Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Information Technology Survey

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* 1. The job classification that most closely matches my position:

Certified Teacher

Custodian

Media Specialist

Special Education Teacher

Technology Teacher

Paraprofessional

Other

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* 2. The grade level that most closely matches my position is:

Early Childhood

Primary

Intermediate

Middle School/Junior High

High School

Adult Learner

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* 3. The academic content area(s) I teach are:

Generalist

English Language and Literature

Mathematics

Life and Physical Science

Social Sciences and History

Fine and Performing Arts

Foreign Language and Literature

Religious Education and Theology

Physical, Health, and Safety Education

Military Science

Computer and Information Sciences

Communications and Audio/Visual Technology

Business and Marketing

Manufacturing

Health Care Sciences

Public, Protective, and Government Services

Hospitality and Tourism

Architecture and Construction

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Human Services

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Engineering and Technology

Family and Consumer Science

Academic and Career Development

PSEO-Off-Site

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* 4. Choose the statement that best describes the level of your technology skills.

I do not consider myself a technology user. I get someone else to do technology-based tasks for me.

I consider myself a novice user. I accomplish assigned tasks, but I am more efficient when I don't use technology to do a job.

I consider myself about average. I have enough skills to complete the management and communication tasks expected of me and occasionally will choose to use technology to accomplish something I choose.

My skills are very good. I use a variety of technology tools and I use them efficiently for all aspects of my job.

I am a technology leader. I use technology efficiently, effectively and in creative ways to accomplish my job. I often teach others to use technology resources.

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* 5. To what degree are you prepared to use the following tools?

	Fully Prepared	Somewhat Prepared	Not Prepared	N/A
Accessing or creating podcasts	Accessing or creating podcasts Fully Prepared	Accessing or creating podcasts Somewhat Prepared	Accessing or creating podcasts Not Prepared	Accessing or creating podcasts N/A
Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.)	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) Fully Prepared	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) Not Prepared	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) N/A
Blogs	Blogs Fully Prepared	Blogs Somewhat Prepared	Blogs Not Prepared	Blogs N/A
Classroom response system (clickers, etc.)	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) Fully Prepared	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) Not Prepared	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) N/A
Classroom voice amplification systems	Classroom voice amplification systems Fully Prepared	Classroom voice amplification systems Somewhat Prepared	Classroom voice amplification systems Not Prepared	Classroom voice amplification systems N/A
Cloud Computing	Cloud Computing Fully Prepared	Cloud Computing Somewhat Prepared	Cloud Computing Not Prepared	Cloud Computing N/A
Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.)	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) Fully Prepared	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) Not Prepared	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) N/A
Database software	Database software Fully Prepared	Database software Somewhat Prepared	Database software Not Prepared	Database software N/A
E-mail (student)	E-mail (student) Fully Prepared	E-mail (student) Somewhat Prepared	E-mail (student) Not Prepared	E-mail (student) N/A
Flash cards/worksheets websites	Flash cards/worksheets websites Fully Prepared	Flash cards/worksheets websites Somewhat Prepared	Flash cards/worksheets websites Not Prepared	Flash cards/worksheets websites N/A
Image (photo) editing	Image (photo) editing Fully Prepared	Image (photo) editing Somewhat Prepared	Image (photo) editing Not Prepared	Image (photo) editing N/A
Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.)	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) Fully Prepared	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) Not Prepared	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) N/A
Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.)	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) Fully Prepared	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) Not Prepared	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) N/A
Internet resources	Internet resources Fully Prepared	Internet resources Somewhat Prepared	Internet resources Not Prepared	Internet resources N/A
iPads/iPods	iPads/iPods Fully Prepared	iPads/iPods Somewhat Prepared	iPads/iPods Not Prepared	iPads/iPods N/A
Library catalogs	Library catalogs Fully Prepared	Library catalogs Somewhat Prepared	Library catalogs Not Prepared	Library catalogs N/A
Moodle	Moodle Fully Prepared	Moodle Somewhat Prepared	Moodle Not Prepared	Moodle N/A
Online research databases available through school library/media center	Online research databases available through school library/media center Fully Prepared	Online research databases available through school library/media center Somewhat Prepared	Online research databases available through school library/media center Not Prepared	Online research databases available through school library/media center N/A
Presentation software	Presentation software Fully Prepared	Presentation software Somewhat Prepared	Presentation software Not Prepared	Presentation software N/A
Schoolwires	Schoolwires Fully Prepared	Schoolwires Somewhat Prepared	Schoolwires Not Prepared	Schoolwires N/A
Simulations	Simulations Fully Prepared	Simulations Somewhat Prepared	Simulations Not Prepared	Simulations N/A
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Fully Prepared	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Not Prepared	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) N/A
Spreadsheets	Spreadsheets Fully Prepared	Spreadsheets Somewhat Prepared	Spreadsheets Not Prepared	Spreadsheets N/A
Tutorials	Tutorials Fully Prepared	Tutorials Somewhat Prepared	Tutorials Not Prepared	Tutorials N/A
Videoconferencing	Videoconferencing Fully Prepared	Videoconferencing Somewhat Prepared	Videoconferencing Not Prepared	Videoconferencing N/A
Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.)	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) Fully Prepared	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) Not Prepared	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) N/A
Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.)	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) Fully Prepared	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) Somewhat Prepared	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) Not Prepared	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) N/A
Web portals	Web portals Fully Prepared	Web portals Somewhat Prepared	Web portals Not Prepared	Web portals N/A
Word processing	Word processing Fully Prepared	Word processing Somewhat Prepared	Word processing Not Prepared	Word processing N/A

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* 6. On which of the following technology tools do you want more training?

Accessing or creating podcasts

Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.)

Classroom response system (Clickers, etc.)

Classroom voice amplification systems

Content management systems/websites

Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.)

Database software

Drill and practice

E-mail (student)

Image (photo) editing

Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.)

Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.)

Internet resources

Library catalogs

Online research databases available through school library/media center

Presentation software

Simulations

Spreadsheets

Tutorials

Videoconferencing

Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn360, YouTube, etc.)

Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.)

Web design

Web portals

Word processing

None

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How often are the following technology tools integrated in your classes?

	Daily	Weekly	Infrequently	Never	N/A
Accessing or creating podcasts	Accessing or creating podcasts Daily	Accessing or creating podcasts Weekly	Accessing or creating podcasts Infrequently	Accessing or creating podcasts Never	Accessing or creating podcasts N/A
Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.)	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) Daily	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) Weekly	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) Infrequently	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) Never	Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) N/A
Blogs	Blogs Daily	Blogs Weekly	Blogs Infrequently	Blogs Never	Blogs N/A
Classroom response system (clickers, etc.)	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) Daily	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) Weekly	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) Infrequently	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) Never	Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) N/A
Classroom voice amplification systems	Classroom voice amplification systems Daily	Classroom voice amplification systems Weekly	Classroom voice amplification systems Infrequently	Classroom voice amplification systems Never	Classroom voice amplification systems N/A
Cloud Computing	Cloud Computing Daily	Cloud Computing Weekly	Cloud Computing Infrequently	Cloud Computing Never	Cloud Computing N/A
Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.)	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) Daily	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) Weekly	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) Infrequently	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) Never	Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) N/A
Database software	Database software Daily	Database software Weekly	Database software Infrequently	Database software Never	Database software N/A
E-mail (student)	E-mail (student) Daily	E-mail (student) Weekly	E-mail (student) Infrequently	E-mail (student) Never	E-mail (student) N/A
Flash cards/worksheets websites	Flash cards/worksheets websites Daily	Flash cards/worksheets websites Weekly	Flash cards/worksheets websites Infrequently	Flash cards/worksheets websites Never	Flash cards/worksheets websites N/A
Image (photo) editing	Image (photo) editing Daily	Image (photo) editing Weekly	Image (photo) editing Infrequently	Image (photo) editing Never	Image (photo) editing N/A
Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.)	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) Daily	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) Weekly	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) Infrequently	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) Never	Integrated learning systems (Compass Learning Odyssey, Plato Learning, etc.) N/A
Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.)	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) Daily	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) Weekly	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) Infrequently	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) Never	Interactive whiteboard software (SMART Notebook, etc.) N/A
Internet resources	Internet resources Daily	Internet resources Weekly	Internet resources Infrequently	Internet resources Never	Internet resources N/A
iPads/iPods	iPads/iPods Daily	iPads/iPods Weekly	iPads/iPods Infrequently	iPads/iPods Never	iPads/iPods N/A
Library catalogs	Library catalogs Daily	Library catalogs Weekly	Library catalogs Infrequently	Library catalogs Never	Library catalogs N/A
Moodle	Moodle Daily	Moodle Weekly	Moodle Infrequently	Moodle Never	Moodle N/A
Online research databases available through school library/media center	Online research databases available through school library/media center Daily	Online research databases available through school library/media center Weekly	Online research databases available through school library/media center Infrequently	Online research databases available through school library/media center Never	Online research databases available through school library/media center N/A
Presentation software	Presentation software Daily	Presentation software Weekly	Presentation software Infrequently	Presentation software Never	Presentation software N/A
Schoolwires	Schoolwires Daily	Schoolwires Weekly	Schoolwires Infrequently	Schoolwires Never	Schoolwires N/A
Simulations	Simulations Daily	Simulations Weekly	Simulations Infrequently	Simulations Never	Simulations N/A
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Daily	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Weekly	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Infrequently	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Never	Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) N/A
Spreadsheets	Spreadsheets Daily	Spreadsheets Weekly	Spreadsheets Infrequently	Spreadsheets Never	Spreadsheets N/A
Tutorials	Tutorials Daily	Tutorials Weekly	Tutorials Infrequently	Tutorials Never	Tutorials N/A
Videoconferencing	Videoconferencing Daily	Videoconferencing Weekly	Videoconferencing Infrequently	Videoconferencing Never	Videoconferencing N/A
Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.)	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) Daily	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) Weekly	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) Infrequently	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) Never	Video streaming (United Streaming/Discovery Online, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.) N/A
Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.)	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) Daily	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) Weekly	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) Infrequently	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) Never	Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) N/A
Web portals	Web portals Daily	Web portals Weekly	Web portals Infrequently	Web portals Never	Web portals N/A
Word processing	Word processing Daily	Word processing Weekly	Word processing Infrequently	Word processing Never	Word processing N/A

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* 8. What best describes your current practice of using technology in instruction?

I seldom use technology to deliver instruction.

I almost exclusively use whole group presentation style either using an interactive whiteboard, PowerPoint or other instructional software to explain or demonstrate concepts or instructions.

I often use whole group presentation style, but sometimes facilitate students in their use of a variety of information resources and hands-on activities.

I almost exclusively facilitate student learning by encouraging students to use information resources and hands-on activities.

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* 9. How often do students in your classes use technology to:

	Daily	Weekly	Infrequently	Never	N/A
Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information)	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information) Daily	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information) Weekly	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information) Infrequently	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information) Never	Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information) N/A
Access the Internet for research	Access the Internet for research Daily	Access the Internet for research Weekly	Access the Internet for research Infrequently	Access the Internet for research Never	Access the Internet for research N/A
Collaborate with other students	Collaborate with other students Daily	Collaborate with other students Weekly	Collaborate with other students Infrequently	Collaborate with other students Never	Collaborate with other students N/A
Collaborate with audiences globally	Collaborate with audiences globally Daily	Collaborate with audiences globally Weekly	Collaborate with audiences globally Infrequently	Collaborate with audiences globally Never	Collaborate with audiences globally N/A
Participate in online projects	Participate in online projects Daily	Participate in online projects Weekly	Participate in online projects Infrequently	Participate in online projects Never	Participate in online projects N/A
Produce products designed by the teacher	Produce products designed by the teacher Daily	Produce products designed by the teacher Weekly	Produce products designed by the teacher Infrequently	Produce products designed by the teacher Never	Produce products designed by the teacher N/A
Produce products of their own design	Produce products of their own design Daily	Produce products of their own design Weekly	Produce products of their own design Infrequently	Produce products of their own design Never	Produce products of their own design N/A
Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Daily	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Weekly	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Infrequently	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom Never	Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom N/A

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* 10. Rate the relevance of the following factors in your decision to use technology in instruction.

	Very relevant	Relevant	Somewhat relevant	Not a consideration
Implementing national, state or local technology standards (ISTE NETS, MEMO, etc.)	Implementing national, state or local technology standards (ISTE NETS, MEMO, etc.) Very relevant	Implementing national, state or local technology standards (ISTE NETS, MEMO, etc.) Relevant	Implementing national, state or local technology standards (ISTE NETS, MEMO, etc.) Somewhat relevant	Implementing national, state or local technology standards (ISTE NETS, MEMO, etc.) Not a consideration
Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept Very relevant	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept Relevant	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept Somewhat relevant	Observing my colleagues successfully using technology to teach a concept Not a consideration
Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning Very relevant	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning Relevant	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning Somewhat relevant	Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular technology application improves student learning Not a consideration
Motivating and engaging learners	Motivating and engaging learners Very relevant	Motivating and engaging learners Relevant	Motivating and engaging learners Somewhat relevant	Motivating and engaging learners Not a consideration
Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge Very relevant	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge Relevant	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge Somewhat relevant	Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge Not a consideration

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* 11. Which of these tools do you use to communicate with students and/or parents?

Automated messaging system

Course management system (Moodle, BlackBoard, Desire 2 Learn, etc.)

E-mail

Online newsletters

Parent portal connected to district student information system

Phone/voice mail

Social network sites (NING, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Teacher web page or web site, wiki or blog

Text messaging

Videoconferencing, web cams

None

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* 12. At what level do you integrate online learning in your classes?

I do not integrate online learning activities.

Some class activities are completely online (student discussion forums, surveys, assessments, etc.), but I meet with students everyday.

My class is a hybrid of face to face and online learning. Students don’t meet face to face everyday.

All classwork is completed online with no face to face instruction (fully online.)

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* 13. Choose the statement that best describes how Internet safety is addressed in your classroom.

I rely soley on our district Internet filter.

I follow a district defined Internet safety policy.

I include some Internet safety strategies in my curriculum.

I teach Internet safety using my districts K-12 Internet Safety curriculum.

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* 14. Do you feel the technology tools you have available allow you to complete your work both efficiently and effectively?

Always

Very Often

Sometimes

Almost Never

Never

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* 15. Do you feel the technology tools your students have available allow them to complete their work both efficiently and effectively?

Always

Very Often

Sometimes

Almost Never

Never

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* 1. The job classification that most closely matches my position:

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* 2. The grade level that most closely matches my position is:

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* 3. The academic content area(s) I teach are:

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* 4. Choose the statement that best describes the level of your technology skills.

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* 5. To what degree are you prepared to use the following tools?

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* 6. On which of the following technology tools do you want more training?

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* 7. How often are the following technology tools integrated in your classes?

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* 8. What best describes your current practice of using technology in instruction?

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* 9. How often do students in your classes use technology to:

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* 10. Rate the relevance of the following factors in your decision to use technology in instruction.

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* 11. Which of these tools do you use to communicate with students and/or parents?

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* 12. At what level do you integrate online learning in your classes?

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* 13. Choose the statement that best describes how Internet safety is addressed in your classroom.

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* 14. Do you feel the technology tools you have available allow you to complete your work both efficiently and effectively?

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* 15. Do you feel the technology tools your students have available allow them to complete their work both efficiently and effectively?

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* 16. What additional information do you think might be relevant to describing the use of instructional technology in your classroom and/or district?