SAFARI Montage Post Teacher Survery

The purpose of this survey is to gather information about your experiences after participating 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!
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. How did you use the computer to complete this project? (Choose all that apply)*
    Word-processing software (Word, AppleWorks, etc.)
    Research on the Internet (Explorer, Safari, Foxfire, etc.)
    Publishing software (Publisher, Pages, etc.)
    Communication applications (Email, Skype, blogging, etc.)
    Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.)
    Video software (MovieMaker, iMovie, etc.)
    Audio software (GarageBand, iTunes, Audacity, etc.)
    Spreadsheet software (Excel, AppleWorks, etc.)
    Web design software (Dreamweaver, Netscape Communicator, etc.)


  1. While engaged in this project, my students were interested in what they were learning.*
    Strongly Agree
    Somewhat Agree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Strongly Disagree
    Not Sure


  1. While engaged in this project, my students worked cooperatively and learned to get along with others.*
    Strongly Agree
    Somewhat Agree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Strongly Disagree
    Not Sure


  1. As a result of participating in this project, my students learned skills that can be applied to other curriculum and social areas.*
    Strongly Agree
    Somewhat Agree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Strongly Disagree
    Not Sure


  1. As a result of participating in this project, my students are more comfortable using technology.*
    Strongly Agree
    Somewhat Agree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Strongly Disagree
    Not Sure


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in using basic applications such as word processing, spread sheets, slideshow presentations, etc have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my students skills in using basic applications such as word processing, spread sheets, slideshow presentations, etc have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in Web 2.0 technologies (blogging, wikis social networking, etc) have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my students skills in Web 2.0 technologies (blogging, wikis social networking, etc) have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in creating, using, and manipulating graphics, pictures, and images have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my students skills in creating, using, and manipulating graphics, pictures, and images have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in creating, using, and manipulating audio and video (iMovie, Movie Maker, Photostory, SAFARI Montage, etc) have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my students skills in creating, using, and manipulating audio and video (iMovie, Movie Maker, Photostory, SAFARI Montage, etc) have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in using the Internet to conduct research or obtain information have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my students skills in using the Internet to conduct research or obtain information have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in integrating the use of the computer into regular instructional activities have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in selecting and using technology and/or software to match particular curriculum goals or standards have  *


  1. As a result of participating in this project, I feel my own skills in finding websites that match particular curriculum goals, standards or professional needs have  *


  1. How effective did you find this technology training and staff development?*
    Very Effective
    Somewhat Effective
    Not Effective
    Not Sure


  1. The following questions ask about your use of certain teaching approaches and activities in completing this project, whether or not you support them with technology.

    Did you use small group-based learning activites and/or cooperative learning techniques? If yes, what impact did this have?*


  1. Were you able to differentiate instruction for students with different abilities and learning styles? If yes, what impact did this have?*


  1. Describe the collaboration process between the teachers and/or students in your school that participated in this project. What, if anything have you gained from this process?*


  1. Do you think your participation in this project will impact the way you integrate technology into your curriculum in the future? Please exlain.*


  1. How would you describe your students’ overall motivation and attitude towards learning during this project? *
    Extremely motivated
    Somewhat motivated
    Somewhat unmotivated
    Not motivated at all


  1. Explain how this project and the use of SAFARI Montage has enhanced instruction and learning in your classroom.*


  1. Would you encourage other teachers to participate in this project or one like it?  *


  1. How do you think your class did on the presentation day?  *


  1. How important was the presentation day? Explain what you liked or did not like about the presentation. What would you have changed or done differently and why?*


  1. What advice would you give other teachers who wanted to do a technology project?*


  1. During the pilot period, did you use SAFARI Montage outside of the projects?
    Yes, frequently
    Yes, at least once a week
    Yes, once or twice
    I found videos that I would like to use in the future, but have not shared them with students yet.
    No


  1. Did you find the content on SAFARI Montage relevant to your curriculum?
    Yes, very relevant
    Somewhat relevant
    Somewhat irrelevant
    Not relevant at all
    Not sure


  1. Did you find SAFARI Montage easy to use?
    Yes, very easy
    Somewhat easy
    Somewhat difficult
    Very difficult
    Too difficult to learn


  1. It was easy to find relevant content on SAFARI Montage.
    Strongly Agree
    Somewhat agree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. It was easy to build playlists.
    Strongly agree
    Somewhat agree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. I found the following features on SAFARI Montage to be...

            1 2 3 4      
      Closed captioning Unhelpful Very useful  
      Spanish language tracks Unhelpful Very useful  
      Bookmarking Unhelpful Very useful  
      Playlists Unhelpful Very useful  
      Search by standards Unhelpful Very useful  
      Keyword search Unhelpful Very useful  
      Uploading content through CreationStation Unhelpful Very useful  


  1. I would like to continue using SAFARI Montage in my classroom.
    Strongly agree
    Somewhat agree
    Disagree
    Strongly agree