The following survey has been designed to determine the current use, needs and interests of faculty in integrating technology into their courses. Results from this survey will be used to develop resources and training, and help project the future technology needs of Marygrove College faculty.
Note: For the purposes of this survey, "instructional technology" refers to use of the following technologies for instructional purposes: internet, email, Blackboard, Discussion Board, chat, digital cameras, video cameras, Microsoft Office, etc.
Your name (optional):
Question 1 Please specify your academic unit:
Question 2 Indicate your position (check one):
Adjunct Full-time Faculty Part-time Faculty Other (please specify)
Question 3 Are you interested in integrating instructional technology into your teaching? (Check one)
Yes (please go to question 5) No (please go to question 4)
Question 4 Why are you NOT interested in using instructional technology in your teaching? (Check all that apply)
I don't have the time I don't know how to get started Other (please specify)
Question 5 Use the following scale to rate your experience with the products listed below (1 = inexperienced, 4 = very experienced):
Blackboard 1 2 3 4 Microsoft Word 1 2 3 4 Microsoft Excel 1 2 3 4 Microsoft PowerPoint 1 2 3 4 Microsoft Publisher 1 2 3 4 Microsoft Outlook 1 2 3 4 Microsoft Access 1 2 3 4 Other (specify product and level of familiarity)
Question 6 Please check all the ways that you would be interested in learning about instructional technology:
Workshops (hands-on group setting with instructor) One-on-one consultations Conferences and seminars Other (please specify)
Question 7 Which of the following technology-based teaching strategies do you use or would you consider using in courses that you teach? (Check all that apply)
I use I would consider using I need more information about this Online course materials Discussion forums Email Chat rooms Audio/video streaming Podcasting Cell phones TurningPoint Blogs and Wikis Other Please specify:
Question 8 Are you using Blackboard?
Yes (please go to question 10) No (please go to question 9)
Question 9 Why are you NOT using Blackboard? (Check all that apply)
I have no time I don't know how to get started I don't think it's appropriate for my class Other (please specify)
Question 10 What Blackboard features do you use? (Check all that apply)
Post course materials Discussion Board Chat room/virtual classroom Send email to class participants Digital Dropbox Announcements Teams LX Journals Tasks Photo Roster Gradebook Groups Test Manager Survey Manager Course Statistics Other (please specify)
Question 11 Do you use the computer to complete any of the following tasks? (Check all that apply)
To present lecture notes or notes in class To demonstrate specific concepts in class To provide tutorials for students to complete on their own To demonstrate computer software in class To communicate electronically with students To develop web pages To develop Blackboard sites To develop slideshows
Question 12 In your opinion, how important would each of the following be in regard to implementing instructional technology in your classes? (1 = not important, 5 = very important)
a) Receive new or updated hardware/software 1 2 3 4 5 b) Know that instructional technology development and implementation activities will be favorably considered for tenure/salary decisions 1 2 3 4 5 c) Receive release time 1 2 3 4 5 d) Have or receive access to workshops and hands-on training opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 e) Receive technical help with computer equipment 1 2 3 4 5 f) Receive funding for project and course development 1 2 3 4 5 g) Other (please specify)
Question 13 From the list above, please rank the three items that are most important to you (include the letter of the item).
1. 2. 3.
Question 14 In what ways would you like to receive support in integrating some aspect of instructional technology into your teaching? (Check all that apply)
a) Receive hands-on workshops on instructional technology topics b) Receive hands-on workshops customized for your needs/academic area c) Receive consultation on your project ideas d) Receive help using Blackboard e) Receive information resources on a website f) Access to instructional technology-related speakers, conferences, and seminars g) Receive print-based resources (how-two sheets) h) Access to a computer demonstration lab i) Other (please specify)
Question 15 If you checked more than one item in the previous question, please rank the three items that would best support you (type the letter of the item).
Question 16 When is the best time for you to attend an on-campus 1-2 hour workshop dedicated to online learning topics? (Check all that apply)
Morning Afternoon Evening (after 4 pm) Weekend Summer Other (please specify)
Question 17 In the past 12 months, have you attended any of the events hosted by the Educational Technology Services department, such as webinars, Tea & Technology forums, or Black Family Technology Awareness Night?
Yes No
Question 18 What technology skills should students possess prior to enrolling in an online course? (Check all that apply)
Basic computer literacy (turn on a computer, use a mouse, ability to create, save, print files, navigate in a Windows environment) Send and receive email Navigate the internet Conduct searches on the internet Not sure Other (please specify)
Question 19 What barriers do you believe will negatively impact a student's success in an online course? (Check all that apply)
Access to equipment Writing skills Self-motivation Not sure Other (please specify)
Question 20