MTSU  Student IT Survey: The Results

 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 1-12, 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. 0% 1% 4% 41% 54%
 2. I believe that the use of technology in the classroom enhances student learning in my major. 0% 2% 9% 37% 52%
 3. I believe that the majority of core curriculum courses should use technology in the classroom to enhance learning. 1% 4% 16% 47% 32%
 4. I believe that the majority of courses in my major should use technology in the classroom to enhance learning. 1% 3% 14% 39% 43%
 5. I believe that email communication is an important tool in instructor/student communication. 3% 10% 24% 32% 31%
6. I believe that web-based instructional materials can enhance student learning. 2% 6% 22% 43% 27%
 7. I have the skills and knowledge required to use basic computer applications. 1% 3% 5% 47% 44%
 8. I have the skills and knowledge required to communicate electronically. 1% 5% 9% 45% 40%
 9. I have the skills and knowledge required to use Web-based instructional materials. 1% 7% 10% 47% 35%
 10. I have adequate access to computer technology for my educational use. 1% 7% 7% 43% 42%
 11. It is important that MTSU use Technology Access Fees to provide master classrooms to facilitate the use of instructional technology. 3% 7% 24% 43% 23%
 12. It is important that MTSU use Technology Access Fees to provide computers, laboratories, and resource centers for student educational use. 2% 3% 11% 42% 42%


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Section II: Instructional Technology Use and Effect

 13. Mark the number of courses that you have taken in a master classroom (a technology-enhanced classroom):

1-12% 2-16% 3-15% 4-14% 5-10% 6-7% 7-4% 8-4% 9-2% 10+-16%
14. Have you taken a course in which your instructor used computer applications to present lecture outlines in class?
92%  yes       8%  no
15. How did your instructor's use of computer applications to present lecture outlines in class affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
organization of content covered 95% 4% 1%
your understanding of course materials 84% 14% 2%
your interaction with the instructor 57% 38% 5%
your interaction with other students 42% 53% 5%
your participation in class 55% 40% 5%
feedback from the instructor 70% 27% 3%
your satisfaction with course outcome 79% 17% 4%

16. Have you taken a course in which your instructor used computer applications to demonstrate specific concepts in class?

84%  yes       16%  no
17. How did your instructor's use of computer applications to demonstrate specific concepts in class affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
organization of content covered 95% 4% 1%
your understanding of course materials 90% 8% 2%
your interaction with the instructor 63% 34% 3%
your interaction with other students 49% 48% 3%
your participation in class 62% 35% 3%
feedback from the instructor 71% 27% 2%
your satisfaction with course outcome 84% 14% 2%

18. Have you taken a course in which your instructor used audio/visual equipment (i.e., VCRs, laser disc players, slide projectors, and visual presenters) to display materials in class?

95%  yes       5%  no
19. How did your instructor's use of audio/visual equipment to display materials in class affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
organization of content covered 92% 8% 0%
your understanding of course materials 92% 8% 0%
your interaction with the instructor 62% 35% 3%
your interaction with other students 52% 46% 2%
your participation in class 65% 33% 2%
feedback from the instructor 72% 26% 2%
your satisfaction with course outcome 85% 13% 2%

20. Have you  communicated electronically with an instructor or classmates about class projects?

50%  yes       50%  no
21. How does your electronic communication with your instructor or other students affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
organization of content covered 71% 28% 1%
your understanding of course materials 78% 20% 2%
your interaction with the instructor 86% 11% 3%
your interaction with other students 70% 28% 2%
your participation in class 67% 31% 2%
feedback from the instructor 86% 12% 2%
your satisfaction with course outcome 77% 20% 3%

22. Have you been encouraged by an instructor to use supplementary materials such as web pages, computer-assisted modules, or other computer-based applications outside of class?
82%  yes       18%  no
23. How does your use of supplementary materials such as web pages, computer-assisted instruction modules, or other computer-based applications affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
organization of content covered 83% 15% 2%
your understanding of course materials 85% 12% 3%
your interaction with the instructor 59% 38% 3%
your interaction with other students 51% 46% 3%
your participation in class 64% 33% 3%
feedback from the instructor 67% 30% 3%
your satisfaction with course outcome 79% 17% 4%

24. Have you been encouraged by an instrucor to use a computer to complete assignments, create presentations, or develop web pages?
75%  yes       25%  no
25. How did your use of a computer to complete assignments, create presentations, or develop web pages affect:

 

 Positively

Not at all

Negatively
organization of content covered 85% 13% 2%
your understanding of course materials 84% 13% 3%
your interaction with the instructor 67% 30% 3%
your interaction with other students 61% 37% 2%
your participation in class 73% 25% 2%
feedback from the instructor 76% 22% 2%
your satisfaction with course outcome 83% 15% 2%


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Section III: Instructional Technology Projected Use

For questions 26-30, 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
26. Choose to take a course offered in a master classroom. 4% 4% 18% 29% 45%
27. Choose to take a course from an instructor who uses instructional technology. 2% 4% 20% 35% 39%
28. Communicate electronically with instructors or others through electronic mail, listservs, web bulletin boards, or discussion groups. 6% 9% 17% 32% 36%
29. Use supplementary educational materials such as web pages, computer-assisted instruction modules, or other computer-based applications outside of class. 3% 5% 14% 37% 41%
30. Use a computer to complete assignments, create presentations, or develop web pages. 3% 3% 9% 30% 55%


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Section IV: Demographics and Comments

31. Check your academic level:

20% Freshman 19% Sophomore 30% Junior 31% Senior

32. Check your college:

28%  Basic & Applied Sciences 4%  Liberal Arts
31%  Business 18%  Mass Communication
15%  Education 4%  Undeclared

33. I believe that instructional technology (is (97%) or is not (3%) ) important because:

34. Enter other comments:

 


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