TownCast Project Survey

1. Please select your school from the drop down list.
School and participant names will not be used in analyzing the data. Names are requested only for the purpose of counting the number of unique surveys taken. Data from all of the responses will be combined and analyzed only as a total result, not individual school or teacher results. Survey data will be used as pre and post assessment data for the complete group for purposes of evaluating the grant project. Required Question

Please select your name. Required Question

The following statements reflect Nebraska State guidelines on technology skills for teachers. Please rate your confidence in using these skills in the classroom. Required Question

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
1. I feel competent using software applications, such as Inspiration, to create resources to support instruction.
2. I feel competent using word processing applications, such as Word.
3. I feel competent using the Internet for research to support instruction.
4. I feel competent creating and sharing technology enhanced resources with other teachers.
5. I feel competent accessing and modifying lesson plans available on the Internet.
6. I feel competent using technology to accommodate individual characteristics of students.
7. I feel competent designing student learning activities that integrate technology.
8. I feel competent using technology to enhance instructional strategies and develop customized learning materials.
9. I feel competent using technology to enhance teaching strategies.
10. I feel competent using technology to plan and organize activities.
11. I feel competent using technology to communicate with parents and/or the community (through web pages, newsletters, etc.)
12. I feel competent assessing student learning activities that integrate technology.
13. I feel competent understanding and integrating Nebraska Student Essential Learning in Technology.
14. I feel competent modeling technology as a research and productivity tool.
15. I feel competent using technology to support cooperative and collaborative learning strategies.
16. I feel competent using technology to support problem-based and inquiry-based learning.
17. I feel competent using various assessment strategies when utilizing technology in the curriculum.
18. I feel competent using multimedia to support effective instructional activities.
19. I feel competent using technology to access information to enhance professional productivity and to communicate with other professionals (DL system, web based training, etc.).
20. I feel competent using communication tools (e-mail, DL, sharing resources through technology) to enhance professional development.

The following questions reflect your students' use of technology. Answer to the best of your knowledge based on your classroom use of technology. Required Question

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
21. My students are able to choose appropriate software applications (grade-level, task specific).
22. My students practice appropriate care and use of technology resources.
23. My students have a positive attitude toward the use of technology in the classroom.
24. discuss responsible use of information with my students: accuracy, fact vs. opinion, copyright, privacy issues.
25. My students use technology tools to enhance learning: creating graphs, presentations, writing or drawing tools to create a story.
26. My students use technology for research to support problem-solving activities.