Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j27GUeC21002; Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:30:40 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:30:40 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s22c3ab7.055@gwmail.northampton.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Karen Layton " <klayton@northampton.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3539] Use of Computer Technology Survey X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.5.3 Status: O Content-Length: 10148 Lines: 397 Hello all: Joan Kistler, a colleague at the Center for Adult Literacy and Basic Workforce Development, is currently researching the use of computer technology in adult literacy programs in Pennsylvania. Joan would like input on the survey tool prior to distribution. She welcomes all review of, and comments on existing questions, or suggestions for additional questions, such as: 1. Are any items ambiguous, confusing, or otherwise poorly prepared? 2. Can any items be removed to shorten the survey? There is no need to actually complete the survey; this is just a preliminary review of the questions and format. Once the review is complete, the survey will be distributed to adult literacy programs in Pennsylvania. When the data is complete and evaluated, I will forward her findings to this list. The survey can be viewed by scrolling down this page. Please send all comments to: Joan Kistler jkistler@northampton.edu Thank you. Karen Layton Instructional Manager, Technology & Distance Education Center for Adult Literacy & Basic Workforce Development Northampton Community College Fountain Court, Suite 8 Bartonsville, PA 18372 _______________________________________________________________________________ UTILIZATION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SURVEY Directions: Please select the letter of the appropriate response. 1. In which of the following regions (Pennsylvania) is your organization located? a. Central Northeast b. Southeast c. Philadelphia d. South Central e. Northwest f. Southwest 2. What is your type of organization? a. Community-based/volunteer b. Community college/university c. Public school d. Other Directions: For the following questions, please answer by circling the number of your response according to the following scale: N = no opinion or does not apply 1 = never 2 = rarely 3 = sometimes 4 = often 5 = always -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part I: Extent of use of computer technology General Question A: To what extent do you use computer technology in your program? 3. I use computer technology for administrative activities, such as record keeping, lesson planning, letter/report writing, e-mail, etc. N 1 2 3 4 5 4. My students have access to a computer either in the classroom or in a computer lab. N 1 2 3 4 5 5. I feel the computer hardware at my center is adequate for my purposes. N 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: General Question B: To what extent do you use software applications with your students? 6. I teach lessons requiring my students to use word processing software (such as Word or WordPerfect). N 1 2 3 4 5 7. I teach lessons that requiring my students to use spreadsheet software (such as Excel). N 1 2 3 4 5 8. I teach lessons requiring my students to use database software (such as Access). N 1 2 3 4 5 9. I teach lessons requiring my students to use presentation software (such as PowerPoint or Hyper Studio) N 1 2 3 4 5 10. I teach lessons requiring my students to use the Internet N 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: _ General Question C: To what extent do you use educational software with your students? 11. I teach lessons that requiring my students to use educational software. N 1 2 3 4 5 12. My students use drill-and-practice educational software in the classroom or computer lab. (This type of software does not instruct students, but provides them with practice for skills already learned, such as Math Blaster.) N 1 2 3 4 5 13. My students use tutorial educational software in the classroom or computer lab. (This type of software provides instruction of specific skills through text, graphics, and simulations, such as Success with Typing.) N 1 2 3 4 5 14. My students use educational game software in the classroom or computer lab. (This type of software allows students to practice already-learned skills by playing competitive games, such as Super Munchers.) N 1 2 3 4 5 15. My students use problem-solving software in the classroom or computer lab. (This type of software requires students to use strategy and input, such as Oregon Trail.) N 1 2 3 4 5 16. My students use multi-media software in the classroom or computer lab. (This type of software uses sound, pictures, graphics, video, text, and hypertext, such as The Great Race to Save the Planet.) N 1 2 3 4 5 17. I feel that the computer software at my adult literacy center is of good quality. N 1 2 3 4 5 18. I feel that the computer software at my adult literacy center is relevant to adult learners. N 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: _ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part II: Benefits of using computer technology in adult literacy General Question D: How do you feel students' use of computer technology benefits (or may benefit) them? 19. I find students benefit (or may benefit) from immediate, non-threatening feedback. N 1 2 3 4 5 20. I find students benefit (or may benefit) from being able to learn at their own pace. N 1 2 3 4 5 21. I find students benefit (or may benefit) by learning computer skills for the workplace. N 1 2 3 4 5 22. I find students benefit (or may benefit) by learning how to access information from the Internet N 1 2 3 4 5 23. I find students benefit (or may benefit) by increasing their enthusiasm for learning. N 1 2 3 4 5 24. I find students benefit (or may benefit) by improving their retention. N 1 2 3 4 5 25. I find students benefit (or may benefit) from the computer's ability to reach students at a distance. N 1 2 3 4 5 26. I find my students benefit (or may benefit) for its ability to reach visual, auditory, and hands-on learners. N 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part III: Challenges of using computer technology in adult literacy General Question E: What are the challenges associated with using technology in adult literacy programs? 27. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging due to a lack of adequate funding. N 1 2 3 4 5 28. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging due to learners' resistance toward learning computer skills N 1 2 3 4 5 29. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging due to a lack of class time to teach computer skills. N 1 2 3 4 5 30. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging due to it being too difficult to teach computer skills. N 1 2 3 4 5 31. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging due to it being too time consuming to teach computer skills N 1 2 3 4 5 32. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging due a lack of teacher training in computer skills. N 1 2 3 4 5 33. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging due a lack of time to learn computer skills. N 1 2 3 4 5 34. I feel the use of technology for adult literacy students is challenging because computer literacy is not an important component of adult literacy. N 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: _ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part IV: Dealing with the challenges of using computer technology General Question F: How does your program deal with the challenges associated with using computer technology in adult literacy programs? 35. My program uses state and/or local grants to fund technology initiatives. N 1 2 3 4 5 36. My program uses federal grants to fund technology initiatives. N 1 2 3 4 5 37. My program uses donations from corporations to fund technology initiatives. N 1 2 3 4 5 38. My program uses donations from private organizations to fund technology initiatives. N 1 2 3 4 5 39. My program uses fund-raising events to fund technology initiatives. N 1 2 3 4 5 40. I feel our program has adequate staffing to deal successfully with the technology needs of the program. N 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: _ General Question G: How do you or your program deal with the challenges associated with learning about technology? 41. My program provides formal technology training opportunities. N 1 2 3 4 5 42. I feel my program offers adequate technology-training opportunities. N 1 2 3 4 5 43. I have attended formal technology trainings offered by my program. N 1 2 3 4 5 44. I feel the formal technology trainings I have attended were of good quality. N 1 2 3 4 5 45. I feel the technology trainings are scheduled at a convenient place and time. N 1 2 3 4 5 46. I feel I have available time to fit technology trainings into my schedule. N 1 2 3 4 5 47. I feel our program has adequate access to information about available technologies and their usage. N 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: _ Thank you for completing this survey. Your input is much needed and appreciated. Please send all comments to: Joan Kistler jkistler@northampton.edu
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