Ballston Spa Sociology Media Literacy Survey - 2013

Media Literacy in the 21st century is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms — from print to video to the Internet. Are you Media Literate?

Name


  1. How would you rate your overall ability to use technology?
    I can use technology without assistance whenever I need to.
    I need minimal assistance when using technology.
    I need a lot of assistance when using technology.
    I can not use technology without assistanc


  1. As an Internet user, I classify myself as:
    Not a regular user
    A beginner
    Able to use on my own
    Can teach others


  1. When I use technology at school, I mostly work:
    Independently
    In a small group
    With a partner
    I don't use technology at school


  1. On average, about how much time per week do you spend using a computer IN SCHOOL
    Little or no time
    Less than 15 minute
    15 to 30 minute
    30 to 60 minutes
    60 to 90 minutes
    Over 90 minutes


  1. Check ALL of the places where you used computers for school this year
    A Regular Classroom
    School Media Center/Library
    In My Own Home
    Computer Lab — Teacher Assigns Use
    Computer Lab — I Choose When to Use It
    Community Center or Public Library


  1. Check ALL of the classes you used web based or software applications for group and/ or individual projects during your time at Ballston Spa High School
    English/Language Arts
    History/Social Studies
    Music/Art
    Science
    Business Education
    Physical Education/Health
    Math


  1. How often do you use the Internet for Facebook (posting or consuming content)?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use the Internet to access YouTube (posting or consuming content)?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you the Internet to access Twitter, Instagram etc (posting or consuming content)?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use the Internet for Blogging ((Blogger, Wordpress, Tumblr, etc.)?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use the Internet for Wiki Collaboration?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use the internet to Skype?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use the Internet to E-mail?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use your phone for texting?

    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use the Internet for school related research?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use the Internet to research websites of personal interest?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use technology to work with classmates identifying and solving problems?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use technology to write essays /reports?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use technology to create your own drawings or graphics?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use technology to explore problems and create solutions?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use technology to take tests online (Castle Island or Quia type secure testing sites)
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use a digital camera for school related projects?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use a digital video camera for school related projects?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use Microsoft Word for school related work?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use Microsoft Powerpoint for school related work?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use a web based application such as Prezi or Vuvox for class presentations?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use Microsoft Excel for school related work?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use Microsoft Publisher for school related work?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use web page creation software for school related work?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use Video editing software for school related work?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you use Photo editing software for school related work?
    Daily
    Weekly
    Occassionally
    Never


  1. How often do you visit the Sociology Class Webpage for information on HW assignments, watch video clips, or for class organization
    Daily visits
    Weekly visits
    Ocassional visits
    I have never been to the class website





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