Faculty Survey
This survey is designed to provide information for the ITP Phase II Task Force to help determine the future of information technology at Clayton State University. The survey consists of two parts:
Separate surveys are being conducted for staff and students.
Thank you for participating in this survey.
Faculty status.
1. I am a member of the
a. full-time faculty
b. adjunct faculty
Part I. Faculty Use of Technology.
2. In a typical course that you teach, how often are your students required to use notebook computers IN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB ROOM each semester?
a. not at all
b. 1-2 times per semester
c. 3-5 times per semester
d. more than 5 times per semester, but less than half of the sessions
e. at least half of the sessions
f. almost every session
3. In a typical course that you teach, how often are your students required to use computers OFF-CAMPUS for course work each semester?
a. not at all
b. 1-2 times per semester
c. 3-5 times per semester
d. more than 5 times per semester, but less than half of the sessions
e. at least half of the sessions
f. almost every session
4. In a typical course that you teach, how often do YOU use your notebook computer IN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB ROOM each semester?
a. not at all
b. 1-2 times per semester
c. 3-5 times per semester
d. more than 5 times per semester, but less than half of the sessions
e. at least half of the sessions
f. almost every session
5. Have you ever taught an on-line course?
a. yes
b. no
6. Have you attended workshops presented by the Faculty Instructional Development Lab (FIDL) or used the lab's services in the last 12 months?
a. yes
b. no
7. Do the Web pages for the courses that you teach include? Select all that apply.
a. information to help students contact you
b. your schedule for the current semester
c. syllabi
d. individual lesson objectives
e. lesson notes
f. links to course-related external Web sites
g. course bulletin boards or chat rooms
h. on-line quizzes or tests
i. other instructional materials such as supplements, old exams, homework solutions or laboratory materials
j. streaming media
8. Do students generally meet the prerequisites for computer/software capabilities listed in your syllabi?
a. yes
b. no
c. not applicable - I have no computer/software prerequisites in my syllabus
9. Are you using WebCT for any of your courses this semester?
a. yes
b. no
10. In a typical course that you teach, how often do you use PowerPoint presentations in your classes?
a. not at all
b. 1-2 times per semester
c. 3-5 times per semester
d. more than 5 times per semester, but less than half of the sessions
e. at least half of the sessions
f. almost every session
11. In a typical course that you teach, do you require students to use the Internet to perform research or access material from any of the following? Select all that apply.
a. your Web site
b. other Clayton State University Web sites
c. Galileo
d. external Web sites
12. In a typical course that you teach, which of the following software packages do you require students to use? Select all that apply.
a. Outlook Express (e-mail)
b. Word (word processing)
c. Internet Explorer (Web browser)
d. Excel (spreadsheet)
e. PowerPoint (presentation manager)
f. course-specific software
13. On average, how often is e-mail used to communicate with your students?
a. never
b. monthly
c. weekly
d. daily
14. How is e-mail used in your courses? Select all that apply.
a. to keep students informed regarding class activities, schedules, etc.
b. to enable students to ask questions about course content or assignments
c. to submit assignments
d. to provide electronic office hours
15. Are the CD-ROM materials that are purchased for your courses this semester integrated into your instruction?
a. not applicable - no CD-ROM materials are required
b. yes
c. no
16. Have you received adequate training to allow you to use information technology in your courses?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
Part II. The Needs/Desires of the Faculty for the Future Use of Technology.
17. Do you think that all faculty members need to be provided computers with at least the capabilities currently available at Clayton State University?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
18. If students in your classes did not have notebook computers, but did have access to computers at home (with Internet access and standard software, comparable to what they have now), how greatly would the quality of your teaching be affected?
a. not at all
b. some decrease in quality
c. substantial decrease in quality
d. increase in quality
19. If students in your classes did not have notebook computers, but did have access to computers in computer labs on campus (with Internet access and standard software, comparable to what they have now), how greatly would the quality of your teaching be affected?
a. not at all
b. some decrease in quality
c. substantial decrease in quality
d. increase in quality
20. If students in your classes did not have notebook computers, but did have access to computers at home (with Internet access and standard software, comparable to what they have now) and to computers in computer labs on-campus, how greatly would the quality of your teaching be affected?
a. not at all
b. some decrease in quality
c. substantial decrease in quality
d. increase in quality
21. Should notebook computers be required only for those courses requiring their use on-campus?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
22. Assuming that students will still be required to have notebook computers in the future, should more model classrooms be created on campus?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
23. Assuming that students will not be required to have notebook computers in the future, should rooms with only fixed data projector and instructor podium equipment be created on campus?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
24. Assuming that students will not be required to have notebook computers in the future and given the fact that instruction in major core courses in some disciplines now relies upon the use of the computers in the classroom, do you think that computer labs with primary assignment to those courses should be provided on campus?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
25. Referring to the last question and its assumption, do you think you are teaching a course this semester that would qualify for primary assignment to a computer lab?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
26. Should students who are registered for six or fewer credit hours be required to have computers?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
27. Do you think the ITP program has reduced the number of students enrolled at Clayton State University?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
28. Do you think the ITP program has improved the quality of students enrolled at Clayton State University?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure
29. Do you think that on-line degree programs should be a part of Clayton State University's offerings?
a. yes, but only for a local audience that is able to attend orientations and exams in person
b. yes, without the requirement/ability to come to campus.
c. no
d. unsure
30. Do you think that learning (other than the learning of technology) is enhanced by the use of technology?
a. yes
b. no
c. unsure