Faculty+Survey+(old)

Questions for Faculty


 * Present Status**

1. How would you rate your expertise as a computer user?

Expert Advanced Intermediate Novice Non-user

2. In general, I am able to:

Use information technology more now than two years ago. Do everything I need/want using college technology resources. Access college computing resources from home. Collaborate with colleagues and students though we may use different computers. Use informational technology to contribute to my professional development.

3. How adequately do the colleges academic computing resources meet your needs?

Very adequately Somewhat adequately Not very adequately Not at all


 * In the Physical Classroom**:

4. What technologies that you want are presently missing from the classrooms you use?

None Internet access (Room No.) Network connection (Room No.) Computer projection Wireless microphone Electronic pointers Student computers Tablet (or other writing device) Smartboard

5. In your opinion, how important are the technologies that are missing from the classrooms you use?

Internet access Network connection Computer projection Wireless microphone Electronic pointers Student computers Tablet (or other writing device) Smartboard


 * In the Virtual Classroom:**

6. What technologies are you using to teach online:

Learning Management System (ANGEL, Moodle, BlackBoard) Documents hosts (Google Docs, Scribd, DocStoc). Image hosts (Flickr, PhotoBucket). Presentation hosts (SlideShare, Presi, AuthorStream). Video hosts (YouTube, BlipTV, Jing). Blogs (Drupal, WordPress, Blogger). Wiki (Wikispaces, WetPaint, PBWorks). Synchronous communication (Elluminate, Skype, Go to Meeting). Creative tools (Audacity, GarageBand).

7. What technologies would you like to be more familiar with:

Learning Management System (ANGEL, Moodle, BlackBoard) Document hosts (Google Docs, Scribd, DocStoc). Image hosts (Flickr, PhotoBucket). Presentation hosts (SlideShare, Presi, AuthorStream). Video hosts (YouTube, BlipTV, Jing). Blogs (Drupal, WordPress, Blogger). Wiki (Wikispaces, WetPaint, PBWorks). Synchronous communication (Elluminate, Skype). Creative tools (Audacity, GarageBand).

8. Are you using any web technologies that were not mentioned above?


 * Barriers to Adoption and Use of New Technology**:

9. Is there a specific reason why you're not using a particular web technology?

Don't have time. Don't have necessary skills. No technical support. No pedagogical support. Too expensive. Don't know how to access. Need hardware upgrade. I can't load or access the applications on my computer. I'm not sure how to legally use copyrighted materials. Too much trouble. There is no incentive program. Philosophical/pedagogical concerns. Technology is not reliable or quality is poor. Other (please specify).

10. Are the fees associated with using ANGEL for course support ($4/user) an barrier for you or your students? Yes No


 * Improving Faculty Support:**

11. Would you find it useful to have more workshops offered on eLearning topics?

12. Would it help you to have a faculty mentor for learning about a particular web technology?

13. Who do you usually go to when you have a problem with technology (name)?

14. Who comes to you with questions about technology (name)?

15. What, if anything, would get you more excited about teaching online?


 * Improving Student Support.**

16. What are your expectations for students in using web technologies

17. Are students meeting these expectations?

18. What are the top three questions/concerns students express to you about the online classroom?


 * Pandemic Preparedness**

19. Do you have a contingency plan for maintaining the continuity of instruction should the campus need to close for an extended period of time?

20. What kind of internet connection to you have at home?

1. None 2. Modem 3. ISDN 4. Cable 5. Satellite