EIASE Technology Survey - Collaborative

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Computers that don’t work or are outdated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Outdated Software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

Has the professional development you have received through EIASE 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 your own technology skills, do you consider yourself…

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

How do you report problems with your technology?

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

Do you find that your technology problems are resolved in:

a few days
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
More than 4 weeks

Please provide a description of how you currently utilize technology in your position.


Please list any other programs or resources that you utilize in your position.


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