Survey


 * St. Christopher's Curriculum and Technology**

//Survey Information//

Survey Details Approximately 40 questions (7-10 minutes) Divide into 4 or so major sections Provide space for comments per section, not per question


 * Categories for the Survey:**


 * 1) Hardware
 * 2) Communications
 * 3) Applications
 * 4) Research
 * 5) Instruction and Evaluation
 * 6) Attitude and Effectiveness

1. How important **__do you believe__** that technology integration in education is for St. Christopher’s mission?
 * __Importance of Technology/Professional Development__**

Not at all Somewhat Significantly Critically

2. How adequate is **__the technology-related professional development__** you have received through the School?

Inadequate 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

3. In the area of technology professional development, how effective are each of the following approaches for you? Rate each on a scale of 1-5, with 1 indicating not effective and 5 indicating the best approach(es) for you.

One-on-One instruction      1 2 3 4 5 Open Lab Time (with tech help available)    1 2 3 4 5 Short demonstrations in group settings (faculty meetings, ...) 1 2 3 4 5 Small groups (perhaps department, grade level,...)   1 2 3 4 5 Presentation by & Practice with tech folks    1 2 3 4 5 Online & other digital tutorials     1 2 3 4 5 Conferences outside St. Christopher’s    1 2 3 4 5

4. In a typical week, how much time do you spend investigating, exploring, or working with **new topics and ideas in technology** that you hope will positively impact your teaching?

None Some, but less than 1 hour Between 1 and 3 hours More than 3 hours

Hardware Communications Applications Research Instruction & Evaluation
 * 1) Computer
 * 2) Projector/Display
 * 3) Digital Camera
 * 4) Digital Video Camera
 * 5) Scanner
 * 6) Calculators
 * 7) other-please specify below
 * 1) Email
 * 2) SIS (Student Information System)
 * 3) Photo Sharing Sites
 * 4) Social Network
 * 5) Blogs
 * 6) Wikis
 * 7) Video Conferencing
 * 1) Word Processing
 * 2) Presentation (Powerpoint, Hyperstudio)
 * 3) Spreadsheet (Excel)
 * 4) Tablet Tools (One Note, Journal)
 * 5) Photo Editing (Photo Shop, Fireworks)
 * 6) Audio Editing (Garage Band, Audacity)
 * 7) Video Editing (iMovie, Movie Maker)
 * 1) Site Evaluation Skills (Web Sites)
 * 2) Library Catalog
 * 3) Reference Data bases
 * 4) On-line video (Youtube, United Streaming)
 * 5) Inspiration/Kidspiration
 * 6) Social Bookmarking (Diigo, Delicious)
 * 7) RSS
 * 1) Digital Textbooks Resources (CD-ROMs, online tools)
 * 2) Online Evaluations (Quia)
 * 3) CPS (Classroom Performance System)
 * 4) Data Collection (probeware, online collaboration, time-lapse imaging)
 * 5) Survey (Survey monkey)


 * Format of Responses**

I have no knowledge of this I have some exposure to this I use this personally (but rarely in classroom) I / students use for class annually or for special projects I / students use for class 1-3 times per month I / students use for class 4 or more times per month I would like some training on this topic be sure this is still an option

Need to be able to select “I would like some training” in addition to another choice.

St. Christopher’s Teachers— The following is a brief survey constructed by the Curriculum Committee’s Technology Subgroup to help evaluate the present usage of technology in our teaching, and to better provide effective professional development as well. The survey is divided into 6 sections: Importance/Professional Development, Hardware, Communications, Applications, Research, and Instruction/Evaluation. Your answers will be chosen from a list of responses (most of them from a common bank of statements), and each category provides space for open-ended responses as well. Please use those spaces to indicate aspects which might have been included in the survey (or which might be most appropriate within your discipline or grade level) and to provide any explanations that you might wish to include.
 * __Survey Introduction:__**

As this survey attempts to explore both the breadth and depth of our technology use at St. Chris, there will likely be items listed of which you have no knowledge—in fact, there may not be any educational use for them within your teaching. This is to be expected. The purpose of the survey is to gain a picture of our present usage, to help pinpoint how best to provide professional development, and to track changes in our usage over time—the intent is to mention at least a few topics which few if any of us are using at present.

{Suggested revision - just to keep the wording simple for the masses and set a friendly tone}

The following is a brief survey to help us evaluate how you currently use technology in your teaching. The goal of this survey is to help us provide effective professional development for you and your fellow teachers. The survey is divided into 6 sections: Importance/Professional Development, Hardware, Communications, Applications, Research, and Instruction/Evaluation. Please choose your answer from a list of responses. Each category provides space for open-ended responses as well. Please use those spaces to indicate anything we might be missing, which aspects might be most appropriate within your discipline or grade level, and for any additional comments.

This survey explores both the breadth and depth of our technology use at St. Chris, so there will likely be items listed of which you have no knowledge and may not be of current use to you in your classroom. This is to be expected. The purpose of the survey is to gain a picture of our present usage, to help pinpoint how best to provide professional development, and to track changes in our usage over time. Thank you for your help! I think setting a friendly and non-threatening tone is key, and the introduction above seems to do a good job of that.

You could post comments in different colors.
 * __Survey Questions: Importance/Professional Development__**
 * . How important **__do you believe__** that technology integration in education is for St. Christopher’s mission?

Not at all Somewhat Significantly Critically


 * . How adequate is **__the technology-related professional development__** you have received through the School?

Inadequate 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent


 * . In the area of technology professional development, how effective are each of the following approaches for you? Rate each on a scale of 1-5, with 1 indicating not effective and 5 indicating the best approach(es) for you.

One-on-One instruction      1 2 3 4 5 Open Lab Time (with tech help available)    1 2 3 4 5 Short demonstrations in group settings (faculty meetings, ...) 1 2 3 4 5 Small groups (perhaps department, grade level,...)   1 2 3 4 5 Presentation by & Practice with tech folks    1 2 3 4 5 Online & other digital tutorials     1 2 3 4 5 Conferences outside St. Christopher’s    1 2 3 4 5


 * . In a typical week, how much time do you spend investigating, exploring, or working with **new topics and ideas in technology** that you hope will positively impact your teaching?

None Some, but less than 1 hour Between 1 and 3 hours More than 3 hours