Alabama School Administrator's Survey

Does your Library Media Center use administrative software to manage its collection?

Yes
No

Can your Library Media Center collection be searched from the classroom computers?

Yes
No

Is the Alabama Virtual Library accessible from classroom computers without passwords?

Yes
No

How many computers in the Media Center are available for student use?



How many of those are connected to the Internet?



Does your school issue Alabama Virtual Library cards to students?

Yes
No

Approximately how many Alabama Virtual Library cards have been issued this school year?



Do you conduct clinical observations of classroom teachers to determine the current level of technology implementation?

Yes
No

Do you require teachers to submit lesson plans via the school network?

Yes
No

Have you established any community partnerships that focus on school technology use?

Yes
No

Does your school have its own website?

Yes
No

Please indicate below how often you do the following administrative tasks:


Use word-processing, spreadsheet, drawing tools, and/or database software to prepare job-related materials (1.4, 3.1, 3.5, 4.1)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Deliver faculty meeting, inservice, or parent information using presentation software (3.5, 4.2)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use Internet and/or electronic resource software to gather information for planning and/or school management (3.5, 4.1)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use technology to collect and analyze data to make decisions that affect the overall operation of the school/district (1.7)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use technology to collect data to monitor student progress (2.7, 4.1)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use technology to collect data to assess instructional effectiveness (1.3, 2.7, 3.2, 4.1)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Note effective uses of technology observed in classrooms and share examples with faculty (3.3, 3.5, 4.2)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use email and/or the school network to communicate with colleagues regarding instructional or administrative matters (4.1)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use technology to communicate with parents (email, newsletters, web pages, progress reports) (4.1, 5.8)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use technology resources (hardware, software, email, Internet, AVL, etc.) beyond school hours to enhance your job performance (4.6)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use the computer to access student grades and/or attendance information (4.1)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use email and/or the school network to replace paper memos or bulletins (4.1, 4.2)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Monitor student use of technology resources within your school to ensure equity of use by all students (3.3, 3.5, 4.2)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Use the Alabama Virtual Library to gather information for planning and/or school management (3.5, 4.1)

Daily
2-3 days/week
Once a week
2-3 times/month
2-3 times/semester
Seldom/Never

Indicate your general proficiency level in performing the following tasks:


General knowledge and use of the computer operating system (Windows or Macintosh) (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of word processing software (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of spreadsheet software (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of database software (Access, FileMaker, AppleWorks, etc.) (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of presentation software (PowerPoint, Hyperstudio, etc.) (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Internet research (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of email (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of the Alabama Virtual Library (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Basic troubleshooting of hardware such as computer, monitor, printer (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of digital/video cameras (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of a digital projector or TV-based computer projection system (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of a scanner (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Use of a PDA (personal digital assistant, such as Palm, Visor, or iPAQ (3.1)

Could train others
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
No experience

Rate your ability to:


Assess teachers’ ability to implement learner-centered classrooms (1.3)

Need further professional development in order to become proficient
Fully proficient in this area

Effectively manage school technology resources (purchasing, maintenance, inventory) (3.3, 4.2)

Need further professional development in order to become proficient
Fully proficient in this area

Conduct clinical observations of classroom teachers to determine the current level of technology implementation (3.2, 4.2)

Need further professional development in order to become proficient
Fully proficient in this area

Provide opportunities to teachers for technology professional development at the school site (3.6, 4.2)

Need further professional development in order to become proficient
Fully proficient in this area

Adhere to and enforce among staff and students the district’s acceptable use policy and other policies and procedures related to security, copyright, online safety, and technology use (3.3)

Need further professional development in order to become proficient
Fully proficient in this area

Develop a collaborative technology-rich school improvement plan that promotes integration of technology throughout the curriculum (3.3, 3.5, 4.2)

Need further professional development in order to become proficient
Fully proficient in this area

Implement procedures to drive continuous improvements of technology systems and the use of technology to improve teaching and learning (3.3, 3.5, 4.2)

Need further professional development in order to become proficient
Fully proficient in this area

Have you received any professional development in the use of technology during the past school year (August, 2001-present)?

Yes
No

If yes, please indicate the types of technology professional development activities in which you participated and approximate number of clock hours:


Workshops offered by the system (3.6-offsite, 6.4)



School workshops (3.6-onsite)



Regional Inservice Center workshops (3.6-offsite)



Distance Learning (5.4)



College Course (3.6-offsite)



Technology conference (3.6-offsite)



Online Course (3.6–online, 5.4)



Technology in Motion workshops (do not include in this item hours from any of the above) Select one:

offered at my school
offered at another location

Other (please specify):


Please indicate your agreement with the following statements:


My school system offers adequate technology professional development opportunities for me to become proficient in using technology in my teaching. (3.6, 4.2)

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

The system and school inservices I have attended in core curriculum areas included ideas for using technology in teaching content in that area. (3.4, 4.2)

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

My school administrator(s) supports and promotes the use of technology for instruction. (4.2)

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

My school system administrator(s) support and promote the use of technology for instruction. (4.2)

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

My school Media Center supports and promotes the use of technology for instruction. (4.2, 4.4)

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

Technical support for the hardware in my classroom is adequate. (4.2)

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

My classroom Internet connectivity is generally reliable. (5.1)

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree

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