2013-2014 Teacher Technology Use Survey Question Title * 1. During the 2013-2014 school year, how often did you use technology for professional activities such as lesson planning, administrative tasks, communications, and collaboration? Nearly every day About once per week About once per month Rarely or never Question Title * 2. During the 2013-2014 school year, how often did you use instructional technology with students for activities such as lessons, research, multimedia, simulations, communications, and collaboration? Nearly every day About once per week About once per month Rarely or never Question Title * 3. To the best of your ability, how would you rate your level of technology skills (select ONE)? Early Technology: You can identify and connect most basic computer components. You have no problem with day-to-day computer use (printing, email, navigating websites etc.). You can explain and comply with the Acceptable Use Policy for our district. You can use technology to gather lesson materials and can integrate technology into your classroom. Developing Technology: You meet all of the requirements above. In addition- you can troubleshoot minor technology problems (paper jams, frozen computer etc.). You can create documents such as spreadsheets, word-processing documents that include formatting changes. You can perform basic online searches for information and can create simple multimedia presentations. You can explain the safe use of email and the internet (including strategies to avoid and respond to cyber-bullying). You are also capable of designing technology based lessons that integrate technology as well as differentiating instruction. You can participate in technology based PD. Proficient: You meet all of the requirements of the first 2 levels above. In addition you can do most of the following- You can identify different file types, install programs and resolve common technology problems. You can demonstrate intermediate word processing and spreadsheet skills (tables, headers and footers, bullets, calculating formulas charts and graphs etc.) You are able to share links via email, social networking etc. You are able to use technology tools to enhance curriculum (e.g., using digital projectors, laptops, iPads, document projectors, SMART boards etc.) You can use technology to collect data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice. You can provide assistance to colleagues in using presentations and other technology-rich classroom lessons. You can use electronic communication tools (e.g., Moodle, Wikispaces, email, virtual classrooms) to enhance teaching and learning. You can explain terms such as upload, download, forum, journal, post, thread, intranet, dropbox, account. You are able to facilitate student use of online tools (e.g., blogs, wikis, message boards) to gather and share information collaboratively. Advanced: You meet all of the requirements of the first 3 levels above. In addition, you can do most of the following- You can install and troubleshoot new hardware. Import and export data between different programs. You can create and modify a database as well as run queries. You can explain terms such as LAN, WAN, DSL, T1, router, firewall, IP address, DHCP, DNS, POP and IMAP. You can manage and operate assistive technologies and install peripherals for diverse learners (alternative keyboards, point devices and scanners). You can routinely and rigorously identify, evaluate and apply emerging technologies as they relate to teaching and learning. You can develop tools and online content (web pages, wikis, Moodle pages etc.) for instruction and communication among students and faculty. You can use technology to challenge students to develop higher order thinking skills and creativity. You can plan and implement collaborative projects with other classrooms or schools using technology (discussion forums, email, groupware, interactive websites or videoconferencing). You can distinguish between effective and ineffective design and presentation in electronic format (e.g. websites, multimedia, charts). You can design and deliver effective staff development in technology and its integration into the curriculum. Question Title * 4. From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, did you receive any type of technology professional development? Yes No Question Title * 5. From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, did you receive formal technology professional development (including district-sponsored PD, site-sponsored PD, workshops, credit courses, study groups, summer institutes, PD offered during faculty meetings etc.)? Yes No Question Title * 6. From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, how many hours of formal technology professional development did you take (include district-sponsored PD, site-sponsored PD, workshops, credit courses, study groups, summer institutes, and any PD offered during faculty meetings, etc.)? 0-10 hours 10-20 hours 20-30 hours 30-40 hours 40+ hours Question Title * 7. From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, did you receive informal professional development from a technology expert in your school (including support such as coaching, mentoring, and co-teaching)? Yes No Question Title * 8. Did you take professional development workshops or courses online during the 2013-2014 school year? Yes No Question Title * 9. During the 2013-2014 school year, did you teach online courses to students or staff in your district as part of your employment with your district? Yes No Question Title * 10. If so, which of the following did you teach? Courses for students Professional Development workshops and/or credit courses for teachers and administrators Question Title * 11. During the 2013-2014 school year, did you teach online courses to students or staff in other districts as part of your employment with your district? Yes No Question Title * 12. If so, which of the following did you teach? Courses for students Professional Development workshops and/or credit courses for teachers and administrators. Question Title * 13. Please indicate ALL technology training and PD topics you participated in from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 (select ALL that apply). Arts Assistive technologies Blackboard Connect5 Chromebooks Classlink Comprehensive Health Computer basics Computer troubleshooting and repair Copyright and plagiarism CPS Web pages Destiny Discovery Education Edgenuity/E2020 English Language Arts Ergonomics Esped Foreign Language Google Education Graphics and multimedia software Graphing calculators and/or CBR2 devices History and Social Science Interactive whiteboards iPads iPass Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards and Expectations Mathematics Moodle Multimedia peripherals (scanners, digital cameras, document cameras, video cameras) Munis PARCC Portable media players Productivity tools (word processing, spreadsheet, database) Safe use of the internet including cyberbullying Science and Technology/Engineering Security Student response systems TeachPoint Use of internet (e-mail, World Wide Web) Web 2.0 Applications Question Title * 14. Please select your school from the following. Anna E. Barry School Belcher School Edward Bellamy Middle School Patrick E. Bowe School Bowie Memorial School Chicopee Academy Chicopee High School Chicopee Comprehensive High School Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School Lambert-Lavoie School Robert R. Litwin School Selser School Stefanik School Streiber School Szetela Early Childhood School Done