2010 USD 218 Parent Technology Survey 2010
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USD 218 is surveying the community about technology usage and skill level. The information obtained from this survey will be used by the local technology committee to create technology goals and objectives for the coming year. Even though you may not be directly involved with the school system, your responses are still needed as we strive to provide services to people of all ages within the community. Your input is valuable and very much appreciated.

Please answer all of the following questions honestly. All responses are completely anonymous.

Thank you for supporting the USD 218 school system.

1. I have a computer at home.

I have a computer at home. yes

no

2. I have the Internet at home.

I have the Internet at home. yes

no

3. I use the Internet for my job.

I use the Internet for my job. yes

no

4. I use the computer for my job.

I use the computer for my job. yes

no

5. If you have Internet access at home, is your connection DSL?

If you have Internet access at home, is your connection DSL? yes

no

6. I know how to turn the computer on.

I know how to turn the computer on. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

7. I know how to check email.

I know how to check email. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

8. I know how to send email.

I know how to send email. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

9. I know how to search the Internet.

I know how to search the Internet. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

10. I access PowerSchool to see my child's grades.

I access PowerSchool to see my child's grades. 0=no

1=no but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=do it

11. I know how to use a word processor.

I know how to use a word processor. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

12. I know how to use a spreadsheet.

I know how to use a spreadsheet. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

13. I know how to use a database.

I know how to use a database. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

14. I know how to use Quicken.

I know how to use Quicken. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

15. I know how to use an MP3 player.

I know how to use an MP3 player. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

16. I know how to use a CD burner.

I know how to use a CD burner. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

17. I know how to use a scanner.

I know how to use a scanner. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

18. I know how to hook up and operate a digital camera.

I know how to hook up and operate a digital camera. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

19. I know how to hook up and operate a digital video camera.

I know how to hook up and operate a digital video camera. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

20. I know how to use a PDA (palm pilot).

I know how to use a PDA (palm pilot). 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

21. I know how to create a web page.

I know how to create a web page. 0=no knowledge

1=no knowledge but would like to learn

2=some idea

3=some idea but would like to learn more

4=can do it

22. Please mark an answer for each of the items below.

	Have	Have Not
Shopped online	*Please mark an answer for each of the items below. Shopped online Have	Shopped online Have Not
Participated in an online auction	Participated in an online auction Have	Participated in an online auction Have Not
Taken an online course	Taken an online course Have	Taken an online course Have Not
Reserved a hotel room	Reserved a hotel room Have	Reserved a hotel room Have Not
Bought airline tickets	Bought airline tickets Have	Bought airline tickets Have Not
Downloaded music	Downloaded music Have	Downloaded music Have Not
Downloaded movies	Downloaded movies Have	Downloaded movies Have Not
Participated in an online chat	Participated in an online chat Have	Participated in an online chat Have Not
Particpated in online gaming	Particpated in online gaming Have	Particpated in online gaming Have Not
Text messaging	Text messaging Have	Text messaging Have Not
Used a picture phone	Used a picture phone Have	Used a picture phone Have Not
Utilized GPS (Global Positioning Satellite)	Utilized GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) Have	Utilized GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) Have Not
Personal MySpace Page	Personal MySpace Page Have	Personal MySpace Page Have Not
Personal FaceBook Page	Personal FaceBook Page Have	Personal FaceBook Page Have Not
Personal Bebo Page	Personal Bebo Page Have	Personal Bebo Page Have Not

23. In what other online activity have you participated?

In what other online activity have you participated?

24. What one thing would you like to learn related to technology?

What one thing would you like to learn related to technology?

25. What suggestions do you have for future technology within the school system?

What suggestions do you have for future technology within the school system?

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