2018 USD 218 Parent Technology Survey

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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.

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* 1. I have a computer at home.

yes

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* 2. I have the Internet at home.

yes

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* 3. I use the Internet for my job.

yes

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* 4. I use the computer for my job.

yes

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* 5. What is your internet connection?

None

Broadband

Satellite

Other (please specify)

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* 6. 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

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* 7. 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

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* 8. 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

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* 9. 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

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* 10. 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

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* 11. 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

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* 12. I know how to use Quicken, Quick Books, or another type of accounting software.

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

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* 13. I know how to use a CD/DVD 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

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* 14. 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

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* 15. 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

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* 16. Please mark an answer for each of the items below.

	Have	Have Not
Shopped online	Shopped online Have	Shopped online Have Not
Participated in an online auction such as eBay or another like site.	Participated in an online auction such as eBay or another like site. Have	Participated in an online auction such as eBay or another like site. 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
Particpated in online gaming	Particpated in online gaming Have	Particpated in online gaming Have Not
Text messaging	Text messaging Have	Text messaging Have Not
Utilized GPS (Global Positioning Satellite)	Utilized GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) Have	Utilized GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) Have Not
Used virtual reality	Used virtual reality Have	Used virtual reality Have Not
Used blue-tooth technology	Used blue-tooth technology Have	Used blue-tooth technology Have Not
Used a tracking system (car, person, animal etc.)	Used a tracking system (car, person, animal etc.) Have	Used a tracking system (car, person, animal etc.) Have Not
Used Facebook	Used Facebook Have	Used Facebook Have Not
Used Twitter	Used Twitter Have	Used Twitter Have Not
Used Instagram	Used Instagram Have	Used Instagram Have Not
Used You Tube	Used You Tube Have	Used You Tube Have Not
Used Snap Chat	Used Snap Chat Have	Used Snap Chat Have Not
Used Linkedin	Used Linkedin Have	Used Linkedin Have Not
Used Pinterest	Used Pinterest Have	Used Pinterest Have Not
Used a subscription service like Hulu, Sling, Netflix, DirectTV Now, Firestick, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire.	Used a subscription service like Hulu, Sling, Netflix, DirectTV Now, Firestick, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire. Have	Used a subscription service like Hulu, Sling, Netflix, DirectTV Now, Firestick, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire. Have Not
Used a music app to listen to music such as Pandora, Spotify, J-Leo, or another station.	Used a music app to listen to music such as Pandora, Spotify, J-Leo, or another station. Have	Used a music app to listen to music such as Pandora, Spotify, J-Leo, or another station. Have Not
Used a 3D printer.	Used a 3D printer. Have	Used a 3D printer. Have Not
Use a smart speaker system such as Echo, Alexa, Home Pod, or Google Home.	Use a smart speaker system such as Echo, Alexa, Home Pod, or Google Home. Have	Use a smart speaker system such as Echo, Alexa, Home Pod, or Google Home. Have Not
Use a home surveillance system.	Use a home surveillance system. Have	Use a home surveillance system. Have Not

2018 USD 218 Parent Technology Survey

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* 1. I have a computer at home.

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* 2. I have the Internet at home.

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* 3. I use the Internet for my job.

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* 4. I use the computer for my job.

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* 5. What is your internet connection?

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* 6. I know how to check email.

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* 7. I know how to send email.

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* 8. I know how to search the Internet.

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* 9. I access PowerSchool to see my child's grades.

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* 10. I know how to use a word processor.

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* 11. I know how to use a spreadsheet.

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* 12. I know how to use Quicken, Quick Books, or another type of accounting software.

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* 13. I know how to use a CD/DVD burner.

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* 14. I know how to use a scanner.

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* 15. I know how to create a web page.

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* 16. Please mark an answer for each of the items below.

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* 17. In what other online activity have you participated?

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

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* 19. What suggestions do you have for future technology within the USD 218 school system?