5 Key Ways Students’ Say Digital Technology is Improving Their Grades

November 29, 2017

The use of technology in both face-to-face and online classrooms is growing but are students benefitting in practical, grade-based ways?

Yes.

Here’s what students say about the effect of technology on their learning and grades:

• 60% of students reported that using digital learning technology as improved their grades
• 89% of students say digital learning technology helps them retain new concepts
• Top results from students who use digital learning technology include:
  1. 47% - made me better prepared for class
  2. 46% - improved my studying efficiency (saves me time studying)
  3. 46% - improved my communication with peers
  4. 35% - reduced stress related to studying/exams
  5. 29% - made me more confident in my studies

Source: McGraw-Hill 2017 Digital Trends Student Survey. Click here to download the full report.