e-Learning Skills survey 2013

The following survey is based on the e-Learning programs/tools that are currently being used or have been used in the past at the College. The programs/tools have been part of the e-Learning PD over the past 4 years. The information provided from the survey will help customize a e-Learning PD program for the staff moving forward.

Tools

Name:

A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

Please tick the programs/apps that you have used for your professional planning for classes here at the Academy within:
1-the past 2 weeks, 2- the past 3 months, 3 -greater than 3 months ago, 4-never use it.
(Note: this could include creating resources with text, graphics and video, communicating with students, showcasing/presenting to students ect..)*

	1	2	3	4
Simon Learning areas
Email
Digital story telling using Cartoon story maker or Photostory
Internet Use
YouTube
Wikispaces
Moviemaker
Online text book resources and activites
eChalk - interactive activities
Blogging
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excell
Microsoft Powerpoint
Quia - to create quizes, surveys ect
Voicethread
OneNote
Inspiration
Jing or Snagit
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Soundbooth
Audacity
Google docs
Clickview
Paint
Survey Monkey
Padlet - Instant collaboration
Prezi
Other

If you selected "Other" in Question 1, please list those programs.

Please tick the programs/apps that your students have used within: 1-the past 2 weeks, 2- the past 3 months, 3 -greater than 3 months ago, 4-never use it.
(Note: these could be programs that you are not familiar with but your students have used to submit work or showcase work they have produced)
*

	1	2	3	4
Simon Learning areas
Email
Digital story telling using Cartoon story maker or Photostory
Internet Use
YouTube
Wikispaces
Moviemaker
Online text book resources and activites
eChalk - interactive activities
Blogging
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excell
Microsoft Powerpoint
Quia - to create quizes, surveys ect
Voicethread
OneNote
Inspiration
Jing or Snagit
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Soundbooth
Audacity
Google docs
Clickview
Paint
Survey Monkey
Padlet - Instant collaboration
Prezi
Other

If you selected "Other" in Question 3 above, please list those programs.

On average, during a double period when students are using laptops, how long are students using them for?*

1/3 of a period

½ a period

1 period

1 & 1/2 periods

2 periods

PowerPoint 2013 Basic Skills Checklist. Please select either: 1- you know how to use/do the skill in PowerPoint, 2 - don't know how to use the skill in PowerPoint*

		1	2
Opening and closing presentations	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Switching between views	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Navigating in a presentation	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating basic presentations	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Ensuring backwards compatibility. ie saving presentation in previous versions of Powerpoint	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Inserting, arranging, and deleting slides	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Inserting, editing, and formatting text	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Saving a presentation	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Inserting slides from other presentations	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Applying templates	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Applying design themes	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating and formatting lists	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Formatting text and paragraphs	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Copying formats	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Finding and replacing text	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Copying and pasting text	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating and formatting shapes	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Duplicating, deleting, and moving shapes	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Resizing, rotating, and aligning shapes	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Adding text to shapes	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating and modifying WordArt objects	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Inserting and modifying pictures	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Arranging overlapping items	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Grouping items	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating and formatting tables	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating and formatting charts and diagrams	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Adding speaker notes	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Hiding slides in a presentation	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Proofing presentations	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Previewing presentations using Presenter view	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Modifying slide size and orientation for printing	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Printing presentations	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Printing handouts, slide notes, and outlines	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating a link to a website or file	know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill

Word 2013 Basic Skills Checklist. Please select either: 1- you know how to use/do the skill in Word 2013, 2 - don't know how to use the skill in Word 2013*

		1	2
Working with templates	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Saving a document and opening a document draft	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Changing document views	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Scrolling, zooming, and moving in a document	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Selecting text	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Inserting and deleting text	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Inserting symbols and special characters	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating a link to a website or file	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Using the Undo and Redo commands	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Cutting, copying, and pasting text	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Finding and replacing text	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Applying character formatting	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Using the Font dialog box	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Setting custom tab stops	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Formatting paragraphs	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Applying borders and shading to text	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Setting paragraph spacing and indents	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating tables	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Working with table content	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Changing a table’s structure	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Creating headers and footers	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Adjusting page margins and orientation	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Adding and deleting page breaks	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Inserting graphics	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Resizing and cropping a graphic	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Arranging and adjusting graphics	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Applying picture styles	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Checking spelling and grammar	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Using AutoCorrect	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Printing a document	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Exporting a document as a PDF or XPS file	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Using the review part of word to mark student work or give feedback using the draw features	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill
Using the draw features	you know how to use/do the skill			don't know how to use the skill

File Management Basics Checklist. Please select any of the following related to what you know about managing computer files.*

	I understand all software programs create files which can be saved, deleted,
	I understand “Windows Explorer” is the file management program that is
	I know where to find “Windows Explorer” in while in desktop mode.
	I understand how to create new folders, create a folder within a folder, and
	I understand how to use the View Menu options to see the contents of any folder
	I understand how to move files using “drag and drop.”
	I understand how to right click and select properties to find out extended information on my file

Outlook 2013 Basic Skills Checklist. Please select either you know how to use/do the Outlook skill or don't know how to use/do the skill*

		1	2
Open and close an e-mail message	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Create a new e-mail message	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Send an e-mail message to one or several users with cc: or bcc: features	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Add, edit, move and delete tasks	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Create, edit email Signatures	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Create a meeting or appointment time via email	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Empty your deleted items folder	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Create email contacts	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Create a distribution list	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
I can Archive my emails	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Create, edit and delete email folders	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Drag email into other folders	Know how to use			Don't know how to use
Select more than one email to delete or move	Know how to use			Don't know how to use

Simon Learning Area Skills Checklist. Please select either you know how to use/do the Simon Learning Area IT skill or don't know how to use/do the skill*

		1	2
Creating Assessment/homework tasks	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Creating topics and upload files to topics created	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Creating an Assessment/homework tasksand using the drafting process	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Creating and using a derived task	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Marking student work online by assigning a grade	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Using online forums	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Adding web resources for students	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
the difference between Curriculum documents and General documents	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do

Using Interactive Whiteboards Checklist. Please select either you know how to use/do the Interactive Whiteboard skill or don't know how to use/do the skill.*

		1	2
How to connect and use the interactive pen	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
What to do if the interactive pen is not working	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
How calibrate the board	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
How to use the basic tools ie drawing, creating boxes, shading	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
How to right notes on the board and save them to the Simon Learning Areas	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
How to annotate documents and save notes to the Simon Learning Areas	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do

Using SnagIt/Jing Checklist. Please select either you know how to use/do the Interactive SnagIt/Jing skill or don't know how to use/do the skill*

		1	2
Capturing screenshots	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Creating a video tutorial	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Saving a video created	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Uploading a video or picture created to Simon	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Using draw tools to edit a image captured	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Using Image tools to edit a image captured	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Using the share tool to send image to Word, Powerpoint or an email	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do
Sending a video createrd directly to Utube	Know how to use/do			Don't know how to use/do

Using Moviemaker skill check. Please select any of the following if you know how to do the skill related to using Moviemaker.*

	I know how to add videos and pictures
	I know how to create a title
	Applying animations to my movie
	Apllying Visual effects to my movie
	Adding music to my movie
	Publishing a movie to be played on a computer
	Saving a project
	The difference between publishing a movie a saved project file

Using Wikispaces. Please select if you KNOW how to do the following while using Wikespaces:
(You can select more than one.)*

	Creating a wikispace website
	Create a page
	Edit a page
	Add links to a page
	Add images and files to a page
	Add videos, calendars, or other widgets to a page
	Invite student accounts to the wiki
	Create/Use a discussion Forum
	Editing text on a page
	Managing pages by creating a contents list
	Manage access to your wiki

Using Photostory. Please select if you know how to in the Photostory program:
(You can select more than one.)*

	Import pictures
	Import music
	Rearrange pictures
	Add text to a picture
	Record your voice over pictures
	Creat a movie file by saving a story for playback on your computer
	Saving your photostory
	The difference between publishing a movie and saved Photostory

The following relates to your current Internet Usage skills. You can select more than one.*

	I can launch an Internet browser and use the tool bar
	I can access the help feature of an Internet browser to find information on using the browser
	I know how to access the history feature to view a list of previously visited websites.
	I know how to hide and display the toolbar on an Internet browser.
	I know how to change window sizes in a browser.
	I know how to save a web page as a file on my computer
	I know how to enter a URL to access or open a specific website
	I can explain basic Internet terminology (i.e. HTML, URL, links, download, etc.).
	I am aware of issues involving Cybersafety and the use of the Internet in the classroom for instruction.
	I know how to refresh or reload a web page in an Internet browser
	I can configure preferences for an Internet browser
	I can set the home page in an Internet browser
	I know how to copy text on a web page and paste it into a document on my computer
	I know how to copy graphics on a web page and paste it into a document on my computer
	I know how to download files from the Internet to my computer
	I know how to create and access bookmarks/favorites in a Internet browsers
	I know how to use the advanced search tools in a search engine, ie sorting by time, file type, country ect..
	I know how to clear temporary files and cookies

Quia – creating interactive online activities/quizzes/surveys skills check. Please select if you know how to do any of the following in Quia*

	Searching for activities, quizzes
	Creating a survey
	Creating a quiz
	Creating an activity
	Assigning an activity/quiz to a class
	Creating a class
	Viewing statistics of students results from activities/quizzes/surveys

Using Windows 8 basic skills checklist. Please select any of the following basic windows 8 skillsets.*

	I know what charms are
	I know how to add a program to the start screen
	I know how to resize a tile on the start screen
	I know how to personilze my computer by changing the desktop background, the lock screen picture and account picture
	I know how to search for a app/program
	i know how to access the windows store and download an app
	I know how to shutdown my computer
	I know how to pin an app/program to the taskbar
	I know how to switch between programs that a open on my computer
	I know how to close a program using my keyboard and/or touch screen
	I know what skydrive is
	I know how to use the draw tools in Office programs
	I know how to rename/name a group of icons on the Start screen
	I know how to use the touch screen to resize a screen i am looking at
	I know how to use the touch screen to get to bring up the charms

General computer maintenance and usage. Please select any of the following basic skill set for computer maintenance.

	I know how to free up space on my computer by deleting unnecessary files
	I know how to run defrag to optimize my hard drives performance
	I know how to turn my wireless connection on and off
	I know how to connect my Ultrabook to the projector in the classroom
	I know how to download pictures/videos from a digital camera to my Ultrabook
	I know what web2.0 tools are
	Google is the main search engine I use
	I know how to run a virus scan on my computer

I would like further PD on. Please select as many as you like.*

	Simon Learning areas
	Email
	Digital story telling using Cartoon story maker or Photostory
	Internet
	YouTube
	Wikispaces
	Moviemaker
	Online text book resources and activites
	eChalk - interactive activities
	Blogging
	Microsoft Word
	Microsoft Excell
	Microsoft Powerpoint
	Quia
	Voicethread
	OneNote
	Inspiration
	Jing or Snagit
	Adobe Photoshop
	Adobe Soundbooth
	Audacity
	Google docs
	Clickview
	Paint
	I require more Windows 8 training
	I would like to know more about using the touch screen in my classroom
	I would like further PD on web2.0 tools
	Other

Is there any other program not listed in Q20 that you would like PD on? Please list them.

Use of Technology and Preferred Learning Environment. This question relates to how you would like to learn something in regard to the application of a e-Learning tool(hardware or software) I prefer: (please tick more than one if you like)
*

	to be shown directly (one on one) what to do, one step at a time
	to explore independently, knowing that I have someone to ask if I need help
	to be shown by a colleague in my department who has tried this tool/technique before
	to be given a list of instructions I can follow on my own
	to watch a video describing each step
	to be participate in formal e-Learning PD in a group setting on a scheduled date

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