1. Your sex: (a) Male (b) Female
2. Your age: (a) 20-29 (b) 30-39 (c) 40-49 (d) over 50
3. GradeTaught: (a) K-1 (b) 2-3 (c) 4-5 (d) Other
4. Total Years Teaching: (a) 0 (b) 1-5 (c) 6-10 (d) 10-15 (e) 15 or more
5. Have you ever used a computer? (a) Yes (b) No
6. If yes, was it (a) Mainframe or (b) Microcomputer?
7. If you have operated a micro, what kind was it? Pick the one used most often.
(a) Apple II, II+, IIe (or compatible) (b) Macintosh (c) IBM or IBM compatible
8. How would you rate your experience with computer technologies?
(a) Very Experienced (b) Good (c) Fair (d) Poor (e) None
9. Have you taken any courses/workshops for using computer technologies?
(a) Yes (b) No
10. Have you ever used a word processor? (a) Yes (b) No
11. Have you ever used a database? (a) Yes (b) No
12. Have you ever used a spreadsheet? (a) Yes (b) No
13. How would you rate your typing skill now?
(a) nonexistent (b) poor (c) good (d) excellent
14. How would you rate your computer programming skill now?
(a) nonexistent (b) poor (c) good (d) excellent
15. How valuable do you believe it is for your students to use computers?
(a) not at all valuable (b) somewhat valuable (c) valuable
(d) very valuable (e) extremely valuable
16. In the long run, do you believe use of the computer will (choose one)
(a) increase teachers' preparation and planning time?
(b) make no difference in teachers' preparation and planning time?
(c) decrease teachers' preparation and planning time?
17. In general, how would you rate educational software?
(a) excellent (b) good (c) fair (d) poor (e) don't know
18. How do you think software should be chosen for schools?
(a) at the state level (b) at the district level (c) at the school level
(d) by individual teachers
19. How do you plan to keep up-to-date with your knowledge of educational computer use?
Choose the one that most applies.)
a) computer magazines or journals (b) computer courses (c) user groups (d) workshops
20. Have you ever viewed any computer-based instruction software?
(a) yes, quite a few (b) yes, only one or two (c) no
(a) strongly agree (b) agree (c) neutral (d) disagree (e) strongly disagree
21. I like to teach with computer technology
22. I think quality instruction using technology will only enhance my teaching.
23. I value teaching with technology.
24. I feel afraid to touch a computer
25. I feel afraid that I might break or damage a computer.
26. I feel tense when people talk about computers.
27. I enjoy reading about computers.
28. I feel intimidated by people who know something about computers.
29. I think computers are dehumanizing.
30 I fear that computers may take over some parts of a job that I enjoy.
31. I feel confident that I can learn how to use a computer.
32. I think students are more motivated when they can learn using computer technology.
33. I think instruction by computer technologyis just another fad.
34. I think that using instruction via computer technology will help improve students
performance.
35. I think teachers compete with slick packages and high tech machines.
36. When utilizing computers, the teacher becomes guide/facilitator.
37. When utilizing computers, the teacher's role becomes more complex.
38. When utilizing computers, the teacher is able to further individualize instruction.
39. When utilizing computers, the teacher's role is diminished.
40. In which of the following have you had computer experience?
(a) games (b) graphics programs (c) teacher tools (grade books, test/activity construction)
(d) computer-assisted instruction (e)computer-delivered tests
41. Do you have experience in any of the following?
(a) networking (b) telecommunications (c) statistical packages (d) programming (e) none
42 Which of the following word processors have you used?
(a) Bank Street Writer (b) MacWriter (c) Appleworks (d) MicroSoft Works (e) Other
43. Which of the following databases have you used?
(a) Quickfile (b) DB Master (c) Appleworks (d) MicroSoft Works (e) Other
44. Which of the following spreadsheets have you used?
(a) Lotus 1-2-3 (b) MacPlan (c) Appleworks (d) MicroSoft Works (e) Other
45. In which of the following computer languages have you programmed?
(a) None (b) BASIC (c) PASCAL (d) HyperCard (e) Other
Follow-Up Questions from Original Survey
46. Do you have a computer at home? (a) yes (b) no
47. If yes, what type?
(a) Mac (b) IBM or compatible (c) Apple II series (d) other
48. If no, do you plan to purchase a computer in the next two years? (a) yes (b) no
(a) yes (b) no
49. If you plan a computer purchase in the next two years, what type do you intend to purchase?
(a) Mac (b) IBM or compatible (c) Apple II series (d) other
50. Did you participate in any computer "Short Courses" (one day after school workshops)?
(a) yes (b) no
51. If yes, please rate your opinion of the course(s).
(a) excellent (b) above average (c) good (d) fair (e) poor
Aspects of Management:
52 Planning for lessons
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
53. Need for professional training
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
54. Classroom Management (Discipline)
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
55. Time and scheduling
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
56. Grading
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
57. Other (please specify) ___________________________
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
Aspects of Instruction:
58. Individualized instruction
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
59. Cooperative instruction
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
60. Whole group instruction
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
61. Other (please specify) ____________________________________
(a) much easier (b) easier (c) no difference (d) harder (e) much harder
62. On average, how much time do your students spend actually using a computer each week at Highland Park Elementary?
(a) over 1 hour (b) 45 minutes to 1 hour (c) 30 to 45 minutes (d) 15 to 30 minutes
(e) less than 15 minutes
63. On average, how much time do you spend actually using a computer each week
during school hours at Highland Park Elementary?
(a) over 1 hour (b) 45 minutes to 1 hour (c) 30 to 45 minutes (d) 15 to 30 minutes
(e) less than 15 minutes
64. On average, how much time do you spend actually using a computer each week beyond
school hours for school purposes.?
(a) over 2 hours (b) 1 hours and 30 minutes to 2 hours (c) 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
(d) 30 minutes to 1 hour (e) less than 30 minutes
65. If a computer information or computer support group was formed at Highland Park
Elementary, what do you think should be its main purpose?
(a) computer training (b) a forum to share and discuss computing problems
(c) software review and evaluation (d) a forum to share specific techniques and helpful hints
(e) other (please specify) ___________________________________________
66. How often do you avoid using computers because you are uncomfortable with them?
(a) often (b) sometimes (c) never
67. How important is continuing education credit for workshops?
(a) very important (b) important (c) somewhat important (d) not important
68. How would you most prefer to view educational software?
(a) by scheduling time myself (b) at specific faculty workshops
69. What is your preference for receiving computer trianing?
(a) half day workshops (b) whole day workshops (c) 1 hour demonstration (d) 1:1
assistance
70. When do you most prefer to receive computer training?
(a) weekdays, early morning (b) weekdays, after school (c) Saturdays
(e) other (please specify) ______________________________________
71. How do you feel about being assigned to assist a peer who lacks computer knowledge?
(a) positive (b) neutral (c) negative (d) unqualified
72. How do you feel about being assigned a peer who has computer knowledge to assist you in
developig your computer skills?
(a) positive (b) neutral (c) negative (d) I do not need assistance.
73. Please rate your expertise in selecting effective educational software.
(a) very experienced (b) experienced (c) somewhat knowledgeable (d) little experience
(e) no experience
74. Which of the following factors most affects your ability to select educational software
(choose one)?
(a) time for reviewing software (b) lack of knowledge of how to evaluate software
(c) availability of software (d) district policies and procedures (e) other (please specify)
_________________________________________________________________________
75. How important is it to use computers in cooperative learning activities?
(a) very important (b) important (c) slightly important (d) not important
Please rate your use of the following computer problem-solving strategies:
76. Ask a colleague
(a) most frequent (b) frequent (c) occasionally (d) seldom (e) never
77. Trial-and-error
(a) most frequent (b) frequent (c) occasionally (d) seldom (e) never
78. Read a manual
(a) most frequent (b) frequent (c) occasionally (d) seldom (e) never
79. Ask a student
(a) most frequent (b) frequent (c) occasionally (d) seldom (e) never
80. Other (plase specify) ___________________________________________
(a) most frequent (b) frequent (c) occasionally (d) seldom (e) never
81. Please rate your opinion of the emphasis on computer use at Highland Park Elementary
School.
(a) highly overemphasized (b) overemphasized (c) correctly emphasized
(d) underemphasized (e) highly underemphasized
82. Please rate the impact of computer use on your students' (child's) self esteem.
(a) very positive impact (b) positive impact (c) no impact (d) negative impact
(e) very negative impact
83. Please note any specific incidents when the computer made an impact on a student's self esteem, either positive or negative.
______________________________________________________________________________
85. What are your concerns for the future use of computers at Highland Park?
______________________________________________________________________________
This survey may not be reproduced in its present form without the permission of:
Highland Park Elementary School
4900 Fairview Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Directions: Please complete each item by darkening the circle on the answer sheet by the same number.
1. I am a (a) Boy (b) Girl
2. My grade level is (a) K-1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e) 5
3. Have you ever used a computer? (a) Yes (b) No
4. Do you have a computer at home? (a) Yes (b) No
Please answer the following questions about your feelings using one of the following answers:
(a) Strongly agree (b) Agree (c) Disagree (d) Strongly Disagree
5. I feel afraid to touch a computer.
6. I feel afraid that I might break or damage a computer.
7. I feel nervous when people talk about computers.
8. I enjoy reading about computers.
9. I feel that people who know something about computers know more than I do.
10. I can learn how to use a computer.
11. Computer lessons are fun.
12. I would like to belong to a computer club.
13. I like to experiment on the computer.
14. Schools should have more computer lessons each week.
15. I would like to use a computer at home.
16. Computers are not interesting to me.
17. Someday, I would like to have a job working with computers.
18. I get excited about new things in our computer lab.
19. I like to learn with a computer.
20. It is more exciting to learn with a computer.
21. I learn "better" using a computer.
22. Did you participate in Computer Camp?
(a) yes
(b) no
23. If no, why not?
(a) scheduling conflicts
(b) cost
(c) not interested
(d) felt topics would be too elementary for me
(e) felt topics would be too advanced for me
24. If yes, how would you rate Computer Camp?
(a) excellent
(b) above average
(c) good
(d) fair
(e) poor
25. Would you like to see Highland Park offer more computer "Short Courses" after school?
(a) yes
(b) no
26. Did you participate in any computer "Short Courses" (one day after school workshops)?
(a) yes
(b) no
27. If yes, please rate your opinion of the course(s).
(a) excellent
(b) above average
(c) good
(d) fair
(e) poor
Thank you for your honest answers!
This survey may not be reproduced in its present form without the permission of:
Highland Park Elementary School
4900 Fairview Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Computer Use Attitudes
Directions: Please complete the following items by darkening in the circle that corresponds to the desired answer on the answer sheet.
1. Your sex: (a) Male (b) Female
2. Your age: (a) 20-29 (b) 30-39 (c ) 40-49 (d) Over 50
3. Highest Degree Earned: (a) High School (b) College (c) Masters d) Ph.D.
4. I have used a computer. (a) Yes (b) No
5. If yes, was it a (a) Mainframe or (b) Microcomputer
6. If it was a microcomputer, what kind have you used most often? (a) Apple II, II+, IIe (or compatible) (b) Macintosh (c) IBM (d) Other
7. How would you rate your experience with computer technologies?
(a) Very Experienced (b) Good (c) Fair (d) Poor (e) None
8 Have you taken any courses for using computer technologies? (a) Yes ( b) No
9. I have learned computers on my own (self-taught). (a) Yes (b) No
10. I Have you used a word processor? (a) Yes (b) No
11. If yes, which of the following word processors have you used the most?
(Choose the one that most applies.) (a) Bank Street Writer
(b) MacWrite (c) Appleworks (d) MicroSoft Works (e) Other
12. Have you used a database? (a) Yes (b) No
13. If yes, which of the following databases have you used the most?
(Choose the one that most applies.) (a) Quickfile (b) DB Master
(c) Appleworks (d) MicroSoft Works (e) Other
14. Have you used a spreadsheet? (a) Yes (b) No
15. If yes, which of the following spreadsheets have you used the most?
(Choose the one that most applies.) (a) Lotus 1-2-3 (b) MacPlan
(c) Appleworks (d) MicroSoft Works (e) Other
16. Have you used computer programming language to develop software? (a) Yes (b) No
17. How would you rate your computer programming skill now?
(a) Nonexistent (b) Poor (c) Good (d) Excellent
18. How would you rate your typing skills now?
(a) Nonexistent (b) Poor (c) Good (d) Excellent
19. Do you have a computer at home? (a) Yes (b) No
20. If no, do you have easy access to a microcomputer? (a) Yes (b) No
21. Do you have experience in any of the following? Networking (a) Yes (b) No
22. Telecommunications? (a) Yes (b) No
23. Have you ever viewed any computer-based instruction software?
(a) yes, quite a few (b) yes, one or two (c) no
Please answer the following questions about your feelings as honestly as possible by choosing the appropriate response.
(a) strongly agree (b) agree (c) neutral (d) disagree (e) strongly disagree
24. I feel afraid to touch a computer.
25. I feel afraid that I might break or damage a computer.
26. I feel tense when people talk about computers.
27. I enjoy reading about computers.
28. I feel intimidated by people who know something about computers.
29. I think computers are dehumanizing.
30. I fear that computers may take over some parts of a job that I enjoy.
31. I feel confident that I can learn how to use a computer.
32. I think students are more motivated when they can learn using computer technology.
33. I think instruction by computer technology is just another fad.
34. I think that using instruction via computer technology will help improve students' performance.
35. I think teachers compete with slick packages and high tech machines.
36. When utilizing computers, the teacher becomes guide/facilitator.
37. When utilizing computers, the teacher's role becomes more complex.
38. When utilizing computers, the teacher is able to further individualize instruction.
39. When utilizing computers, the teacher's role is diminished.
Please complete the following questions by filling in all answers that apply. If you have not used any of the following, it is not necessary to respond.
40. How valuable do you believe learning to use computers will be for your child's education?
(a) not at all valuable (b) somewhat valuable (c) valuable (d) very valuable (e) extremely valuable
41. Would you be interested in receiving computer training at school? (a) yes (b) no
42. If yes, please indicate your time preference. (a) 3-4 p.m. (b) 6-7 p.m. (c) 7-8 p.m.
43. Would you be interested in your child receiving computer training at the school?
(a) yes (b) no
Follow-up Questions from Original Survey
44. Have you purchased a personal computer during this past year?
(a) yes (b) no
45. If you have purchased a personal computer, what type did you purchase?
(a) Mac (b) IBM or compatible (c) Apple II series (d) other
46. If you do not have a personal computer, do you have plans to purchase one in the next two years?
(a) yes (b) no
47. Did you participate in Computer Camp?
(a) yes (b) no
48. If no, why not?
(a) scheduling conflicts (b) cost (c) not interested (d) felt topics would be too elementary for me
(e) felt topics would be too advanced for me
49. If yes, how would you rate Computer Camp?
(a) excellent (b) above average (c) good (d) fair (e) poor
50. Did you participate in any computer "Short Courses" (one day after school workshops)?
(a) yes (b) no
51. Would you like to see Highland Park offer more computer "Short Courses" after school?
(a) yes (b) no
52. If yes, please rate your opinion of the course(s).
(a) excellent (b) above average (c) good (d) fair (e) poor
53. Please rate your opinion of requesting monetary donations for participation in Computer Camp and Short Courses..
(a) It is inappropriate to request donations. (b) Requested donations were too high.
(c) Requested donations were too low. (d) Requested donations were reasonable.
54. Please rate your opinion of the emphasis on computer use at Highland Park Elementary School.
(a) highly overemphasized (b) overemphasized (c) correctly emphasized (d) underemphasized
(e) highly underemphasized
55. Please rate the impact of computer use on your child's self esteem.
(a) very positive impact (b) positive impact (c) no impact (d) negative impact
(e) very negative impact
56 Please note any specific incidents when the computer made an impact on your child's (a student's) self esteem, either positive or negative
______________________________________________________________________________
.
Adapted from:
1989 Smith, Savenye and Davidson, Computer Preassessment
Questionnaire,
Highland Park Elementary School, 4900 Fairview Drive, Austin, Texas 78731.
This survey may not be reproduced in its present form without the permission of:
Highland Park Elementary School
4900 Fairview Drive
Austin, Texas 78731