Dear Nyack Teacher:
The following survey is part of the district's effort to assess beliefs and practices related to technology-infused teaching and learning across the district. This survey is being conducted by Sun Associates, an independent educational evaluation firm that the district has contracted with to collect and analyze data resulting from surveys, school observations, focus groups of teachers/students/parents, and teacher/administrator interviews throughout all Nyack schools. We realize that there are many different points of view and opinions related to how the district should support technology and this survey is one way in which we will be gathering information on those varied opinions and experiences.
Thank you in advance for your time!
Please select the role group that most closely matches your current position: Select a Role/Position Classroom Teacher ESOL Teacher Teaching Assistant Instructional Technology Specialist Library Media Specialist Literacy Specialist Reading Teacher Special Education Teacher Specialist (Art, Music, PE, etc.) Other (describe in Additional Comments)
If you are a classroom teacher, please answer the following questions based on what happens in your classroom. If you are a specialist with building-level responsibilities (e.g., art, guidance, social worker, ) please respond based on your opinion for your building or setting.
What grade level or subject do you teach? Select a Grade Level or Subject Elementary High School Business High School ELA High School ESOL High School Foreign Language High School History/Social Studies High School Math High School Music/Art High School Reading High School Science High School SpEd Middle School ELA MIddle School Business Middle School ESOL MIddle School Foreign Lang Middle School Math MIddle School Reading Middle School Science Middle School SpEd Middle School Social Studies Other (describe in Additional Comments) (This information will help with data analysis. Again, please remember that all individual responses to this survey will be kept anonymous.)
Please select your school Please Select Your School Liberty Elementary Upper Nyack Elementary Valley Cottage Elementary Nyack Middle School Nyack High School
1. How would you integrate computers into your instruction if you had access to as many as you need?
2. What would represent the ideal student-to-computer ratio in your opinion? Please Select a Ratio 1 student to 1 computer 3 to 1 5 to 1 other (write in Additional Comments, below)
3. With this ratio in mind, how would students benefit from their use of computers? Please offer specific examples.
4. Please describe the most valuable thing your students currently do with technology in school, and describe what you believe they gain from it.
5. We are interested in knowing what technology skills you think your students have. Please apply your best guess as to what most of your students can do. Further, we would like to know your opinion as to when each skill should be taught.
Student Technology Skill
Most of my students have this skill
This skill should ideally be taught in...
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Can use a word processor to create a text document or type a paper/essay
Can use a presentation manager (e.g. PowerPoint) to create and display a presentation
Can use a spreadsheet (e.g., Excel) to organize numerical information
Can demonstrate basic proficiency in typing (e.g., can type with all 10 fingers)
Can use the WWW for research with a minimal amount of teacher/parent guidance
Can differentiate between fictitious/erroneous/unreliable sources of information versus reliable information.
Can use specialized databases (e.g., World Book online)
Can design and publish a webpage
Can create multimedia resources (digital videos, podcasts, etc.)
Can participate in and use online communication (accessing teacher blogs, online courses, etc.)
Can use a graphing calculator
If you have any general comments about your students' computer skills or about when/how they should ideally develop such skills, please enter your comments below:
6. Overall, in thinking about your students' technology skills, do you feel that your students are "computer literate"? Why or why not, and if not, what additional skills do you feel that they need?
7. How could your school and/or the district better support you in terms of learning how to integrate technology in your classroom?
8. In this final question, we are looking for your big picture vision on learning environments. Please describe the ideal environment - regardless of whether or not this includes the use of technology - which would engage students in learning experiences tailored to their individual learning styles and needs.
Use this section to add clarification to any question, or to add any thoughts you might have on any aspect (positive or negative) of how instructional technology impacts your teaching and your students' learning. Once again, please be assured that your comments are confidential.
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Survey Form Updated 3/23/11