Technology Committee Hardware Survey - (copy)

The District 112 Technology Plan is being updated by the District Tech Committee. Subcommittees are reviewing the needs for hardware, software and staff development. Please help us address some hardware needs by answering a few questions.
Name (optional): 


  1. COMPUTER USAGE SURVEY

    What is your current teaching position?


  1. Is your current “teacher computer” a desktop or laptop?  


  1. How well does your teacher computer function? (1 = excellent, 5 = not at all)
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. In the future, would you prefer to use a desktop or laptop as your teacher computer?  


  1. How well are the classroom student computers functioning?
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How often are the classroom student computers being used?
    Daily
    2-3 times a week
    Weekly
    Monthly
    Rarely


  1. What is the current primary use of classroom computers?
    Classroom research
    Word processing
    Learning center
    Keyboarding
    Games/reward
    Not being used


  1. In the future, would you prefer the classroom to have desktop or laptop student computers?
    Desktops
    Laptops
    Mixture of the two


  1. If you answered desktops, what do you believe is the optimal number in the classroom?
    1
    2
    3
    4 or more


  1. If you answered 'laptops', do you think the current number of laptops in your building is adequate?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you do not believe the number is adequate, please indicate how many more laptops you think are necessary for optimal student use.
    1 additional cart (15 computers)
    2 additional carts (30 computers)
    3 or more additional carts


  1. PROJECTION DEVICE SURVEY
    Do you believe that a projection device is useful to you, as the teacher, for classroom instruction?
    Yes
    No


  1. What best describes the type of projection device used in this classroom? (TV wall mounted, TV on cart, LCD projector mounted, LCD projector on cart, etc.)
    TV wall mounted
    TV on cart
    LCD projector mounted
    LCD projector on cart
    No device in classroom


  1. If you have a projection device, does it project a clear image?
    Yes
    No


  1. If you have a projection device, is it easy for you to use?
    Yes
    No


  1. If the projection device is difficult to use, please explain.


  1. What are the primary ways you use (or would use) a projection device in your classroom?
    Display computer screen
    Show DVD/VHS
    Encourage interactive activities with children
    Bring computer content into the classroom
    All of the above
    None of the above


  1. Please enter other uses for the projection device if we haven't covered it in the previous question.


  1. If you have a device, does it meet your instructional needs?
    Yes
    No


  1. If the projection device does not meet your instructional needs, what is lacking?


  1. Miscellaneous

    Please add any other comments you would like to share with the committee.