Student
Technology Survey
Name: ____________________________
What
type(s) of computer operating system do you use regularly?
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YES (please write the version of the operating
system. Unsure? See the ÒHome Computer DataÓ section
below for help.) |
NO |
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Macintosh
OS |
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Microsoft
Windows |
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UNIX
or LINUX |
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Other |
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Do
you have internet access at home?
Yes
No
Unsure
If
you answered ÒyesÓ to the above, please describe your network connection.
dial-up (modem)
broadband (DSL/cable)
unsure
If you have multiple computers, please select the computer you most frequently use. Typically this information can be found by navigating to Start>Control Panel> Performance & Maintenance>See basic information on a Windows machine. On a Mac go to ð/About this Mac then choose ÒMore InfoÓ to launch the System Profiler. Right click the hard drive to find the size.
What
is the processor speed of your computer? _______________
What
is the size of the hard drive? _______________
How
much RAM (memory) is installed? ___________________
Do you (or a family member)
use the computer to (interface with a):
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YES Please elaborate if you wish! |
NO |
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mobile
phone? |
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PDA |
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MP3
player |
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Digital
camera |
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Video
camera |
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Electronic
(music) keyboard |
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TV
(use
computer for recording & watching television.) |
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VOIP
(voice over IP) |
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Live
video chatting |
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Approximately
how many hours a week do you spend at the computer?
21+
How
is most of your computer time spent? Rank order your top 3 using the numbers
1-3.
searches
random surfing
games (online)
games (CD/DVD)
desktop publishing
video editing
downloading/organizing/playing music
digital photography
other: ____________________________________________
Do
you have your own computer? ______________________
How
satisfied are you with your current technology skills?
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Somewhat satisfied - I
can do most things that I want to do. |
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Neither satisfied nor
dissatisfied |
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Somewhat dissatisfied
- I cannot do some things that I would like to do. |
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Very dissatisfied - I
cannot do many things that I would like to do. |
Please rate your experience
and comfort level with the following applications (programs).
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1 beginner |
2
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3
confident |
4 |
5
expert (would
feel comfortable instructing others) |
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MS WORD |
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POWERPOINT |
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1 beginner |
2
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3
confident |
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5
expert |
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EXCEL |
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APPLEWORKS |
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email |
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PHOTOSHOP |
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PUBLISHER |
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WEB
DESIGN SOFTWARE: (using
software, not online utility/template such as myspace) _____________ |
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PHOTO
EDITING |
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VIDEO
EDITING |
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OTHER: _____________ |
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Is there something in particular (related to technology!) that you hope we learn in class? If so, please describe: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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