[SURVEY PREVIEW MODE] 2008 Student Tablet Program Survey

This survey has two pages of questions. Your answers will be taken seriously. You do not need to write complete sentences. We want to know how and when you are using your computer and any suggestions for improving our program.

1. What is your gender?

What is your gender? Female

Male

I choose not to answer this

2. What grade are you in?

What grade are you in? Freshmen

Sophomore

Junior

3. Please rate your computer knowledge...

	I'm an idiot when it comes to computers	I don't know much about computers	I know a little something something about computers	I'm pretty good with computers.	I am very knowledgeable about computers	I am a computer genius. Bill Gates should hire me.
choose one:	Please rate your computer knowledge... choose one: I'm an idiot when it comes to computers	I don't know much about computers	I know a little something something about computers	I'm pretty good with computers.	I am very knowledgeable about computers	I am a computer genius. Bill Gates should hire me.

4. How can we improve the training that students get at the beginning of the year when they get their computers? Are there things you know now, that you wished you knew at the beginning of the year?

How can we improve the training that students get at the beginning of the year when they get their computers? Are there things you know now, that you wished you knew at the beginning of the year?

5. What are the educational benefits to you of having a computer for school? What do you use it for?

What are the educational benefits to you of having a computer for school? What do you use it for?

6. What's the most interesting or fun assignment that you've done with your computer?

What's the most interesting or fun assignment that you've done with your computer?

7. What are the most interesting things that you have seen other people do with computers at BGA?

What are the most interesting things that you have seen other people do with computers at BGA?

8. What are the worst things you've seen happen with computers at BGA?

What are the worst things you've seen happen with computers at BGA?

9. Do you think it's good to have a tablet instead of a laptop computer? For example, do you take advantage of being able to use the stylus to write on the screen?

	It's very helpful to have a tablet instead of a laptop.	It's pretty helpful to have a tablet instead of a laptop.	It's helpful to have a tablet instead of a laptop.	It's somewhat helpful, I occasionally use the tablet functionality.	It's not at all helpful, I rarely if ever use the tablet functionality.
choose one:	Do you think it's good to have a tablet instead of a laptop computer? For example, do you take advantage of being able to use the stylus to write on the screen? choose one: It's very helpful to have a tablet instead of a laptop.	It's pretty helpful to have a tablet instead of a laptop.	It's helpful to have a tablet instead of a laptop.	It's somewhat helpful, I occasionally use the tablet functionality.	It's not at all helpful, I rarely if ever use the tablet functionality.

Comments or thoughts on this?

10. Have you ever lost your stylus?

Have you ever lost your stylus? No, I never lost my stylus.

Yes, I lost it, but then I found it again.

Yes, I lost it and had to buy a new one.

Yes, I lost it and don't have one anymore.

11. Do you think that using a tablet supports your particular learning style? (Learning styles include visual, auditory, kinesthetic)

	Yes, it's very helpful to my learning style.	It's pretty helpful.	It's helpful.	It's somewhat helful.	No, it does not help my learning style.
choose one:	Do you think that using a tablet supports your particular learning style? (Learning styles include visual, auditory, kinesthetic) choose one: Yes, it's very helpful to my learning style.	It's pretty helpful.	It's helpful.	It's somewhat helful.	No, it does not help my learning style.

Comments or thoughts on this?

12. How many times have you visited the technology help desk to ask a question or have something fixed?

How many times have you visited the technology help desk to ask a question or have something fixed? 0

1-5

5-10

10+

13. Have you ever had to leave your tablet at the help desk to be worked on?

Have you ever had to leave your tablet at the help desk to be worked on? No, I have never left it at the help desk.

The only time I've left it at the help desk was over the summer when it was required, but there was nothing wrong with it.

Yes, I had to get it re-imaged because of viruses or a corrupted system.

Yes, one time it got physically damaged or broken and had to be repaired.

Yes, more than once it got physically damaged or broken and had to be repaired.

Comments

14. How often do you bring your tablet home?

How often do you bring your tablet home? I bring it back and forth every day.

I bring it back and forth most days.

I bring it home sometimes.

I never bring it home, I always leave it at school.

Any comments or thoughts on this?

15. Do you have another computer that you can use at home?

Do you have another computer that you can use at home? Yes

16. Are you able to get on the internet with your tablet at home?

Are you able to get on the internet with your tablet at home? I do not have internet at home.

We do have internet, but I am not able to get my tablet on the internet at home.

We have internet, and I am able to get it on my tablet at home.

17. Is your home internet connection high-speed (cable/DSL broadband) or is it dial-up?

Is your home internet connection high-speed (cable/DSL broadband) or is it dial-up? It is high speed.

It is dial up.

18. Are you satisfied with your battery power?

Are you satisfied with your battery power? Very satisfied - it lasts all day

Mostly satisfied - my battery life is what I expected

Somewhat satisfied - it's okay, but not great

Not really satisfied - my battery dies too quickly

Not at all satisfied - my battery won't hold a charge