TeacherTECH Survey

This survey will enable administrators of the TeacherTECH program to understand its impact on the participants and will provide valuable feedback on what aspects of the program need improvement. The first page asks about background information; the remaining pages ask about your experiences in the workshops. Please take some time to fill out this survey. We appreciate your time and effort in helping us to improve this important program.

  1. Your Name:   
     
  2. How long have you been teaching?    year(s)
     
  3. Please describe the ethnic make-up of the students in your typical classroom:

     
  4. Have you participated in any Boston University programs prior to this one?
    Yes    No
     
  5. How did you learn about the workshop in the beginning?

     
  6. What motivated you to attend the TeacherTECH workshop in the beginning? What were you hoping to get out of it?

     
  7. Did you attend the workshop with other teachers from your school, your district?
    Yes    No
     
  8. What factors influenced your decision to participate in the TeacherTECH workshop? (check all that apply)

        I wanted to earn continuing education credits
        A former participant in a Boston University outreach program encouraged me to participate
        I had participated in other programs at Boston University and found them useful/interesting
        I wanted to learn how to use technology in the classroom
        I wanted to learn about the possible careers in technology that my students could pursue
        I wanted to learn about/explore issues of race and ethnicity
        I wanted to learn about/explore issues surrounding gender and technology
        I thought a program at a prestigious university like Boston University could provide leverage for making change at my school
        Other (please explain)

     

  9. Have you received technical or other support from the Center of Computational Science at Boston University during the program?
    Yes    No
     
  10. How often do you use the workshop email list
        Daily
       Weekly
       Monthly
       Less than Monthly
       Never
     
  11. Please check the statements that best applies to your computer access within the school setting.
        I have no access to a computer in my school
        I have a computer in my classroom
        I have multiple computers in my classroom, but not enough for small groups
        I have multiple computers in my classroom, enough for small groups
        There is a computer lab, but not large enough for the students to work in small groups
        There is a computer lab, large enough for students to work in small groups
        Other (please explain)

     
  12. a. Do you have access to the Internet that allows you to use it as a teaching tool?
    Yes     No

    b. Have you used the Internet for instructional purposes?
    Before workshop: Yes     No
    Since workshop:   Yes No
     
  13. How did you use a computer in an educational setting, BEFORE and SINCE you participated in the program? (check all that apply)
     
    Before

     

    		 Since
    Never used/minimally used a computer
    Used for bookkeeping
    Used for writing/word processing
    Prepared lesson plans
    Found lesson plans/ideas on the Internet
    Found information about teacher
    enhancement programs/grants
    Communicated with colleagues
    Used as an instructional tool
    Other (please explain)

         		  
  14. If you have used a computer as an instructional tool, about how frequently did you do this BEFORE and SINCE participating in the program?
     
    Before   Since
    Less than once a month
    Once a month
    Once every two weeks
    Once a week
    2-3 times a week
    Almost daily
     
  15. What are the constraints in applying the technological skills and information that you learned in the TeacherTECH workshop in your classroom?
     
          Too few or inadequate computers
       Technical problems with logging on to the network server when needed
       Glitches or puzzling difficulties in getting a program/application to work
       Inadequate/outdated software
       Lack of technical support
       Lack of preparation time
       Lack of support from school administrators
    Lack of support from parents
       Lack of support from other teachers
       Other (please explain)

     
  16. How valuable do you see computers as an instructional tool for your classroom?

      Extremely valuable
      Valuable
      Somewhat valuable
      Not valuable at all

    Why:

     
  17. When you have used the computer for instructional purposes, how frequently have you used it in the following ways?
     
         I use a single computer in front of the classroom
      I have students work independently in small groups on computers
      I let students work on a computer if they finish early
      I have students who are lagging behind use computers as a catch-up tool
      I have students who use the computer as a make-up tool
      Other (please explain)

     
  18. When you used a computer for instructional purposes, to what degree were you able to achieve the following?
     
        Integrating network activities into the curriculum
      Finding enough time to prepare activities
      Finding age-appropriate instructional materials
      Having sufficient time to complete activities during classes/labs
      Motivating students during activities/instruction
      Keeping students on task and engaged in assigned activity
      Giving students a sense of computer competence and achievement
      Ensuring equitable computer access for students of different backgrounds and ability levels
      Other (specify)

     
  19. Please rate your satisfaction with the amount of emphasis given to issues of race and ethnicity and issues of gender.

    Issues of race and ethnicity    Issues of gender  
      Extremely satisfied
      Satisfied
      Somewhat satisfied

         		   Not satisfied at all
  20. Please rate the elements of the program by how valuable they were to you as a teacher this past year.
     
          Web production training
      Talks by faculty
      Talks by graduate students
      Talks about gender/ethnicity issues
      Other (please explain)

     
  21. Please rank the elements of the workshops by how valuable they were to you as a teacher this past year.
     
           Working/meeting other teachers
      Receiving an email address at Boston University
      Email discussion group with other participants
      Technical assistance by Boston University staff
      the connection with Boston University
     
  22. Besides the current program contents, please specify other elements you consider important to be included in the program.

     
  23. Please rate your satisfaction with the workshop overall.
       Extremely satisfied
       Satisfied
       Somewhat satisfied
       Not satisfied at all

    Why:

     
  24. If you have any additional comments which are not covered in the above questions, please state them here.