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I had
convenient access to a computer lab at some point in my K-12 experience.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
This
facility was "high tech".
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
I was
encouraged in K-12 to use technology as part of my classes.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Technology
should be more closely integrated into the K-12 experience.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
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I used
the Internet or computers in general to facilitate my college search process.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
The
institution's level of commitment to technology was one of the deciding factors
when I selected my college or university.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Were I
now to redo my college search, I would be certain that the institution's
commitment to technology would play a greater role in my decision.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
My
institution is committed to providing me with the technological skills and
expertise I need to compete with my peers in the years to come.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
I store
papers written for class on a folder or hard drive on the campus network.
Yes No
Don't know
I know
how to create a new folder on the network.
Yes No
Don't know
Lectures
can be effectively presented as printed lecture notes, on a web page or as
audio or video tapes.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
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Below is
a very common statement that is found in many institution's mission statements.
The next few questions asked relate to this statement.
The goal
of this institution is to prepare students to be active citizens and live
worthwhile lives after graduation
This
statement ought to apply to technological skills as well as academic skills.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Technology
will be an essential part of the world in the near future, irrespective of its
bearing on my future profession.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Technology
will be an essential part of my job in this world.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
I would
like to be able to take classes at other nearby colleges if my schedule
permitted.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
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Please
evaluate each question separately even if you agree with one but wouldn't agree
with two in combination.
Every
classroom should have a computer.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Institutions
need to provide cutting edge facilities for students.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Have you
ever searched a remote libraries' computerized
catalogs through the Internet?
Yes No
No Opinion
I would
value having several outside speakers lecture in class.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
It is
better to have an adequate facility and superb support or a superb facility and
adequate support.
Adequate facilities and superb
support
Superb facilities and adequate
support
No Opinion
I would
value having several outside speakers lecture in class through an interactive,
two-way video conferencing system.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Every
classroom should have a computer for every student.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Students
ought to be expected to work closely with computers in at least some of their
classes to produce work which makes extensive use of technology.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Each
student ought to own a computer, or have a computer readily available for use.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
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Overall,
I have had positive experiences when my professors brought technology into the
curriculum.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
My
professors know enough about technology to effectively use it in the classroom.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
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I am
often intimidated by large groups and prefer to do my work in small groups or
alone.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
I have in
the past not contributed something to a classroom discussion because I was not
certain how responsive the other students would be.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Frequent
interpersonal contact with the instructor in my classes is very important to my
learning the material.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
I can see
myself being more comfortable contributing to ongoing class discussions if I
had the ability to contribute to class discussions anonymously.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Do you
think that most of your real learning occurs when you are taking notes in
class, or when you are outside of class, perhaps talking with the professor or
other students?
Inside Outside No
Opinion
If outside, in what contexts, or where?
(textual
response)
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Often
times, people say that they would not want to take a distance learning class
because they would miss the interaction with people that they get from a face
to face class. Think back to the last few times that you were required to work
together with other students in a group when answering the next few questions.
I feel
that work was done equally, all members contributing to the best of their
ability.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
When you
work in groups do you find that you are more productive or less productive?
More Less No
Opinion
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Do you
think that computers ought to teach you how to do things, serving as the
"endlessly patient teacher, "or should they be used as tools to
facilitate learning, a means of gathering information to learn more about the
subject?
Teacher Tool No Opinion
If you
had to choose, which would be better? An education that taught you about
yourself and how to apply your personal skills to the world, or one that taught
you how best to meet societies expectations of the
roles that you may eventually assume?
Individualized education Education about society No Opinion
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When I
sit down at a computer, I progress with an intuitive sense of what will follow.
Even if I am unfamiliar with the program, I still forge ahead with an
understanding of how the program should work.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
If you
disagree, do you feel more comfortable with yourself if you have rules or a
manual to serve as your guide?
Yes No
No Opinion
Have you
ever been in a chat room of any kind on the Internet or an online service?
Yes No
No Opinion
Have you
ever had any sort of relationship on the Internet with another individual? This
does not necessarily imply that it was a romantic relationship,
even a cursory friendship would suffice.
Yes No
No Opinion
If yes, was this a strong relationship, or at least as
strong as any of your current face to face relationships?
Yes No
No Opinion
Did you
maintain an online handle or identity?
Yes No
No Opinion
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Computers
will fundamentally change the way we as a society think about ourselves.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Computers
and such technology will or already have caused me to change how I think of
myself or what I will become.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
The pace
of technological invention will continue to accelerate. Technologies that today
seem fantastical or only possible on Star Trek will eventually be made
available to everyone.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
I prefer
short, 15-20 minute lectures over hour-long lecture sessions.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
People
who spend many hours online are socially at a disadvantage when it comes time
to interact face to face with people.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Would you
consider yourself accepting of divergent beliefs, for example but not limited
to, religious or political beliefs?
Yes No
No Opinion
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This is
the last section. This area will help us understand better your responses.
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How does
your use of computers compare to last year?
used
computers more
about the
same as last year
used
computers less
How much
do you know about computers in general?
nothing very little some a great
deal expert
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Are you:
Male Female
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box)
What is
your year of graduation?
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box)
How old
are you?
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box)
What is
your major or area of interest?
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box)
Do you
own your own computer?
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box)
How many
computers do you own?
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box)
Do you
own a Mac, PC, or other?
(drop down
box)
How long
has your family had a computer in the household?
No computers in the household
Under a year
One year to two years
Two
years to three years
Three years to four years
Four
years to five years
Five years to seven years
Seven to Ten years
More
than ten years