Uses for Technology Survey

By completing this survey you agree to take part in Megan Symons’s 2012-2015 research project. There is no risk in participating in this survey. All information is anonymous. Participants may stop taking the survey any time they feel uncomfortable. Completing this survey is unlikely to take more than 15 minutes.



A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. Gender*
    Male
    Female


  1. Age*
    6-12
    13-18
    19-29
    30-59
    60+


  1. Occupation*
    Student
    Parent
    Educator
    Other


  1. Where do you work/go to school?*
    Home
    Private school
    Public school
    College
    Office
    Other


  1. How much do you agree with the following statements?

    Work and play can be the same thing.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Somewhat Agree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. Using technology makes life easier.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Somewhat Agree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. Online classes are not as effective as classes in a traditional classroom setting.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Somewhat Agree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. Using a simulation is just as good as performing the task in real life.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Somewhat Agree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. The internet provides too many distractions that prevent you from being productive.*
    Strongly Disagree
    Disagree
    Somewhat Disagree
    Somewhat Agree
    Agree
    Strongly Agree


  1. Please try to be accurate when answering the following Questions.

    How many average hours do you spend on the computer in a day?*
    Less than 2
    2-4
    5-7
    8-9
    10+


  1. How many average hours in a day do you spend on the computer working?*
    Less than 2
    2-4
    5-7
    8-9
    10+


  1. How many average hours in a day do you spend on a social Networking site like facebook or twitter?*
    less than 1
    1-2
    2-4
    4-6
    6-8
    8+


  1. How many texts on average do you send in a day?*
    I don’t have a phone/My phone doesn’t text
    0-10
    11-25
    25-50
    50-100
    100-200
    200-500
    500+


  1. About how often do you check your E-mail?*
    Never
    One a year
    Once every few months
    Once a month
    Once a week
    Once each day
    Twice each day


  1. How much of your E-mail is work/school related?*
    None
    Few
    About 1/3
    About half
    About 2/3
    Most
    All


  1. How often do you play Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) Games like World of Warcraft or Webkinz on the computer?*
    Very Frequently
    Often
    Sometimes
    Not Often
    Rarely
    Never


  1. How often do you play single player games like solitaire, first person shooter, or tower defense on the computer?*
    Very Frequently
    Often
    Sometimes
    Not Often
    Rarely
    Never


  1. How often do you play games based on educational material like Math Blaster or Reader Rabbit?*
    Very Frequently
    Often
    Sometimes
    Not Often
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Do you play games using a game console like the Wii or the X-box?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you play games using a handheld console like a Nintendo or PSP?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you play games like Angry Birds or Temple Runusing your cell phone?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Are technologies like computers and printers avaliable to use in your work place/scool?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Are you required to use technology in your work place/school?*
    Yes
    No