Face-to-Face Staff Development Workshop Results of Technology Needs Assessment

This survey was distributed to 45 faculty and staff members at an urban community college in South Florida. The survey was designed to assess technology proficiency, usage and class integration. The results of the survey were used to identify a training need that mostly aligned with the technology goals of the college.

1. Please rate your own technology skills according to the scale. Please select one for each question.
I am not sure how to do this task. I have done this before, but might need some help. I can perform this task without any help. I could train staff to do this.

Create a functioning web page

60.0%

0.0%

40.0%

0.0%

Connect and use an LCD projector with my laptop

0.0%

40.0%

40.0%

20.0%

Take digital pictures and download them to my computer Take digital video and download it to my computer

0.0%

40.0%

40.0%

20.0%

20.0%

40.0%

40.0%

0.0%

Analyze data and create graphs

20.0%

20.0%

60.0%

0.0%

Map a network drive to my web folder

20.0%

40.0%

40.0%

0.0%

Upload files to a course management system (i.e. Angel, Blackboard, etc.)

0.0%

60.0%

20.0%

20.0%

2. How often do you integrate the technologies below into your classroom instruction?
At least once per week At least once per month At least once per quarter At least once per semester At least once per year Never use it

Have students use the computer lab Present lessons using an LCD projector Use the Smartboard for instruction Use a Classroom Performance System (i.e., "clickers") Have students use the Internet as part of a lesson Have students create graphics as part of a lesson Have students use a digital camera for projects Have students use a video camera for projects Have students create presentations using PowerPoint Have students type papers using Word Have students graph and analyze data using Excel Have students take assessments online Use a classroom webpage that you created for your students Use a social media page (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) to communicate with your students

60.0%

0.0%

0.0%

40.0%

0.0%

0.0%

40.0%

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

40.0%

0.0%

60.0%

0.0%

0.0%

20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

20.0%

40.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

40.0%

80.0%

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0.0%

20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

20.0%

20.0%

20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

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20.0%

20.0%

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40.0%

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

40.0%

20.0%

20.0%

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20.0%

20.0%

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

40.0%

40.0%

0.0%

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

20.0%

0.0%

40.0%

20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

40.0%

0.0%

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40.0%

0.0%

20.0%

40.0%

20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

0.0%

20.0%

60.0%

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

20.0%

3. Please select the best response for the following statements.

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

I can easily access the available technology on campus when I need it. I feel confident in my ability to integrate multiple technologies into my instruction. I believe that integrating technology into my curriculum is important. I am familiar with the available technology resources on my campus. I have the technology skills to support my students when they use technology for a project. I am familiar with the copyright laws that govern the acceptable use of technology and materials accessed from the Internet.

60.0%

20.0%

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

40.0%

60.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

60.0%

40.0%

0.0%

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0.0%

60.0%

20.0%

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40.0%

60.0%

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20.0%

60.0%

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

4. How much of a barrier has each of the following factors been to your integration of technology in your curriculum?
Not a barrier Small barrier Moderate barrier Large barrier

Amount of time required to learn technology Amount of time required to use technology Network or Internet connection problems on campus Network or Internet connection problems off campus Lack of current hardware Lack of current software Your lack of necessary technical skills Your students' lack of necessary technical skills Lack of access to technology-enhanced classrooms Lack of teaching skills specific to a technologyenhanced environment Lack of examples of effective uses of technology Inadequate technical support for you Inadequate technical support for your students Doubts about technology's usefulness in teaching your courses Difficulty keeping up with changes in technology

20.0% 20.0%

40.0% 40.0%

20.0% 20.0%

20.0% 20.0%

0.0%

60.0%

20.0%

20.0%

20.0%

60.0%

0.0%

20.0%

40.0% 40.0% 20.0% 20.0%

20.0% 40.0% 20.0% 40.0%

20.0% 0.0% 40.0% 0.0%

20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 40.0%

20.0%

40.0%

20.0%

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20.0% 40.0% 40.0%

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20.0% 20.0%

20.0% 20.0%

20.0%

60.0%

0.0%

20.0%

20.0%

60.0%

0.0%

20.0%

5. Concerning the use of technology or integration of technology in your curriculum, what is the one area in which you would most like to receive training or professional development?

Response Percent

Social Networking

0.0%

Blogging

0.0%

Building Web Pages

0.0%

Cloud Computing

60.0%

Mobile Technology (i.e. smartphones, iPads, tablets, etc.)

20.0%

Making Instructional Videos

20.0%

Using Classroom Performance Systems

0.0%

Screen Capturing

0.0%

Podcasting

0.0%

None

0.0%

Other (please specify)

0.0%

6. Please specify your employee status.

Response Percent

Full Time Faculty

60.0%

Part Time Faculty

0.0%

Full Time Professional Staff

0.0%

Part Time Professional Staff

0.0%

Full Time Support Staff

0.0%

Part Time Support Staff

40.0%

Other (please specify)

0.0%