SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS

Predicting Teachers’ ICT Competence in Leyte Normal University using J48 Algorithm

Dear Respondent,

Greetings! This questionnaire seeks your personal background information, ICT trainings attended, your
attitude towards ICT, the institutional ICT capabilities in LNU, and your self-rating towards your ICT
Competence. Most items may be answered by simply checking appropriate boxes. Please read the
statements carefully and provide honest answers to all the items. The results of this study will be used
to propose for Computer Enhancement Training Program which will benefit you afterwards. All
responses will be treated with confidentiality. Thank you very much for your time and effort spent to
respond.

Respectfully yours;

Mark Lester P. Laurente

Researcher

PART I. Demographic Profile

Write your answer in the space provided.

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Age: _______ Sex: ____

College: ___________________________ Department: __________________ Years in Teaching: ______

Position: ___________

Check the most appropriate space.

Highest Educational Attainment: ____ College graduate ____ Master’s degree units
_____Master’s degree holder ____ Doctoral Degree Units ____ Doctoral degree holder

Trainings Attended
by Wastiau, Blamire, Quittre, de Gaer, and Monseur (2011)

Have you undertaken professional development in the following areas?

Check one or more appropriate space/s

____ Personal learning about ICT in your own time

____ ICT Training provided by school staff
____ Introductory courses on internet use and general applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Tools)
____ Equipment-specific training (i.e. laptop)
____ Courses on multimedia (digital video, audio equipment)
____ Subject-specific training on learning applications (i.e. tutorials, simulations)
____ Courses on pedagogical use of ICT in teaching and learning
____ Advanced courses on applications (i.e. virtual learning environment)
____ Advance courses on internet use (i.e. creating websites, video conferencing)
____ Participate in online communities for professional discussions
____ Other professional development opportunities for ICT,
Please specify: __________________________________________________________________

Attitude and perceived self-confidence towards ICT

From Horvat, Petric, and Mikrut (n.d.) and; Papanastasiou and Angeli (2008)

Check one box.

5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Undecided 4- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree

Descriptions 5 4 3 2 1
1 I am confident using a personal computer.
2 I am confident learning new computer skills.
3 I like to use computers.
4 I enjoy talking with others about computers.
5 I like to have a computer in my home.
6 I am comfortable using computer in my daily life.
7 I use computers multiple ways in my daily life.
8 I believe using computer is necessary in my school life.
9 An increased use of computers can enhance my teaching.
10 The use of computers can increase my job possibilities.
11 I can select appropriate software to use in my teaching.
12 I can use PowerPoint Presentation.
13 I can design technology-enhanced learning activities.
14 I can use social networking to communicate with my students.
15 I can use the internet in my lessons to meet learning goals.
16 ICT can help students understand concepts more easily.
17 I believe that computers can serve as a tool for learning.
18 I believe that knowing how to use computers is worthwhile.

PART II. Institutional ICT Capabilities

from Wastiau et.al. (2011) and Papanastasiou and Angeli (2008)

Check one box.

5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Undecided 4- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree

Descriptions 5 4 3 2 1
1 The technical infrastructure in my school is adequate.
2 Classroom size and furniture are adequate.
3 School computers are functional.
 4 There is a sufficient number of computers.
5 There is a sufficient number of internet-connected computers.
6 There is a sufficient internet bandwidth or internet speed.
7 Computer hardware and software are available for use.
8 Teachers in my school are well informed about the value of
computers in teaching and learning.
9 Teachers are interested to use ICT in teaching.
10 There are teachers who use ICT in teaching and learning.
11 Other teachers encourage me to use ICT.
12 Teachers are in favor of the use of ICT in school.
13 The instructional support in my school is adequate.
14 Teaching schedules with ICT are arranged and fixed.
15 The school heads encourage teachers to use ICT.
16 Sufficient technical support for teachers.
17 Sufficient pedagogical support and models for teachers.
18 Use of ICT in teaching and learning is one of the goal in school.

PART III. ICT Competencies of Teachers

From the National ICT Competency Standards for Teachers, ICT Commission, 2005.

Check one box.

5 – Excellent 4 – Very Good 3 – Good 2 – Fair 1 – Poor

A. Technology operations and concepts

At what level do I…? 5 4 3 2 1

1 Identify and define the functions of the main components (i.e.
monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse) of the computer
2 Identify and define the functions of the computer peripherals (i.e.
printer, scanner, modem, digital camera, speaker, etc.)
3 Property connect main components, configure peripherals and
install drivers when required
4 Configure computer settings of various software and hardware
5 Understand the basic functions of the operating system
6 Organize and manage computer files, folders and directories
7 Use storage devices (i.e. hard disk, diskette, CD, flash memory,
etc.) for storing and sharing computer files. Create back-ups of
import files
8 Protect the computer from virus, spyware, adware, malware,
hackers etc.
9 Use online and offline help facilities for troubleshooting,
maintenance and update of applications
10 Use a word processor to enter and edit text and images
11 Format text, control margins, layout and tables
12 Print, store and retrieve text documents from a word processor
13 Use a calculation spreadsheet to enter data, sort data and format
cells into tables
14 Make computation, use formula and create graphs using
spreadsheets
15 Print and store data tables using a spreadsheet application
16 Use a presentation package to add text and sequence a
presentation
17 Enhance slide presentations by adding sound, customizing
animation and inserting images
18 Print presentation handouts and store slide presentation
19 Make effective class presentations using the slides and LCD
projector
20 Acquire digital images and other media from the web sites, CD,
flash drives, etc.
21 Crop, scale, color correct and enhance digital images
22 Play various media files using appropriate media players
23 Stitch together video footages and sound tracks and add simple
enhancements transitions, titles, etc.
24 Attach and configure scanners, cameras, cell phones to acquire
digital images
25 Store digital images using optical media (CD, DVD, flash disk) and
online repositories
26 Connect to the Internet via dial-up or LAN
27 Configure and use Web Browser and Help applications
28 Send and receive emails with attachments, manage emails and use
LAN AND web based mail servers
29 Effectively use synchronous and asynchronous web based
communication tools like instant messengers, voice and
teleconferencing
30 Connect and use shared printers, shared folders and other devices
within a network
31 Effectively use search engines, web directories and bookmarks
32 Download and install relevant applications including freeware,
shareware, updates, patches, viewers and support applications
33 Effectively use search engines, directories, crawlers and agents to
locate information sources
34 Search and collect textual and non-textual information from online
and office sources
35 Efficiently store and organize collected information using
directories, drives, or databases
36 Distribute, share, publish and print information via print or web
37 Properly acknowledge information sources – online and offline
 B. Social and ethical

At what level do I…? 5 4 3 2 1

38 Understand the legal implications of Software Licenses and Fair
Use
39 Understand and explain the basic concepts of Intellectual Property
Rights
40 Differentiate and identify the Copyright, Trademark, Patent of
various products
41 Detect plagiarism in student work
42 Property acknowledgment sources used in own work
43 Be an Anti-Piracy advocate for all products with IPR like music,
data, video and software
44 Advocate the responsible use of various technologies like
computers, cell phones, etc.
45 Show respect for privacy and cyber etiquette, phone etiquette and
similar use of technology
46 Demonstrate proper handling of computer devices and use of
applications
47 Monitor how students use the computer specifically on software,
hardware, computer games, and internet activities
48 Maintain a clean and orderly learning environment for students
49 Promote and implement rules and regulations on property using
computers
50 Accurately report malfunctions and problems with computer
software and hardware
51 Design class activities to minimize the effect on students being
disadvantaged or left-out
52 Help minimize the effects of the digital divide by providing access
to digital materials for all students
53 Prepare lessons and activities appropriate to the level of the
learning and cultural background of students
54 Adapt activities using specialized hardware and software for
physically disadvantage students

C. Pedagogical

At what level do I…? 5 4 3 2 1

55 Make students use databases, spreadsheets, concept mapping
tools, communication tools, etc.
56 Encourage students to do data analysis, problem solving, decision
making and exchange of ideas
57 Use appropriately slide presentations, videos, audio and other
media in the classroom
58 Teach students to use various multimedia materials for the reports
and class presentations
59 Use various synchronous and asynchronous communication tools
(emails, chat, white boards, forum, blogs)
60 Facilities cooperative learning and exchange of ideas and
information
61 Design rubrics for assessing student performance in the use of
various technologies
62 Use electronic means of administering quizzes and examinations
63 Analyze assessment of data using spreadsheets and statistical
application
64 Use emails, group sites, blogs, etc. for disseminating information
directly to students, colleagues and parents
65 Use emails, group sites, blogs, etc. to collect information and
feedback directly to students, colleagues, and parents
66 Explore the use of electronic assessment tools like online testing,
submission of projects via email or online facilities
67 Set up online databases or repositories of students works

D. Professional

At what level do I…? 5 4 3 2 1

68 Identify educational sites and portals suitable to the subject area
69 Join online communities, subscribe to relevant mailing lists and
online journals
70 Review new and existing software for education
71 Recommend useful and credible web sites to colleagues
72 Conduct research on the use of technology in the classroom
73 Follow online tutorials or online degree programs
74 Actively participate in online forums and discussions
75 Use emails, group sites, blogs, etc. for disseminating information
directly to students, colleagues and parents
76 Use emails, group sites, blogs, etc. to collect information and
feedback directly to students, colleagues, and parents

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