Technology Integration Pre-Survey for Teachers (TIPS-T)

OK-ACTS Phase I
Please insert the last 5-digits of your Social Security Number:  
School Name:      School District:     Assignment
    Never Rarely Monthly Weekly Daily
1 How frequently do you use a computer
2 Your current level of expertise for using a computer is:          
3 I use a computer mostly for: Never Rarely Monthly Weekly Daily
  a.  Personal purposes (e.g., own correspondence, email)
  b.  Classroom record keeping (e.g., attendance, grades)
  c.  Classroom instruction (e.g., presentations, student activities)
  d.  School communications (e.g., with other teachers, students, and/or parents)
4 The type of software available for use at our school are: Check all that apply.          
 

Word processing software (e.g., Word, Word Perfect)

        
 

Presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Apple Works)

        
 

Spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, Apple Works)

        
 

Publishing programs (e.g., Acrobat, Publisher)

        
 

Database programs (e.g., Access, FileMaker, Oracle

        
 

Internet access (e.g., Explorer, Netscape)

        
 

Email access (e.g., Outlook, Eudora)

        
5 My students are able to access computers at our school:          
 

All students have a computer in our classroom

        
 

We have 1-2 classroom computers

        
 

We have several computers in our classroom

        
 

We have no computers in our classroom

        
 

In a lab

        
 

In a media center or library

        
6 Please rate your current proficiency to use the following technology applications or tools: Not at all Basic Moderate Well Expert
  a.  Word processing (e.g., Word, Word Perfect, Apple Works)
  b.  Spreadsheet program (e.g., Excel, Apple Works)
  c.  Presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Hyper Studio)
  d.  Database program (e.g., Access, FileMaker)
  e.  Email (e.g., Outlook, Eudora)
  f.  Internet/Web Browsers (e.g., Explorer, Netscape)
  g.  Calendar or scheduling program
  h.  Publishing program (e.g., Acrobat, Publisher, Pagemaker)
  i.  Graphics program (e.g., PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro)
  j.  Scanner
  k.  Hand-held device (e.g., PDA, GPS)
  l.   Graphing calculator
  m. Digital Camera
  n.  Smartboard
  o.  LCD projector
  p.  Removable Media (e.g., Zip Disk, CD Rom)
7 Please rate the different ways you use technology          
  Instructional Purposes Never Seldom Sometimes Frequently Always
  a. When planning lessons I consider how to Incorporate technology into student learning experiences.
 

b. I work with other teachers to collaboratively plan and review lessons that involve the use of technology.
  c. I look for technology-related activities that will improve my students’ basic skills (e.g., reading, writing, math computation)
  d. I look for technology-related activities that will increase my students' problem-solving skills and critical thinking in my students.
  e. I observe how other teachers’ integrate technology in their classroom instruction.
  f.  I gather information for my lesson using technology (e.g., search the web)
  g. I create my lesson plans using technology.
  h. I design instruction that encourage students to use technology.
  i.  I incorporate problem-solving activities for my students that require them to use technology resources.
  j.  I design activities for my students that use technology tools to encourage creative expressions of  individual learning.
  k. I design activities for my students that use technology tools for collaboration with peers and outside experts.
  l.  I design student activities that use technology tools to facilitate discussion of ideas and reflection on learning experiences.
 

Please rate the different ways you use technology

 Never Seldom Sometimes Frequently Always
  m. I design student activities that use technology tools for collecting, manipulating, and analyzing data (e.g., spreadsheets, databases).
  n. I design student activities to encourage researching information via the internet.
  o. I give my students opportunities to create and share presentations using technology.
  p. I teach students to evaluate the accuracy and bias of information they gather through technological means.
  q. I deliver instructional information using technology.
  r. I use technology to communicate with colleagues and staff for administrative purposes.
  s. I use technology to communicate with students.
  t. I use technology to communicate with parents
  u. I use technology to communicate with community members.
  v. I use technology to collaborate with colleagues and staff on issues related to student learning.
  w. I collect and analyze student data using technology.
 

Please rate the different ways you use technology

 Never Seldom Sometimes Frequently Always
  x. I assess student learning using technology.
  y. I use technology to organize grade information for students.
  z. I use technology to organize grade information for parents and/or school administrators.
  aa. I keep student attendance, progress, and demographic information using technology.
  bb.I use technology when I post homework assignments and other class information for students or parents to access.

8

 How often do your students use the following for in- class and/or out-of-class assignments? Never Seldom Sometimes Frequently Always
  a. Computer applications to prepare assignments/papers (e.g., word processing)
  b. Computer applications to analyze data or keep records (e.g., spreadsheets)
  c. Computer or web-based applications to produce class presentations
  d. The internet or other software to research information or find materials for assignments
  e. Software to learn or practice new skills
  f. Software to study for tests
  g. Enrichment tools to aid in learning (e.g., graphing calculators, LCD projectors)
  h. Computer communications to collaborate on assignments (e.g., email, web-based communication)
  i. Computer communications to correspond with experts, authors, or others (e.g., email, web-based communication)
  j. The Web to participate in virtual fieldtrips

9

 What degree of support have you received for incorporating technology into your teaching and  learning activities from the following: None Hardly
Any		 Some A Lot Total
Support
  a. Your principal
  b. Other teachers at your school
  c. Organizations/businesses in your community
  d. Parents of your students
  e. Your students
  f. For those you rated as providing support, please explain what type of support you receive.
 
    

10

 Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. Strongly
Disagree		 Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Agree
  a.I think learning how technology can be used by teachers and students is exciting.
  b. Students are more interested in learning when using technology to investigate an issue or solve a problem.
  c. I feel that technology makes my work more complicated to complete.
  d. Using technology can/does help students better understand what they are learning.
  e. It takes a special talent to creatively facilitate and manage technology-based learning activities.
  f. Figuring out how to incorporate technology into instructional practices does not appeal to me.
  g. I want to learn more about using technology for teaching and learning.
  h. I feel confident in my ability to use technology for teaching and learning.
  i. Creating technology-based learning activities is too time consuming compared to what is learned.
  j. I think I am/will be a better teacher by using technology as part of my instructional practices.

11

 What are your school’s current technology strengths?  Please provide examples.  
     
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What are your current technology strengths?  Please provide examples.

  
     
13 In what ways would you like to use technology in your classroom?  Please provide examples:           
 

 

  
14 What obstacles do you need to overcome in order to use technology in your teaching practices?   Please explain.  
 

 

  
15 What can be done in your school regarding curriculum, hardware/software, professional development, and other areas  
 

 

  

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