Other
Maryland Totals 26% 36% 79% 87% 25%
 
 


Assistive Technologies

Is assistive technology (e.g. portable word processors and braillers, electronic communication aids for speech, or computers with adaptive devices) used by teachers in your school for students with disabilities or students with learning difficulties?
 
State Yes, for both students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Plan and for students who experience difficulties learning but don't receive special education services or support through a 504 Plan. Yes, primarily for students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Plan. No, most teachers are not aware of these options No, most teachers are aware of these options but have not been trained on how to use with students. No, there is not a clear process in place in our school for obtaining assistive technology .
Maryland Totals 22.82% 30.31% 23.61% 14.69% 8.56%
Assistive Technologies
State Averages
 
 
ANS 1 : Yes, for both students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Plan and for students who experience difficulties learning but don't receive special education services or support through a 504 Plan.
ANS 2 : Yes, primarily for students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Plan.
ANS 3 : No, most teachers are not aware of these options
ANS 4 : No, most teachers are aware of these options but have not been trained on how to use with students.
ANS 5 : No, there is not a clear process in place in our school for obtaining assistive technology .
 
 
 


Teacher Knowledge and Skills

Estimated Percentages of Teachers at Least at 'Intermediate' Technology Use
 
State Computer Use Internet Use Technology Integration
Maryland Totals 76.00% 69.72% 72.26%
Maryland Target 100% 100% 100%
Teacher Knowledge and Skills
State Averages
 
 
 
 
 


Percent of Students with Home Access to the Internet

 
State % of Students with Home Access to the Internet
Maryland Totals 72.99%
 
 


Process of Gathering Percentages

 
State Estimation Survey of Students Survey of Parents Other
Maryland Totals 49.47% 44.40% 1.64% 4.49%
 
 


Support of Equipment and Network -School Based

Which school-based employees provide the PRIMARY technical support (e.g. network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance) for the equipment and network in your school?
 
State Full Time Part Time Library Media Specialist Voluntary None
Maryland Totals 22.82% 30.31% 23.61% 14.69% 8.56%
Support of Equipment -School Based
State Averages
 
 
 
 
 


Support of Equipment and Network -Non School Based

Which non school-based employees provide the PRIMARY technical support (e.g. network administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance) for the equipment and network in your school?
 
State Central Office Vendor Contract Students Parents or Volunteers Other support not available
Maryland Totals 97.22% 0.78% 0.07% 1.07% 0.86%
Support of Equipment -Non School Based
State Averages
 
 
 
 
 
 


Instructional Support -School Based

Which school-based employees provide the PRIMARY instructional support (e.g. professional development and lesson planning) for the use of technology to teachers in your school?
 
State Full Time Part Time Library Media Specialist Voluntary None
Maryland Totals 16.69% 27.18% 21.61% 25.75% 8.77%
Instructional Support -School Based
State Averages
 
 
 
 
 


Instructional Support -Non School Based

Which non school-based employees provide the PRIMARY instructional support (e.g. professional development and lesson planning) for the use of technology to teachers in your school?
 
State Central Office Vendor Contract Students Parents or Volunteers Other support not available
Maryland Totals 93.15% 0.78% 0.00% 0.86% 5.21%
Instructional Support -Non School Based
State Averages
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Students, Classrooms, Teachers
 
State Total Students Total Classrooms Total Teachers
Maryland Totals 865,635 54,152 62,499
 
 
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