Survey Results

Do you feel you have appropriate access to technology in your school for your teaching needs? If not, what additional technologies would meet your teaching needs? (Within reason, be practical)

• No. Mac w/Claris or comparable, color printer & sound card and speakers (CD ROM would be nice, but $ not reasonable. (O)
• No. A computer in the classroom. (O)
• No. Phone line, modem, CD ROM (N)
• Some. (O)
• No. Special ed. needs Macs. (O)
• Yes (CO)
• No. E-mail (N)
• No. America On-Line. E-mail at school. (N)
• No. We need a networked computer lab that is available to teachers and students. (N)
• No. (N)
• Yes. (N)
• No. Mac lab. (N)
• No. No printer (N)
• No. I feel there is not enough software to meet the needs of the students. I wish there was a lab so the computer I use for my teaching tasks was separate from the student's computers. (N)
• No. Labs, more equipment availability (N)
• No. A computer other than an Apple IIe would help. (N)
• No. IBM-PC w/access to network, internet, ATT, Prodigy, etc. (N)
• Yes. (H)
• I don't know. (H)
• No. IBM multimedia computer with network, modem (H)
• Yes (H)
• No. Phones. (H)
• Yes. Computers within classroom & on Net. (H)
• No. Classroom computers. (H)
• No. Network/CD ROM (H)
• Yes & No. (H)
• No. World History Laser Disk (H)
• Yes. (H)
• Yes. (H)
• Yes. (H)
• Yes. (H)
• No. Computers in classroom. (H)
• No. My room was not wired so if I had computers I could not be on the network (H)
• Yes (H)
• Yes. (H)
• Yes. Well - 8 more computers for the library. (H)
• No. Foreign language software - use of lab. (H)
• No. Networked computers in my room. (H)
• No. We've made lots of progress! We need a computer specialist available to teach students/teachers and someone readily available to service inoperable ones/fix problems. (O)
• No. Another computer in the classroom, CD ROM. (O)
• No. Two computers are not enough. (O)

Responses for this question were noted with the school of the respondent. (O) denotes Oehrli Elementary, (N) denotes NBC Middle School, (H) denotes Montague Hign School, and (CO) denotes the Central Office for the district.

Do you feel you have appropriate information regarding technologies available to educators? What technologies do you feel are appropriate for use in your classes?

• ? , Mac or better, mouse, sound card & speakers, color printer (CD ROM)
• Yes. Disclavier which I have on piano is very excellent device.
• No. Modem - CD ROM
• Yes. Computer, CD ROM
• Yes. Interactive reading, writing workshop.
• Yes.

• Yes. There are programs for scheduling, dealing with personal problems, career exploration, portfolios, etc.
• No. Encyclopedia
• Yes. Multimedia programs online services, word processing.
• No. E-mail - CD ROM - Computers
• Yes. computer, video, calculator
• Yes. Computers for computer education
• (blank) CD ROM, computers
• No. computers, LCD display, telecommunications, CD ROM, interactive laserdisc
• No. Laserdisc, VCR's classroom computers networked.
• No.

• No. Laserdiscs, networking w/other sites, overhead projector, computer terminals
• Yes. Word processor, e-mail
• No. One for every nine students AND the software.
• Yes. Computer, CD ROM, internet, phone
• Yes. Computer, CD ROM, videodisc
• Yes. Computers, on-line services, laserdisc, VCR

• Yes.

• Yes. Computers, audio/visual equipment
• Yes. Many, some primitive.
• Yes.
• Yes. Video laser disc.
• Yes.
• No.

• Yes. CD ROM, word processor
• Yes. CAD, CNC, Robotics, plastics technology, principles of technology
• No. Computers with CD ROM
• Yes. Would like to have computers in class.
• Yes. Computers/VCR/TV, Online info.
• Yes.

• Yes. Kids need access to video production all day - need access to word processing
• No. Bulletin board, e-mail, interactive video, computers
• Yes. CD-ROM, e-mail (especially for older students)
• Yes. Computer, VCR, CD ROM materials, anything interactive, Internet
• ?. CD ROM, Laserdisc, computers, Liquid crystal display, Encyclopedias need to be updated.

List what you consider the three most pressing technology needs in your school.

• Replacing outdated, green screen Apples and adding Mac, giving the Library access to On-Line or other info services, more than one liquid crystal display.
• More computers, a trained staff person just in charge of computers
• Up to date On-Line computers
• More computers, or CD ROM's & more software
• Technology use with special needs students
• Network with other schools in district and beyond, e-mail, and computer use in all classrooms
• Lack of up to date equipment
• Computer lab and required classes for students, people who are willing to take a leadership role in that area, and training for staff members.
• Computers for kids in each classroom.
• computer lab, computers in class, overheads in each class, extend info. searches to Jr. High
• Computer lab, networking classrooms, network lab
• More and updated computers, CD ROM's
• Training for teachers, technician that is not a teacher, computer lab, software
• A coordinator, more equipment in each building, education of staff
• We need a computer lab with up-dated equipment, we need a larger lab, Every teacher should have the same as everyone else.
• Better training of teachers in use of modern computers. We may get 1 hour of intro and no follow-ups or time on appropriate computer.
• Time available, continuous updates, expand the current technologies
• I don't know
• Computers, phones
• Time available, how to use certain programs, equipment, materials available for class, updates
• more computers equipped for on-line services, more videos, phones
• restructuring schedule to make better use of available materials
• classroom computers
• Getting kids familiar with computers and what they can do for them.
• Computers in each classroom
• Access to network
• Network entire school, better (more availability) or modems
• Computers in classroom, computers available for student use during the day. They are not available if classes are in session.
• Software, access, out of date equipment (money)
• Need for student access to computers (more labs available)
• Extend the network to all classrooms and make computers available to all teachers
• Computers in every classroom (with network hook up), remedial software for at-risk, software for foreign languages.
• A specialist in the building, Mini-labs in each room (3+ Macs), CD ROM in each classroom, better printers (Stylewriters)
• Financial aspects of having technologies, training, technical support/in-servicing.
• TV, VCR and Computers - a and someone at out beckon-call when we are in trouble.

Do you feel that technologies available within your school are appropriate to your subject(s)? Please explain.

• No! It's difficult to say since I usually deal with small groups and do not use some equipment but several reading programs were demonstrated to us using a CD ROM but since there's only one CD ROM in our building its not really available. (O)
• I'd like to see the disclavier apparatus in use in all three schools. (O)
• Not sure what's out there! (N)
• Yes. (O)
• Improving. (O)
• Yes. (CO)
• No. Counseling - lots of programs "out there" but no funds to purchase (N)
• The technologies available in my area are very limited, but are appropriate. I do know my children are missing out on so much that other children have. (N)
• Need computers for kids. (N)
• Yes. Most ordered by staff. (N)
• We need to update our computers and our use of computer systems. (N)
• Yes. (N)
• I use many different technologies to teach subject matter. (N)
• No - we need to be online so students can see what's available in the "real world." (N)
• No. (N)
• Yes, but access is so limited as is time provided to use. (N)
• Tech lab still under acquisition (H)
• No. I feel math and science are not as easy to find as Grade 1-5 and history-lit types. (H)
• Computers - need one in every classroom at least. (H)
• Certain things are, but don't always use or make available - not sure how to use some. (H)
• Yes, but enhance number of computers (H)
• Yes. (H)
• Always need more in science. (H)
• Yes, but probably because I'm unaware of other options or possibilities. (H)
• I don't know. (H)
• Yes. (H)
• Yes. My classes are built around technology. (H)
• Yes. (H)
• No. Need software for science. (H)
• Yes, at the current time. (H)
• Yes, sort of -- we have 2 computer labs. (H)
• Yes - but would like more software & CD ROMs (O)
• I'd like more direct instruction/interactive programs in reading for low ability students. (O)
• We need our own videos on subjecs that we are covering.

Responses for this question were noted with the school of the respondent. (O) denotes Oehrli Elementary, (N) denotes NBC Middle School, (H) denotes Montague Hign School, and (CO) denotes the Central Office for the district.

Do you feel that MAPS is taking appropriate actions (within its financial ability) regarding technology in the classroom? Please comment.

• Yes. With our building progran several technologies will become available to us. Three cheers!!!
• Yes.
• That's the answer (underlining the "within its financial ability" part of the question).
• Yes.
• Yes. We are moving toward a technology-literate school district.
• No. But resources must be reallocated to do more.
• That's always the hangup (Underlining "within its financial ability).
• Not at NBC
• MAPS is taking appropriate actions in the elementary and high school, but NBC has been left out completely. I feel that we need to focus on technology and direct key staff people in that direction. We need to hire a technology person. Our whole emphasis may have to shift from one area (i.e. textbook purchase) to technology.
• Need more technology for kids.
• Money and space is issue here at NBC. Attempts are there...
• High school and elementary appear to be getting more attention than the middle school.
• Yes.

• No. I have worked on all types of computers. Everything I have learned has been self taught. I do not know anything about programming or technical work on computers or computer parts. Right now, I am supposed to be telecommunicating with 7 other school, but I can't because I have no one that can help me fix a problem with my modem and software. There is only so much a teacher can do to fix a machine. Call in technicians can't fix the problem either. Help!
• That makes it very difficult to answer (underlining "financial ability")
• I feel that NBC has been completely ignored as far as technology goes. There is no reason why an elementary school should have better facilities than a middle school.
• Athletics and extracurricular expenditures including $ spent on video production equipment for the few who use it are out of proportion to $ spent to upgrade existing hardware in classrooms. We could probably use a technical advisor on staff.
• Yes.

• How would I know.
• Within financial ability, they are doing what they can.
• I believe they are making an attempt - but as in all of education, there are never enough funds.
• Yes.
• Yes.
• Don't know.
• Yes.
• More needs to be done. Computers should be available in every classroom.
• Yes.

• Yes - of course - what is enough?
• Yes. I've been reluctant to use computers in math but am changing my mind as I gain a little knowledge about what's available.
• I see it happening at the elementary and the high school, but lacking at NBC
• Yes. Doing the best we can from teacher/tech. committee standpoint. School needs to give more money to this area.
• Yes, I do (overall). In my area, foreign language - English, I need software for French and remedial students in English 9
• We've made great strides at Oehrli but I'm not sure about the other buildings.
• Not yet, but we are at a crossroads with the new building and I hope to see more videos, computers, etc. in classrooms soon.
• Yes. You can only do just so much with limited $ - Montague has kept us abreast of what is out there to use and supplied the system which waht is financially appropriate.

List some of the more typical uses of technologies by students which occur in your classroom.

• Accounting students do problems on the computers as part of the class.
• Everything available
• Word processor Learning games with emphasis in Math and English
• Online searches, videocamera and editing equipment, computers for writing research.
• None

• Tech lab class.
• Research, reinforcement materials.
• Writing, final drafts of projects or papers, computer games, or simulations that go with unit being studied, find info on CD ROM, communicating with other schools.
• Word processing, prepackage programs, tutorials
• Video tape - video photographs in PE
• Students do not have access to our ONE computer.
• Other than teaching Community Education Lotus 1-2-3, none.
• Drill Practice
• Usually we use the computers for academic reinforcement via various computer software.
• Writing - posting information - games.
• Computer (Apple IIe) a variety of computer games & programs to back up skill areas in reading and math.
• Playing educational games, writing stories, writing newspapers.