TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: NEEDS ASSESSMENT
DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION
FACULTY OF EDUCATION ~ BRANDON UNIVERSITY
William G. Hillman ~ Assistant Professor ~ hillmanw@brandonu.ca		 RESPONDENT: (Please Circle)
Position: Teacher ~ Admin ~ Tech ~ Student ~ Prof
Level Taught: K-4 ~ 5-8 ~ 9-12 ~ K-12 ~ Post
Please indicate technology, instructional procedures and computer programs in your school
with which you would expect new teachers to be proficient:
(1-10: lesser to greater importance, and N/A if not applicable to your school.
Where appropriate please add comments beneath statements or overleaf.)
Files and Computer Procedures
1.___/10 General Manipulation of Text and Graphics (copy/paste, save, delete, print, backup, keyboarding)

2.___/10 File Management Skills  (creating folders, organizing files, etc.) ~ Troubleshooting skills

3.___/10 Using Grade/Attendance Software (record keeping, reporting, etc.)

4.___/10 Installing Computer Software onto Computer Systems (via downloads and disks)

5.___/10 Multi-Tasking and Integration of relevant educational programs

Instructional Technologies and Devices
6.___/10 Integration of Modern Technologies into Classroom Instruction (LCD projectors, etc.)

7.___/10 Computer-Related Storage Devices (disks, CDs, USB drives, DVDs, etc.)

8.___/10 Smart or White Boards

9.___/10 Digital Cameras (editing photos, integration into other documents, presentation, etc.)

10.___/10 Scanner Knowledge

11.___/10 Portable Devices (laptops, iPods and other MP3 units, cell phones)

12.___/10 Recorders (video, DVD & CD formats, HD recorders)

13.___/10 Familiarity with both PC and Mac computer systems

14.___/10 Traditional A/V Equipment

Internet Resources
15.___/10 E-Mail Management Skills (composing, sending, receiving, storing, attachments, etc.)

16.___/10 Familiarity with Other Internet Communication Features (Instant Messenger, ListServs, BBs, Chat)

17.___/10 Web Navigation Skills and Efficient Use of Web Search Engines

18.___/10 Research of and Evaluation of Internet Resources

19.___/10 Web Site Design Skills (Web composers such as MS-FrontPage and/or use of HTML)

20.___/10 Downloading and Integrating Software From the Web (including eBooks)

21.___/10 Videoconferencing

22.___/10 Knowledge of Podcasts, Online Video broadcasts (creating, downloading/uploading programs)

23.___/10 Experience in E-publishing, Blogging, Webzines

Education Software
24.___/10 Word Processing Skills (WORD, WordPerfect, etc.)

25.___/10 Adobe Reader and PDF Files

26.___/10 Spreadsheets Skills (Excel, Lotus, etc.)

27.___/10 Database Skills (MS-Access, etc.)

28.___/10 Desktop Publishing Skills (Publisher, etc.)

29.___/10 Electronic Presentation (PowerPoint, Website display, etc.)

30.___/10 Moodle, WebCT or Blackboard Teaching Skills

31.___/10 Video production (MovieMaker, etc.)

32.___/10 Graphics & Paint Programs (PhotoShop, etc.)

33.___/10 Instructional Programs (games, virtual programs, interactive activities, etc.)

Security Procedures
34.___/10 Educational Copyright Knowledge

35.___/10 Computer and Network Security Knowledge

36.___/10 Virus Protection

38.___/10 Monitoring & Blocking Offensive/Dangerous Information (Net Nanny, Cyber Sitter)

39.___/10 Firewalls (wireless, network, server, etc.)

40. Other ~ Comments ~ Specific Subject Areas: i.e. GIS/GPS & Geocaching, etc.

For easier download and/or print-out see the WORD document at:
/eduweb/technotes/surveys/TechSurvey.doc

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