TIP Parent Survey (Technology and Instruction Profile)

The results of this survey provide your school district a snapshot of parents' perceptions and attitudes. The survey is conducted by TIE (Technology and Innovation in Education) on behalf of your school district. Your answers will remain confidential as individual survey responses are not shared with the district, only combined results. If you have questions about the survey, contact Lennie Symes lsymes@tie.net.

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* 1. What school district do your children attend?

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* 2. What levels do you have students in the school system?

Elementary

Middle School

High School

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* 3. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Undecided	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Students should have more choice in the way they learn.	Students should have more choice in the way they learn. Strongly Agree	Students should have more choice in the way they learn. Agree	Students should have more choice in the way they learn. Undecided	Students should have more choice in the way they learn. Disagree	Students should have more choice in the way they learn. Strongly Disagree
I would like to see my child take more responsibility for his/her learning.	I would like to see my child take more responsibility for his/her learning. Strongly Agree	I would like to see my child take more responsibility for his/her learning. Agree	I would like to see my child take more responsibility for his/her learning. Undecided	I would like to see my child take more responsibility for his/her learning. Disagree	I would like to see my child take more responsibility for his/her learning. Strongly Disagree
The internet can be an important tool for my child's learning.	The internet can be an important tool for my child's learning. Strongly Agree	The internet can be an important tool for my child's learning. Agree	The internet can be an important tool for my child's learning. Undecided	The internet can be an important tool for my child's learning. Disagree	The internet can be an important tool for my child's learning. Strongly Disagree
I find the ABCDF grading system does not really tell me much about my child's progress.	I find the ABCDF grading system does not really tell me much about my child's progress. Strongly Agree	I find the ABCDF grading system does not really tell me much about my child's progress. Agree	I find the ABCDF grading system does not really tell me much about my child's progress. Undecided	I find the ABCDF grading system does not really tell me much about my child's progress. Disagree	I find the ABCDF grading system does not really tell me much about my child's progress. Strongly Disagree
The way I learned in school is the best way for my child to learn.	The way I learned in school is the best way for my child to learn. Strongly Agree	The way I learned in school is the best way for my child to learn. Agree	The way I learned in school is the best way for my child to learn. Undecided	The way I learned in school is the best way for my child to learn. Disagree	The way I learned in school is the best way for my child to learn. Strongly Disagree
I would like my child to have more one-to-one or small group interaction with teachers and less whole-class instruction.	I would like my child to have more one-to-one or small group interaction with teachers and less whole-class instruction. Strongly Agree	I would like my child to have more one-to-one or small group interaction with teachers and less whole-class instruction. Agree	I would like my child to have more one-to-one or small group interaction with teachers and less whole-class instruction. Undecided	I would like my child to have more one-to-one or small group interaction with teachers and less whole-class instruction. Disagree	I would like my child to have more one-to-one or small group interaction with teachers and less whole-class instruction. Strongly Disagree
Technology is vital for student learning in today's classroom.	Technology is vital for student learning in today's classroom. Strongly Agree	Technology is vital for student learning in today's classroom. Agree	Technology is vital for student learning in today's classroom. Undecided	Technology is vital for student learning in today's classroom. Disagree	Technology is vital for student learning in today's classroom. Strongly Disagree
A positive student and teacher relationship should involve goal-setting, collaborating, and providing continuous feedback concerning the student's work.	A positive student and teacher relationship should involve goal-setting, collaborating, and providing continuous feedback concerning the student's work. Strongly Agree	A positive student and teacher relationship should involve goal-setting, collaborating, and providing continuous feedback concerning the student's work. Agree	A positive student and teacher relationship should involve goal-setting, collaborating, and providing continuous feedback concerning the student's work. Undecided	A positive student and teacher relationship should involve goal-setting, collaborating, and providing continuous feedback concerning the student's work. Disagree	A positive student and teacher relationship should involve goal-setting, collaborating, and providing continuous feedback concerning the student's work. Strongly Disagree
In today's world, content for learning should come from a variety of sources, not just teachers and textbooks.	In today's world, content for learning should come from a variety of sources, not just teachers and textbooks. Strongly Agree	In today's world, content for learning should come from a variety of sources, not just teachers and textbooks. Agree	In today's world, content for learning should come from a variety of sources, not just teachers and textbooks. Undecided	In today's world, content for learning should come from a variety of sources, not just teachers and textbooks. Disagree	In today's world, content for learning should come from a variety of sources, not just teachers and textbooks. Strongly Disagree
Students could benefit from out-of-school experiences including volunteerism, internship, field work, and solving real world problems.	Students could benefit from out-of-school experiences including volunteerism, internship, field work, and solving real world problems. Strongly Agree	Students could benefit from out-of-school experiences including volunteerism, internship, field work, and solving real world problems. Agree	Students could benefit from out-of-school experiences including volunteerism, internship, field work, and solving real world problems. Undecided	Students could benefit from out-of-school experiences including volunteerism, internship, field work, and solving real world problems. Disagree	Students could benefit from out-of-school experiences including volunteerism, internship, field work, and solving real world problems. Strongly Disagree
I send my child to school to be taught, not to have to find information on their own.	I send my child to school to be taught, not to have to find information on their own. Strongly Agree	I send my child to school to be taught, not to have to find information on their own. Agree	I send my child to school to be taught, not to have to find information on their own. Undecided	I send my child to school to be taught, not to have to find information on their own. Disagree	I send my child to school to be taught, not to have to find information on their own. Strongly Disagree
I can monitor my child's progress in school at any time quickly and easily.	I can monitor my child's progress in school at any time quickly and easily. Strongly Agree	I can monitor my child's progress in school at any time quickly and easily. Agree	I can monitor my child's progress in school at any time quickly and easily. Undecided	I can monitor my child's progress in school at any time quickly and easily. Disagree	I can monitor my child's progress in school at any time quickly and easily. Strongly Disagree
I want my child to progress individually based on his/her ability rather than progressing with other students as an age group.	I want my child to progress individually based on his/her ability rather than progressing with other students as an age group. Strongly Agree	I want my child to progress individually based on his/her ability rather than progressing with other students as an age group. Agree	I want my child to progress individually based on his/her ability rather than progressing with other students as an age group. Undecided	I want my child to progress individually based on his/her ability rather than progressing with other students as an age group. Disagree	I want my child to progress individually based on his/her ability rather than progressing with other students as an age group. Strongly Disagree
I would like my child to be more of an independent learner and not depend so much on adults.	I would like my child to be more of an independent learner and not depend so much on adults. Strongly Agree	I would like my child to be more of an independent learner and not depend so much on adults. Agree	I would like my child to be more of an independent learner and not depend so much on adults. Undecided	I would like my child to be more of an independent learner and not depend so much on adults. Disagree	I would like my child to be more of an independent learner and not depend so much on adults. Strongly Disagree
Flexible school calendars year-round could offer some interesting learning opportunities not available in a September-May calendar.	Flexible school calendars year-round could offer some interesting learning opportunities not available in a September-May calendar. Strongly Agree	Flexible school calendars year-round could offer some interesting learning opportunities not available in a September-May calendar. Agree	Flexible school calendars year-round could offer some interesting learning opportunities not available in a September-May calendar. Undecided	Flexible school calendars year-round could offer some interesting learning opportunities not available in a September-May calendar. Disagree	Flexible school calendars year-round could offer some interesting learning opportunities not available in a September-May calendar. Strongly Disagree
Flexible student schedules that look completely different from when I was in school could offer some interesting learning opportunities.	Flexible student schedules that look completely different from when I was in school could offer some interesting learning opportunities. Strongly Agree	Flexible student schedules that look completely different from when I was in school could offer some interesting learning opportunities. Agree	Flexible student schedules that look completely different from when I was in school could offer some interesting learning opportunities. Undecided	Flexible student schedules that look completely different from when I was in school could offer some interesting learning opportunities. Disagree	Flexible student schedules that look completely different from when I was in school could offer some interesting learning opportunities. Strongly Disagree
Students should develop strong technology skills in school.	Students should develop strong technology skills in school. Strongly Agree	Students should develop strong technology skills in school. Agree	Students should develop strong technology skills in school. Undecided	Students should develop strong technology skills in school. Disagree	Students should develop strong technology skills in school. Strongly Disagree
Students should focus more on applying knowledge and solving problems rather than memorizing facts.	Students should focus more on applying knowledge and solving problems rather than memorizing facts. Strongly Agree	Students should focus more on applying knowledge and solving problems rather than memorizing facts. Agree	Students should focus more on applying knowledge and solving problems rather than memorizing facts. Undecided	Students should focus more on applying knowledge and solving problems rather than memorizing facts. Disagree	Students should focus more on applying knowledge and solving problems rather than memorizing facts. Strongly Disagree
I believe we need a stronger partnership between family and schools to enhance student learning.	I believe we need a stronger partnership between family and schools to enhance student learning. Strongly Agree	I believe we need a stronger partnership between family and schools to enhance student learning. Agree	I believe we need a stronger partnership between family and schools to enhance student learning. Undecided	I believe we need a stronger partnership between family and schools to enhance student learning. Disagree	I believe we need a stronger partnership between family and schools to enhance student learning. Strongly Disagree

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* 4. Choose the one statement that best fits your beliefs:

Because school was either easy/hard for a parent, it will probably be the same for their child.

If any student works hard, he/she can be successful in school.

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* 5. Choose the level of internet access you have at your home.

We have broadband (fast) internet access at my home.

We have dial-up internet access at my home.

We only use a cell phone at my home for internet access.

We do not have internet access at home but we often go elsewhere to get internet access.

We do not have internet access at home and we rarely go elsewhere to get internet access.

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* 1. What school district do your children attend?

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* 2. What levels do you have students in the school system?

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* 3. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

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* 4. Choose the one statement that best fits your beliefs:

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* 5. Choose the level of internet access you have at your home.

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* 6. How would you describe the ideal learning experience for your child?