Hamburg Staff Technology Survey
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What is your current job responsibility? |
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Classroom Teacher Special Area Teacher Instructional Aide Library Media Specialist Special Education Teacher Other |
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What grade(s) do you currently teach? (check all that apply) |
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Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 All Grades |
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If you are a MS/HS teacher or special area teacher, what subject area do you currently teach (List one) |
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In which area of your professional responsibilities as a teacher has technology had the greatest impact? (check one) |
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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. |
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What, if any, obstacles do you face in using technology and the Internet at school for professional tasks? (check only 4) |
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Not enough computers Computers that don’t work or are outdated Slow access time to get on the Internet Computers are not in a convenient location Outdated Software Lack of software or Websites that support State Standards Lack of time in school day Lack of timely technology support when things don’t work School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 |
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Do your working conditions (including access to technology) encourage or discourage your use of technology? |
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Mostly encourage
Mostly discourage Mixed bag |
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If you were responsible for buying technology for your building, what would you buy? |
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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 |
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What arrangement is most conducive to your use of computers? (Choose one) |
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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. |
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Based on space available and need, what is the optimum number of computers for your classroom? |
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One Two Three Four Five |
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Has the professional development you have received through your district or school adequately prepared you for using technology for instruction? |
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Very Much Somewhat Not at all |
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Do you prefer technology staff development (to learn new skills and integration techniques)… |
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During the year after school During the summer Self-training via CD's, manuals, or on-line |
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Thinking about other teachers at your school, do you consider yourself… |
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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 |
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Do you find that your hardware problems (excluding software issues) are repaired in: |
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1 - 2 weeks 3 - 4 weeks More than 4 weeks Never |
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Do you find that your requests for help with software are addressed: |
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Within 1 week 2 - 4 weeks More than 4 weeks Never |
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How does effective use of technology rank as a priority for your school administrators this year? |
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Low High Not a Priority this year |
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Which of these professional tasks do you do weekly using technology? (Check all that apply). |
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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 |
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Teachers have good ideas on how technology could be better used at their school. Please share with us one of your good ideas. |
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Please share any other comments you would like to share about technology and its use in the Hamburg district. |