Technology Update SBS

Please take a moment to answer a few questions about your observations/ ideas about technology use at SBS. It will help us to continue to design and implement the best possible plan for students and teachers at our school. Thanks! The tech team.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. How often do you use the Smartboard in your lessons?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occasionally
    not at all


  1. How often do you use Senteos (student response systems) in your lessons?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all


  1. How often do you use Share through Staff Zone?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occasionally
    not at all


  1. How often do you use the Google apps through Share? (Google docs, Google presentation, etc.)*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all


  1. How often do you use School Zone?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all


  1. How often do you use a document camera in your lessons?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all
    I do not have access to one


  1. Think about how your students use technology for their learning. Which statement best reflects how technology is used?*
    my students use a variety of technology and use some form on a daily basis
    my students use a variety of technology at least once a week
    my students use technology primarily to complete assignments using such programs as Word and Power Point
    my students occasonally use technology to do research or complete a major assignment
    my students typically do not use technology


  1. How often do your students use laptops?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all


  1. How often do your students use the hard wired lab/ library computers?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all


  1. How often do your students use a document camera?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all
    they do not have access to one


  1. How often do your students use Share through my.epsb.ca *
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all


  1. How often do your students use the Smartboard?*
    daily
    2 - 3 times a week
    once a week
    occassionally
    not at all


  1. Which of the tools or strategies would you like to see our students learn and utilize to enhance their learning? Please check all that apply.*
    communication tools (i.e. gmail, messaging)
    collaboration tools (i.e. blogs, wikis)
    smartboards and notebook
    digital media tools (i.e sound and video editors)
    laptops and netbooks
    document cameras
    online textbooks
    Senteos (student response systems)
    videoconferencing
    use of mobile student owned devices
    Google applications through Share (Google docs, forms, presentations)
    School Zone


  1. Which of the following are you most interested in learning about and utilizing in your lessons? Please check all that apply.*
    communication tools (i.e. gmail, messaging)
    collaboration tools (i.e. blogs, wikis)
    smartboards and notebook
    digital media tools (i.e sound and video editors)
    laptops and netbooks
    document cameras
    online textbooks
    student response systems
    videoconferencing
    use of mobile student owned devices
    Google applications through Share (Google docs, forms, presentation)
    School Zone


  1. What do you see as the major obstacles you face when using technology at school? Please check all that apply.*
    not enough time to learn how to use the technoogy available
    technology not available when I need it
    technology not working reliably when I need it
    don't know how to incorporate technology into my lessons
    school filters/firewalls block websites I need
    software is not what I need
    takes too long to prep, organize and set up
    not aware of what specific technology is avaible to me
    class not set up in a way that I can integrate technology
    no obstacles, I am using the technology optimally


  1. Think about how you would like to learn how to use a new technology. Please check all that apply.*
    I sit down and figure it out on my own.
    I read about it.
    I go on line and find resources to help me.
    I have a student/ someone at home show me.
    I attend inservices/ workshops.
    I have a colleague show me how.
    I have someone model it for me with my students.
    I sit with a small group of colleagues and work through it.


  1. Please rank your agreement/disagreement with the following statement;
    "Technology is an important tool for teaching and learning at SBS."
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Is there any additional information/ ideas/ comments you would like us to know when considering the next steps in our technology plan?





Mrs. Devin
Bessie Nichols
AB