Hamburg Staff Technology Survey

What is your current job responsibility?

Classroom Teacher
Special Area Teacher
Instructional Aide
Library Media Specialist
Special Education Teacher
Other

What grade(s) do you currently teach? (check all that apply)

Pre-K
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
All Grades

If you are a MS/HS teacher or special area teacher, what subject area do you currently teach (List one)


In which area of your professional responsibilities as a teacher has technology had the greatest impact? (check one)

Teaching and instructional support (i.e.: presenting lesson plans, facilitating a project-based learning activity, or researching information)
Student assessment (i.e.: online testing or student portfolios)
Classroom management activities (i.e.: tracking attendance or word processing sheets)
Communications (i.e.: emails, newsletters, or class websites)
Professional Development (i.e.: skill training or reading articles about teaching with technology)
I do not use technology for any of these tasks.

What, if any, obstacles do you face in using technology and the Internet at school for professional tasks? (check only 4)

Not enough computers
Computers that don’t work or are outdated
Slow access time to get on the Internet
Computers are not in a convenient location
Outdated Software
Lack of software or Websites that support State Standards
Lack of time in school day
Lack of timely technology support when things don’t work
School filters and firewalls
Lack of support from our administrators
Limited knowledge on how to use the technology
Limited understanding of how to integrate technology
Other
No obstacles

Do your working conditions (including access to technology) encourage or discourage your use of technology?

Mostly encourage
Mostly discourage
Mixed bag

If you were responsible for buying technology for your building, what would you buy?

Fast, wireless Internet access throughout the school.
A newer computer in every classroom specifically for student use.
Digital cameras and video equipment.
A rolling cart of wireless laptops to sign out for classroom use.
MS Word
MS Powerpoint
MS Excel
Updated computers in the classroom.
Enough computers for a computer lab

What arrangement is most conducive to your use of computers? (Choose one)

A single teacher computer in my classroom. Roll in 15 student laptops on a cart.
A single teacher computer in my classroom. Roll in 25 student laptops on a cart.
A single teacher computer in my classroom with 3-4 student desktop computers.
Visit the computer lab with my class.

Based on space available and need, what is the optimum number of computers for your classroom?

One
Two
Three
Four
Five

Has the professional development you have received through your district or school adequately prepared you for using technology for instruction?

Very Much
Somewhat
Not at all

Do you prefer technology staff development (to learn new skills and integration techniques)…

During the year after school
During the summer
Self-training via CD's, manuals, or on-line

Thinking about other teachers at your school, do you consider yourself…

A Beginner Tech User – your skills are not as developed as your colleagues
An Average Tech User – the same as most of your colleagues
An Advanced Tech User – more expert than most of your colleagues

Do you find that your hardware problems (excluding software issues) are repaired in:

1 - 2 weeks
3 - 4 weeks
More than 4 weeks
Never

Do you find that your requests for help with software are addressed:

Within 1 week
2 - 4 weeks
More than 4 weeks
Never

How does effective use of technology rank as a priority for your school administrators this year?

Low
High
Not a Priority this year

Which of these professional tasks do you do weekly using technology? (Check all that apply).

Keep records such as grades and attendance
Word processing of tests, handouts, other materials
Prepare lesson plans
Present lessons
Facilitate project-based learning activities
Learn about state and/or district standards
Communicate with students and parents
Communicate with your colleagues
Communicate with administrators
Participate in on-line professional development
Research information for your students
Conduct student assessments
Seek peer-to-peer advice and counseling

Teachers have good ideas on how technology could be better used at their school. Please share with us one of your good ideas.


Please share any other comments you would like to share about technology and its use in the Hamburg district.


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