MTSU Faculty IT 2000 Survey: The Instrument

 Section I: Instructional Technology at MTSU
 Section II: Instructional Technology Use and Effect
 Section III: Instructional Technology Projected Use
 Section IV: Demographics and Comments


Section I: Instructional Technology at MTSU

For questions 1-19, rate how much you agree with each statement using the following scale:

1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neither agree nor disagree, 4=Agree, or 5=Strongly Agree.

   Statement

 SD

D

 N

A

 SA
 1. I believe that the use of technology in the classroom can enhance student learning. 1 2 3 4 5
 2. I believe that the use of technology in the classroom enhances student learning in my discipline. 1 2 3 4 5
 3. I believe that email, listservs, and other forms of electronic communication are important tools in faculty/student communication. 1 2 3 4 5
 4. I believe that Web-based instructional materials enhance student learning. 1 2 3 4 5
 5. The MTSU president and provost support faculty use and development of instructional technology. 1 2 3 4 5
6.

 

 

 

I have the skills and knowledge required to use computer applications for presenting lecture outlines.
  1. Presentation Software
  2. SpreadSheet
  3. WebSite
1

1
1
1

 

2

2
2
2

 

 

3

3
3
3

 

 

4

4
4
4

 

 

5

5
5
5

 

 7.

 

 

 

I have the skills and knowledge required to use computer applications for demonstrating specific concepts in class.
  1. Audio
  2. Video
  3. Animation
1

1
1
1

2

2
2
2

3

3
3
3

4

4
4
4


5

5
5
5

 8.

 

 

I have the skills and knowledge required to communicate electronically with my students.
  1. Email
  2. Discussion Board
  3. Virtual Chat
1

1
1
1

2

2
2
2

3

3
3
3

4

4
4
4

5

5
5
5

 9.

 

 

I have the skills and knowledge required for developing or using Web-based learning environments.
  1. Web-authoring programs
  2. CourseInfo

I have the skills and knowledge required to develop and deliver a fully web-based course.

1

1
2

1

2

2
2

2

3

3
3

3

4

4
4

4

5

5
5

5

 10. I have adequate training opportunities at MTSU to develop the technical skills required for instructional technology use and development. 1 2 3 4 5
 11. My office computer is adequate for supporting the development and use of instructional technology. 1 2 3 4 5
 12. I have access to instructional technology technical support at MTSU. 1 2 3 4 5
 13. There are adequate opportunities at MTSU for faculty release time for instructional technology development. 1 2 3 4 5
 14. I have sufficient time to develop and adapt course materials for the use of instructional technology. 1 2 3 4 5
 15. Faculty development centers such as the OIT Instructional Technology Center and Faculty Multimedia Development Center are necessary facilities for the development and use of instructional technology. 1 2 3 4 5
 16. MTSU Instructional Technology Development Grants promote faculty development and use of instructional technology. 1 2 3 4 5
 17. Awards such as the Outstanding Achievement in Instructional Technology promote faculty use and development of instructional technology.

1

2

3
4 5
 18. It is important that MTSU provides its faculty with master classrooms to facilitate the use of instructional technology. 1 2 3 4 5
 19. Special events such as the annual Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference and Faculty Summer Instructional Technology Institute held at MTSU enhance my knowledge and use of instructional technology. 1 2 3 4 5


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Section II: Instructional Technology Use and Effect

 20. How often do you use computer applications to present lecture outlines in class?

frequently (more than once a week)

sometimes (more than once a month)

rarely (once or twice a semester

never (if never, skip question 21)

21. How does your use of computer applications to present lecture outlines affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
depth of content covered
breadth of content covered
your interaction with students
student interaction with other students
student participation and feedback
your expectation of student performance
student performance

22. How often do you use computer applications to demonstrate specific concepts in class?

frequently (more than once a week)

sometimes (more than once a month)

rarely (once or twice a semester

never (if never, skip question 21)

23. How does your use of computer applications to demonstrate specific concepts affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
depth of content covered
breadth of content covered
your interaction with students
student interaction with other students
student participation and feedback
your expectation of student performance
student performance

24. How often do you use audio/visual equipment (i.e., VCRs, laser disc players, slide projectors, and visual presenters) to display materials in class?

frequently (more than once a week)

 sometimes (more than once a month)

 rarely (once or twice a semester

 never (if never, skip question 21)

25. How does your use of audio/visual equipment affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
depth of content covered
breadth of content covered
your interaction with students
student interaction with other students
student participation and feedback
your expectation of student performance
student performance

26. How often do you encourage students to communicate electronically with you or others?

frequently (more than once a week)

 sometimes (more than once a month)

 rarely (once or twice a semester

 never (if never, skip question 21)

27. How does your students' electronic communication with you or others affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
depth of content covered
breadth of content covered
your interaction with students
student interaction with other students
student participation and feedback
your expectation of student performance
student performance

28. How often do you encourage students to use supplementary materials such as Web pages, computer-assisted instruction modules, or other computer-based applications outside of class?

frequently (more than once a week)

 sometimes (more than once a month)

 rarely (once or twice a semester

 never (if never, skip question 21)

29. How does your students' use of supplementary materials such as Web pages, computer-assisted instruction modules, or other computer-based applications affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
depth of content covered
breadth of content covered
your interaction with students
student interaction with other students
student participation and feedback
your expectation of student performance
student performance

30. How often do you encourage students to use a computer to complete assignments, create presentations, or develop Web pages?

frequently (more than once a week)

 sometimes (more than once a month)

 rarely (once or twice a semester

 never (if never, skip question 21)

31. How does your students' use of a computer to complete assignments, create presentations, or develop Web pages affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
depth of content covered
breadth of content covered
your interaction with students
student interaction with other students
student participation and feedback
your expectation of student performance
student performance

32. How does your use of instructional technology in general affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
professional development
tenure and promotion opportunities
job satisfaction


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Section III: Instructional Technology Projected Use

For questions 33-38, rate the likelihood of each using the following scale:

1=Very Unlikely, 2=Unlikely, 3=Neither likely nor unlikely, 4=Likely, or 5=Very Likely.

Rate how likely you are to do the following within the next 18 to 24 months:

  Activity

 VU

U

N

L

VL
33. I will use computer applications to present lecture materials in class. 1 2 3 4 5
34. I will use computer applications to demonstrate specific concepts in class. 1 2 3 4 5
35. I will use audio/visual equipment such as VCRs, laser disc players, slide projectors, and visual presenters to display materials in class. 1 2 3 4 5
36. I will encourage students to communicate electronically with me, each other, or other people through electronic mail, Web bulletin boards, listservs, discussion groups, or news groups. 1 2 3 4 5
37. I will encourage students to use supplementary materials such as Web pages, computer-assisted instruction modules, or other computer-based applications outside of class. 1 2 3 4 5
38. I will encourage students to use a computer to complete assignments, create presentations, or develop Web pages. 1 2 3 4 5
39. I will use the web as the primary source for course delivery. 1 2 3 4 5


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Section IV: Demographics and Comments

39. Enter your years in higher education:____________________

 

40. Enter your years at MTSU: ____________________

 

41. Check your rank:

Professor 

Assistant Professor

Associate Professor 

Instructor 

42. Have you received tenure at MTSU?

yes

 no

43. Do you hold graduate faculty status: 

yes

 no

44. Check your college or area:

Basic & Applied Sciences

Liberal Arts

Business

Library

Developmental Studies

Mass Communication

Education 

Other

45. I believe that instrucional technology (is or is not) important because:

 

46. Enter other comments:

 


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