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Results of Technology Survey taken by Esko Teachers February 2011

Results include 48 or 73 teachers that took the survey. Not all teachers responded to all questions.

Question 7: Choose the statement that best describes the level of your technology skills.

Not a tech user Novice user Average user

Very good skills

Tech leader

0 0 24 16 8

Question 8 - To what degree are you prepared to use the following tools:

Accessing or creating podcasts 4 9 32 3

Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.

4 14 29 1

Classroom response system (clickers, etc.) 6 14 23 5Classroom voice amplification systems 24 8 12 4

Content management systems/websites 14 26 6 2

Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.)

16 25 5 2

Database software 9 29 8 2Drill and practice 15 19 8 6E-mail (student) 29 14 0 5Image (photo) editing 12 19 13 4

Integrated learning systems (CompassLearningOdessy, Plato Learning, etc.)

27 19 1 1

Interactive whiteboard software (Promethean ActivInspire, SMART Notebook, etc.)

13 20 13 2

Internet resources 15 21 10 2Library catalogs 20 18 7 3Online research databases available through school library/media center

8 13 22 5

Presentation software 20 18 7 3Simulations 8 13 22 5Spreadsheets 17 19 10 2Tutorials 10 25 11 2Videoconferencing 2 8 32 6Video streaming (Discovery, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.)

16 16 12 4

Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.)

12 20 13 3

Web Portals 8 21 15 4Word processing 37 9 0 2

Graph applies to Question 8 above:

Accessing or creating podcasts

Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.

Classroom response system (clickers, etc.)

Classroom voice amplification systems

Content management systems/websites


Database software

Drill and practice

E-mail (student)

Image (photo) editing



Internet resources

Library catalogs

Online research databases available through school library/media center

Presentation software

Simulations

Spreadsheets

Tutorials

Videoconferencing

Video streaming (Discovery, Learn 360, YouTube, etc.)


Web Portals

Word processing

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

N/ANot prep.Somewhat PrepFully prep.

Question 9 - On which of the following technology tools do you want more training?

Accessing or creating podcasts 14Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.) 21

Classroom response system (Clickers, etc.) 21Classroom voice amplification systems 6Content management systems/websites 10Content specific applications (math, social studies, music, etc.) 22Database software 9Drill and practice 8E-mail (student) 2Image (photo) editing 16Integrated learning systems (CompassLearningOdessy, Plato Learning, etc.) 16Interactive whiteboard software (Promethean ActivInspire, SMART Notebook, etc.) 28

Internet resources 12Library catalogs 4Online research databases available through school library/media center 4Presentation software 11Simulations 10Spreadsheets 14Tutorials 7Videoconferencing 10Video streaming (Discovery, Learn360, YouTube, etc.) 10Visualization/graphic organizers (Inspiration, etc.) 11Web portals 10Word processing 3None 4

Graph applies to Question 9 above:


Audio/Video production/editing (Audacity, GarageBand, iMovie, MovieMaker, etc.)

Classroom response system (Clickers, etc.)




Database software

Drill and practice

E-mail (student)




Internet resources

Library catalogs



Simulations

Spreadsheets

Tutorials

Videoconferencing

Video streaming (Discovery, Learn360, YouTube, etc.)


Web portals

Word processing

None

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

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Question 10: How often are the following technology tools integrated in your classes?

Daily Weekly Infrequently Never NA

Accessing or creating podcasts 0 0 5 40 1


1 0 9 36 0


0 3 4 36 3

Classroom voice amplification systems 20 1 3 19 3

Content management systems/websites8 16 12 8 2


15 14 10 4 3

Database software 6 6 16 16 2Drill and practice 3 16 14 11 2E-mail (student) 3 12 11 16 4Image (photo) editing 1 3 13 29 0


0 3 7 33 3

Interactive Whiteboard Software (Promethean ActivInspire, SMART Notebook, etc.)

22 7 4 12 1

Internet resources 23 16 4 3 0Library catalogs 2 8 14 19 3Online research databases available through school library/media center

1 14 15 14 2

Presentation software 6 10 19 11 0Simulations 0 5 10 28 3Spreadsheets 4 11 15 16 0Tutorials 0 5 21 19 1Videoconferencing 0 0 5 40 1Video streaming (Discovery, Learn360, YouTube, etc.)

2 9 19 16 0


1 5 18 21 1

Web portals 3 2 7 33 1Word processing 32 7 4 3 0

Graph applies to Question10 above:







Database software

Drill and practice

E-mail (student)



Interactive Whiteboard Software (Promethean ActivInspire, SMART Notebook, etc.)

Internet resources

Library catalogs



Simulations

Spreadsheets

Tutorials

Videoconferencing

Video streaming (Discovery, Learn360, YouTube, etc.)


Web portals

Word processing

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

NANeverInfrequentlyWeeklyDaily

Question 11 - What best describes your current practice of using technology in instruction

Seldom use technology 7Exclusively use whole group presentation style 8Often use whole group, but sometimes facilitate students w/hands-on activities 19

Exclusively facilitate student learning w/hands-on and info. resources 8

Question 12 - How often do students in your classes use Technology to:

Daily Weekly Infrequently Never NA

Access class information online (assignments, calendars, information)

4 10 17 10 2

Access the Internet for research 4 11 17 9 2Collaborate with other students 5 10 11 15 2Collaborate with audiences globally 0 0 5 35 3Participate in online projects 0 3 17 20 3Produce products designed by the teacher

2 9 17 13 2

Produce products of their own design 2 9 20 10 2Produce work intended for audience beyond the classroom

1 3 20 17 2

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Question 13 - Rate the relevance of the following factors in your decision to use technology in instruction.

Very relevant Relevant Somewha

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not a consideratio

nImplementing national, state or local tech standards

8 15 12 7

Observing my colleagues successfully sing technology to teach a concept

15 15 8 4

Using scientifically-based research that suggests a particular tech. app. Improves student learning

11 24 5 2

Motivating and engaging learners 28 11 3 0

Creating a more learner-centered classroom with students exploring their own questions and building their own knowledge

16 19 6 1

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Question 14 - Which of these tools do you use to communicate with students and/or parents.

Yes NoE-mail 42 3Phone/voice mail 39 6Teacher web page or web site, wiki or blog 28 17Parent portal connected to district student information system 25 20Automated messaging system 9 36Online newsletters 6 39Text messaging 5 40Course management system (Moodle, BlackBoard, Desire 2 Learn, etc.) 2 43

Social network sites (NING, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 0 45Videoconferencing, web cams 0 45

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Question 15 - Choose the statement that best describes the research process in your teaching.

I don't assign research projects 13

I ask my students to report information on a topic I assign

6

I ask students to find information on a selected topic. Information is organized and presented based on an outline I define.

17

I ask my students to develop a research question ( or define a hypothesis), locate quality information, and organize information to support their conclusions.

6

I don't assign research projectsI ask my students to report information on a topic I assignI ask students to find infor-mation on a selected topic. Information is organized and presented based on an out-line I define.I ask my students to develop a research question ( or de-fine a hypothesis), locate quality information, and or-ganize information to sup-port their conclusions.

Question 16 - Choose the statement that best describes the use of electronic searching in your teaching.

I don't ask my students to search for information electronically 9

I ask my students to find information on the internet

18

I provide instruction on search engines, and how to evaluate sources

12

I introduce advanced search techniques used in specific databases including limiting results by date, availability, publication type etc.

3

I don't ask my students to search for information electron-icallyI ask my students to find in-formation on the internetI provide instruction on search engines, and how to evaluate sourcesI introduce advanced search techniques used in specific databases including limiting re-sults by date, availability, pub-lication type etc.

Question 17: Choose the statement that best describes your instruction in the responsible use of copyrighted resources.

I'm not aware of issues related to responsible use

1

I'm aware of the issues but do not address them in my classes

12

I provide basic instruction about plagiarism and the role of proper citation and bibliographies

18

In addition to proper citation and plagiarism, I ensure that my students understand fair use and other copyright permissions

11

In addition to the skills described above, I instruct my students on their rights as information creators, insuring they understand how to define their products are used by others

0

I'm not aware of issues related to responsible use

I'm aware of the issues but do not address them in my classes

I provide basic instruction about plagiarism and the role of proper citation and bibliographies

In addition to proper citation and plagiarism, I ensure that my students understand fair use and other copyright permissions

In addition to the skills described above, I instruct my students on their rights as information creators, insuring they understand how to define their products are used by others

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

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Question 18: Which of the following technology based sources of data do you use to make instructional decision?

Online reports from standardized testing done school-wide

10

Online reports from specific assessments21

Formative assessments using student response systems

3

Do not have access to data sources 5Do not have access to technology-based data sources

6

Do not use data to make instructional decisions

8

Online reports from standardized testing done school-wide

Online reports from specific assessments

Formative assessments using student response systems

Do not have access to data sources

Do not have access to technology-based data sources

Do not use data to make instructional decisions

0 5 10 15 20 25

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Question 19: At what level do you integrate online learning in your classes?

I do not integrate online learning activities

33

Some class activities are completely online (student discussion forums, surveys, assessments, etc.) but I meet with students every day.

9

My class is a hybrid of fact to face and online learning. Students don't meet face to face every day.

0

All class work is completed online with no face to face instruction.

0

Question 20: Choose the statement that best describes how Internet safety is addressed in your classroom.

I rely solely on our district Internet filter 16

I follow a district defined Internet safety policy

13

I include some Internet safety strategies in my curriculum

8

I teach Internet safety using my districts K-12 Internet Safety curriculum

5

Question 21: Do you feel the technology tools you have available allow you to complete your work both efficiently and effectively?

Yes No29 13

Question 22: Do you feel the technology tools your students have available allow them to complete their work both efficiently and effectively?

Yes No20 22

Question 23: What additional information do you think might be relevant to describing the use of instructional technology in your classroom and /or district?

We work really hard to get the technology we want. It is not as simple as saying, "I want. . ." and then we get it.

I believe we have come a long way in the past 5-7 years. We have a district, high school and elementary technology committees. We have done much collaboration and purchasing of equipment as a team. More people attend conferences and share information with colleagues. I do know that some special educators in the school do not have the same basic equipment as regular ed staff. i.e. Smartboards. I would like to see, during media time for K-6, any education about the use of looking up materials in a library and the general use of the library, so students can be more equipped in 7th grade and above.

I am one of the only classrooms without a SmartBoard in our school and I have a strong background in technology. I am a new teacher so I understand financially that it is not always possible to have a SmartBoard, but with my background I know how enhancing it would be in my classroom. Every lesson I teach, I have thought of ways I could have enhanced this with the use of a SmartBoard. Technology is extrememly important in classrooms. Students at the age of 5 are surrounded by technology at home, and bypassing some teacher's knowledge of technology. Minnesota classroom's need to be at the same level, if not ahead of 'the game'. Engagement and excitement is so much easier to teach alongside, in comparison to boredom.

I would like to have smart music and a smart board in my classroom but we do not have this available to us.

Need to inform community of what students need to be able to do once they leave our district. Often times, lack of updated technology- reduces what we can expose students to.

Our school does not have enough computers available for me to have all students using computers. The computers we do have do not always recognize the district's wireless access--this frustrates the students and teachers

our infrastructure needs upgrading; funding adequate infrastructure upgrades in important in reducing frustration and providing real-world working environment

I feel I appropriately use a lot of technology in my room, however, I don't think I was able to demonstrate that on this survey as it seemed to be directed more toward teachers of older students. I work with 1st graders and am not able to use much of the technology mentioned in this survey with the, which makes it seem as though I don't use any technology.

While increased technology is available or obtained through grant writing, more training should be available for those that want/need it...not everyone learns everything after a single training. Staff should be proficient in the use of the technology that they need for instruction.

Somewhat lacking, our wireless internet and printer accesibility in the gymnasium is defficient.

In teaching physical education to elementary students I utilize bits and pieces of technology to enhance my student learning and teaching. I do not rely on the technology to be a significant factor in my teachings. Some questions to this survey were very hard to answer because there was not inbetween.

As I am a speech therapist serving birth-4th grade, much of this is not relevant for me.

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