Technology Use in the Classroom Setting
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What is your current job title? |
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Regular Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher (includes gifted) Enrichment Teacher Paraprofessional Library Media Specialist Counselor Administrator |
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What grade level(s) do you currently work with? (Check all that apply.) |
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Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
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How many years have you been working in education? |
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0-2
3-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-plus |
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What subjects do you teach? |
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Check any areas in which you currently use technology. (More than one may apply.) |
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Student use of technology (project-based learning activities, instruction or review using software programs, internet research, word processing)
Student use for assessment/testing (Accelerated Reader/Math, other testing software) Teaching and instructional support (PowerPoint presentations, United Streaming, Smartboard, etc.) Classroom management (grade programs, attendance) Lesson plan creation, researching internet for professional development, creating documents for classroom use Communication (emails, newsletters, class or teacher websites) Early finishers I do not use technology for any of these tasks. |
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How many computers do you have in your classroom for student use? |
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Zero
One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight-Ten 11-15 16 or more |
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Do the computers used by students have internet access? |
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Yes
No |
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What obstacles do you face in using technology with your students? (Check all that apply.) |
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I do not have enough technology knowledge to use the computers effectively with my students.
I do not believe there is a necessity for computer use by the students. My subject area does lend itself to computer use by the students. Computers are outdated or broken frequently. Access time to internet is too slow. I do not have the necessary software. Lack of time. I do not know how to integrate technology. No obstacles. |
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What obstacles do you face in using technology for instruction? (Check all that apply.) |
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Lack of knowledge.
Lack of software and equipment at school. Lack of a home computer. Lack of time. None--I use technology frequently to support my instruction. |
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How quickly are your problems with hardware repaired or addressed? |
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1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks more than 4 weeks |
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Is there a technology person at your school that can answer questions or give instruction with software problems? |
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Yes
No |
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How does your administration feel about the effective use of technology in your school? |
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It is a high priority and use of technology is supported and encouraged.
It is a high priority and is encouraged, but there is little support given. It is not a priority in my school. |
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Choose one situation that would best fit your use of computers by your students. |
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Five or fewer desktop computers
Six to ten desktop computers Fifteen desktop computers A roll-cart with 15 laptops A roll-cart with a classroom set of laptops A separate lab that is available for sign up I do want any computers for student use in my classroom |
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How often do your students use computers as part of your instruction? (whether in your classroom or in a lab setting) |
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Never--I do not have access to computers.
Daily Weekly Once or twice a month. Once a nine-weeks. Once a semester. Once or twice a year. |
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Do you have a separate computer in your classroom for teacher-use only? |
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Yes
No |
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What technology do you have access to that can be used in your classroom? (check all that apply) |
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Roll-cart with wireless laptops for student use.
Digital camera. Video camera. Smartboard Computer projection system Elmo projection system None of the above |
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When would you prefer technology staff development? |
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During the school year after school.
Summer Self-training via CD's, manuals, or on-line. |