Yearly report 2021

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Changes compared to previous years

Compare group:   Year 2020 (3594 pcs) |   Year 2019 (7810 pcs) |   Year 2018 (9609 pcs) |   Year 2017 (11934 pcs) |   Year 2016 (6094 pcs) |   Year 2015 (4850 pcs) |   Year 2014 (5331 pcs) |   Year 2013 (6031 pcs) |   Year 2012 (2380 pcs)

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Questions with more positive answers than the compare group
I know how to use diversely a specific digital learning environment (such as Moodle, SanomaPro, itslearning).***
See question distribution: I know how to use diversely a specific digital learning environment (such as Moodle, SanomaPro, itslearning).
Own answers average 1.1
Compare group answers average 0.9
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
Interactive whiteboards (such as SmartBoard, Promethean)***
See question distribution: Interactive whiteboards (such as SmartBoard, Promethean)
Own answers average -0.2
Compare group answers average -1.0
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
Laptop computer***
See question distribution: Laptop computer
Own answers average 1.5
Compare group answers average 1.0
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
Digital learning environments and cloud services (e.g. Google Classroom, O365, SanomaPro, itslearning)***
See question distribution: Digital learning environments and cloud services (e.g. Google Classroom, O365, SanomaPro, itslearning)
Own answers average 0.3
Compare group answers average -0.2
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
When presenting information in a teaching situation***
See question distribution: When presenting information in a teaching situation
Own answers average 1.1
Compare group answers average 0.9
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
I know how to utilize digital teaching materials in my teaching.***
See question distribution: I know how to utilize digital teaching materials in my teaching.
Own answers average 1.3
Compare group answers average 1.2
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
I am familiar with the principles of using Creative Commons licences.***
See question distribution: I am familiar with the principles of using Creative Commons licences.
Own answers average -0.2
Compare group answers average -0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
The parents of my students participate in the learning assessment process, making use of information and communications technology.***
See question distribution: The parents of my students participate in the learning assessment process, making use of information and communications technology.
Own answers average -1.4
Compare group answers average -1.5
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
I personally use information and communications technology in most of my classes.***
See question distribution: I personally use information and communications technology in most of my classes.
Own answers average 1.2
Compare group answers average 1.1
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
My school has jointly agreed goals for using ICT in teaching.***
See question distribution: My school has jointly agreed goals for using ICT in teaching.
Own answers average 0.6
Compare group answers average 0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
erodes students’ writing skills***
See question distribution: erodes students’ writing skills
Own answers average 0.1
Compare group answers average 0.2
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
There is a positive atmosphere in the working community towards trying out new things in teaching.***
See question distribution: There is a positive atmosphere in the working community towards trying out new things in teaching.
Own answers average 1.0
Compare group answers average 0.9
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
My own ICT skills and competences are sufficient when compared with the objectives specified in the curriculum.***
See question distribution: My own ICT skills and competences are sufficient when compared with the objectives specified in the curriculum.
Own answers average 0.6
Compare group answers average 0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
I use remote connection software (such as Adobe Connect, Skype) in my teaching.***
See question distribution: I use remote connection software (such as Adobe Connect, Skype) in my teaching.
Own answers average -1.2
Compare group answers average -1.3
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
I find good ways to utilize ICT in various learning situations.***
See question distribution: I find good ways to utilize ICT in various learning situations.
Own answers average 0.6
Compare group answers average 0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
When conducting a formative assessment of the student’s learning***
See question distribution: When conducting a formative assessment of the student’s learning
Own answers average -1.3
Compare group answers average -1.4
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
I use ICT to perform continuous assessment on my students’ learning.***
See question distribution: I use ICT to perform continuous assessment on my students’ learning.
Own answers average -0.3
Compare group answers average -0.4
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
When providing feedback for students***
See question distribution: When providing feedback for students
Own answers average -1.0
Compare group answers average -1.1
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
I know how to build and program various robots (such as Lego Mindstorms EV3, Bee-Bot, Makeblock mBot).***
See question distribution: I know how to build and program various robots (such as Lego Mindstorms EV3, Bee-Bot, Makeblock mBot).
Own answers average -1.0
Compare group answers average -1.1
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
Students and visitors can log into the school's wireless network with their own devices.***
See question distribution: Students and visitors can log into the school's wireless network with their own devices.
Own answers average 1.5
Compare group answers average 1.4
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
It is complex to find appropriate high-quality digital materials for the topics being taught.***
See question distribution: It is complex to find appropriate high-quality digital materials for the topics being taught.
Own answers average -0.4
Compare group answers average -0.3
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
Guiding students in digital learning environments

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:***
See question distribution: Guiding students in digital learning environments

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:

Own answers average 0.4
Compare group answers average 0.3
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
I make use of digital portfolio work to assess students’ learning.***
See question distribution: I make use of digital portfolio work to assess students’ learning.
Own answers average -0.9
Compare group answers average -1.0
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
My students collect a portfolio for themselves in the electronic learning environment.***
See question distribution: My students collect a portfolio for themselves in the electronic learning environment.
Own answers average -0.9
Compare group answers average -1.1
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
Digital learning games (such as Ekapeli, 10Monkeys)***
See question distribution: Digital learning games (such as Ekapeli, 10Monkeys)
Own answers average -1.1
Compare group answers average -1.2
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
My employer has provided me with ICT equipment that meets my needs.***
See question distribution: My employer has provided me with ICT equipment that meets my needs.
Own answers average 1.3
Compare group answers average 1.2
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
I use data obtained from electronic assessment tools, i.e., learning analytics to continuous assess my students’ learning.***
See question distribution: I use data obtained from electronic assessment tools, i.e., learning analytics to continuous assess my students’ learning.
Own answers average -1.1
Compare group answers average -1.2
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
Select the level that best describes your ICT competency.***
See question distribution: Select the level that best describes your ICT competency.
Own answers average -1.3
Compare group answers average -1.4
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
diminishes students’ interest in studying***
See question distribution: diminishes students’ interest in studying
Own answers average -0.9
Compare group answers average -0.8
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
Role of ICT in teaching and learning

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:***
See question distribution: Role of ICT in teaching and learning

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:

Own answers average 0.4
Compare group answers average 0.3
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
The digital learning materials I have produced, I share with other teachers.***
See question distribution: The digital learning materials I have produced, I share with other teachers.
Own answers average 0.3
Compare group answers average 0.2
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
I am able to guide my students to produce animations (such as iMotion, Giphy, Animaatiokone).**
See question distribution: I am able to guide my students to produce animations (such as iMotion, Giphy, Animaatiokone).
Own answers average -0.7
Compare group answers average -0.8
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
It is easy to make use of information and communications technology (ICT) according to the curriculum.**
See question distribution: It is easy to make use of information and communications technology (ICT) according to the curriculum.
Own answers average 0.5
Compare group answers average 0.4
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
I guide my students to protect themselves against common information security risks and data loss.**
See question distribution: I guide my students to protect themselves against common information security risks and data loss.
Own answers average 0.6
Compare group answers average 0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
erodes students’ calculation and evaluation skills**
See question distribution: erodes students’ calculation and evaluation skills
Own answers average -0.4
Compare group answers average -0.4
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
Making use of digital learning materials

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:**
See question distribution: Making use of digital learning materials

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:

Own answers average 0.0
Compare group answers average -0.1
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
The devices and software I use work well as a whole.**
See question distribution: The devices and software I use work well as a whole.
Own answers average 0.9
Compare group answers average 0.8
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
I know how to program diversely with students, using a specific high-level programming language (such as C, Java, PHP, Javascript, C++, Python).**
See question distribution: I know how to program diversely with students, using a specific high-level programming language (such as C, Java, PHP, Javascript, C++, Python).
Own answers average -1.6
Compare group answers average -1.7
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
I know how to print using a 3D printer.*
See question distribution: I know how to print using a 3D printer.
Own answers average -1.4
Compare group answers average -1.5
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
I know how to use a specific graphical programming environment designed for educational purposes fluently (such as Scratch, Kodu, Lego Mindstorm).*
See question distribution: I know how to use a specific graphical programming environment designed for educational purposes fluently (such as Scratch, Kodu, Lego Mindstorm).
Own answers average -0.9
Compare group answers average -1.0
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
I teach my students to understand and interpret various digital media contents.*
See question distribution: I teach my students to understand and interpret various digital media contents.
Own answers average 0.7
Compare group answers average 0.6
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
reduces students’ co-operation with other students*
See question distribution: reduces students’ co-operation with other students
Own answers average -0.6
Compare group answers average -0.6
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
My students know how to act in compliance with the fundamental principles of copyrights.*
See question distribution: My students know how to act in compliance with the fundamental principles of copyrights.
Own answers average 0.1
Compare group answers average 0.0
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
improves students’ study performance*
See question distribution: improves students’ study performance
Own answers average 0.2
Compare group answers average 0.1
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
Digital information sources (such as websites, wikis, encyclopaedias)*
See question distribution: Digital information sources (such as websites, wikis, encyclopaedias)
Own answers average -0.2
Compare group answers average -0.3
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
The development of ICT skills is brought up in my development/performance reviews.*
See question distribution: The development of ICT skills is brought up in my development/performance reviews.
Own answers average 0.5
Compare group answers average 0.4
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
Questions with more negative answers than the compare group
During the previous academic year, I have attended ICT continuing education and training in total:***
See question distribution: During the previous academic year, I have attended ICT continuing education and training in total:
Own answers average -1.2
Compare group answers average -0.9
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
Tablet computer***
See question distribution: Tablet computer
Own answers average -0.5
Compare group answers average -0.1
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
Access to ICT equipment (such as computers and tablets) requires booking a time slot.***
See question distribution: Access to ICT equipment (such as computers and tablets) requires booking a time slot.
Own answers average 0.7
Compare group answers average 0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
The continuing training courses in ICT provided for me have been useful in terms of content.***
See question distribution: The continuing training courses in ICT provided for me have been useful in terms of content.
Own answers average 0.6
Compare group answers average 0.7
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
The continuing training courses in ICT provided for me have mostly been organised at the employer’s cost.***
See question distribution: The continuing training courses in ICT provided for me have mostly been organised at the employer’s cost.
Own answers average 0.9
Compare group answers average 1.1
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
The continuing training courses in ICT provided for me have mostly been organised during working hours.***
See question distribution: The continuing training courses in ICT provided for me have mostly been organised during working hours.
Own answers average 0.0
Compare group answers average 0.2
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
Basic phone***
See question distribution: Basic phone
Own answers average -1.6
Compare group answers average -1.4
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
My school has a pedagogical support person available to help with using ICT in education.***
See question distribution: My school has a pedagogical support person available to help with using ICT in education.
Own answers average 1.2
Compare group answers average 1.4
Statistical significance p < 0.00001 (clearly evident difference)
I have opportunities to influence ICT purchases at my school.***
See question distribution: I have opportunities to influence ICT purchases at my school.
Own answers average -0.4
Compare group answers average -0.3
Statistical significance p < 0.0001 (clearly evident difference)
Smart phone***
See question distribution: Smart phone
Own answers average -0.7
Compare group answers average -0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
Students use ICT in most of my classes.***
See question distribution: Students use ICT in most of my classes.
Own answers average -0.3
Compare group answers average -0.2
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
Supporting cross-curricular and phenomenon-based learning***
See question distribution: Supporting cross-curricular and phenomenon-based learning
Own answers average -0.9
Compare group answers average -0.9
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
We also work with students outside the school buildings using mobile devices (e.g. smartphone, tablet, laptop). ***
See question distribution: We also work with students outside the school buildings using mobile devices (e.g. smartphone, tablet, laptop).
Own answers average -1.2
Compare group answers average -1.1
Statistical significance p < 0.001 (evident difference)
Upward or downward differentiation for individual students or small groups of students**
See question distribution: Upward or downward differentiation for individual students or small groups of students
Own answers average -0.7
Compare group answers average -0.7
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
provides students with the opportunity to use better information sources**
See question distribution: provides students with the opportunity to use better information sources
Own answers average 1.0
Compare group answers average 1.0
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
helps students combine and process information more efficiently**
See question distribution: helps students combine and process information more efficiently
Own answers average 0.7
Compare group answers average 0.7
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
I regularly guide students to use the Internet responsibly and legally.**
See question distribution: I regularly guide students to use the Internet responsibly and legally.
Own answers average 0.8
Compare group answers average 0.8
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
Consideration for copyrights

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:**
See question distribution: Consideration for copyrights

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:

Own answers average 0.1
Compare group answers average 0.1
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
My school has a sufficiently fast and functional internet connection.**
See question distribution: My school has a sufficiently fast and functional internet connection.
Own answers average 0.8
Compare group answers average 0.8
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
When assigning students exercises, homework and tasks**
See question distribution: When assigning students exercises, homework and tasks
Own answers average -0.5
Compare group answers average -0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
Students are allowed to use their own devices (such as laptops, smart phones, tablets) in my classes.**
See question distribution: Students are allowed to use their own devices (such as laptops, smart phones, tablets) in my classes.
Own answers average 0.7
Compare group answers average 0.7
Statistical significance p < 0.01 (very significant difference)
I teach my students various means to participate in society through the Internet.*
See question distribution: I teach my students various means to participate in society through the Internet.
Own answers average -0.3
Compare group answers average -0.3
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
Software for targeted educational purposes, such as multiplication, programming, mathematical illustration, languages, simulation and modeling.*
See question distribution: Software for targeted educational purposes, such as multiplication, programming, mathematical illustration, languages, simulation and modeling.
Own answers average -1.6
Compare group answers average -1.5
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
I get sufficient and fast enough technical support for the use of ICT at my school.*
See question distribution: I get sufficient and fast enough technical support for the use of ICT at my school.
Own answers average 0.9
Compare group answers average 0.9
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
Simulation and modelling software (such as AutoCad, 123D Design)*
See question distribution: Simulation and modelling software (such as AutoCad, 123D Design)
Own answers average -1.9
Compare group answers average -1.9
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
Media literacy

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:*
See question distribution: Media literacy

Please choose the description below that best fits your situation, even if it is not fully accurate in all respects:

Own answers average 0.5
Compare group answers average 0.5
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
For acquiring and structuring information and for collaborative knowledge-building *
See question distribution: For acquiring and structuring information and for collaborative knowledge-building
Own answers average -0.6
Compare group answers average -0.6
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
I guide my students to adopt ergonomic working postures.*
See question distribution: I guide my students to adopt ergonomic working postures.
Own answers average 0.2
Compare group answers average 0.2
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
helps students develop their skills to plan and direct their own work*
See question distribution: helps students develop their skills to plan and direct their own work
Own answers average 0.4
Compare group answers average 0.4
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
Desktop computer*
See question distribution: Desktop computer
Own answers average -0.8
Compare group answers average -0.7
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)
Enabling or supporting oral presentations carried out by students on their own or in teams*
See question distribution: Enabling or supporting oral presentations carried out by students on their own or in teams
Own answers average -1.0
Compare group answers average -1.0
Statistical significance p < 0.1 (significant difference)

*) The amount of stars implies the statistical significance