Technology Use Survey I - May 19-22, 2003
ICTCM Workshop - Murfreesboro, TN
Question
 Both Foundations and Visual Algebra SD* D N A SA *
Course (15=visual algebra & 20= foundations) counts 15 20        
1
 I am motivated to find ways to use the computer(s) in my classroom. 0 1 1 14 19 35
2
 I assign daily or weekly computer-related tasks that support my curriculum (analyzing data from a survey, creating multimedia presentations that showcase students' understanding of important content, researching information via CDs or the Internet). 9 7 5 6 6 33
3
 My students have access to all forms of technology and computers at any time during the instructional day. 4 4 7 9 10 34
4
 I provide short-term (daily or weekly) assignments using the classroom computer(s) that emphasize the use of different software applications (such as spreadsheets, databases, Internet use, multimedia). 12 10 7 3 0 32
5
 I alter my instructional use of the classroom computer(s) as I gain new knowledge of software applications and research on teaching and learning. 2 2 3 15 11 33
6
 One of my technology goals is for students to be able to use the classroom computer as another tool for learning. 0 0 4 16 14 34
7
 I find computers to be an important part of classroom instruction. 0 2 4 17 11 34
8
 I seek professional development that maximizes the use of the computers and technology available to my students. 0 0 3 14 18 35
9
 I allocate time for students to practice their computer skills on the classroom computer(s). 10 11 7 3 1 32
10
 My students eagerly pursue the use of the classroom computers. 8 9 11 2 1 31
11
 Using the classroom computer(s) is a priority for me this school year. 3 5 5 12 5 30
12
 I use the computer for my own continuing education. 0 0 1 9 23 33
13
 I am distressed that there are not more funds for professional development in the area of technology skills. 1 1 5 9 17 33
14
 I need more and/or more current computers in order to use technology with my classroom instruction. 2 3 6 8 14 33
15
 I regard myself as very capable in the use of a spreadsheet program such as Excel or Quattro Pro. 3 8 8 11 5 35
16
 My students use the Internet for collaboration with others, including joint publishing, communicating, and researching to solve authentic problems. 9 13 10 1 0 33
17
 I seek out activities that promote increased problem-solving and critical thinking using the classroom computer(s). 2 9 7 13 2 33
18
 I plan computer-related activities in my classroom that will improve my student's basic skills (e.g., reading, writing, math computation). 2 4 12 9 6 33
19
 I use Maple, Mathematica, MathCad or another computer algebra system in the classroom or in the preparation of materials for instruction. 11 9 7 3 5 35
20
 One of my professional goals is to learn more ways to use computers in seamless instruction (i.e., it is as easy for me as using a chalkboard.) 0 1 3 13 18 35
21
 It is easy for me to design student-centered, integrated curriculum units that use the classroom computer(s) in a seamless fashion. 10 16 5 4 0 35
22
 I prefer to use existing curriculum units that integrate the classroom computer(s) with authentic assessment and student relevancy rather than building my own units from scratch. 0 5 15 11 3 34
23
 I use my students’ interests, experiences, and desires to solve authentic problems when planning computer-related activities in my classroom. 4 10 14 4 1 33
24
 Using available technology and computers, I have expanded the horizons of instructional computing in my classroom. 3 3 9 13 4 32
25
 I use integrated curriculum units that place heavy emphasis on complex thinking skills, computer use, and student relevancy to the real world. 4 10 13 4 1 32
26
 I use my classroom computer(s) primarily to track grades and/or answer email. 3 10 8 6 5 32
27
 Right now, I use the graphing calculator far more than digital computers for the classroom 3 3 4 8 15 33
28
 I access the Internet quite frequently. 0 0 2 9 23 34
29
 I am proficient with basic software applications (word processing, Internet applications, CD ROMs, Games). 0 4 3 14 14 35
30
 I am proficient with at least one multimedia authoring tool (such as Adobe Premiere, PowerPoint, KidPix). 5 4 8 9 8 34
31
 I integrate the most current research on teaching and learning when using the classroom computers. 6 7 9 9 0 31
32
 I have the background to show others how to merge technology with integrated, thematic curricula. 6 9 13 4 1 33
33
 I am very comfortable using a computer. 1 2 8 8 16 35
34
 I find the use of computers to be practical for my students. 0 4 11 9 8 32
35
 I am able to troubleshoot various software problems such as translations, compression of image files, and cross-platform issues. 13 12 7 2 0 34
36
 I actively participate in online collaboration opportunities. 5 14 10 2 2 33
               
Foundations Group SD* D N A SA *
Course (1=visual algebra & 2= foundations) 0 20 0 0 0  
1
 I am motivated to find ways to use the computer(s) in my classroom. 0 1 1 8 10 20
2
 I assign daily or weekly computer-related tasks that support my curriculum (analyzing data from a survey, creating multimedia presentations that showcase students' understanding of important content, researching information via CDs or the Internet). 5 6 1 4 2 18
3
 My students have access to all forms of technology and computers at any time during the instructional day. 2 2 4 6 5 19
4
 I provide short-term (daily or weekly) assignments using the classroom computer(s) that emphasize the use of different software applications (such as spreadsheets, databases, Internet use, multimedia). 7 7 3 1 0 18
5
 I alter my instructional use of the classroom computer(s) as I gain new knowledge of software applications and research on teaching and learning. 1 1 2 11 3 18
6
 One of my technology goals is for students to be able to use the classroom computer as another tool for learning. 0 0 3 11 6 20
7
 I find computers to be an important part of classroom instruction. 0 1 2 10 7 20
8
 I seek professional development that maximizes the use of the computers and technology available to my students. 0 0 2 10 8 20
9
 I allocate time for students to practice their computer skills on the classroom computer(s). 5 7 5 1 0 18
10
 My students eagerly pursue the use of the classroom computers. 3 6 7 1 0 17
11
 Using the classroom computer(s) is a priority for me this school year. 2 4 2 7 2 17
12
 I use the computer for my own continuing education. 0 0 1 6 13 20
13
 I am distressed that there are not more funds for professional development in the area of technology skills. 1 0 4 6 7 18
14
 I need more and/or more current computers in order to use technology with my classroom instruction. 1 1 4 5 7 18
15
 I regard myself as very capable in the use of a spreadsheet program such as Excel or Quattro Pro. 2 6 4 6 2 20
16
 My students use the Internet for collaboration with others, including joint publishing, communicating, and researching to solve authentic problems. 3 7 8 0 0 18
17
 I seek out activities that promote increased problem-solving and critical thinking using the classroom computer(s). 1 7 4 5 2 19
18
 I plan computer-related activities in my classroom that will improve my student's basic skills (e.g., reading, writing, math computation). 1 4 7 4 2 18
19
 I use Maple, Mathematica, MathCad or another computer algebra system in the classroom or in the preparation of materials for instruction. 6 7 5 2 0 20
20
 One of my professional goals is to learn more ways to use computers in seamless instruction (i.e., it is as easy for me as using a chalkboard.) 0 1 3 8 8 20
21
 It is easy for me to design student-centered, integrated curriculum units that use the classroom computer(s) in a seamless fashion. 6 8 3 3 0 20
22
 I prefer to use existing curriculum units that integrate the classroom computer(s) with authentic assessment and student relevancy rather than building my own units from scratch. 0 1 9 9 1 20
23
 I use my students’ interests, experiences, and desires to solve authentic problems when planning computer-related activities in my classroom. 2 4 10 1 1 18
24
 Using available technology and computers, I have expanded the horizons of instructional computing in my classroom. 2 2 3 9 2 18
25
 I use integrated curriculum units that place heavy emphasis on complex thinking skills, computer use, and student relevancy to the real world. 1 8 6 2 1 18
26
 I use my classroom computer(s) primarily to track grades and/or answer email. 1 2 5 6 4 18
27
 Right now, I use the graphing calculator far more than digital computers for the classroom 1 2 2 4 9 18
28
 I access the Internet quite frequently. 0 0 1 7 12 20
29
 I am proficient with basic software applications (word processing, Internet applications, CD ROMs, Games). 0 2 2 11 5 20
30
 I am proficient with at least one multimedia authoring tool (such as Adobe Premiere, PowerPoint, KidPix). 1 4 3 8 4 20
31
 I integrate the most current research on teaching and learning when using the classroom computers. 2 4 8 4 0 18
32
 I have the background to show others how to merge technology with integrated, thematic curricula. 2 7 8 1 1 19
33
 I am very comfortable using a computer. 1 1 5 6 7 20
34
 I find the use of computers to be practical for my students. 0 3 7 6 2 18
35
 I am able to troubleshoot various software problems such as translations, compression of image files, and cross-platform issues. 9 5 4 1 0 19
36
 I actively participate in online collaboration opportunities. 3 8 7 0 0 18
             
Visual Algebra Group SD* D N A SA *
Course (1=visual algebra & 2= foundations) 15 0        
1
 I am motivated to find ways to use the computer(s) in my classroom. 0 0 0 6 9 15
2
 I assign daily or weekly computer-related tasks that support my curriculum (analyzing data from a survey, creating multimedia presentations that showcase students' understanding of important content, researching information via CDs or the Internet). 4 1 4 2 4 15
3
 My students have access to all forms of technology and computers at any time during the instructional day. 2 2 3 3 5 15
4
 I provide short-term (daily or weekly) assignments using the classroom computer(s) that emphasize the use of different software applications (such as spreadsheets, databases, Internet use, multimedia). 5 3 4 2 0 14
5
 I alter my instructional use of the classroom computer(s) as I gain new knowledge of software applications and research on teaching and learning. 1 1 1 4 8 15
6
 One of my technology goals is for students to be able to use the classroom computer as another tool for learning. 0 0 1 5 8 14
7
 I find computers to be an important part of classroom instruction. 0 1 2 7 4 14
8
 I seek professional development that maximizes the use of the computers and technology available to my students. 0 0 1 4 10 15
9
 I allocate time for students to practice their computer skills on the classroom computer(s). 5 4 2 2 1 14
10
 My students eagerly pursue the use of the classroom computers. 5 3 4 1 1 14
11
 Using the classroom computer(s) is a priority for me this school year. 1 1 3 5 3 13
12
 I use the computer for my own continuing education. 0 0 0 3 10 13
13
 I am distressed that there are not more funds for professional development in the area of technology skills. 0 1 1 3 10 15
14
 I need more and/or more current computers in order to use technology with my classroom instruction. 1 2 2 3 7 15
15
 I regard myself as very capable in the use of a spreadsheet program such as Excel or Quattro Pro. 1 2 4 5 3 15
16
 My students use the Internet for collaboration with others, including joint publishing, communicating, and researching to solve authentic problems. 6 6 2 1 0 15
17
 I seek out activities that promote increased problem-solving and critical thinking using the classroom computer(s). 1 2 3 8 0 14
18
 I plan computer-related activities in my classroom that will improve my student's basic skills (e.g., reading, writing, math computation). 1 0 5 5 4 15
19
 I use Maple, Mathematica, MathCad or another computer algebra system in the classroom or in the preparation of materials for instruction. 5 2 2 1 5 15
20
 One of my professional goals is to learn more ways to use computers in seamless instruction (i.e., it is as easy for me as using a chalkboard.) 0 0 0 5 10 15
21
 It is easy for me to design student-centered, integrated curriculum units that use the classroom computer(s) in a seamless fashion. 4 8 2 1 0 15
22
 I prefer to use existing curriculum units that integrate the classroom computer(s) with authentic assessment and student relevancy rather than building my own units from scratch. 0 4 6 2 2 14
23
 I use my students’ interests, experiences, and desires to solve authentic problems when planning computer-related activities in my classroom. 2 6 4 3 0 15
24
 Using available technology and computers, I have expanded the horizons of instructional computing in my classroom. 1 1 6 4 2 14
25
 I use integrated curriculum units that place heavy emphasis on complex thinking skills, computer use, and student relevancy to the real world. 3 2 7 2 0 14
26
 I use my classroom computer(s) primarily to track grades and/or answer email. 2 8 3 0 1 14
27
 Right now, I use the graphing calculator far more than digital computers for the classroom 2 1 2 4 6 15
28
 I access the Internet quite frequently. 0 0 1 2 11 14
29
 I am proficient with basic software applications (word processing, Internet applications, CD ROMs, Games). 0 2 1 3 9 15
30
 I am proficient with at least one multimedia authoring tool (such as Adobe Premiere, PowerPoint, KidPix). 4 0 5 1 4 14
31
 I integrate the most current research on teaching and learning when using the classroom computers. 4 3 1 5 0 13
            0
32
 I have the background to show others how to merge technology with integrated, thematic curricula. 4 2 5 3 0 14
33
 I am very comfortable using a computer. 0 1 3 2 9 15
34
 I find the use of computers to be practical for my students. 0 1 4 3 6 14
35
 I am able to troubleshoot various software problems such as translations, compression of image files, and cross-platform issues. 4 7 3 1 0 15
36
 I actively participate in online collaboration opportunities. 2 6 3 2 2 15

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SD = Strongly Disagree
D = Disagree
N = Neutral
A = Agree
SA = Strongly Agree