HIT: Survey results, technology staff development and lessons to students

["Dr. Mary Ann Bell" <mbell@MAIN.COM>]

Recently I posted a survey in which I asked questions about technology
use and staff development in schools. I posted to LM_Net, EDTECH, and
TLC (Texas Library Connection). I received over 150 responses from 22
states, with most coming from Texas. Thanks so much to everyone for your
responses! Question #4 was hard to show with a graph, but most people
said they did offer training in the areas mentioned. Question #6 yielded
a wide range of options for training times, with after school and summer
break mentioned most frequently. Results from all other questions can be
seen at this web address:

http://www.shsu.edu/~lis_mah/documents/TAET/graphsurvey.html

I think the results show progress is still needed in technology staffing
and teacher training. Thanks again so much for your participation!--Mary
Ann

1. Do you have a full time technology specialist on your campus?
2. Does your school librarian double as campus technology specialist?
3. Is there also a technician who performs maintenance, troubleshooting,
etc. If not, who performs these tasks?
4. Does your school/district offer training in the following areas?
a. Basic computer operations
b. Internet use
c. Information/computer ethics
d. Research strategies
e. Use of peripherals such as cameras, scanners, etc.
f. Other interesting areas?
5. Does your school/district go beyond the basic “how to” training and
cover creative use of technology in instruction. If so, please offer a
brief description of the types of offerings. I would also be very
grateful for web addresses that might illustrate examples.
6. When is training offered? (Before school, after school, summer,
during school hour with release from class, other…)
7. How would you describe the quality of technology training available
to your faculty?
8. How would you describe the interest and ability of your faculty
regarding technology?
9. How would you describe the quality of student assignments utilizing
technology on your campus?
10. What would you term the biggest frustration regarding technology on
your campus? Not enough time? Not enough training? Not enough interest?
Not enough equipment? Outdated equipment? Lack of technical support?
Other??

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