Teacher Survey for Wireless 1:1 Laptop Initiative

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1.   Select all that apply for what you will teach in your wireless classroom:
English/Language Arts
Math        
Science        
Social Studies        
Special Education        
2. Select the appropriate grade level(s) that apply for your wireless classroom:
6th
7th        
8th        
9th        
10th        
11th        
12th        

3.   Years of Teaching Experience
< 5
6 - 10        
11 - 15        
> 15        

4. Certification Status
Bachelor
Master        
Ed Specialist        
PhD        

5. Certification Field: Select all that apply for your certification(s):
English/Language Arts
Math        
Science        
Social Studies          
Special Education        
Other        

6. Years of Actively Using Technology in the Classroom
= 1
2-3        
3-4        
> 4        

7. I consider myself capable of using word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (Word, Excel, Access, etc).
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

8. I consider myself capable of using multimedia tools, such as digital cameras, scanners, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

9. I consider myself capable of using electronic content-specific instructional tools, such as graphing calculators, electronic graphic organizers, probes, etc.
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

10. I consider myself capable of troubleshooting to solve technology problems.
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

11. What problems have you encountered so far with your laptop? (Check all that apply)
Difficulty connecting to the peripheral accessories (scanner, printer, LCD, graphing calculators, etc.)
Difficulty printing        
Difficulty saving/adding files        
Difficulty deleting/removing files        
Difficulty editing files        
Difficulty shutting down        
Problems with programs freezing        
Educational software problems        
Problems connecting to networks        
Problems using your laptop outside of the classroom        

12.   Tell us about the technology that you have available to use in your classroom.
(Select all that apply)
Laptop
Desktop        
Tablet PC        
Digital camera        
Scanner        
CD burner        
Video camera        
SMART Board        
Promethean Board        
Other interactive white board        
LCD projector        
Instant response systems        
Probes for data acquisition (temperature, mass, etc.)        
Graphing calculators        
Other        
13.   Please identify all of the software that you use on your computer. (Check all that apply)
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft PowerPoint        
Microsoft FrontPage        
Microsoft Access        
Microsoft Excel        
Microsoft Word        
TI Navigator        
TI-SmartView        
TI Interactive        
Geometer's Sketchpad        
Paint Shop Pro        
Netscape Navigator        
Netscape Composer        
Inspiration 7.5        
Imagination Express        
Journal software        
Portfolio software        
Amazon Trail II        
Other        
14. On average, how often do you use the laptop computer? (Select one)
Daily
5-6 times per week        
3-4 times per week        
1-2 times per week        
1 day per two weeks        
1 day per month        
I rarely use my laptop        

15.   Where do you use the laptop? (Check all that apply)
Home
School        
Media Center        
Outside classroom instruction          
Field trips        
Other        

16. For what purposes do you use the laptop? (Check all that apply)
Planning for lesson plans
Writing lesson plans        
Maintaining student records (e.g., electronic grade book.)        
Monitor student performance (e.g., electronic portfolios)        
Exploring and learning new software        
Connecting to the Internet to explore educational websites        
Communication through email or instant messaging        
Student use for lesson activities        
Presentations given by you        
Presentations given by students        
Classroom instruction        
Personal use        
Printing        
Other        

17. What software or technology do you use that is not available on the laptop? (Open comment area)

18. My building technology coordinator helps me implement the school district's technology standards
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

19. My building technology coordinator assists me in finding ways to integrate technology within my curriculum
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

20. District-level technology resource teachers assist me in implementing standards and integrating technology
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

21. I believe I can recognize and model the ethical use of technology with my students
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

22. The computer enhances the learning experiences for my students:
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

23. How do your students use the laptop?
Research/fact finding
Email/communication        
Creating group projects        
Presenting work        
Writing        
My students rarely use the laptop because we just received them        
Other        

24. I involve students in cooperative learning activities that effectively utilize technology
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree
25. Through the effective use of technology, students are involved in learning activities that involve higher level thinking skills
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

26.   My students are able to interact with the outside world through technology as part of their learning process
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

27. Technology enables me to better integrate content across disciplines
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

28. My students are more actively engaged in learning through the use of technology
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

29. Utilizing technology allows me to better provide individualized assistance to students
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

30. Technology allows me to more effectively assess student progress and achievement
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

31. I am happy with the technology available for instruction and management of student data
Agree
 Neutral
Disagree

32. In light of the grant's instructional goals, I have adequate access to (check all that apply)
Computers
Printers        
Projection devices        
Digital cameras        
Instructional programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)        
Instructional software (Geometer's Sketchpad, Inspiration, etc.)        
Research and problem-solving tools (CDs, online references, graphing calculators, etc.)        

Internet

       
Accessories        
Other technologies

33. What expectations do you have for using wireless 1:1 in your classroom? ( Open comment area )

   
34. Regarding the wireless 1:1 classroom in my school.. 
Both my administrator and I are apprehensive about this year (can't swim, won't go in the water)
My administrator and I are nervous about this year, but my administrator or I feel eager (one of us is on the beach, one is on the way into the water)
Both my administrator and I are excited about this year (we're both heading toward the water)
We're ready to embrace this classroom initiative this year (we're diving in)
35.

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