Teacher Technology Assessment/Survey

This is a survey about your personal use and integration of technology in the classroom (i.e. computers, CD-ROMs, Internet usage, etc.). Please answer the questions as honestly as you can. Keep in mind that there is no "right answer, whatever your experience may be is perfectly acceptable. The information you provide is anonymous and will be kept confidential. Thank you for your time. (The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.)

Grade Information:
1 2

(Circle one answer per question)

The majority of the students you teach is? Indicate your teacher license Content area

a 9th Grade English / Social Studies

b 10th Grade Math / Science

c 11th Grade Foreign Language/E SL

d 12th Grade Art, Music, Business Technology

e other Health Education

NOTE: The below questions in Standard 1 & Standard 2 do not necessarily apply to the classroom.

Standard 1 - Basic Computer/Technology Operations and Concepts:

question)

(circle one answer per

NOT AT ALL or NO

RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Do you have access to a computer? Do you access the Internet? Do you use database software? (Access, Paradox) Do you use spreadsheet software? (Excel, Lotus) Do you use presentation software? (PowerPoint, HyperStudio) Do you use word processing software? (Microsoft Word, WordPerfect) Do you use imaging devices such as scanners, digital cameras, and/or video cameras with computer systems and software? Have you ever created a web page?

a a a a a a

b b b b b b

c c c c c c

d d d d d d

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Standard 2 - Basic Personal and Professional Use of Technology:

NOT AT ALL or NO RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

(circle one answer per question)

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

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Do you use e-mail to communicate with others? If support were available, would you use e-mail to contact students? If support were available, would you use e-mail to contact parents? How often do you download file attachments? How often do you use Instant Messaging? Have you ever visited teacher focused websites? Are you familiar with how to check for student Internet plagiarism? Do you stay informed regarding ethical and legal issues concerning the uses of computers and technology? Are you aware of specific copyright laws in the access and use of information from various technologies?

a a a a a a a

b b b b b b b

c c c c c c c

d d d d d D D

Standard 3 - Application of Technology in Instruction:

NOT AT ALL or NO

(circle one answer per question)

RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

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Have you explored and or evaluated uses for computer and technology resources in the classroom? Have you created lesson plans with technology integration in mind? Have you ever discussed assessment practices as related to the use of computers and technology in the curriculum? Have you ever designed, implemented or assessed student learning activities that integrate computers/technology? Have you ever designed learning activities that foster equitable use of technology for students?

25 a b c d

Standard 4 - Social, Ethical and Human Issues:

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Do you consider and/or discuss the historical development and important trends affecting the evolution of technology and its probable future roles in society?

(circle one answer per question)

RARELY OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

Standard 5 - Productivity Tools:

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Do you use advanced features of word processing, desktop publishing, and image programs to develop lesson plans or facilitate the learning experience for the student? Do you use spreadsheets for analyzing, organizing and displaying numeric data graphically? (i.e. student grade tracking) Have you ever designed and or used a database form creator to generate customized reports? Have you integrated digital video and/or digital images for use in classroom presentations? Have you ever used specificpurpose electronic devices (such as a graphing calculator, language translator software, scientific probe ware, or electronic thesaurus) in your classroom or as an activity? Have you ever used a teacher electronic classroom management tool?

(circle one answer per question)

NOT AT ALL or NO

RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

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STANDARD 6 - Telecommunications and Information Access:

NOT AT ALL or NO RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

(circle one answer per question)

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

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34

Do you share files or e-mail attachments with peers? (lesson plans or sharing multimedia files) Do you use e-mail and web browser applications for communications and for research to support instruction?

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Do you use on-line search tools like Yahoo!, Google and other intelligent search agents to get information?

Standard 7 - Research, Problem Solving, and Product Development:

question)

(circle one answer per

NOT AT ALL or NO

RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

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Do you participate in courses and other professional development activities or workshops to enhance teaching and learning? Have you ever conducted Internet research and then evaluated the on-line sources of information to enhance your curriculum? Do you use a computer projection device to support and deliver oral presentations? Have you ever worked in an on-line collaboration environment to build a body of knowledge around a specific topic? (i.e. chat rooms, Internet bulletin boards, etc)

Standard 8 - Technology Focused Critical Thinking Skills and Cooperative Learning:

(circle one answer per question)

NOT AT ALL or NO

RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

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Have you ever structured lessons and learning tasks/assignments that infuse technology to reflect higher level thinking skills? Have you ever developed structures that incorporated various technologies (computer, CD ROM, Digital Equipment) to facilitate cooperative learning groups as part of students tasks and assignments?

Standard 9 - Collaborative Planning and Teaching:

( circle one answer per question)

NOT AT ALL or NO

RARELY / OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY or YES

DONT KNOW

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Do you work collaboratively with other colleagues, including library media specialists and other school community resources in the planning and instructional delivery process? Have you ever collaboratively developed an assessment test to measure student learning and development in information literacy? Have you collaboratively worked on developing a lesson plan within a team environment?

A) Describe any positive or negative experiences you had when using technology in the classroom

B) What training would you need to integrate computer usage in your classroom?

C) If you are aware of the new technologies in your school, identify it and what training you would require to use this new technology?