Questions for Student Technology Survey
Demographics
Where are you currently taking courses?
Foothill
De Anza
Age range
18-22
23-30
31-40
40-50
50+
Ethnicity
(Is there a standard district categorization)
Male
Female
How many years of college have you completed?
Less than 1
2-4
Earned a BA
Earned a graduate degree
Are you going to school for:
AA degree
Transfer
Upgrade skills
Career Advancement
Personal Development
Computer Use?
My computer skills are:
_____expert
_____intermediate
_____beginner
_____Don’t know how to use a computer
I use a computer for
Send emailYes_____No_____
Instant messagingYes_____No_____
Browsing the WebYes_____No_____
Downloading musicYes_____No_____
Word processingYes_____No_____
SpreadsheetYes_____No_____
DatabaseYes_____No_____
Creating Web sitesYes_____No_____
Creating graphics/music/videoYes_____No_____
Writing computer programsYes_____No_____
OtherYes_____No_____
Access to computer
Do you own a computer?Yes_____No_____
YES RESPONSES ONLY
Which kind?
____Macintosh
____PC
____UNIX
____Other Please describe
How old is your computer?
____Less than 1 year old
____1-2 years old
____Over 2 years old
____Over 3 years old
____Over 4 years old
How would you rate your home computer?
___New and powerful
___Adequate for my needs
___can’t open two programs at once
___old and out of date
What features does your computer have? Please check all that apply?
____speakers
____CD-ROM
____DVD
____Printer
____E mail access
____
For playing audio and video what players do you use
_____Windows Media Player
_____Real Player
_____QuickTime
_____MP3 player
_____Don’t know
_____Other
If you have web access, how are you connected to the web?
I have a connection to the internet at home from
Dialup (my telephone line)
AOL
Earthlink
Other______
Broadband
DSL
Cable
ISDN
I don’t know
NO RESPONSES
Why don’t you have a computer (check all that apply)
_____Too expensive
_____Waiting for new model
_____ I have access to a computer at work
_____ I have access to computers at school
_____ I have access to a computer at a library
_____ Don’t need one
_____ I don’t know enough about computers to choose one
_____No place to put it
_____Other (please explain)
Computer Availability on campus
I am satisfied with the availability and quality of computers on campus
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
The labs are open at times that are convenient for me
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
The software available on the computers suits my needs
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
The support I receive is adequate in the labs
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
There are sufficient training available for computer applications
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
The support I receive for distance learning classes is adequate
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Commments______
I have Cable TV or Satelite TV at home
____Yes
____No
YES RESPONSES
_____Digital
_____Cable
_____Which company
I have a DVD player at home.
____Yes
____No
Current experience in distance learning
I have used the computer for (check all that apply)
___Submitting assignments online
___Reading course material online
___Research for course work
___Taking courses online
___Communicating with classmates or instructor via discussion board
___Communicating with classmates or instructor via email
I think taking an online class or a televised course would
(Check all that apply)
___be easier
___be harder
___be more work
___be less work
___be more convenient
___be more difficult
___require self-disscipline
___not be motivating
___be motivating
___make it easier to work in a group
___make it more difficult to work in a group
___make it easier to connect with other students
___make it more to connect with other students
___be a rewarding learning experience
___not be a rewarding learning experience
Willingness to take distance learning courses
I have taken a distance learning course using the web.
_____Yes
_____No
YES RESPONSES
I thought the course was a rewarding experience.
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Comments
NO RESPONSES
I would consider taking an online course
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Comments
I have taken a distance learning course using television
_____Yes
_____No
YES RESPONSES
I thought the course was a rewarding experience.
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Comments
NO RESPONSES
I would consider taking a televised distance learning course
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Comments
Instructor Use of technology
I would like to see more teachers using technology for the following:
Submitting assignments
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Class discussion
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Posting the Syllabus and Handouts
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Posting lecture notes
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Taking tests and quizzes
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Working on group projects
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Research
Strongly agreeAgree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree
Strongly disagree
Other
Please describe