Follow-up Survey Questions from Staff Development Technology Training - Colbert

This survey is part of a graduate degree research project. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Janette Hill
Janette.Hill@daytonisd.net
Name (optional): 


  1. What time frame did you complete the initial survey at the end of staff development training in August?
    At the end of training, still in the classroom
    Within two weeks
    Within a month
    After one month


  1. Rate your comfort level with the policies and software discussed during staff development at the beginning of the year.

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      Acceptable Use Policy Not comfortable Very comfortable  
      Skyward (Educator Access Plus) Gradebook Not comfortable Very comfortable  
      SchoolCenter (class website) Not comfortable Very comfortable  
      Data Projector Bulb Brigade Not comfortable Very comfortable  
      RM Easiteach Not comfortable Very comfortable  


  1. On which of the software tools would you like more practice/instruction?
    Skyward (Educator Access Plus) Gradebook
    SchoolCenter (class website)
    RM Easiteach


  1. Have you accessed or used the software training guide handouts listed below?
    Note: They are available for electronic download from www.daytonisd.net > Departments > Technology Department > Staff Development Resources > Fall 2010?

            1 2      
      Easiteach Toolbar No Yes  
      Easiteach Geography Toolbar No Yes  
      Easiteach Math Toolbar No Yes  
      Easiteach Science Toolbar No Yes  
      Easiteach English/Language Arts Toolbar No Yes  
      Easiteach Getting Started Guide No Yes  
      Easiteach Geography Getting Started Guide No Yes  
      Easiteach Math Getting Started Guide No Yes  
      Easiteach Science Getting Started Guide No Yes  
      Easiteach English/Language Arts Getting Started Guide No Yes  
      Skyward Gradebook Wiki No Yes  
      SchoolCenter v 10.0 Basics No Yes  
      Surveys and Blogs with SchoolCenter No Yes  
      The Data Projector Bulb Brigade No Yes  


  1. How often are you using SchoolCenter/class website to accomplish the following:

            1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10      
      Communicate with parents Not using Using daily  
      Communicate with students with general information Not using Using daily  
      Communicate with students using Classroom Calendar Not using Using daily  
      Engage students in lessons by using blogs Not using Using daily  
      Engage students in lessons by using surveys Not using Using daily  
      Engage students by providing links to specific information Not using Using daily  
      Provide documents for students to use/download Not using Using daily  


  1. How often are you using RM Easiteach to accomplish the following:

            1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10      
      Download existing lessons from www.myeasiteach.com and modifying for your class Not using  Using daily  
      Access and use the DayDream Education Wall Charts Not using  Using daily  
      Access and use the Multi-media/Word Banks Not using  Using daily  
      Design interactive lessons Not using  Using daily  
      Use 'Glass mode' to mark up lesson on computer screen Not using  Using daily  
      Creatively communicate significant information Not using  Using daily  
      Engage students in lessons Not using  Using daily  


  1. How often does your department work together to create lessons which include RM Easiteach to engage the students?
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    Not yet  Daily


  1. How often do you use your projector?
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    Not at all  Daily


  1. What areas would you like more training? Select all that apply.
    Computer operations (creating files & folders, LAN cable connected, etc)
    Computers on Wheels (COW)
    Google email, calendar, documents (modifying to fit your needs)
    SOLO (assistive technology)
    Internet (how to search successfully/faster)
    Wiki (Web 2.0, document where multiple people can access & make modifications at same time)
    Blog (Web 2.0, written web log)
    Podcasting (Web 2.0, audio only)
    Vodcasting (Web 2.0, video podcasting)
    Curriculum integration with technology


  1. Are there any other areas you would like more training? Please be as specific as possible.


  1. What format would you like your technology staff development? Select all that apply.
    One day, before school year starts (current practice)
    Two morning sessions, before school year starts
    Two afternoon sessions, before school year starts
    One day, before school year with afternoon follow-up sessions during school year
    One day, before school year with follow-up sessions during Teacher Prep days
    Afternoon sessions during school year
    Other (please post answer at end of survey)


  1. If you were a new teacher to the district, would you watch video lesson presentations regarding Windows XP, file management and setting up/accessing email in lieu of it being covered in class? (with the understanding you could ask questions during the Skyward, etc training)
    Yes
    No


  1. As an alternative to the standard technology staff development, to what degree would you enjoy/prefer watching a video presentation and answering follow-up questions on a discussion board?
     
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    Would not participate  Would prefer/appreciate alternative


  1. What topics would you like covered in the above format?


  1. What factors contribute to your current proficiency levels?


  1. What would help increase your proficiency levels?


  1. Are you aware of the campus technology hardware that is available for check out?
    Yes
    No


  1. Would an online inventory of campus hardware increase your technology integration?
    Yes
    No


  1. What online services do you use to enrich your courses? (example: Quia, Schoology, Edmodo)


  1. What technology is on your wish list? How do you envision incorporating it into your lessons?


  1. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations not previously mentioned?





Mrs. Hill