Parent-Community Technology Survey 2015

This survey is intended to gather information from adults in the Hamden community - both parents of children in Hamden Public Schools and other Hamden residents. We are interested in your thoughts about technology in our schools. Data from the survey is anonymous, and will be used to inform the district's new 3-year technology plan.

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* 1. Which of the following applies to you (check all that apply)?

I am the parent of one or more children who attend a Hamden public elementary school.

I am the parent of one or more children who attend Hamden Middle School.

I am the parent of one or more children who attend Hamden High School.

I live in Hamden but currently have no children who attend a Hamden public school.

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* 2. Mark “True”, “False”, “I don’t know” or “N/A” to represent your thoughts on each of the statements that follow.

	True	False	I don't know	N/A
I would like to see more use of technology in our schools.	I would like to see more use of technology in our schools. True	I would like to see more use of technology in our schools. False	I would like to see more use of technology in our schools. I don't know	I would like to see more use of technology in our schools. N/A
I think computer use before grade 4 is a waste of time.	I think computer use before grade 4 is a waste of time. True	I think computer use before grade 4 is a waste of time. False	I think computer use before grade 4 is a waste of time. I don't know	I think computer use before grade 4 is a waste of time. N/A
Teachers need more professional development about how to effectively integrate technology.	Teachers need more professional development about how to effectively integrate technology. True	Teachers need more professional development about how to effectively integrate technology. False	Teachers need more professional development about how to effectively integrate technology. I don't know	Teachers need more professional development about how to effectively integrate technology. N/A
Students in my child’s/children’s school(s) have sufficient access to computer labs or classroom computers when they need them for learning activities.	Students in my child’s/children’s school(s) have sufficient access to computer labs or classroom computers when they need them for learning activities. True	Students in my child’s/children’s school(s) have sufficient access to computer labs or classroom computers when they need them for learning activities. False	Students in my child’s/children’s school(s) have sufficient access to computer labs or classroom computers when they need them for learning activities. I don't know	Students in my child’s/children’s school(s) have sufficient access to computer labs or classroom computers when they need them for learning activities. N/A
The computers available for student use in my child’s/children’s school(s) are reliable (usually work adequately).	The computers available for student use in my child’s/children’s school(s) are reliable (usually work adequately). True	The computers available for student use in my child’s/children’s school(s) are reliable (usually work adequately). False	The computers available for student use in my child’s/children’s school(s) are reliable (usually work adequately). I don't know	The computers available for student use in my child’s/children’s school(s) are reliable (usually work adequately). N/A

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* 3. How important do you think it is for students to use technology in school?

Very important

Somewhat important

I’m not sure

Not Important

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* 4. How would you rate your overall skill in using technology?

Below basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

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* 5. Do you have an Internet connected computer in your home?

Yes

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* 6. Which elementary school is closest to where you live in Hamden?

Bear Path

Church Street

Dunbar Hill

Helen Street

Ridge Hill

Shepherd Glen

Spring Glen

West Woods

I am not sure

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* 7. Related to funding for technology equipment and applications, which of these statements best describes your thoughts?

Too much money is spent on technology for Hamden Public Schools.

About the right amount is spent on technology for Hamden Public Schools.

Not enough is spent on technology for Hamden Public Schools.

I don’t know.

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* 8. Mark "True", "False" or "I don't know" to represent your thoughts on each statement that follows.

	True	False	I don't know
I believe that online (distance learning) courses can be an effective way for students to learn.	I believe that online (distance learning) courses can be an effective way for students to learn. True	I believe that online (distance learning) courses can be an effective way for students to learn. False	I believe that online (distance learning) courses can be an effective way for students to learn. I don't know
I believe technology can positively affect student learning.	I believe technology can positively affect student learning. True	I believe technology can positively affect student learning. False	I believe technology can positively affect student learning. I don't know
Technology is fairly and equitably distributed throughout the Hamden Public School district.	Technology is fairly and equitably distributed throughout the Hamden Public School district. True	Technology is fairly and equitably distributed throughout the Hamden Public School district. False	Technology is fairly and equitably distributed throughout the Hamden Public School district. I don't know
I believe that Hamden Public Schools' use of technology is better than the average school district in Connecticut.	I believe that Hamden Public Schools' use of technology is better than the average school district in Connecticut. True	I believe that Hamden Public Schools' use of technology is better than the average school district in Connecticut. False	I believe that Hamden Public Schools' use of technology is better than the average school district in Connecticut. I don't know
Students who graduate from Hamden have the technology skills they need to be successful in the workforce or higher education.	Students who graduate from Hamden have the technology skills they need to be successful in the workforce or higher education. True	Students who graduate from Hamden have the technology skills they need to be successful in the workforce or higher education. False	Students who graduate from Hamden have the technology skills they need to be successful in the workforce or higher education. I don't know
It’s OK for teachers to provide assignments that require the use of a computer outside of school.	It’s OK for teachers to provide assignments that require the use of a computer outside of school. True	It’s OK for teachers to provide assignments that require the use of a computer outside of school. False	It’s OK for teachers to provide assignments that require the use of a computer outside of school. I don't know

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* 9. Please complete this sentence:
Related to technology in Hamden Public Schools, I think ...

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* 10. In which age group do you fall?

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

75 or older

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* 1. Which of the following applies to you (check all that apply)?

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* 2. Mark “True”, “False”, “I don’t know” or “N/A” to represent your thoughts on each of the statements that follow.

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* 3. How important do you think it is for students to use technology in school?

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* 4. How would you rate your overall skill in using technology?

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* 5. Do you have an Internet connected computer in your home?

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* 6. Which elementary school is closest to where you live in Hamden?

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* 7. Related to funding for technology equipment and applications, which of these statements best describes your thoughts?

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* 8. Mark "True", "False" or "I don't know" to represent your thoughts on each statement that follows.

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* 9. Please complete this sentence: Related to technology in Hamden Public Schools, I think ...

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* 10. In which age group do you fall?

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* 11. Please include any other comments, thoughts or suggestions you have related to the use of technology in Hamden Public Schools.

* 9. Please complete this sentence:
Related to technology in Hamden Public Schools, I think ...