The new year is here, and an edtech survey asked its teachers what type of content they'd like to explore in 2015.

"Classroom technologies continue to be a main focus for edtech readers, according to our findings," said the article on Smartblogs.com. "Eighty-five percent of respondents state these technologies – including learning tools and apps, learning spaces, interactive whiteboards, projectors and the like – are a priority for 2015. More than a third of readers – or 35% — are looking for tools that support collaborative and project-based learning."

According to the article when teachers were asked about content, "an overwhelming majority of respondents – 88% — stated they want more stories with feedback from students. Forty-two percent reported that stories with tips and how-tos are the most helpful in their work. Another 36% stated the same for case studies and whitepapers."

A full breakdown of the findings followed

"What’s your edtech priority for 2015?

1. Classroom technologies [learning apps/tools, learning spaces, interactive white boards, projectors, etc]: 85%

• Collaborative and project-based learning: 35%
• Learning space design: 8%
• Personalized learning, competency-based learning: 16%
• Online learning, blended learning, flipped classrooms: 18%
• Social media: 4%

2. Campus IT infrastructure [security, cloud computing, data centers, etc]: 11%

• Security: 13%
• Cloud computing: 4%

3. Administrative technologies [student information systems, retention/recruitment, facilities, student affairs, etc]: 4%

What type of content is most helpful to you in your work?

• Tips, how-to stories: 42%
• Case studies and white papers: 36%
• Web events [webinars and virtual events]: 14%
• Podcasts: 8%

Would you like to hear more from students?

• Yes: 88%
• No: 12%

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Article by Kassondra Granata, Education World Contributor