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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Not enough computers Computers that don’t work or are outdated Slow access time to get on the Internet Computers are not in a convenient location Outdated Software Lack of software or Websites that support State Standards Lack of time in school day Lack of timely technology support when things don’t work School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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Has the professional development you have received through EIASE 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 your own technology skills, do you consider yourself… |
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A Beginner Tech User – my skills are not as developed as they should be at this point in my career
An Average Tech User – my skills are adequete to meet my basic techological needs An Advanced Tech User – my skills border on the expert level |
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How do you report problems with your technology? |
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I tell our building principal
I call Marilyn I fill out a Technology Repair Request I wait until I see Team Technology in our building, then I tell them about the problem |
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Do you find that your technology problems are resolved in: |
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a few days
1-2 weeks 3-4 weeks More than 4 weeks |
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Please provide a description of how you currently utilize technology in your position. |
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Please list any other programs or resources that you utilize in your position. |