TECHNOLOGY SURVEY*

Dr. Kathryn Holleque, Professor Division of Education and Psychology Valley City State University Fall Semester, 1997

This survey is designed to collect information related to the notebook computer initiative from students at Valley City State University.

Please mark your responses on the Scantron sheet provided.

1. Blacken "A" if you are male.
     Blacken "B" if you are female.

2. In which class are you?
A) New, incoming freshman   B) Returning freshman   C) Sophomore   D) Junior or Senior   E) Other

3. What is your age?
A) 18 years or younger     B) 19     C) 20     D) 21-22     E) Over 22

4. How do you like having your own notebook computer to use?
A) Entirely negative   B) Mostly negative   C) Neutral   D) Mostly positive   E) Entirely positive

5. To what extent has technology enhanced the learning experience?
A) Not at all   B) Very little C) Somewhat   D) Very much    E) Definitely

6. How do you feel about using your notebook computer?
A) Very apprehensive   B) Somewhat apprehensive   C) Neutral   D) Somewhat confident   E) Very confident

7. How often do you use your computer each day?
A) Not at all   B) Once   C) Twice   D) Three times   E) Four or more times

8. How often do you access e-mail each day?
A) Not at all   B) Once   C) Twice   D) Three times   E) Four or more times

9. How often do you access the Internet each day?
A) Not at all   B) Once   C) Twice   D) Three times   E) Four or more times

10. How much do you use your computer in classes during class time?
A) Never   B) Seldom   C) Occasionally   D) Often   E) Very often

11. How much do you use your computer outside the classroom for coursework?
A) Never   B) Seldom   C) Occasionally   D) Often   E) Very often

12. To what extent has having your own computer made learning more meaningful?
A) Not at all   B) Very little   C) Somewhat D) Very much   E) Definitely

13. To what extent has having your own computer made learning more fun?
A) Not at all   B) Very little   C) Somewhat   D) Very much   E) Definitely

14. To what extent has having your own computer saved you time?
A) Not at all   B) Very little   C) Somewhat   D) Very much   E) Definitely

15. To what extent has using your notebook computer increased your communication with other people?
A) Not at all   B) Very little   C) Somewhat   D) Very much   E) Definitely

16. To what extent has technology made it easier to work in groups?
A) Not at all B) Very little C) Somewhat D) Very much E) Definitely

17. To what extent has using technology increased your critical thinking?
A) Not at all B) Very little C) Somewhat D) Very much E) Definitely
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18. To what extent do you like having VCSU course information and materials available on the Web?
A) Not at all B) Very little C) Somewhat D) Very much E) Definitely

19. To what extent have you used the Internet to research topics for courses?
A) Not at all B) Seldom C) Occasionally D) Often E) Very often

20. To what extent do you prefer using Internet resources for information rather than textbooks?
A) Not at all B) Very little C) Somewhat D) Very much E) Definitely

21. To what extent do you prefer using Internet resources for information rather than traditional library materials?
A) Not at all B) Very little C) Somewhat D) Very much E) Definitely

22. To what extent did the opportunity to use a personal notebook computer contribute to your decision to enroll at VCSU?
A) Not at all B) Very little C) Somewhat D) Very much E) Definitely