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6.) If you were to receive technical assistance for educational technology, what would your priorities be? (1=high 2=medium 3=low)

41%Planning 47%System Networking/Wiring 41%Procurement

23%Distance Learning 28%Budget Planning 19%Database Management

26%Community Awareness/Public Relations on Use of Technology

 

 

7.) Please rank your educational technology training priorities for this SCHOOL'S faculty. (1=high 2=medium 3=low)

57%Basic Computer Operations 24%Hypermedia Applications 38%Evaluating INTERNET Information

46%Word Processing 20%LAN Applications/Resources 60%Instructional Delivery w/Education Tech.

20%Database Applications 61%INTERNET Applications 56%Curriculum Development w/Education Tech.

2% Other (Please Specify) See Appendix for listing

 

8.) Are your teachers required to demonstrate technology skills for employment or continued employment with your SCHOOL?

Yes 7%

No 91%

No Response 2%

If Yes, How are they evaluated? (Check ALL that apply)

2%Transcripts 2%Hands-on Evaluation 3%Professional Development Hours

3%Other (Please Specify) See Appendix for listing available

 

9.) Please estimate the percentage of principal(s), teachers and technological support staff in your SCHOOL at each skill level in terms of technology use.

Faculty/Staff

Beginner %

Intermediate %

Advanced %

Principal(s)

35%

51%

11%

Teachers

40%

48%

11%

Technology Support Staff

7%

24%

54%

 

10.) How many days has your SCHOOL scheduled, during the current school year, for professional development activities where teachers can learn/upgrade their technology and computer skills?

Zero Days Scheduled = 12%

Range of Number of Days = 1 - 60

Average Number of Days Scheduled = 3 days

 

11.) Compared to the 1997-98 school year do you think the number of professional development days for technology training will:

2% Decrease 35% Remain the Same 60% Increase

 
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