Reflective Educational Research

Research Snapshot Studies

Dashboard Login Snapshot Info Sheet

Reflective Educational Research is proud to collaborate on a new series of snapshot studies designed to illuminate and share the experiences and voice across the ADS community on themes of global educational relevance.

The last few years have challenged teachers, students, parents, and leaders in ways never before imagined. This is an important time to better understand how teaching and learning have changed and the impacts of such changes.

First launched in late-2021, the first global snapshot study explored Personalized Learning in Complex Times. From November 22, 2021 to January 31, 2022, over 5,000 online surveys captured the voice and experiences from a wide range of classroom teachers in over 140 schools. Subsequent snapshot studies have addressed teacher wellbeing in over 4,000 classrooms in 20+ countries.

We believe such snapshot studies provide a meaningful opportunity for participating schools to self-reflect with empirical data, learn from each other, and ultimately use this simple data to strengthen educational practices. Over time, such research and data also provides schools an opportunity to learn from each other and better understand the broader context of their own teacher voice in this global community of educators and schools.

Using the log-in button above, participating schools can sign-in to access to their own school-wide results as well as study-wide results via a data dashboard.

Value

Customized Executive Summary

Each school will receive an executive summary customized to reflect its unique data. This summary serves as a valuable tool for guiding conversations around areas of celebration and opportunities for growth. Schools will receive their Executive Summary on March 27, 2026.

Access to Global Data Dashboard

Access to a Global Data Dashboard for exploring your school and study-wide results to inform local planning and reflection. This allows your school to see how they compare to other Apple Distinguished Schools from around the world. Schools will be provided access to the Global Data Dashboard on March 27, 2026.

Objectives

1. Give schools private, secure access to explore their own survey results through a dynamic data dashboard.
2. Provide schools a greater context of teacher experiences and perspectives from around the globe by being their own school data compared to national and international trends and peer schools.
3. Model the value and function of school-led research through curated experience.
4. Provide schools and the greater educational community a window into teachers voice.
5. Give schools a better understanding and context to the challenges and opportunities facing teachers in their schools and around the world.
6. Create a safe and supportive opportunity and resource for schools to examine and reflect on teacher voice and experience.

Participation

When?

November 5 through March 13, 2026. Schools may complete the snapshot study anytime during this time.

Why?

• Gain valuable, data-driven insights about your school’s teaching and technology practices
• Strengthen the collective impact of the Apple Distinguished School community worldwide.

How?

Register your school to Opt-In to receive the link to the Snapshot Study.

Who?

All classroom teachers. Schedule 10–15 minutes for your teachers to complete the survey. Best to give time in faculty meeting to complete.