ECAR Study of Students and Technology, 2016

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Benchmarking Report


1.1. Age University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
18 - 24 403 16480 44303
89.2% 84.7% 76.3%
25 or older 49 2986 13743
10.8% 15.3% 23.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
452 19466 58046
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

1.2. Class standing University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Freshman or first-year student 84 4507 14189
18.6% 23.2% 24.4%
Sophomore or second-year student 90 3892 13266
19.9% 20.0% 22.9%
Junior or third-year student 138 5034 13675
30.5% 25.9% 23.6%
Senior or fourth-year student 104 4497 11473
23.0% 23.1% 19.8%
Fifth-year student or beyond 24 1099 3177
5.3% 5.6% 5.5%
Other type of undergraduate student 12 437 2266
2.7% 2.2% 3.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
452 19466 58046
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.1. Number of internet-capable devices owned University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 2 128 428
0.4% 0.7% 0.7%
One 11 531 2254
2.4% 2.7% 3.9%
Two 146 6023 17733
32.3% 31.0% 30.6%
Three 167 6464 18939
36.9% 33.3% 32.7%
Four 68 3294 9291
15.0% 16.9% 16.0%
Five 26 1278 3760
5.8% 6.6% 6.5%
Six or more 32 1721 5555
7.1% 8.9% 9.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
452 19439 57960
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2a. Own: Laptop University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No, don't plan to purchase 6 433 1704
1.3% 2.2% 3.0%
No, plan to purchase 4 271 1226
0.9% 1.4% 2.1%
Yes, currently own 441 18678 54714
97.8% 96.4% 94.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
451 19382 57644
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2a. Own: Tablet University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No, don't plan to purchase 199 7449 20200
48.5% 42.5% 39.1%
No, plan to purchase 11 791 2506
2.7% 4.5% 4.9%
Yes, currently own 200 9268 28921
48.8% 52.9% 56.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
410 17508 51627
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2a. Own: Smartphone University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No, don't plan to purchase 12 344 1383
2.7% 1.8% 2.4%
No, plan to purchase 3 135 524
0.7% 0.7% 0.9%
Yes, currently own 433 18810 55404
96.7% 97.5% 96.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
448 19289 57311
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2a. Own: Wearable technology University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No, don't plan to purchase 274 10364 29358
71.2% 63.1% 61.5%
No, plan to purchase 28 1549 4802
7.3% 9.4% 10.1%
Yes, currently own 83 4518 13551
21.6% 27.5% 28.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
385 16431 47711
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2a. Own: Gaming devices University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No, don't plan to purchase 186 8063 22656
45.8% 46.8% 44.8%
No, plan to purchase 6 438 1336
1.5% 2.5% 2.6%
Yes, currently own 214 8714 26587
52.7% 50.6% 52.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
406 17215 50579
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2a. Own: Streaming media devices University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No, don't plan to purchase 281 10630 29933
72.6% 63.8% 61.5%
No, plan to purchase 14 829 2557
3.6% 5.0% 5.3%
Yes, currently own 92 5204 16176
23.8% 31.2% 33.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
387 16663 48666
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2b. Laptop OS University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Windows 262 10306 33136
59.5% 55.3% 60.7%
Mac or OS X 156 7593 19004
35.5% 40.7% 34.8%
Chrome OS 11 428 1505
2.5% 2.3% 2.8%
Linux 8 203 421
1.8% 1.1% 0.8%
Other OS 0 33 152
0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Don't know 3 78 400
0.7% 0.4% 0.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 18641 54618
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2b.1 Laptop touch screen University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No 331 13910 40042
75.2% 74.6% 73.3%
Yes 109 4740 14568
24.8% 25.4% 26.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 18650 54610
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2c. Tablet OS University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
iOS (iPad) 90 4660 14144
45.2% 50.4% 49.0%
Windows OS 26 1483 4306
13.1% 16.0% 14.9%
Android OS 56 2092 7056
28.1% 22.6% 24.4%
Fire OS 16 622 1847
8.0% 6.7% 6.4%
BlackBerry OS 0 9 20
0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
Other OS 1 104 335
0.5% 1.1% 1.2%
Don't know 10 284 1169
5.0% 3.1% 4.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
199 9254 28877
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2c.1 Tablet keyboard or docking station University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No 135 6168 19589
68.2% 66.7% 67.9%
Yes 63 3076 9255
31.8% 33.3% 32.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
198 9244 28844
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2d. Smartphone type University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
iPhone 253 12275 33012
58.4% 65.3% 59.6%
Android phone 171 6174 20938
39.5% 32.9% 37.8%
Windows phone 6 173 600
1.4% 0.9% 1.1%
BlackBerry phone 0 23 58
0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
Other smartphone 3 127 635
0.7% 0.7% 1.1%
Don't know 0 17 101
0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
433 18789 55344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.2e. Wearable type(s) University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Fitness device 42 2844 8461
50.6% 63.4% 62.9%
Smart watch 25 1045 3030
30.1% 23.3% 22.5%
Headset 35 1242 3884
42.2% 27.7% 28.9%
Other, please specify 0 102 382
0.0% 2.3% 2.8%
Total respondent count 83 4488 13460

2.3. Device usage: Laptop University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Did not use at all 7 522 2120
1.6% 2.7% 3.7%
Used for at least one course 7 544 2004
1.6% 2.8% 3.5%
Used for about half of my courses 17 943 3217
3.8% 4.9% 5.6%
Used for most of my courses 97 3871 11679
21.5% 20.0% 20.2%
Used for all my courses 323 13519 38723
71.6% 69.7% 67.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
451 19399 57743
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.3. Device usage: Tablet University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Did not use at all 271 11409 32353
64.4% 63.0% 60.8%
Used for at least one course 43 2458 7518
10.2% 13.6% 14.1%
Used for about half of my courses 30 1468 4541
7.1% 8.1% 8.5%
Used for most of my courses 45 1315 4028
10.7% 7.3% 7.6%
Used for all my courses 32 1455 4762
7.6% 8.0% 9.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
421 18105 53202
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.3. Device usage: Smartphone University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Did not use at all 101 3144 10729
22.6% 16.4% 18.9%
Used for at least one course 102 4529 13472
22.8% 23.6% 23.7%
Used for about half of my courses 79 3667 10373
17.7% 19.1% 18.3%
Used for most of my courses 78 3453 9507
17.4% 18.0% 16.7%
Used for all my courses 87 4380 12689
19.5% 22.8% 22.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
447 19173 56770
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.3. Device usage: Wearable technology University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Did not use at all 394 16805 48647
95.6% 94.1% 93.2%
Used for at least one course 10 535 1807
2.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Used for about half of my courses 5 215 633
1.2% 1.2% 1.2%
Used for most of my courses 0 124 427
0.0% 0.7% 0.8%
Used for all my courses 3 181 692
0.7% 1.0% 1.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
412 17860 52206
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: Laptop University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Not at all important 1 47 164
0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Not very important 3 203 634
0.7% 1.1% 1.2%
Moderately important 19 889 2865
4.4% 4.8% 5.3%
Very important 64 2817 8961
14.8% 15.3% 16.5%
Extremely important 346 14500 41611
79.9% 78.6% 76.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
433 18456 54235
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: Tablet University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Not at all important 7 461 1235
4.7% 6.9% 6.0%
Not very important 35 1639 4833
23.3% 24.7% 23.4%
Moderately important 48 2144 6522
32.0% 32.3% 31.5%
Very important 32 1149 3796
21.3% 17.3% 18.4%
Extremely important 28 1246 4292
18.7% 18.8% 20.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
150 6639 20678
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: Smartphone University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Not at all important 14 528 1487
4.1% 3.3% 3.3%
Not very important 68 3099 8750
19.7% 19.5% 19.2%
Moderately important 122 5344 14876
35.4% 33.6% 32.6%
Very important 69 3402 9576
20.0% 21.4% 21.0%
Extremely important 72 3534 10925
20.9% 22.2% 24.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
345 15907 45614
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.4. Academic success: Wearable technology University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Not at all important 2 204 641
11.8% 19.7% 18.3%
Not very important 8 384 1214
47.1% 37.0% 34.6%
Moderately important 5 246 864
29.4% 23.7% 24.6%
Very important 1 110 354
5.9% 10.6% 10.1%
Extremely important 1 94 439
5.9% 9.1% 12.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
17 1038 3512
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld importance: Administrative University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Not at all important 40 1458 4130
9.1% 7.7% 7.4%
Not very important 95 3313 8782
21.6% 17.4% 15.6%
Moderately important 114 4836 13629
25.9% 25.5% 24.3%
Very important 79 4120 12516
18.0% 21.7% 22.3%
Extremely important 112 5273 17121
25.5% 27.8% 30.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 19000 56178
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2.5. Handheld importance: Academic University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Not at all important 13 568 1825
3.0% 3.0% 3.2%
Not very important 29 1258 3711
6.6% 6.6% 6.6%
Moderately important 100 4022 11786
22.7% 21.2% 21.0%
Very important 110 5451 15875
25.0% 28.7% 28.3%
Extremely important 188 7697 22981
42.7% 40.5% 40.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 18996 56178
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.1. Overall technology experience University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Poor 6 347 1241
1.3% 1.8% 2.1%
Fair 17 1078 3682
3.8% 5.5% 6.4%
Neutral 53 2443 7490
11.7% 12.6% 12.9%
Good 277 10769 30701
61.3% 55.4% 53.0%
Excellent 92 4664 14396
20.4% 24.0% 24.9%
Don't know 7 134 411
1.5% 0.7% 0.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
452 19435 57921
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.2. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi in student housing/dormitories University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Poor 16 2001 5391
3.5% 10.3% 9.3%
Fair 32 2334 5975
7.1% 12.0% 10.4%
Neutral 44 2533 6869
9.7% 13.1% 11.9%
Good 120 4310 11480
26.5% 22.2% 19.9%
Excellent 84 2042 6083
18.6% 10.5% 10.5%
N/A 156 6153 21881
34.5% 31.8% 37.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
452 19373 57679
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.2. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi in campus libraries University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Poor 13 728 2423
2.9% 3.8% 4.2%
Fair 25 1629 4626
5.5% 8.4% 8.0%
Neutral 44 2073 5907
9.8% 10.7% 10.2%
Good 184 7395 21143
40.8% 38.2% 36.6%
Excellent 158 5742 17657
35.0% 29.6% 30.6%
N/A 27 1816 5968
6.0% 9.4% 10.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
451 19383 57724
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.2. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi in classroom/instructional spaces University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Poor 25 1238 3818
5.5% 6.4% 6.6%
Fair 35 2684 7171
7.8% 13.9% 12.4%
Neutral 72 2891 7830
16.0% 14.9% 13.6%
Good 193 7785 22281
42.8% 40.2% 38.6%
Excellent 121 3969 13358
26.8% 20.5% 23.1%
N/A 5 812 3257
1.1% 4.2% 5.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
451 19379 57715
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.2. Wireless experience: Ease of login to Wi-Fi network University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Poor 17 1330 3964
3.8% 6.9% 6.9%
Fair 48 2587 6794
10.6% 13.4% 11.8%
Neutral 63 2927 8160
14.0% 15.1% 14.1%
Good 180 7258 21078
39.9% 37.5% 36.5%
Excellent 139 4557 14857
30.8% 23.5% 25.7%
N/A 4 718 2849
0.9% 3.7% 4.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
451 19377 57702
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.2. Wireless experience: Network performance University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Poor 27 1836 5734
6.0% 9.5% 9.9%
Fair 58 3298 9070
12.8% 17.0% 15.7%
Neutral 68 3488 9794
15.0% 18.0% 17.0%
Good 201 7070 20448
44.5% 36.5% 35.4%
Excellent 96 3016 10003
21.2% 15.6% 17.3%
N/A 2 671 2683
0.4% 3.5% 4.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
452 19379 57732
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.3. Simultaneously connected devices University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
I don't visit campus. 1 711 2649
0.2% 3.7% 4.6%
None 4 199 1188
0.9% 1.0% 2.1%
One 70 3777 14244
15.5% 19.4% 24.6%
Two 297 12357 33033
65.7% 63.6% 57.0%
Three 65 1826 5199
14.4% 9.4% 9.0%
Four 11 272 801
2.4% 1.4% 1.4%
Five 0 81 208
0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Six or more 4 148 366
0.9% 0.8% 0.6%
Don't know 0 55 218
0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
452 19426 57906
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.4. Time spent online: Online research/homework University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 0 67 256
0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Less than 1 hour 15 991 3413
3.4% 5.1% 5.9%
1–2 hours 126 6213 19254
28.2% 32.1% 33.3%
3–4 hours 202 8284 23649
45.2% 42.7% 40.9%
5–8 hours 80 2959 8534
17.9% 15.3% 14.8%
More than 8 hours 24 865 2660
5.4% 4.5% 4.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
447 19379 57766
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.4. Time spent online: Social media University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 32 1136 3984
7.1% 5.9% 6.9%
Less than 1 hour 122 4965 15630
27.2% 25.6% 27.1%
1–2 hours 174 7655 21641
38.8% 39.5% 37.6%
3–4 hours 82 4013 11633
18.3% 20.7% 20.2%
5–8 hours 27 1158 3403
6.0% 6.0% 5.9%
More than 8 hours 12 438 1321
2.7% 2.3% 2.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
449 19365 57612
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.4. Time spent online: Streaming video University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 51 2291 8807
11.3% 11.9% 15.4%
Less than 1 hour 123 5877 17713
27.3% 30.5% 30.9%
1–2 hours 153 6396 17610
33.9% 33.1% 30.7%
3–4 hours 93 3527 9563
20.6% 18.3% 16.7%
5–8 hours 21 900 2723
4.7% 4.7% 4.7%
More than 8 hours 10 307 913
2.2% 1.6% 1.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
451 19298 57329
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.4. Time spent online: Online gaming University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 261 12196 36653
58.8% 63.4% 64.1%
Less than 1 hour 72 3346 9661
16.2% 17.4% 16.9%
1–2 hours 61 2240 6403
13.7% 11.6% 11.2%
3–4 hours 39 1059 3099
8.8% 5.5% 5.4%
5–8 hours 8 270 888
1.8% 1.4% 1.6%
More than 8 hours 3 118 442
0.7% 0.6% 0.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19229 57146
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.4. Time spent online: Other online activity University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 58 3004 9824
13.1% 15.7% 17.3%
Less than 1 hour 122 6265 18774
27.5% 32.8% 33.0%
1–2 hours 176 6529 18493
39.6% 34.2% 32.5%
3–4 hours 64 2348 6793
14.4% 12.3% 12.0%
5–8 hours 15 635 1948
3.4% 3.3% 3.4%
More than 8 hours 9 320 1003
2.0% 1.7% 1.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19101 56835
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Notification usefulness: Guidance about courses you might consider taking University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Service not provided 128 5118 14466
28.5% 26.5% 25.1%
Don't know 83 3110 10384
18.5% 16.1% 18.0%
Not at all useful 16 840 2139
3.6% 4.3% 3.7%
Not very useful 48 1695 4104
10.7% 8.8% 7.1%
Moderately useful 90 4685 13684
20.0% 24.2% 23.7%
Very useful 52 2680 8608
11.6% 13.9% 14.9%
Extremely useful 32 1216 4248
7.1% 6.3% 7.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
449 19344 57633
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Notification usefulness: Alerts if it appears your progress in a course is declining University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Service not provided 74 5454 14992
16.5% 28.2% 26.0%
Don't know 113 3991 12643
25.2% 20.6% 21.9%
Not at all useful 14 689 1705
3.1% 3.6% 3.0%
Not very useful 44 1228 3060
9.8% 6.3% 5.3%
Moderately useful 94 3664 10703
21.0% 18.9% 18.6%
Very useful 70 2890 9441
15.6% 14.9% 16.4%
Extremely useful 39 1447 5092
8.7% 7.5% 8.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
448 19363 57636
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Notification usefulness: Suggestions for how to improve performance University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Service not provided 96 4852 13445
21.5% 25.1% 23.3%
Don't know 114 4154 12967
25.5% 21.5% 22.5%
Not at all useful 16 694 1797
3.6% 3.6% 3.1%
Not very useful 52 1475 3720
11.6% 7.6% 6.5%
Moderately useful 77 4442 13215
17.2% 23.0% 22.9%
Very useful 60 2532 8343
13.4% 13.1% 14.5%
Extremely useful 32 1198 4120
7.2% 6.2% 7.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
447 19347 57607
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.5. Notification usefulness: Suggestions about new or different academic resources University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Service not provided 39 2405 7070
8.7% 12.4% 12.3%
Don't know 82 3464 11007
18.3% 17.9% 19.1%
Not at all useful 23 826 2042
5.1% 4.3% 3.5%
Not very useful 55 2083 5146
12.2% 10.8% 8.9%
Moderately useful 154 6628 19049
34.3% 34.3% 33.1%
Very useful 66 2822 9326
14.7% 14.6% 16.2%
Extremely useful 30 1122 3988
6.7% 5.8% 6.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
449 19350 57628
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. How many instructors …have adequate technical skills for course instruction University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 1 255 962
0.2% 1.3% 1.7%
Very few 32 1533 4645
7.2% 7.9% 8.1%
Some 120 4746 13376
26.8% 24.6% 23.2%
Most 187 7086 19959
41.8% 36.7% 34.6%
Almost all 78 3808 11393
17.4% 19.7% 19.8%
All 29 1883 7290
6.5% 9.8% 12.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
447 19311 57625
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. How many instructors …use technology during class to maintain your attention University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 41 1616 5241
9.2% 8.4% 9.1%
Very few 74 3560 9613
16.6% 18.4% 16.7%
Some 143 5657 16149
32.1% 29.3% 28.0%
Most 106 4346 12797
23.8% 22.5% 22.2%
Almost all 57 2736 8427
12.8% 14.2% 14.6%
All 25 1395 5375
5.6% 7.2% 9.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19310 57602
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. How many instructors …use technology during class to make connections to the learning material University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 15 645 2208
3.3% 3.3% 3.8%
Very few 54 2351 6781
12.1% 12.2% 11.8%
Some 139 5415 14969
31.0% 28.0% 26.0%
Most 129 5246 15255
28.8% 27.1% 26.5%
Almost all 84 3807 11334
18.8% 19.7% 19.7%
All 27 1870 7101
6.0% 9.7% 12.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
448 19334 57648
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. How many instructors …encourage you to use your own technology devices during class to deepen learning University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 76 2615 7959
17.0% 13.5% 13.8%
Very few 137 5772 16229
30.7% 29.9% 28.2%
Some 143 5531 15506
32.1% 28.6% 26.9%
Most 53 2879 8730
11.9% 14.9% 15.2%
Almost all 26 1644 5444
5.8% 8.5% 9.4%
All 11 883 3742
2.5% 4.6% 6.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19324 57610
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. How many instructors …encourage you to use online collaboration tools to communicate/collaborate University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 5 824 2560
1.1% 4.3% 4.4%
Very few 61 2977 7998
13.6% 15.4% 13.9%
Some 152 5747 15703
33.9% 29.7% 27.2%
Most 121 4909 14558
27.0% 25.4% 25.2%
Almost all 74 3143 9938
16.5% 16.3% 17.2%
All 35 1739 6911
7.8% 9.0% 12.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
448 19339 57668
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.6. How many instructors …encourage you to use technology for creative or critical thinking tasks University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
None 43 1414 3983
9.7% 7.3% 6.9%
Very few 84 3831 10280
18.9% 19.8% 17.9%
Some 147 6241 17412
33.1% 32.3% 30.2%
Most 108 4208 12826
24.3% 21.8% 22.3%
Almost all 48 2435 7987
10.8% 12.6% 13.9%
All 14 1180 5097
3.2% 6.1% 8.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19309 57585
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: LMS University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 34 2175 8259
7.6% 11.3% 14.3%
(Less) 1 21 1189 3781
4.7% 6.2% 6.6%
2 34 1397 4293
7.6% 7.2% 7.5%
3 113 5725 16617
25.2% 29.6% 28.9%
4 119 4197 11403
26.6% 21.7% 19.8%
(More) 5 127 4641 13235
28.3% 24.0% 23.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
448 19324 57588
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Online collaboration tools University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 56 2503 8203
12.6% 13.0% 14.3%
(Less) 1 51 1975 5566
11.5% 10.2% 9.7%
2 60 2424 7011
13.5% 12.6% 12.2%
3 134 6161 18028
30.1% 32.0% 31.4%
4 82 3817 10921
18.4% 19.8% 19.0%
(More) 5 62 2392 7737
13.9% 12.4% 13.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19272 57466
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: E-portfolios University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 215 8342 24741
48.3% 43.4% 43.1%
(Less) 1 75 3527 10151
16.9% 18.3% 17.7%
2 57 2064 6030
12.8% 10.7% 10.5%
3 59 3104 9593
13.3% 16.1% 16.7%
4 23 1290 3890
5.2% 6.7% 6.8%
(More) 5 16 907 2933
3.6% 4.7% 5.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19234 57338
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: E-books or e-textbooks University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 35 2007 7645
7.9% 10.4% 13.3%
(Less) 1 87 4038 12152
19.6% 21.0% 21.2%
2 50 2334 6682
11.3% 12.1% 11.6%
3 93 3886 11438
20.9% 20.2% 19.9%
4 83 3031 8256
18.7% 15.7% 14.4%
(More) 5 96 3953 11211
21.6% 20.5% 19.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19249 57384
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Freely available content beyond your campus University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 26 1535 5812
5.8% 8.0% 10.1%
(Less) 1 31 1346 4130
7.0% 7.0% 7.2%
2 43 1423 4380
9.6% 7.4% 7.6%
3 73 3662 11805
16.4% 19.0% 20.6%
4 129 4745 13382
28.9% 24.6% 23.3%
(More) 5 144 6554 17913
32.3% 34.0% 31.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19265 57422
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Simulations or educational games University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 59 2775 9312
13.3% 14.4% 16.2%
(Less) 1 59 2549 7342
13.3% 13.2% 12.8%
2 33 1721 4995
7.4% 8.9% 8.7%
3 101 4065 12014
22.7% 21.1% 20.9%
4 99 4118 11674
22.2% 21.4% 20.3%
(More) 5 94 4032 12059
21.1% 20.9% 21.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19260 57396
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Recorded lectures or lecture capture University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 30 1509 5745
6.7% 7.8% 10.0%
(Less) 1 34 1449 4847
7.6% 7.5% 8.4%
2 26 1267 4005
5.8% 6.6% 7.0%
3 91 3124 9951
20.4% 16.2% 17.3%
4 89 4173 12033
20.0% 21.7% 21.0%
(More) 5 176 7730 20807
39.5% 40.2% 36.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19252 57388
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Social media as a learning tool University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 101 3246 10712
22.6% 16.9% 18.7%
(Less) 1 97 4351 12593
21.7% 22.6% 21.9%
2 63 2605 7465
14.1% 13.5% 13.0%
3 96 4451 13329
21.5% 23.1% 23.2%
4 46 2637 7531
10.3% 13.7% 13.1%
(More) 5 44 1966 5793
9.8% 10.2% 10.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
447 19256 57423
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Non-keyboard or non-mouse interfaces University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 144 5911 18143
32.3% 30.7% 31.6%
(Less) 1 89 3768 10564
20.0% 19.6% 18.4%
2 50 2524 7243
11.2% 13.1% 12.6%
3 95 4210 12561
21.3% 21.9% 21.9%
4 39 1678 5094
8.7% 8.7% 8.9%
(More) 5 29 1150 3757
6.5% 6.0% 6.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19241 57362
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Software to create videos or multimedia resources University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 115 4526 14012
25.9% 23.6% 24.5%
(Less) 1 77 2897 8202
17.3% 15.1% 14.3%
2 50 2500 7176
11.3% 13.0% 12.5%
3 111 4923 14683
25.0% 25.6% 25.6%
4 51 2737 7986
11.5% 14.2% 13.9%
(More) 5 40 1628 5223
9.0% 8.5% 9.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19211 57282
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Early-alert systems University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 83 3078 9652
18.7% 16.0% 16.9%
(Less) 1 42 1733 4928
9.4% 9.0% 8.6%
2 27 1430 4151
6.1% 7.4% 7.2%
3 98 4096 12041
22.0% 21.3% 21.0%
4 93 4350 12271
20.9% 22.7% 21.4%
(More) 5 102 4509 14235
22.9% 23.5% 24.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19196 57278
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Search tools to find references or other information online for class work University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 50 1892 6150
11.3% 9.9% 10.7%
(Less) 1 29 1168 3534
6.5% 6.1% 6.2%
2 32 1450 4332
7.2% 7.6% 7.6%
3 118 4851 14691
26.6% 25.3% 25.7%
4 122 5476 15444
27.5% 28.6% 27.0%
(More) 5 93 4334 13072
20.9% 22.6% 22.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19171 57223
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: Publisher electronic resources University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 27 1355 4920
6.1% 7.1% 8.6%
(Less) 1 40 1619 4563
9.0% 8.4% 8.0%
2 35 1614 4886
7.8% 8.4% 8.5%
3 107 4481 13787
24.0% 23.4% 24.1%
4 125 5121 14328
28.0% 26.7% 25.0%
(More) 5 112 4998 14759
25.1% 26.0% 25.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19188 57243
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

3.7. Wish instructors used: In-class polling tools University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 42 2067 9724
9.4% 10.7% 16.9%
(Less) 1 82 3487 9090
18.3% 18.0% 15.8%
2 55 2456 6536
12.3% 12.7% 11.3%
3 119 4716 13318
26.6% 24.4% 23.1%
4 77 3596 10079
17.2% 18.6% 17.5%
(More) 5 72 3017 8878
16.1% 15.6% 15.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
447 19339 57625
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.1. Preferred learning environment University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No online components 47 1630 5249
10.4% 8.4% 9.1%
Some online components 290 12353 35007
64.3% 63.8% 60.6%
Mostly but not completely online 67 2924 8801
14.9% 15.1% 15.2%
Completely online 14 1034 3753
3.1% 5.3% 6.5%
No preference 33 1426 4920
7.3% 7.4% 8.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
451 19367 57730
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.2. Courses taken by mode University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Completely online, no face-to-face components Mean 0.4 1.1 1.3
SD 0.9 2.1 2.4
N 447 19230 57300
Mostly online, some face-to-face components Mean 0.6 0.4 0.4
SD 2.7 1.3 1.3
N 447 19230 57300
About half online and half face-to-face Mean 1.3 0.8 0.7
SD 2.8 1.8 1.6
N 447 19230 57300
Some online components, mostly face-to-face Mean 4.5 4.2 3.5
SD 3.8 4.6 4.3
N 447 19230 57300
No online components, completely face-to-face Mean 3.1 3.4 3.3
SD 4.3 4.8 4.8
N 447 19230 57300
Total courses Mean 9.9 9.9 9.2
SD 6.8 6.0 6.1
N 447 19230 57300

4.3. Would include on résumé University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Undergraduate degree/diploma 430 18440 53249
96.0% 96.0% 93.1%
Certificate from an accredited college or university 214 8609 25790
47.8% 44.8% 45.1%
Certificate from an industry-based training program 138 5718 16126
30.8% 29.8% 28.2%
Certificate of completion of free course 81 3546 11073
18.1% 18.5% 19.4%
Digital badge 68 3508 9716
15.2% 18.3% 17.0%
E-portfolio 98 4503 12991
21.9% 23.4% 22.7%
Jobs worked during college 350 14673 40432
78.1% 76.4% 70.7%
Major projects completed during course work 263 10248 27596
58.7% 53.3% 48.2%
Volunteering/community service 317 13993 39307
70.8% 72.8% 68.7%
Other, please specify 28 1310 3568
6.3% 6.8% 6.2%
Total respondent count 448 19217 57204

4.4. I get more actively involved in courses that use technology. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 12 484 1597
2.7% 2.5% 2.8%
Strongly disagree 23 865 2700
5.2% 4.5% 4.7%
Disagree 44 2583 7466
9.9% 13.4% 13.0%
Neutral 164 6744 20548
36.9% 35.1% 35.8%
Agree 142 6539 18535
32.0% 34.0% 32.3%
Strongly agree 59 2017 6491
13.3% 10.5% 11.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19232 57337
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.4. I am more likely to skip classes when streamed or recorded lectures are available online. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 20 1048 3569
4.5% 5.4% 6.2%
Strongly disagree 97 3109 11331
21.8% 16.1% 19.7%
Disagree 101 4160 13561
22.7% 21.6% 23.6%
Neutral 92 3502 10551
20.7% 18.2% 18.4%
Agree 103 5320 13398
23.1% 27.6% 23.3%
Strongly agree 32 2113 4997
7.2% 11.0% 8.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19252 57407
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.4. I am more likely to skip classes when materials presented in class are available online. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 5 520 1976
1.1% 2.7% 3.4%
Strongly disagree 99 3426 12380
22.1% 17.8% 21.6%
Disagree 117 4658 15041
26.2% 24.2% 26.2%
Neutral 94 3806 11115
21.0% 19.8% 19.4%
Agree 101 5157 12797
22.6% 26.8% 22.3%
Strongly agree 31 1673 4070
6.9% 8.7% 7.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
447 19240 57379
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.4. I entered college adequately prepared to use technology needed in my courses. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 7 305 939
1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
Strongly disagree 11 698 2164
2.5% 3.6% 3.8%
Disagree 41 1875 5454
9.2% 9.7% 9.5%
Neutral 76 3504 10855
17.0% 18.2% 18.9%
Agree 191 8361 24463
42.8% 43.4% 42.6%
Strongly agree 120 4501 13511
26.9% 23.4% 23.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19244 57386
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.4. I am concerned that technology advances may increasingly invade my privacy. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 17 673 2247
3.8% 3.5% 3.9%
Strongly disagree 55 2218 6528
12.4% 11.5% 11.4%
Disagree 102 4354 12720
23.0% 22.6% 22.2%
Neutral 119 5024 15748
26.8% 26.1% 27.5%
Agree 115 5012 14383
25.9% 26.1% 25.1%
Strongly agree 36 1947 5738
8.1% 10.1% 10.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19228 57364
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.4. I wish I'd been better prepared to use institution-specific technology. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 15 633 2077
3.4% 3.3% 3.6%
Strongly disagree 38 1950 6055
8.5% 10.1% 10.6%
Disagree 101 3815 11215
22.7% 19.8% 19.5%
Neutral 122 5188 15907
27.4% 27.0% 27.7%
Agree 131 5549 15704
29.4% 28.8% 27.4%
Strongly agree 38 2108 6435
8.5% 11.0% 11.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19243 57393
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

4.4. I wish I'd been better prepared to use basic software. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 14 561 1863
3.1% 2.9% 3.2%
Strongly disagree 99 3806 11111
22.2% 19.8% 19.4%
Disagree 129 5272 14873
29.0% 27.4% 25.9%
Neutral 112 4658 14533
25.2% 24.2% 25.3%
Agree 66 3688 10974
14.8% 19.2% 19.1%
Strongly agree 25 1244 4002
5.6% 6.5% 7.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19229 57356
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.1. Physical or learning disability that requires accessible or adaptive technologies University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No 423 17985 53152
94.4% 93.0% 92.1%
Yes, I have one or more physical disabilities. 2 286 912
0.4% 1.5% 1.6%
Yes, I have one or more learning disabilities. 10 567 1867
2.2% 2.9% 3.2%
Yes, I have both physical and learning disabilities. 2 117 374
0.4% 0.6% 0.6%
Prefer not to answer 11 391 1418
2.5% 2.0% 2.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
448 19346 57723
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.2a. Institution awareness of needed accessible or adaptive technologies University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
My institution is not aware of my needs. 4 134 457
28.6% 13.9% 14.6%
Poor 1 117 359
7.1% 12.1% 11.5%
Fair 4 150 499
28.6% 15.5% 15.9%
Neutral 3 167 486
21.4% 17.3% 15.5%
Good 2 208 716
14.3% 21.6% 22.8%
Excellent 0 166 523
0.0% 17.2% 16.7%
Don't know 0 23 94
0.0% 2.4% 3.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
14 965 3134
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

5.2b. Institution support of needed accessible or adaptive technologies University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
I am not provided with the technologies I need. 2 75 264
14.3% 7.8% 8.4%
Poor 1 87 292
7.1% 9.0% 9.3%
Fair 3 139 455
21.4% 14.4% 14.5%
Neutral 5 200 595
35.7% 20.7% 18.9%
Good 2 239 791
14.3% 24.7% 25.2%
Excellent 0 163 531
0.0% 16.9% 16.9%
Don't know 1 63 213
7.1% 6.5% 6.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
14 966 3141
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …engage in the learning process University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 9 425 1335
2.1% 2.2% 2.4%
Strongly disagree 10 376 1031
2.3% 2.0% 1.8%
Disagree 20 934 2579
4.6% 4.9% 4.5%
Neutral 117 4251 12487
26.7% 22.4% 22.0%
Agree 210 9835 29192
47.9% 51.7% 51.5%
Strongly agree 72 3193 10109
16.4% 16.8% 17.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
438 19014 56733
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …develop a personal relationship with my instructors University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 23 617 1924
5.2% 3.2% 3.4%
Strongly disagree 45 1752 4541
10.2% 9.2% 8.0%
Disagree 87 4422 11348
19.6% 23.2% 20.0%
Neutral 163 6222 18997
36.8% 32.7% 33.4%
Agree 91 4671 15257
20.5% 24.6% 26.9%
Strongly agree 34 1336 4727
7.7% 7.0% 8.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19020 56794
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …ask my instructors questions University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 8 324 997
1.8% 1.7% 1.8%
Strongly disagree 11 355 990
2.5% 1.9% 1.7%
Disagree 23 875 2345
5.2% 4.6% 4.1%
Neutral 70 2704 8123
15.8% 14.2% 14.3%
Agree 212 9811 29070
48.0% 51.6% 51.2%
Strongly agree 118 4940 15240
26.7% 26.0% 26.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19009 56765
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …discuss course topics with my instructors University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 13 542 1649
2.9% 2.8% 2.9%
Strongly disagree 19 648 1702
4.3% 3.4% 3.0%
Disagree 39 2007 5136
8.8% 10.5% 9.0%
Neutral 138 4788 14022
31.1% 25.2% 24.7%
Agree 179 8467 25708
40.3% 44.5% 45.3%
Strongly agree 56 2575 8549
12.6% 13.5% 15.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19027 56766
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …understand my instructors' expectations University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 7 381 1185
1.6% 2.0% 2.1%
Strongly disagree 8 458 1373
1.8% 2.4% 2.4%
Disagree 29 1169 3636
6.6% 6.1% 6.4%
Neutral 101 3916 12188
22.9% 20.6% 21.5%
Agree 215 9658 28073
48.6% 50.8% 49.4%
Strongly agree 82 3435 10327
18.6% 18.1% 18.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19017 56782
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …view my instructors as approachable University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 11 471 1535
2.5% 2.5% 2.7%
Strongly disagree 29 777 2057
6.5% 4.1% 3.6%
Disagree 47 2021 5121
10.6% 10.6% 9.0%
Neutral 115 5215 15016
26.0% 27.4% 26.4%
Agree 184 7894 24074
41.5% 41.5% 42.4%
Strongly agree 57 2646 8983
12.9% 13.9% 15.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19024 56786
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …get feedback from instructors in a timely manner University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 7 318 1028
1.6% 1.7% 1.8%
Strongly disagree 8 390 1389
1.8% 2.1% 2.4%
Disagree 25 1021 3179
5.7% 5.4% 5.6%
Neutral 85 3149 9711
19.3% 16.6% 17.1%
Agree 215 9682 28107
48.8% 50.9% 49.5%
Strongly agree 101 4461 13384
22.9% 23.5% 23.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19021 56798
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …develop a personal relationship with other students University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 22 664 2118
5.0% 3.5% 3.7%
Strongly disagree 38 1971 5167
8.6% 10.4% 9.1%
Disagree 97 4382 11670
22.0% 23.0% 20.6%
Neutral 142 5821 17698
32.2% 30.6% 31.2%
Agree 104 4753 15212
23.6% 25.0% 26.8%
Strongly agree 38 1426 4919
8.6% 7.5% 8.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19017 56784
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …ask other students questions University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 18 567 1849
4.1% 3.0% 3.3%
Strongly disagree 18 807 2218
4.1% 4.2% 3.9%
Disagree 35 2195 5711
7.9% 11.5% 10.1%
Neutral 110 4452 13193
24.9% 23.4% 23.2%
Agree 193 8228 24939
43.8% 43.2% 43.9%
Strongly agree 67 2789 8872
15.2% 14.6% 15.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19038 56782
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …discuss course topics with other students University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 15 567 1788
3.4% 3.0% 3.2%
Strongly disagree 18 805 2126
4.1% 4.2% 3.7%
Disagree 38 2113 5580
8.6% 11.1% 9.8%
Neutral 112 4587 13699
25.4% 24.1% 24.1%
Agree 195 8302 25177
44.2% 43.7% 44.4%
Strongly agree 63 2624 8384
14.3% 13.8% 14.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 18998 56754
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …view other students as approachable University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 21 774 2450
4.8% 4.1% 4.3%
Strongly disagree 33 1211 3152
7.5% 6.4% 5.6%
Disagree 56 3116 7890
12.7% 16.4% 13.9%
Neutral 141 6078 18304
31.9% 32.0% 32.3%
Agree 147 6078 19044
33.3% 32.0% 33.6%
Strongly agree 44 1761 5902
10.0% 9.3% 10.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19018 56742
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …get feedback from other students in a timely manner University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 18 893 2628
4.1% 4.7% 4.6%
Strongly disagree 23 838 2344
5.2% 4.4% 4.1%
Disagree 50 2132 5833
11.3% 11.2% 10.3%
Neutral 122 4841 14714
27.5% 25.4% 25.9%
Agree 180 7762 23333
40.5% 40.8% 41.1%
Strongly agree 51 2564 7971
11.5% 13.5% 14.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19030 56823
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …participate in group activities University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 11 518 1745
2.5% 2.7% 3.1%
Strongly disagree 13 661 2014
2.9% 3.5% 3.5%
Disagree 31 1677 4699
7.0% 8.8% 8.3%
Neutral 97 3969 12154
21.9% 20.9% 21.4%
Agree 201 8721 25702
45.4% 45.9% 45.3%
Strongly agree 90 3464 10434
20.3% 18.2% 18.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19010 56748
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …explain course ideas or concepts to other students University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 20 811 2445
4.5% 4.3% 4.3%
Strongly disagree 25 815 2123
5.7% 4.3% 3.7%
Disagree 39 2335 6223
8.8% 12.3% 11.0%
Neutral 135 5394 16364
30.6% 28.4% 28.8%
Agree 172 7450 22594
39.0% 39.2% 39.8%
Strongly agree 50 2211 7019
11.3% 11.6% 12.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19016 56768
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …work with other students on class projects University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 12 563 1897
2.7% 3.0% 3.3%
Strongly disagree 6 562 1788
1.4% 3.0% 3.1%
Disagree 24 1279 3754
5.5% 6.7% 6.6%
Neutral 75 3255 10130
17.1% 17.1% 17.8%
Agree 206 8691 25619
46.9% 45.7% 45.1%
Strongly agree 116 4675 13591
26.4% 24.6% 23.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
439 19025 56779
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …learn something from other students University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 20 609 1913
4.5% 3.2% 3.4%
Strongly disagree 20 911 2364
4.5% 4.8% 4.2%
Disagree 46 2436 6404
10.4% 12.8% 11.3%
Neutral 118 5139 15159
26.8% 27.0% 26.7%
Agree 180 7717 23709
40.8% 40.6% 41.8%
Strongly agree 57 2189 7215
12.9% 11.5% 12.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19001 56764
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …keep track of course news or announcements University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 7 299 1003
1.6% 1.6% 1.8%
Strongly disagree 4 197 695
0.9% 1.0% 1.2%
Disagree 16 434 1426
3.6% 2.3% 2.5%
Neutral 40 1941 6675
9.0% 10.2% 11.8%
Agree 191 8766 26837
43.1% 46.1% 47.3%
Strongly agree 185 7370 20108
41.8% 38.8% 35.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19007 56744
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …investigate topics outside class time University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 13 413 1339
2.9% 2.2% 2.4%
Strongly disagree 10 310 881
2.3% 1.6% 1.6%
Disagree 13 743 2010
2.9% 3.9% 3.5%
Neutral 63 2517 8000
14.3% 13.2% 14.1%
Agree 191 9151 27337
43.3% 48.1% 48.1%
Strongly agree 151 5896 17215
34.2% 31.0% 30.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19030 56782
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …reflect on course materials University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 8 419 1371
1.8% 2.2% 2.4%
Strongly disagree 7 311 892
1.6% 1.6% 1.6%
Disagree 23 826 2421
5.2% 4.3% 4.3%
Neutral 77 3137 9896
17.4% 16.5% 17.4%
Agree 225 9811 29178
50.8% 51.6% 51.4%
Strongly agree 103 4517 13027
23.3% 23.7% 22.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19021 56785
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …conduct research for class assignments University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 15 459 1350
3.4% 2.4% 2.4%
Strongly disagree 6 217 599
1.4% 1.1% 1.1%
Disagree 15 475 1287
3.4% 2.5% 2.3%
Neutral 47 2056 6187
10.6% 10.8% 10.9%
Agree 163 7888 24167
36.8% 41.5% 42.6%
Strongly agree 197 7910 23177
44.5% 41.6% 40.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19005 56767
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …document class work or projects University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 6 405 1256
1.4% 2.1% 2.2%
Strongly disagree 10 227 696
2.3% 1.2% 1.2%
Disagree 16 530 1553
3.6% 2.8% 2.7%
Neutral 51 2350 7619
11.5% 12.4% 13.4%
Agree 223 9866 29189
50.5% 51.9% 51.4%
Strongly agree 136 5634 16442
30.8% 29.6% 29.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19012 56755
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …complete case studies University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 107 3208 8568
24.3% 16.9% 15.1%
Strongly disagree 18 600 1598
4.1% 3.2% 2.8%
Disagree 31 1423 3808
7.0% 7.5% 6.7%
Neutral 127 4919 14698
28.8% 25.9% 25.9%
Agree 107 6267 19743
24.3% 33.0% 34.8%
Strongly agree 51 2594 8357
11.6% 13.6% 14.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19011 56772
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …analyze data University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 18 800 2371
4.1% 4.2% 4.2%
Strongly disagree 4 337 964
0.9% 1.8% 1.7%
Disagree 20 817 2427
4.5% 4.3% 4.3%
Neutral 104 3609 11237
23.6% 19.0% 19.8%
Agree 200 9129 27168
45.5% 48.1% 47.9%
Strongly agree 94 4290 12547
21.4% 22.6% 22.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 18982 56714
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …learn through games or interactive activities University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 51 1725 5238
11.5% 9.1% 9.2%
Strongly disagree 44 2033 5452
10.0% 10.7% 9.6%
Disagree 79 3601 9997
17.9% 18.9% 17.6%
Neutral 134 5092 15689
30.3% 26.7% 27.6%
Agree 98 5016 15205
22.2% 26.3% 26.8%
Strongly agree 36 1570 5214
8.1% 8.2% 9.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19037 56795
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.1. Technology helped me …learn through simulations University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 46 1372 4173
10.5% 7.2% 7.4%
Strongly disagree 33 954 2586
7.5% 5.0% 4.6%
Disagree 41 2427 6608
9.3% 12.8% 11.6%
Neutral 122 4992 15281
27.7% 26.3% 26.9%
Agree 144 6967 20884
32.7% 36.7% 36.8%
Strongly agree 54 2297 7224
12.3% 12.1% 12.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 19009 56756
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …enriched my learning experiences University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 11 410 1299
2.5% 2.2% 2.3%
Strongly disagree 5 324 978
1.1% 1.7% 1.7%
Disagree 16 784 2208
3.6% 4.1% 3.9%
Neutral 97 3665 11108
21.9% 19.3% 19.6%
Agree 223 9857 28833
50.3% 51.8% 50.8%
Strongly agree 91 3983 12340
20.5% 20.9% 21.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19023 56766
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …was relevant to my achievement of course learning objectives University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 14 470 1533
3.2% 2.5% 2.7%
Strongly disagree 10 326 918
2.3% 1.7% 1.6%
Disagree 14 830 2207
3.2% 4.4% 3.9%
Neutral 94 3588 11086
21.2% 18.9% 19.5%
Agree 224 10028 29603
50.6% 52.7% 52.2%
Strongly agree 87 3773 11418
19.6% 19.8% 20.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19015 56765
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …contributed to the successful completion of my courses University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 11 426 1326
2.5% 2.2% 2.3%
Strongly disagree 5 315 898
1.1% 1.7% 1.6%
Disagree 14 680 1957
3.2% 3.6% 3.4%
Neutral 66 2935 9094
14.9% 15.4% 16.0%
Agree 236 9756 28770
53.4% 51.3% 50.7%
Strongly agree 110 4918 14744
24.9% 25.8% 26.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19030 56789
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …connected course materials and real-world experiences University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 13 587 1753
2.9% 3.1% 3.1%
Strongly disagree 11 488 1343
2.5% 2.6% 2.4%
Disagree 40 1604 4069
9.0% 8.4% 7.2%
Neutral 138 4636 13528
31.2% 24.4% 23.8%
Agree 175 8636 26231
39.5% 45.4% 46.2%
Strongly agree 66 3068 9851
14.9% 16.1% 17.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19019 56775
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …helped me understand fundamental concepts University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 9 446 1483
2.0% 2.3% 2.6%
Strongly disagree 6 350 1008
1.4% 1.8% 1.8%
Disagree 25 940 2653
5.6% 4.9% 4.7%
Neutral 103 3895 12011
23.2% 20.5% 21.1%
Agree 226 10044 29310
50.9% 52.8% 51.6%
Strongly agree 75 3344 10331
16.9% 17.6% 18.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19019 56796
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …built relevant skills that were useful outside courses University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 13 592 1783
2.9% 3.1% 3.1%
Strongly disagree 11 439 1229
2.5% 2.3% 2.2%
Disagree 37 1328 3411
8.4% 7.0% 6.0%
Neutral 121 4453 13098
27.3% 23.4% 23.1%
Agree 185 8848 26762
41.8% 46.5% 47.1%
Strongly agree 76 3358 10481
17.2% 17.7% 18.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19018 56764
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …helped make connections to knowledge obtained in other courses University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 14 584 1789
3.2% 3.1% 3.2%
Strongly disagree 12 406 1141
2.7% 2.1% 2.0%
Disagree 43 1319 3355
9.7% 6.9% 5.9%
Neutral 106 4290 12845
23.9% 22.6% 22.6%
Agree 203 9329 27711
45.8% 49.1% 48.8%
Strongly agree 65 3080 9923
14.7% 16.2% 17.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19008 56764
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …helped me understand hard-to-grasp concepts or processes University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 8 474 1515
1.8% 2.5% 2.7%
Strongly disagree 15 464 1402
3.4% 2.4% 2.5%
Disagree 34 1398 3971
7.7% 7.4% 7.0%
Neutral 104 4196 12902
23.4% 22.1% 22.7%
Agree 199 8865 26057
44.8% 46.6% 45.9%
Strongly agree 84 3623 10914
18.9% 19.0% 19.2%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19020 56761
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …was appropriate to the content being delivered University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 13 491 1558
3.0% 2.6% 2.7%
Strongly disagree 7 242 732
1.6% 1.3% 1.3%
Disagree 13 642 1740
3.0% 3.4% 3.1%
Neutral 82 3518 10555
18.6% 18.5% 18.6%
Agree 242 10800 31654
55.0% 56.8% 55.8%
Strongly agree 83 3322 10536
18.9% 17.5% 18.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 19015 56775
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …helped me think critically University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 15 560 1687
3.4% 2.9% 3.0%
Strongly disagree 15 535 1445
3.4% 2.8% 2.5%
Disagree 49 1778 4498
11.1% 9.3% 7.9%
Neutral 128 5242 15414
29.0% 27.6% 27.1%
Agree 179 8194 24786
40.5% 43.1% 43.6%
Strongly agree 56 2718 8954
12.7% 14.3% 15.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19027 56784
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.2. Technology used in my courses …helped me focus on learning activities or course materials University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 11 451 1444
2.5% 2.4% 2.5%
Strongly disagree 9 487 1366
2.0% 2.6% 2.4%
Disagree 27 1308 3509
6.1% 6.9% 6.2%
Neutral 101 4262 12594
22.9% 22.4% 22.2%
Agree 221 9405 28050
50.0% 49.5% 49.4%
Strongly agree 73 3103 9803
16.5% 16.3% 17.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19016 56766
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …receive feedback from others right away University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 17 618 1904
3.8% 3.3% 3.4%
Strongly disagree 13 539 1527
2.9% 2.8% 2.7%
Disagree 42 1491 4386
9.5% 7.9% 7.7%
Neutral 101 4204 12986
22.8% 22.2% 22.9%
Agree 199 8862 26169
44.9% 46.7% 46.2%
Strongly agree 71 3254 9662
16.0% 17.2% 17.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 18968 56634
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …communicate basic messages University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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Don't know 11 556 1632
2.5% 2.9% 2.9%
Strongly disagree 6 320 892
1.4% 1.7% 1.6%
Disagree 15 695 1936
3.4% 3.7% 3.4%
Neutral 72 2951 9191
16.3% 15.6% 16.2%
Agree 235 10327 30719
53.3% 54.4% 54.3%
Strongly agree 102 4119 12253
23.1% 21.7% 21.6%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 18968 56623
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …understand what other people were trying to communicate University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 21 818 2397
4.7% 4.3% 4.2%
Strongly disagree 9 523 1456
2.0% 2.8% 2.6%
Disagree 32 1696 4589
7.2% 8.9% 8.1%
Neutral 128 5222 15392
28.8% 27.5% 27.2%
Agree 197 8498 25723
44.4% 44.8% 45.4%
Strongly agree 57 2222 7089
12.8% 11.7% 12.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 18979 56646
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …explain my ideas in specific terms University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 24 877 2570
5.4% 4.6% 4.5%
Strongly disagree 11 527 1422
2.5% 2.8% 2.5%
Disagree 33 1862 4680
7.5% 9.8% 8.3%
Neutral 155 5406 16133
35.1% 28.5% 28.5%
Agree 177 7967 24465
40.0% 42.0% 43.2%
Strongly agree 42 2330 7351
9.5% 12.3% 13.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 18969 56621
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …help others learn something from me University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 30 1144 3257
6.8% 6.0% 5.8%
Strongly disagree 18 663 1714
4.1% 3.5% 3.0%
Disagree 51 2095 5289
11.5% 11.0% 9.3%
Neutral 138 5614 16493
31.1% 29.6% 29.1%
Agree 163 7373 23096
36.7% 38.9% 40.8%
Strongly agree 44 2076 6776
9.9% 10.9% 12.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 18965 56625
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …clearly explain new concepts I've learned to others University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 23 962 2871
5.2% 5.1% 5.1%
Strongly disagree 16 632 1665
3.6% 3.3% 2.9%
Disagree 54 2313 5742
12.2% 12.2% 10.1%
Neutral 155 5761 17224
35.0% 30.4% 30.4%
Agree 152 7236 22445
34.3% 38.1% 39.6%
Strongly agree 43 2068 6686
9.7% 10.9% 11.8%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 18972 56633
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …persuade my classmates why my ideas are relevant University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
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All U.S. institutions
Don't know 38 1490 4235
8.6% 7.9% 7.5%
Strongly disagree 22 878 2245
5.0% 4.6% 4.0%
Disagree 66 2823 7262
14.9% 14.9% 12.8%
Neutral 162 6510 19724
36.6% 34.3% 34.8%
Agree 124 5596 17774
28.0% 29.5% 31.4%
Strongly agree 31 1673 5386
7.0% 8.8% 9.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 18970 56626
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …use technical or academic terminology correctly University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 22 752 2250
5.0% 4.0% 4.0%
Strongly disagree 12 391 1075
2.7% 2.1% 1.9%
Disagree 21 1162 3069
4.8% 6.1% 5.4%
Neutral 115 4287 12924
26.1% 22.6% 22.8%
Agree 208 9333 27818
47.2% 49.2% 49.1%
Strongly agree 63 3040 9479
14.3% 16.0% 16.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 18965 56615
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.3. Technology used in my courses has enabled me to …explain my thought process from start to finish University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 31 1002 2925
7.0% 5.3% 5.2%
Strongly disagree 20 725 1907
4.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Disagree 49 2443 6257
11.1% 12.9% 11.0%
Neutral 155 5990 17799
35.1% 31.6% 31.4%
Agree 142 6713 21097
32.1% 35.4% 37.3%
Strongly agree 45 2085 6646
10.2% 11.0% 11.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 18958 56631
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …use social media University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 8 501 1792
1.8% 2.6% 3.2%
Strongly disagree 111 4022 14215
25.1% 21.1% 25.0%
Disagree 66 2821 9457
14.9% 14.8% 16.7%
Neutral 77 2926 8997
17.4% 15.4% 15.9%
Agree 131 6564 16581
29.6% 34.5% 29.2%
Strongly agree 50 2193 5707
11.3% 11.5% 10.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19027 56749
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …text University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 5 465 1641
1.1% 2.4% 2.9%
Strongly disagree 90 3156 11720
20.3% 16.6% 20.7%
Disagree 65 2720 9232
14.6% 14.3% 16.3%
Neutral 90 3367 10213
20.3% 17.7% 18.0%
Agree 143 7090 18282
32.2% 37.3% 32.2%
Strongly agree 51 2233 5661
11.5% 11.7% 10.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19031 56749
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …read e-mail University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 5 483 1660
1.1% 2.5% 2.9%
Strongly disagree 87 3388 12509
19.8% 17.8% 22.1%
Disagree 61 2925 9743
13.9% 15.4% 17.2%
Neutral 84 3237 9800
19.1% 17.0% 17.3%
Agree 162 7082 18073
36.8% 37.2% 31.9%
Strongly agree 41 1903 4945
9.3% 10.0% 8.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 19018 56730
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …play games on a laptop or mobile device University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 7 733 2472
1.6% 3.9% 4.4%
Strongly disagree 197 7907 24346
44.5% 41.6% 42.9%
Disagree 108 4501 13664
24.4% 23.7% 24.1%
Neutral 50 2212 6538
11.3% 11.6% 11.5%
Agree 61 2778 7228
13.8% 14.6% 12.7%
Strongly agree 20 888 2492
4.5% 4.7% 4.4%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19019 56740
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …read websites not related to class University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 9 527 1872
2.0% 2.8% 3.3%
Strongly disagree 122 4367 15706
27.6% 23.0% 27.7%
Disagree 87 3425 11324
19.7% 18.0% 20.0%
Neutral 73 2973 8738
16.5% 15.6% 15.4%
Agree 119 6033 14856
26.9% 31.7% 26.2%
Strongly agree 32 1694 4249
7.2% 8.9% 7.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
442 19019 56745
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …surf the Web University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 5 526 1800
1.1% 2.8% 3.2%
Strongly disagree 114 4181 14816
25.9% 22.0% 26.1%
Disagree 78 3351 10803
17.7% 17.6% 19.0%
Neutral 68 2970 8991
15.5% 15.6% 15.8%
Agree 127 6005 15402
28.9% 31.6% 27.1%
Strongly agree 48 1987 4922
10.9% 10.4% 8.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
440 19020 56734
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …read printed materials not related to class University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 15 752 2392
3.4% 4.0% 4.2%
Strongly disagree 171 7684 23220
38.5% 40.4% 40.9%
Disagree 114 4862 14609
25.7% 25.6% 25.8%
Neutral 63 2362 7075
14.2% 12.4% 12.5%
Agree 63 2618 7240
14.2% 13.8% 12.8%
Strongly agree 18 750 2196
4.1% 3.9% 3.9%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19028 56732
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …read a newspaper University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 16 845 2736
3.6% 4.4% 4.8%
Strongly disagree 235 9758 28641
53.3% 51.3% 50.5%
Disagree 105 4713 14221
23.8% 24.8% 25.1%
Neutral 44 1861 5666
10.0% 9.8% 10.0%
Agree 30 1405 4065
6.8% 7.4% 7.2%
Strongly agree 11 437 1400
2.5% 2.3% 2.5%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
441 19019 56729
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …pass notes University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 15 848 2655
3.4% 4.5% 4.7%
Strongly disagree 237 10194 29380
53.3% 53.6% 51.8%
Disagree 109 4678 14166
24.5% 24.6% 25.0%
Neutral 43 1738 5510
9.7% 9.1% 9.7%
Agree 30 1193 3671
6.7% 6.3% 6.5%
Strongly agree 11 369 1330
2.5% 1.9% 2.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19020 56712
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

6.4. I get distracted during classes because I …talk to neighbors University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 7 559 1920
1.6% 2.9% 3.4%
Strongly disagree 121 5057 15491
27.3% 26.6% 27.3%
Disagree 96 4401 13200
21.7% 23.1% 23.3%
Neutral 97 3648 11304
21.9% 19.2% 19.9%
Agree 105 4516 12394
23.7% 23.7% 21.8%
Strongly agree 17 841 2443
3.8% 4.4% 4.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
443 19022 56752
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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

7.1a. Disposition towards IT University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Reluctant or Enthusiast Mean 67.8 68.7 68.8
SD 22.4 20.9 21.2
N 405 17843 52421
Late adopter or Early adopter Mean 60.8 64.1 64.1
SD 25.6 23.6 24.0
N 414 17811 52296
Technophobe or Technophile Mean 70.2 69.0 68.1
SD 22.1 21.4 21.9
N 410 17307 50106
Skeptic or Cheerleader Mean 60.6 60.6 60.5
SD 23.0 23.3 23.6
N 407 17601 51593
By-the-book or Experimenter Mean 58.7 58.3 58.5
SD 24.4 24.3 24.8
N 410 17679 52055
Critic or Supporter Mean 67.8 67.8 68.0
SD 22.9 22.4 22.5
N 412 17802 52384

7.1b. Attitude towards IT University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Dissatisfied or Satisfied Mean 71.2 71.1 72.0
SD 19.2 18.9 19.2
N 415 17894 52959
Discontent or Content Mean 71.3 70.8 71.6
SD 19.2 19.0 19.2
N 408 17857 52755
Perturbed or Pleased Mean 71.9 71.2 71.9
SD 17.9 18.5 18.8
N 410 17809 52664
Burdensome or Beneficial Mean 75.7 74.4 75.0
SD 18.7 19.6 19.6
N 411 17993 53218
Useless or Useful Mean 80.5 80.0 80.0
SD 16.0 17.3 17.6
N 419 18131 53667
Distraction or Enhancement Mean 65.1 64.9 66.2
SD 21.6 22.6 22.8
N 407 17739 52526

7.1c. Usage of IT University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Never connected or Always connected Mean 76.6 76.2 76.4
SD 18.7 18.4 18.7
N 411 17943 52915
Peripheral or Central Mean 68.2 68.0 68.6
SD 19.6 19.3 19.4
N 391 17055 49940
Old media or New media Mean 71.6 71.8 72.0
SD 18.6 18.6 18.9
N 399 17625 51964
Infrequent or Frequent Mean 79.5 79.3 78.9
SD 17.0 17.6 18.1
N 416 18070 53304

7.2. Technology will play an important role in my chosen career after college. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 18 668 1897
4.1% 3.5% 3.3%
Strongly disagree 4 275 863
0.9% 1.4% 1.5%
Disagree 22 645 1796
5.0% 3.4% 3.2%
Neutral 53 2199 7117
11.9% 11.5% 12.5%
Agree 158 7070 21244
35.6% 37.1% 37.3%
Strongly agree 189 8204 23973
42.6% 43.0% 42.1%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
444 19061 56890
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

7.2. Technology that I use in my courses now will prepare me adequately for my chosen career. University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Don't know 24 803 2311
5.4% 4.2% 4.1%
Strongly disagree 10 600 1653
2.2% 3.1% 2.9%
Disagree 29 1361 3537
6.5% 7.1% 6.2%
Neutral 90 3694 10892
20.2% 19.4% 19.1%
Agree 182 7866 23315
40.8% 41.3% 41.0%
Strongly agree 111 4745 15174
24.9% 24.9% 26.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19069 56882
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

7.3. Gender University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Male 202 7334 20433
45.1% 38.2% 35.7%
Female 234 11424 35605
52.2% 59.5% 62.1%
Other 7 194 493
1.6% 1.0% 0.9%
Prefer not to answer 5 252 760
1.1% 1.3% 1.3%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
448 19204 57291
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

7.4. Intend to earn University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Digital badges that certify my skills 40 2337 6986
8.9% 12.2% 12.2%
A vocational/occupational certificate 32 1228 4825
7.2% 6.4% 8.4%
A college diploma (non-U.S. respondents only) 0 0 0
0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
An associate's degree 36 1558 11715
8.1% 8.1% 20.5%
A bachelor's degree 385 16492 44805
86.1% 86.0% 78.3%
An honor's degree (non-U.S. respondents only) 0 0 0
0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
A master's degree 206 8103 22149
46.1% 42.2% 38.7%
A doctoral degree 90 2902 7844
20.1% 15.1% 13.7%
Another professional degree 74 2306 5439
16.6% 12.0% 9.5%
Other, please describe 4 246 922
0.9% 1.3% 1.6%
N/A 9 237 805
2.0% 1.2% 1.4%
Total respondent count 447 19182 57220

7.5. Major University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Agriculture and natural resources 5 552 1009
1.1% 2.9% 1.8%
Biological/life sciences 92 1785 4489
20.6% 9.3% 7.8%
Business, management, marketing 19 2943 8708
4.3% 15.3% 15.2%
Communications/journalism 8 836 2137
1.8% 4.3% 3.7%
Computer and information sciences 81 1257 4178
18.2% 6.5% 7.3%
Education, including physical education 9 969 4028
2.0% 5.0% 7.0%
Engineering and architecture 55 2389 4710
12.3% 12.4% 8.2%
Fine and performing arts 20 599 1602
4.5% 3.1% 2.8%
Health sciences, including professional programs 22 2357 9294
4.9% 12.3% 16.2%
Humanities 9 433 1400
2.0% 2.3% 2.4%
Liberal arts/general studies 4 742 1988
0.9% 3.9% 3.5%
Manufacturing, construction, repair, or transportation 1 56 536
0.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Physical sciences, including mathematical sciences 23 576 1363
5.2% 3.0% 2.4%
Public administration, legal, social, and protective services 8 416 1425
1.8% 2.2% 2.5%
Social sciences 59 1564 4487
13.2% 8.1% 7.8%
Other major not described above 22 1472 4849
4.9% 7.7% 8.5%
Undecided 9 285 1167
2.0% 1.5% 2.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19231 57370
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

7.6. Part time or full time University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
Part time 45 2139 9755
10.1% 11.1% 17.0%
Full time 401 17050 47531
89.9% 88.9% 83.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19189 57286
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

7.7. Ethnicity University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
American Indian/Native American/Alaskan native 10 490 1397
2.2% 2.6% 2.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 123 2530 6383
27.6% 13.2% 11.1%
Black/African American 56 1230 3742
12.6% 6.4% 6.5%
Hispanic/Latino 28 2132 9468
6.3% 11.1% 16.5%
White 243 13521 37664
54.6% 70.4% 65.7%
Other 16 414 1204
3.6% 2.2% 2.1%
Prefer not to answer 24 702 2232
5.4% 3.7% 3.9%
Total respondent count 445 19210 57321

7.8. On/off campus University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
On campus 194 6460 16615
43.5% 33.7% 29.0%
Off campus 252 12728 40647
56.5% 66.3% 71.0%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
446 19188 57262
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

7.9. First person in immediate family to attend college University of Maryland,
Baltimore County
DR public institutions
All U.S. institutions
No 361 14491 40776
81.1% 75.5% 71.2%
Yes 73 4414 15510
16.4% 23.0% 27.1%
Prefer not to answer 11 286 999
2.5% 1.5% 1.7%
Total respondent count
(Percentages sum to 100%)
445 19191 57285
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%