Student+Survey+Objectives

=Student Survey Objectives= Student Baseline Survey Estimated time for survey: 10 minutes

The student baseline survey results, in conjunction with the end of year survey results, will provide data in the form of student opinions and stated educational experiences, in order to measure the impact of 1:1 computing on:
 * 1) student achievement (A)
 * 2) student attitudes toward school and educational technology (B)
 * 3) 21st century skill acquisition (C)
 * 4) 21st century learning environment (D)

Additional data will determine student access to various technological tools.

Timeline:
August/September, 2011--Administration of student baseline survey October, 2011--Analysis of data April/May, 2012--Administration of student end of year survey May/June, 2012--Analysis of data

Objective A (student achievement) Questions*

 * 1) My typical course grades


 * Other measures to determine student achievement include:
 * Standardized test scores
 * Student produced artifacts
 * Student interviews

Desired Results: To be completed after baseline survey results are analyzed

**Objective B (student attitudes toward school and educational technology) Questions**
 * 1) Computers make schoolwork easier to do
 * 2) I prefer to use computers for schoolwork
 * 3) Using computers for schoolwork can also have disadvantages
 * 4) Most day, I look forward to attending school
 * 5) Computers make schoolwork more fun / interesting
 * 6) Computers help me improve the quality of my schoolwork
 * 7) Computers help me understand my classes better
 * 8) I look forward to using a laptop in al my classes this year
 * 9) Many of my classmates know more about computers than I do
 * 10) I currently try to learn more about computers and technology
 * 11) When I am home doing schoolwork I do more than is required

Desired Results: To be completed after baseline survey results are analyzed

Objective C (21st Century skill acquisition) Questions

 * 1) How often do you use a computer to complete the following tasks?:
 * Play games
 * Do schoolwork
 * Word process a document
 * Organize information or perform calculations with spreadsheet
 * Create presentations
 * Use the internet to communicate with others
 * Search for information on the Web
 * Edit and work with graphic and pictures
 * Create videos
 * Edit and work with music and audio

2. When using each of the following programs, how much help do you need?:
 * Word processing
 * Games
 * Spreadsheet
 * Presentation software
 * Internet
 * Communication software
 * Editing graphics and pictures
 * Editing audio and music
 * Video editing

Desired Results: To be completed after baseline survey results are analyzed

Objective D (21st Century learning environment) Questions

 * 1) In your experience in Middle School:
 * How often do you use computers in school (not including Computer class)?
 * How often do you use cell phones in school to complete schoolwork?
 * How often do you use a student response system?
 * How often have you taken notes on a computer?
 * Have you ever used a Social Networking site to ask questions and/or collaborate with others for schoolwork?
 * How often have you submitted schoolwork electronically/online?
 * How often have you worked with others on the same assignment/project electronically?
 * How often have you worked with students in other schools on a common project or assignment?
 * How often have you or your class video chatted with other students or experts?

2. Think of your Middle School experience, and rate how frequently the following statements are true:
 * The teacher instructs or demonstrates to the entire class
 * Students work from textbooks
 * Students work in groups
 * Students work on individual projects
 * The teacher leads a class discussion
 * The teacher uses media, such as video and audio
 * Students present individual or group projects to the class
 * Students complete writing prompts or assignments in class

Desired results: To be completed after baseline survey results are analyzed

Student Access To Various Technological Tools Questions

 * 1) How often can you access a computer at home?
 * 2) Do you have a Facebook account?
 * 3) Do you have a Twitter account?
 * 4) Do you have a cell phone?
 * 5) Do you have access to an electronic reader?
 * 6) Do you have access to a tablet pc?