Name ________________________
Grade ____
Age ____
Gender ___F ___M
Number of years you have used a computer: _____ years
Do you have access to a computer at your home? _____ yes _____ no
Do you use computers at home to do school related work? _____ yes _____ no
Do you use computers at school to do school related work? _____ yes _____ no
If you use computer at home or school, approximately how many hours do you use each program per week on your computer? _____ hours
Do you utilize computer resources in the school library for school work? _____ yes ____ no
COMPUTER USE Approximate hrs/wk
Word processing/desktop publishing ___ hrs/week
(Word, Publisher)
Financial management/budgeting ___ hrs/week
(Excel, Quicken)
Database spreadsheet (Excel) ___ hrs/week
Data analysis (e.g. Access, Charts, &Graphs)
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) ___ hrs/week
Games (Educational) ___ hrs/week
Games (Fun) ___ hrs/week
Communications
(e.g. e-mail, internet, chat, fax, etc…) ___ hrs/week
Others (specify)_____________________ ___ hrs/week
PLEASE RATE YOUR ABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS/AREAS
1 = I can do this well/with ease
2 = I can figure out how to do this on my own
3 = I can figure out how to do this with instruction
4 = I cannot do this/do not know how to do this
Word Processing Computer Graphics/Publisher
___name/create documents
___create signs, posters, banners, etc…
___edit documents using functions (e.g. spellcheck) using appropriate
___set margins and line spacing
___create line, bar, or pie charts using a graphics program
___number pages
___set tabs
___scan an image or text onto a document
___create and use columns for text
___change scanned images/text
___merge files
___ design pages for yearbook
___ use digital camera to insert pictures
___ edit or change appearance to picture
___ use digital cameras to insert pictures
___import graphics (insert pictures)
___create/insert tables and spreadsheets into a document
Database Management
___save/retrieve a worksheet
___design a database
___print a worksheet
___enter data in a database
___edit a cell (size, color, etc.)
___edit a field/add a field
___increase columns in a worksheet
___sort a database numerically or alphabetically
___copy a range of cells
___add/delete records
___move a cell or group of cells
___search a database using a variety of searching techniques
___determine a percentage (use formulas)
___sort columns and rows
___print a report
___print a graph from a spreadsheet
___create an index
___construct and use a spreadsheet for a problem
___use a database to discover relationships or solve record keeping and making calculations
___ make tables and charts from data
Web-Based Resources Presentation Software
___compose and send a message on e-mail
___ create a PowerPoint presentation
___open an e-mail message and read it from a mailbox
___ add pictures and graphics
___reply to a message
___ animate text and pictures on each page
___print a message (text move on the page)
___delete a message
___ create page transitions
___move a message into a folder
___ add narrations to text
___download an attachment from an e-mail
___ use video cameras
___send an attachment with an e-mail
___ create edited videos and short movies
___write to a list server (not allowed in school)
___ add music and narration on video
___create a web-page
___ create tutorials from screen-cam
___search the web for a topic using different search engines
___ able to mix music (school mixers, etc.)
___access and read from a newsgroup
___ add music clips and videos from web to
___post an article or follow-up to a newsgroup presentations
___download pictures and files from the internet
___ able to make a HyperStudio
___ stream video (music videos) presentation
Spreadsheet Program
___demonstrate understanding of the setup
___save/retrieve documents onto/from a specific drive
___move a cell pointer around a worksheet
___ save to your network file
___enter labels, numbers, and formulas into
___ create borders and page borders a worksheet
___ format the spreadsheet
PLEASE RATE YOUR ABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS/AREAS
1 = I agree with this totally
2 = I agree somewhat with this
3 = Rarely – I don’t agree with this
4 = I don’t agree /This doesn’t happen
5 = Don’t know / NA
Please circle a number for the following statements
1 2 3 4 5 I have access to a computer when I need it for my classes.
1 2 3 4 5 I have access to the internet when needed.
1 2 3 4 5 I would like to have more/better access to computers and equipment
1 2 3 4 5 I would like to have more/better access to the internet.
1 2 3 4 5 I am encouraged to use computers in the classroom.
1 2 3 4 5 I am happy with technology at Vanderbilt
What constraints do you have using computers in the classroom? (circle all that apply)
1 2 3 4 5 not enough time to use computers
1 2 3 4 5 not enough knowledge on how to use computers
1 2 3 4 5 not enough computers or computer equipment
1 2 3 4 5 poor instruction on how to use computers
1 2 3 4 5 lack of interest in using computers by teachers
1 2 3 4 5 lack of interest in using computers by myself
What, if any, constraints do you have utilizing computers and computer resources?
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What other computer-based materials, if any, do you wish that you had access to in your classroom? Please list:
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What are some positive things about our technology program?
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