Technology Staff Development Survey

In a few weeks we will be offering an array of "Teachers Teaching Teachers" -- technology-related breakout sessions -- during one of our Tuesday afternoon meetings. We will be asking many of YOU to share with your peers during these sessions. This survey is to get volunteers who are willing to help us out AND to get your suggestions on topics you'd like to see included.

Name


  1. Which SMART Board topics would be of most interest to you?

            1 2 3 4 5       N/A
      SMART Boards - Basic Tools of the SMART board Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      SMART Boards - Using the SMART board in literacy lessons Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      SMART Boards - Using the SMART board in math lessons Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      SMART Boards - Using the SMART board in science or social studies lessons Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      SMART Boards - Using other technologies with a SMART Board (response clickers, document cameras, etc.) Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      SMART Boards - My Favorite Things! (Teachers share best tips - innovative and/or practical - for using SMART boards effectively) Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      SMART Boards - Other ideas Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. If you chose "SMART Boards - Other ideas " what are your suggestions?


  1. Are you willing to share at a small group session one or two SMART board lessons / activities that worked for you? They can be original or borrowed from another source.
    Yes
    No


  1. If you are willing to share a SMART success at a session with your peers, do you have a buddy you'd like to team up with? If so, who is that?


  1. Which of these "other" technology topics would be of most interest to you?

            1 2 3 4 5      
      10 fabulous websites to use with your students and how some of your peers use them Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Using your document cameras most effectively Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Hands-on projects for students - Word Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Hands-on projects for students - PowerPoint Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Hands-on projects for students - Using Weebly.com with students Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Podcasting with students - What exactly is this and how does it work? Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Exploring the GCPS Reference Links - The county provides us with wonderful resources...Want to know more about them? Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      What is Study Island? How can I use it in teaching? How can I use it to review my students for the CRCT?  Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Peachtree's Online Subscriptions - Take a closer look! Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Basic Excel for Teachers Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Finding information in Elements Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Ideas for using your digital camera Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Using the flip video cameras Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Other Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. If you chose "Other", please explain.


  1. What non-SMARTboard technology success (large or small ) are you willing to share at one of our small group sessions? Would you like a partner in your presentation? If so, who?


  1. What ideas have you used with PowerPoint in your teaching?


  1. Have you been successful in using any of the programs listed below in your teaching? Check all that apply.
    Kidspiration
    Inspiration
    Kid Pix


  1. Which Peachtree staff members do you know who are doing a good job using technology in their classrooms? Who have you always wished you could observe teaching with technology? (and we promise we won't tell them you volunteered them!)


  1. Which subscriptions have you found most useful with your class? Check all that apply.
    BookFlix
    BrainPOP / BrainPOP, Jr
    Education City
    Enchanted Learning
    Facts4Me
    Study Island
    Timez Attack
    TrueFlix


  1. What other suggestions can you offer to help us make these sessions the most practical and useful they can possibly be?