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A Descriptive Study of Internet Use in Business Ed

A Descriptive Study of Internet Use in Business Education Classrooms

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Hello Business Educators:

You are invited to participate in our survey; The purpose of this descriptive survey study will be to identify the practices of business education teachers as to how and to what extent the Internet is being used in their classrooms and to what degree the teacher is trained and supported. In this survey, approximately 250 Business/CTE Business Teachers will be asked to complete this survey that asks questions about use of computers and Internet. There are a total of 35 questions and shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Ralph Wilkins at 573-765-3249 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

What is your age?

20 to 30

30 to 40

40 to 50

50 to 60

60 and over

Are you

Male

Female

Which of the following best describes the area you live in?

Urban -- [within central city limits]

Suburban -- [outskirts of the city]

Rural -- [approximately 20 or more miles away from the city]

How long have you been using the Internet for e-mail?

Less than 6 months

6 to 12 months

1 to 3 years

4 to 6 years

7 years or more

How long have you been using the Internet for information searching?

Less than 6 months

6 to 12 months

1 to 3 years

4 to 6 years

7 years or more

How satisfied are you with your current skills for using the Internet?

Very satisfied - I can do everything that I want to do

Somewhat satisfied - I can do most things I want to do

Somewhat unsatisfied - I can't do many things I would like to do

Very unsatisfied - I can't do most things I would like to do

How comfortable do you feel using computers, in general?

Very Comfortable

Somewhat Comfortable

Somewhat Uncomfortable

Very Uncomfortable

How comfortable do you feel using the Internet during classes?

Very Comfortable

Somewhat Comfortable

Somewhat Uncomfortable

Very Uncomfortable

How comfortable do you feel using the Internet to prepare lesson plans?

Very Comfortable

Somewhat Comfortable

Somewhat Uncomfortable

Very Uncomfortable

How many computers are located in your classroom?

How many of these are used for instruction by the students?

How many of the computers located in your classroom currently have access to the Internet?

How many of the computers are NOT currently connected to the Internet, are too OLD, or are too SLOW?

How many of the computers are in need of repair or reformatting?

Do you assign projects that require your students to use a computer IN the classroom?

Yes

Do you assign projects that require your students to use a computer OUTSIDE the classroom?

Yes

Do you use computers for instruction during classtime?

Yes

Do you use the Internet for instruction during classtime?

Yes

In your opinion, approximately, what percentage of your students have access to a computer at home?

0 to 25%

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

76 to 100%

16.To what extent do you assign students in your typical class, work that involves using computers or the Internet in the following ways?

	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent
Practice Drills	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Solve Problems/Analyze Data	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Graphical Presentation of Materials	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Demonstrations/Simulations	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Produce Multimedia Reports/Projects	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Use Computer Applications e.g., MS Office	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Research using CD-ROM	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Correspond with experts, authors, students from other schools, etc., via e-mail or the Internet	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

17.On average, how frequently do students in your typical class use each of the following during class time?

	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent
Computers in the classroom	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Computers in a computer lab or library/media center	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Internet from the classroom	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Internet from a computer lab or library/media center	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Distance learning via the Internet	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Learning via other modes of media e.g., Prepaird/Retail materials	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Graphing calculators	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

18.Are the following available to you, and if yes, to what extent do you use them?

	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use
Computers in your classroom	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Computers elsewhere in the school e.g., library, computer lab	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Computers at home	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Internet in your classroom	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Internet in your home	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Internet elsewhere in the school e.g., library, computer lab	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

E-mail at school e.g., @school.k12.mo.us	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Laptop computers	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Telephone in your classroom	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

Smartboard	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use
PalmPilot	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

High definition projection	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

InterWrite SchoolPad	Available -- No	Very little use	Average use	Moderate use	Frequent use

19.For each objective listed below, please indicate how much you use computers or the Internet at school to accomplish this goal.

	Not at All	A little	A lot
Create instructional materials, e.g., handouts, tests, etc...	Not at All	A little	A lot

Gather information for planning lessons	Not at All	A little	A lot

Access model lesson plans	Not at All	A little	A lot

Access research and best practices for teaching	Not at All	A little	A lot

Multimedia presentations for the classroom	Not at All	A little	A lot

Administrative record keeping, e.g., grades, attendance, etc...	Not at All	A little	A lot

Communicate with colleagues/other professionals	Not at All	A little	A lot

Communicate with student's parents	Not at All	A little	A lot

Communicate with students outsinde classroom/classroom hours	Not at All	A little	A lot

Post homework or other class requirements or project information	Not at All	A little	A lot

20.For each objective listed below, please indicate how much you use computers or the Internet at HOME to accomplish this goal.

	Not at All	A Little	A Lot
Create instructional materials, e.g., handouts, tests, etc...	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Gather information for planning lessons	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Access model lesson plans	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Access research and best practices for teaching	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Multimedia presentations for the classroom	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Administrative record keeping, e.g., grades, attendance, etc...	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Communicate with colleagues/other professionals	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Communicate with students' parents	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Communicate with students outside the classroom/classroom hours	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

Post homework or other class requirements or project information	Not at All	A Little	A Lot

In your opinion, how well prepared are YOU to use computers and the Internet for classroom instruction, effectively?

Not at all prepared

Somewhat prepared

Well prepared

Very well prepared

How many hours of formal professional development in the use of computers and the Internet did you participate in during the last 3 years?

Zero hours

1 to 8 hours

9 to 32 hours

More than 32 hours

23.To what extent have each of the following prepared YOU to use computers and the Internet?

	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent
College/Graduate work	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Professional development activities	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Colleagues or mentors	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Students	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Independent learning	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Tech Support	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

Trainers	Not at All	Small Extent	Moderate Extent	Large Extent

24.Does your state, district, or school make the following types of training available to you?

	Yes	No	Don't know
Use of computers/basic computer training	Yes	No	Don't know

Software applications	Yes	No	Don't know

Use of the Internet	Yes	No	Don't know

Use of other advanced telecommunications, e.g., interactive audio, video, closed-circuit TV	Yes	No	Don't know

Integration of technology into the curriculum/classroom instruction	Yes	No	Don't know

Followup and/or advanced training	Yes	No	Don't know

25.Have you ever participated in any of the training programs made available to you by the state, district, or school?

	Yes	No
Use of computers/basic computer training	Yes	No

Software applications	Yes	No

Use of the Internet	Yes	No

Use of other advanced telecommunications, e.g., interactive audio, video, close-circuit TV	Yes	No

Integration of technology into the curriculum/classroom instruction	Yes	No

Followup and/or advanced training	Yes	No

26.Which of the following types of incentives are available to you for participation in training to use computers or the Internet?

	Yes	No	Don't Know
School provides release time from classes or other responsibilities	Yes	No	Don't Know

Expenses are paid, e.g., tuition, travel, books, etc...	Yes	No	Don't Know

Stipends are provided	Yes	No	Don't Know

Course credit toward certification is offered	Yes	No	Don't Know

Connection to the Internet from home through your school's network or Intranet	Yes	No	Don't Know

Additional resources for you or your classroom, e.g., computer accesories, software, etc...	Yes	No	Don't Know

Does a Technology Coordinator provide you with computer-related assistance?

Technical Support

Use of Computers

Use of the Internet

Integrating Technology

Does not Apply

Does a Classroom Teacher/Colleague provide you with computer-related assistance?

Technical Support

Use of Computers

Use of Internet

Integrating Technology

Does not Apply

Do you have zero/sparse assistance provided for computer-related assistance?

Technical Support

Use of Computers

Use of the Internet

Integrating Technology

Does not Apply

Does a Library/Media Specialist provide you with computer-related assistance?

Technical Support

Use of Computers

Use of the Internet

Integrating Technology

Does not Apply

31.Please indicate to what extent, if any, each of the following are barriers to your use of school computers or the Internet for instruction.

	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier
Not enough computers	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Outdated, incompatible, or unreliable computers	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Internet access is not easily accessable	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Lack of good instructional software	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Inadequate training opportunities	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Lack of release time for teachers to learn/practice/plan ways to use computers or the Internet	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Lack of administrative support	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Lack of support regarding ways to integrate telecommunications into the curriculum	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Lack of technical support or advice	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

Concern about student access to inappropriate materials	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier
Lack of funding	Not a Barrier	Small Barrier	Moderate Barrier	Great Barrier

32.Is there a "technology coordinator" [I.e., someone on the school or district staff who coordinates teachers' instructional use of computers and helps you or other teachers use computers/technology] at your school?

Yes

33.Does your school or district:

Does your school or district have a policy or procedures in place that limit student access to inappropriate materials on the Internet?

Yes

Does your classroom have any software that will allow you to control the student's use of the computer on the Internet?

Yes

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