teach+tech+survey

What grade level do you teach? K-4 5-6    7-8     9-12    If you are a 7-12 teacher Science Math Language Arts Social Studies Art FCS IT PE    Music Other Do you have a computer at home? Yes No   How many computers do you have? Desktop? Yes No   Laptop? Yes No   Do you have internet at home? Yes No   Do you have high speed internet? Yes No   Where is that computer? Mark all Living room Kitchen Office Parents room Child’s room On most days I use … and where School Work Computer Cell phone Computer games Video games DVD CD    Ipod Digital Camera Video Camera Internet Email Text Skype MySpace/Facebook Twitter Blogs Wiki’s How many hours do you spend on the computer at home (a day)? 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 more How many hours do you spend on other technologies a day? (cell phone, video games, tv, ipod) 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 more Where do you go to learn new information? Collegue Friend Encyclopedia Book Google Wikipedia Youtube Where do your students go to learn new information? Associate Friend Encyclopedia Book Google Wikipedia Youtube Teacher How do students use computers in your classes? Organize & store info Collect data & perform measurements Create visual diplays of info (graphs, charts, maps) Manipulate/analyze/interpret data Create graphics or visuals of non-data products (picts, figures, diagrams) Plan, draft, proofread, revise & publish Create original works as a means of expression Perform calculations Use models or simulations to explore complex systems and issues Create models or simulations Support individualized learning Communicate information and ideas Remediate of basic skills Compensate for a disability or limitation Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes How do you use internet in your classes? Gather info from a variety of sources Communicate with others outside of school Other? How are expectations for tech use communicated to educators in your school There are no expectations Expectations are conveyed but administrators don’t monitor or evaluate the use Expectations are conveyed and this use is recognized but not formally Effective sue of tech is monitored and is a criterion for evaluation In an average week, what percentage of time do you think you act in each of the following roles? Total 100% Lecturer Coach Mediator Facilitator How much of your classroom tech use entails students working individually? None some many most How much of your classroom tech use entails students participating in collaborative teams? None some many most How much of your classroom tech use entails students working on assignments they direct themselves vs those that are teacher directed? None some many most How much of your classroom tech use entails multidisciplinary assignments? None some many most How much knowledge or experience do you have with the following aspects of assessment and technology? Assessing students projects created with technology such as web sites, student made presentations, or multimedia type projects Inexperienced beginner intermediate expert Rate you level of expertise to use tech to do the following: develop students’ higher-order crititcal thinking skills Inexperienced beginner intermediate expert Agree/Disagree When using tech, students create products that show higher levels of learning. Using tech increases discipline problems. Students are more motivated when using technology. Students go to inappropriate sites on the internet. There is more student collaboration when technology is involved. Plagiarism becomes a bigger problem when students use technology. Most technology would do little to improve my ability to teach. Technology has changed the way I teach. Students are more knowledgeable than I am when it comes to technology. The district expects us to learn new technology without formal training. Technology is not something to learn but a way to learn. We are preparing students for the way they will use technology in the real world. My students use technology to improve critical thinking. Students use technology to acquire problem solving skills to real-life situations. My students use technology to research databases. My students use tech for games, fun and recreation. Effective use of tech is embedded in our district standards. The assessments we use measure student preparedness to live, learn and work in the 21st century. I allow students to explore new technologies when completing assignments. I consider the technology standards when planning lessons and assignments. Limited access hinders my use of technology when teaching and planning lessons. Limited knowledge about technologies hinders my use when teaching and planning lessons. Typically, I give my students structured assignments and searches when they use technology. Typically, I give my students open-ended assignments and searches when they use technology. My students practice safe, legal, and responsible use of technology. My students select and use applications effectively and productively. My students can troubleshoot applications. My students can transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. What would you like to be able to do but can’t with tech?