Survey Results& Analysis
for
Student Technology Survey
Monday, April 29, 2013 Powered by Vovici EFM
Executive Summary
This report contains a detailed statistical analysis of the results to the survey titled Student Technology Survey . The results analysis includes answers from all respondents who took the survey in the 17 day period from Friday, April 12, 2013 to Monday, April 29, 2013. 403 completed responses were received to the survey during this time.
Survey Results & Analysis
Survey:Student Technology Survey
Responses Received:403
Response / Count / Percent
Full-time (12 units or more) / 255 / 63.4%
Part-time (11 units or less) / 147 / 36.6%
Where are most of your classes?
Response / Count / Percent
Visalia Campus / 339 / 84.3%
Tulare Campus / 15 / 3.7%
Hanford Campus / 32 / 8.0%
Online / 16 / 4.0%
How important is it to use your personally owned laptop to access COS school work?
Response / Count / Percent
Extremely Important / 261 / 64.8%
Somewhat Important / 68 / 16.9%
No Opinion / 16 / 4.0%
Not Important / 13 / 3.2%
Do not own a laptop / 43 / 10.7%
Other (please specify) / 2 / 0.5%
Other Responses:
It has been in the past, and I wasn't able to. It made things very diificult. I now, I am under the impression that wireless services are again available, but I don't have a major need for them, at this time.
It just depends on the class you are taking if you need your lap top
But I think it makes it harder. I think in fact it is extremely important to have a personal laptop.
How important is it to use your personally ownedtablet to access COS school work?
Response / Count / Percent
Extremely Important / 82 / 20.4%
Somewhat Important / 52 / 13.0%
No Opinion / 33 / 8.2%
Not Important / 26 / 6.5%
Do not own a tablet / 204 / 50.9%
Other (please specify) / 4 / 1.0%
Other Responses:
It has been in the past, and I wasn't able to. It made things very diificult. I now, I am under the impression that wireless services are again available, but I don't have a major need for them, at this time.
Depending on the class
I dont own a tablet.
do not have one
But I think it is extremely important to have a personal tablet or laptop.
How important is it to use your personally ownedsmart phoneto access COSschool work?
Response / Count / Percent
Extremely Important / 125 / 31.1%
Somewhat Important / 114 / 28.4%
No Opinion / 25 / 6.2%
Not Important / 52 / 12.9%
Do not own a smart phone / 82 / 20.4%
Other (please specify) / 4 / 1.0%
Other Responses:
to check emails it is extreamly important
I may use it to check e-mail other than that it's useless because it is too small to do actual work on
It depend on the class
do not have one
If there was a smartphone app to access schedules, registration, grades etc. would you use it?
Response / Count / Percent
Yes / 334 / 83.3%
No / 50 / 12.5%
Other (please specify) / 17 / 4.2%
Other Responses:
hava a desktop comp. and a ipad, laptop
only if it was free
If it was free
Do not own a smart phone
Actually, I already do...
If I had a smartphone
if its free
Maybe, depends on how well it operates
Do not own a smart phone
If I had a smartphone I would
but i dont have a smartphone
Do not own one
Definitely use it!!
A tablet app would be more useful than a phone app.
I do not own a smart phone and do not plan to purchase one
If I had a smartphone, I would.
I might use it a couple times but not extensively
I do not have a smartphone, so I can't say
I dont have a smartphone
Don't have a smart phone
I don't think my phone would be able to handle apps. I would want to say it's not an Ipod product or an android.
I won't be getting one of these anytime soon.
Do not own a smart phone
How frequently do you use the College’s web site (cos.edu)?
Response / Count / Percent
Daily / 175 / 43.4%
At least once a week / 181 / 44.9%
At least once a month / 29 / 7.2%
At least once a semester / 9 / 2.2%
Less than once a semester / 0 / 0.0%
Other (please specify) / 9 / 2.2%
Other Responses:
3-4 times a week
More than once a week, but not necessarily daily.
Whenever I have a question that I think cos.edu might have the answer to.
4 or 5 x's out of the week
I am a student worker on campus. My job uses the website regularly.
More than once through the week.
outdated
at least four or five days a week I access multiple times
when needed
At least 4x a month
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the College’s web site.
Response / Count / Percent
Very Satisfied / 188 / 46.8%
Somewhat Satisfied / 198 / 49.3%
Not Satisfied / 15 / 3.7%
Other (please specify) / 1 / 0.2%
Other Responses:
Main page is good, library websites are not as user friendly.
Indicate the ease of navigation of cos.edu.
Response / Count / Percent
Very Easy / 176 / 43.9%
Somewhat Easy / 204 / 50.9%
Not Easy / 18 / 4.5%
Other (please specify) / 3 / 0.7%
Other Responses:
The search bar needs improvement.
It is easy for the things that I used every semester otherwise it is not easy.
Staisfied
What do you access when using cos.edu? (Select all that apply)
Response / Count / Percent
Class Search / 349 / 86.6%
Directory / 143 / 35.5%
Financial Aid Information / 238 / 59.1%
Admissions and Records (Transcripts etc.) / 262 / 65.0%
Other (please specify) / 118 / 29.3%
Other Responses:
Blackboard
Academic Databases, Calendar
Blackboard
Blackboard and student email
Calendars
Banner web, cancelled classes, blackboard
Blackboard
Blackboard
cancelled classes and email
bannerweb, blackboard
CLUB INFO
Degree programs
Blackboard
I have used it for teacher/class related resources and other reference information
bannerweb
Blackboard
Blackboard, Bannerweb, email
calender
Maps, cancelled class, blackboard, banner web, calander
Blackboard
Calendar
Blackboard
cancled classes
major sheets, schedules
Cancelled classes
faculty pages/homework
library
School events
Blackboard and banner web mainly. I have created another tab to get to e-mail quicker
link to blackboard
Blackboard
e-mail,banner web
Other parts of the web site, banner webj
student email
Blackboard
Blackboard
blackboard
blackboard
My e-mail, sometimes black board.
emails, blackboard, library, etc
cancelled classes
Academic Calender
Next Move
activities, updates, accreditation
Blackboard, BannerWeb
Had to look for Medical Coding class that was not listed in the class search.
E-Mail and blackboard
RN application search or info.
cancelled classes schedules
Important Dates
Blackboard, student email, parking permit
Banner web, and blackboard
Cancelled Classes
library, writing center, maps, links to bb and banner
Student Jobs and other beneficial opportunities
Am a student worker. Use the website daily for multiple tasks.
blackboard
academic data
Blackboard, BannerWeb, Email
blackboard
Academic Databases
Blackboard and EMail
Information about academics, majors and programs
blackboard
Important dates
Blackboard
Homework
Cancelled Classes list
Blackboard and Email
black board
blackboard, student email, library
athletics
bannerweb, blackboard
databases
use cos.edu to access blackboard
email,black board,internet
canceled classes
blackboard
blackboard email
Blackbord & email
Blackboard
databases
Blackboard and math lab
blackboard
Blackboard & banner web
all
all the information but some times hard to find.
My Next Move, Helpful Tool.
Cancelled classes
Blaclboard, Fresno State and other college information, just about anything neccessary to navigate through in life.
library databases
Blackboard
Blackboard
Blackboard
Blackboard, Employment Opportunities
blackboard
Blackboard
Blackboard
Blackboard, E-mail
Links to Blackboard and Banner
blackboard
Banner Web
Cancelled Classes
calendar & assignments
blackboard and email
blackboard
cancelled classes
blackboard
blackboard, banner web
All
RECORDS AND BLACK BOARD
Class cancelation
Blackboard, Email and Banner Web
all of the above and emails
cancelled classes
Blackboard for classwork
All areas apply
Academic sources
Baner Web
How frequently do you use the College email system (Windows Live)?
Response / Count / Percent
Daily / 188 / 46.8%
At least once a week / 135 / 33.6%
At least once a month / 31 / 7.7%
At least once a semester / 17 / 4.2%
Less than once a semester / 12 / 3.0%
Other (please specify) / 19 / 4.7%
Other Responses:
Never - Forwarded to my other email account
Email is linked to main email
IMAP
LINKED TO MY PRIMARY EMAIL
I have it forwarded to another email account that I check daily.
every other day
it goes to my regular email
e-mails forwarded to my yahoo mail
at least twice a week
I tend to check my e-mail 2-3 times a week to stay caught up with things going on at the main campus
4 or 5 x's out of the week
I have it forwarded to another email account.
More than once through the week.
I relieve emails from my professors near daily, but I have the live accound forward them to my personal account. I never really use the actual live account.
I have email forwarded to my personal account and do not bother with using the system. only when blackboard or a teacher requires it
Windows live is terrible, I have everything forwarded.
I have it routed to come to my main e-mail. I prefer my e-mail account instead of the cos email account. I don't like using multiple accounts. I have to keep track of two accounts instead of one.
This email will not upload to my phone, asks for a domain yet still does not work.
3-5 times a week
At least twice a week
Indicate your level of satisfaction with the College email system:
Response / Count / Percent
Very Satisfied / 225 / 56.1%
Somewhat Satisfied / 139 / 34.7%
Not Satisfied / 33 / 8.2%
Other (please specify) / 4 / 1.0%
Other Responses:
I dont want to be forced to use live. I setup forwarding to my personal account at gmail, but would prefer the option
Indifferent, I suppose.
outdated
Don't use it, so don't care.
I don't like that the page I want to read is only on half the page. I like the old email set-up.
It is hard to figure out how to view images sent along with the email.
i need a way to sync my cos email to my smartphone
cannot upload large files so it's difficult to send papers and powerpoints that contain big files
Staisfied
Do you use an alternative to the College email system for work related correspondence?
Response / Count / Percent
Yes / 217 / 54.5%
No / 181 / 45.5%
How often do you use the email system to contact your instructors?
Response / Count / Percent
Daily / 25 / 6.3%
At least once a week / 96 / 24.0%
At least once a month / 125 / 31.3%
At least once a semester / 91 / 22.8%
Less than once a semester / 41 / 10.3%
Other (please specify) / 22 / 5.5%
Other Responses:
never had the need. Talk personally to them
Use my yahoo account
Never, use my personal email
It's required to turn in homework, so every class.
Whenever I have a question. I sometimes use their office phone number but usually I contact them by email.
Whe ever it is necessary
only as needed
Whenever I have a question
I mainly use it when i have questions about work so i use it sparatically
2 or 3 x's out of the week
Every week, but only when needed.
As needed durning the semester
As needed
Whenever I need to.
I only use the email system to contact instructors for my online courses. Typically, I ask instructors during class time if I have a question, for on campus classes
Depends, only when I need to.
When necessary.
when needed
Whenever necessary.
When ever it is necessary.
Whenever I need to contact them
Whenever needed
2 times this semester
usually never happens
only when i need to.
Never
How often do your instructors contact you via the email system?
Response / Count / Percent
Daily / 31 / 7.8%
At least once a week / 126 / 31.8%
At least once a month / 116 / 29.3%
At least once a semester / 69 / 17.4%
Less than once a semester / 29 / 7.3%
Other (please specify) / 25 / 6.3%
Other Responses:
blackboard
rarely
Whenever I have sent them a message that requires a response.
Somr alot and some not at all
twice or more a week
Whenever they have something to announce, such as due dates or class situations.
2 or 3 x's out of the week
As often as necessary
It depends on the teacher. Some use it frequently and some not at all.
As needed e.g. class cancelled, homework assignments, etc.
It depends on the Instuctor.
Online classes, I get contact quite frequently via my student email. For on campus classes, I occassionally receive emails from instructors
Whenever needed
never
blackboard
everytime i email them they respond
Never.
When necessary.
Depends on the teacher. Some more often than others.
when ever there is something very important.
For some classes 2-3 per week, for other classes never
never
If not the same day, a day after
Less than daily, more than once a week.
comunicate to us when schedule change
when class is cancelled, when I E-mail for help
My instructor never responds to emails.
only when they need to or when they have an announcement.
some teachers never do.
If there is a change in the class schedule
How satisfied are you with the performance of the campus network when accessing campus online resources?
Response / Count / Percent
Very Satisfied / 167 / 41.8%
Somewhat Satisfied / 191 / 47.8%
Not Satisfied / 35 / 8.8%
Other (please specify) / 7 / 1.8%
Other Responses:
Satisfied, but I dislike how it kicks me off, often.
N
Haven't used
I hate logging in
No opinion
very spotty internet access in JM and other buildings on campus
my old mac accesses it easily but windows 7 does not in certain locations like classes behind the bookstore
Most of what I access for study is run by Pearson.
not sure
I don't care.
Staisfied
How satisfied are you with the performance of the network when accessing Internet resources?
Response / Count / Percent
Very Satisfied / 167 / 41.8%
Somewhat Satisfied / 184 / 46.0%
Not Satisfied / 45 / 11.3%
Other (please specify) / 4 / 1.0%
Other Responses:
The blocking of protocols is extreme. Why block ftp? You cant install software on the schools pc's, but i cant use ftp to edit websites and i am in web design classes. Very annoying.
Needs service on second floor tule building
very spotty internet access in JM and other buildings on campus
Most of what I access for study is run by Pearson.
I don't care.
Staisfied
How important is wireless access on campus?
Response / Count / Percent
Extremely Important / 339 / 84.8%
Somewhat Important / 44 / 11.0%
No Opinion / 13 / 3.3%
Not Important / 4 / 1.0%
In what ways will a campus-wide wireless network benefit you?
In what ways will a campus-wide wireless network benefit you?
In the middle of classes, I use my laptop or tablet to study, check my grades, or do homework so that I will have less work to do when I get home.
Allows me to have access to information no matter where I am on campus.
It allows me to look up an school related information on the go without the use of cellular data.
Homework access, turning in assignments and research for papers.
It will be convenient .
Being able to access on my own laptop or phone
While waiting for my class to begin I can do my homework if I bring my tablet.
easier access to school work
Be able to access the Internet anywhere. If you're in the parking lot and you need to research something before class you will be able to do so
Being able to access blackboard on my phone during the time I am on campus and allowing me to use my laptop for accessing online classes while on campus, which is a joke right now. I cannot even get my laptop to connect most of the time, so I don't bother
It will benefit me because it will allow me to do homework at any place on campus
When it actually works, rarely, it is very useful.
Connect laptop and mobile phone (iPhone).
It will be easier to do work for research papers and other things.
To help access blackboard
Not much.
Computer usage in class could dramatically alter the way I perform in hybrid classes without available computers. The option of bringing my personal laptop would decrease my workload.
I don't have to go to the library just to get wifi.
It would allow me to do homework at any location on campus.
When I have my laptop on campus, it would be nice to use it outside on nice days and I believe others would to, making for less congestion in the buildings, especially the library
Easier since some students are on Dallas all day and sometimes its hard to get into a computer in the library
Fixing campus wireless connectivity will allow me to more realistically integrate my student workflow with the cloud, something which is very difficult right now. Technology is constantly pushing resources to the internet but using them on campus is painful or even impossible. A campus with reliable wireless is one I could attend with a pen bag, a notebook, and a tablet or laptop, instead of a huge bag full of stuff I only bring with me because I don't know if I'll be able to access it while I'm at COS.
will have unlimited access to the network in all classroom situations to upload lecture notes to approp BB sites
easier access to online class material, email, and references
I NEED IT FOR ALL REASONS ACADEMIC AND WORK RELATED
I'd be able to use my tablet in every class to access online resources/online homework.
I could do my homework anywhere on campus and not have to use the school computer which is hard to fine one with the program I use
Complete homework and conduct research everywhere. Even in the bathroom!
Easy access for laptop, tablets, and smartphone use
Able to log onto blackboard and other necessary websites
I will not be limited to where I can use my laptop on campus.
Being able to access assignments that deal with online classes, tests that would need to be taken, important schedule dates etc., without having to move to a specific place on campus that would allow wifi access.
i would be able to see if any of my classes are cancelled. or i am able to send emails from anywhere in the school to get a hold of a teacher before class
It will allow the students to be able to access their school's wifi from any location on the campus.
Sometimes, it's extemely important that I be able to access the internet, using my own computer, that has all of my files on it. It's nice that there are computers available on campus, but sometimes it's just not convenient to put all of your info on a USB drive, your personal computer may have software loaded on it that you need, or, in my case, I don't really trust the security of the campus computers.
I will be able to do homework when I am outside my classes, yet still in school.
The library is always really busy and full of students every time i go in. this makes it difficult to find somewhere to study. if the wireless network was campus-wide, i could do school work almost anywhere on campus.
Quickly be able to communicate with class members or instructors in case of important information; i.e class is cancelled.