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Pre Teacher Survey - (Video conferencing grant)
The purpose of this survey is to gather information about your experiences prior to your participation in this project. This information will help assess the effectiveness of technology integration, project-based learning, and job-embedded professional development in the teaching and learning process. Thank you!
Note:
For the purposes of this survey, "technology" is used to refer to computers, digital and video cameras, scanners, software, etc.
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- Do you have a computer in your home or school that you use on a regular basis?
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- If you answered Yes, how do you use the computer (Choose all that apply)
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Word-processing software (Word, Appleworks, etc.) |
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Research on the Internet |
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Publishing software (Publisher, Pages, etc.) |
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Email |
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Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.) |
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Video software (iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) |
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Web design software (Dreamweaver, Netscape, etc.) |
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Spreadsheet software (Excel, etc.) |
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- How often do you use the computer to plan or implement instructional activities?
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- Which term best describes your level of skill in integrating the computer into regular instructional activities?
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- Which term best describes your skill level in selecting and using technology or software to match particular curriculum goals or standards?
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- Which term best describes your skill level in using the Internet to conduct research or obtain information?
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- Which term best describes your skill level in locating web sites that match particular curriculum goals, standards, or professional needs?
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- How difficult do you find it to acquire skills in using computers and other technologies?
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- Technology is best used for drill and practice or remediation.
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- Using technology is likely to be disruptive to a student's learning and social development.
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- Technology is best used to develop a student's analytical, creative, and other "higher order" thinking skills.
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- Technology can be used to address different learning styles of students, especially those who are having difficulty learning.
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- Using technology is an inappropriate activity for some students.
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- Technology can be used to increase a student's motivation or enthusiasm for learning.
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- Technology takes away time from regular instruction.
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- Students should make choices about learning activities. (Choose the statement which best reflects how you feel)
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- Students should be involved in planning what they learn. (Choose the statement which best reflects how you feel)
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- Teachers should have the primary responsibility for planning and directing student's learning activities. (Choose the statement which best reflects how you feel)
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- Students should be actively engaged in their learning experiences (investigating, researching, and exploring).
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- The lecture model is an effective method of teaching.
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- Students should be grouped for learning by interests.
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- Students should have opportunites for cooperation and collaboration.
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- Learning should be connected to real world problems.
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- I use technology to help students understand difficult concepts and skills.
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- Do you provide students with rubrics, checklists, or other forms of self-assessment?
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- How often do you require students to conduct independent research?
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- Do you use field trips to enhance or support your curriculum.
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- Do you use virtual tours on the Internet to enchance or support your curriculum?
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- Do you use video conferencing to enhance or support your curriculum.
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- Do you teach your students inquiry and questioning skills?
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- List ways you motivate students to work independently.
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- List ways you motivate students to write.
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- List ways you motivate students to think critically.
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- What do you expect your class/students to get out of participating in this project? List 3 or more goals or objectives:
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- What do you expect to get out of particpating in this project? List 3 or more goals or objectives:
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