Questionnaire: Technology and Literacy Survey for Educators

Please check one of the following:
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) instructor _____
Laubach Tutor _____
Community Academic Services Program (CASP) facilitator _____

Section A

1. Check the category that best reflects your highest level of education:
_____ less than grade 12
_____ high school diploma
_____ some college or university
_____ college diploma
_____ university degree
_____ graduate school
_____ other (specify) ________________________________________

2. Do you have any experience using computers?
_____ yes
_____ no

If yes, which of the following have you used?
_____ word processing _____ desktop publishing
_____ E-mail _____ Internet
_____ spreadsheets _____ computer conferencing
_____ databases _____ CDRom
_____ audiographics _____ multi user domains (MUDs)
_____computer simulations _____ computer assisted instruction (CAI)

3. Which of the above have you used in your academic upgrading program?
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4. Have you completed any computer training workshops or courses?
_____ yes
_____ no

If yes, please specify training received:
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5. Identify four of the items listed in question #2 for which you would like training:
______________________ _______________________
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6. How interested are you in learning about new computer technologies?
_____ very interested
_____ interested
_____ not interested


Section B

7. If you have computers in your classroom, indicate the type and the number of each:
IBM or compatible: _____ 286 _____ 386 _____ 486 _____ Pentium
Mac/Apple _____ Mac SE _____ Power Mac _____ Apple IIGs
Other (please specify) ________________________________________________

8. What other technologies or computer hardware do you have in your classroom?
_____ printer _____audiotape recorder _____ scanner
_____ CDRom _____ fax _____ VCR
_____ modem _____ TV _____ telephone

9. Do you think access to E-mail and Internet would be educationally beneficial to the learners in your program?
_____ yes
_____ no
_____ don't know

10. In order to use E-mail and Internet effectively, you would require a 486 computer, a modem, a telephone line and a printer. Do you presently have access to these items?
_____ yes
_____ no

If no, are there physical, financial, or other barriers to installing them in your classroom? Explain.
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11. "To help prepare adult literacy students for the future, our programs must provide them with an exposure to computers and communication technology and the skills to effectively use the technology."
Please comment on this statement. ____________________________________________________________________
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12. Please provide your views on the use of technology in education. ____________________________________________________________________
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If you are willing to talk to us about using computers in the classroom, please provide your name and the name of your college, CASP or Literacy Council below.
Feel free to add any other comments here: ____________________________________________________________________
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Name:_______________________________________________________________
College/CASP/Council:__________________________________________________


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