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SEF Technology Survey

This technology survey was first administered to all faculty members in fall 1998, as part of the Southern Educational Foundation, Inc.'s Gateway 21 Project, in which Xavier participated. The results of the survey then proved especially helpful to the Center for the Advancement of Teaching as indicators of faculty and institutional technology needs and interests.

Since 1998, the University has made many changes to its technology infrastructure and new initiatives have been launched to support faculty and student use of technology. The Center administered the survey again in March 2001.

The results of the survey have helped the University in general and the Center in particular measure the extent to which the changes and initiatives have impacted the institution. The survey results have also provided the Center with a better sense of current faculty technology needs and interests. We should add that the survey results were particularly helpful in preparing the faculty development and technology proposal we submitted to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in mid-August.

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching would like to extend its gratitude to Dr. Michael Labranche, Mathematics Department, for his assistance in analyzing the survey data.

Survey Results

I am just beginning to learn how to use basic applications such as word processors and drill and practice software.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Agree 12.1% (11) 8.2% (6)
Disagree 87.9% (80) 91.7% (67)
Table 1. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 1.
(t test,p=0.4193)

I am familiar with a variety of applications and often require students to use technology to complete assignments.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Agree 62.2% (56) 69.9% (51)
Disagree 37.8% (34) 30.1% (22)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 2. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 2.
(t test,p=0.307)

I regularly use technology for collaboration, communication, and research and integrate these processes into classroom instruction.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Agree 60.7% (54) 75.3% (55)
Disagree 39.3% (35) 24.7% (18)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 3. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 3.
(t test,p=0.0477)*

I use technology as a tool to craft curriculum and new teaching and learning techniques.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Agree 65.5% (59) 69.8% (51)
Disagree 34.4% (31) 30.1% (22)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 4. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 4.
(t test,p=0.5594)

To what extent do you currently incorporate computer technology into classroom instruction?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Frequently 24.4% (22) 34.7% (25)
Occasionally 38.9% (35) 38.8% (28)
Seldom 25.6% (23) 13.8% (10)
Never 11.1% (10) 12.5% (9)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 5. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 5.
(Chi-square, p=0.2412)

Insufficient technical equipment infrastructure (i.e., cables, routers, wiring) is a barrier to my incorporating computer technology into my classroom instruction (excluding Web-Based Instruction).

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 35.6% (32) 28.7% (21)
Agree 31. 1(28) 26.0% (19)
Disagree 21.1% (19) 21.9% (16)
Strongly Disagree 4.4% (4) 10.9% (8)
No Opinion 7.8% (7) 12.3% (9)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 6. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 6.
(Chi-square, p=0.3902)

Insufficient equipment (i.e., computers, servers) is a barrier to my incorporating computer technology into my classroom instruction (excluding Web-Based Instruction).

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 43.3% (39) 21.9% (16)
Agree 27.8% (25) 28.7% (21)
Disagree 21.1% (19) 26.0% (19)
Strongly Disagree 3.3% (3) 12.3% (9)
No Opinion 4.4% (4) 10.9% (8)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 7. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 7.
(Chi-square, p=0.013)*

Insufficient technical support (i.e., technology administrators, etc.) is a barrier to my incorporating computer technology into my classroom instruction (excluding Web-Based Instruction).

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 35.6% (32) 7.0% (5)
Agree 34.4% (31) 27.3% (20)
Disagree 24.4% (22) 43.8% (32)
Strongly Disagree 1.1% (1) 8.2% (6)
No Opinion 4.4% (4) 10.9% (8)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 8. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 8.
(Chi-square, p=0.00)**

Insufficient personal training on computer technology (excluding Web-Based Instruction) is a barrier to my incorporating computer technology into my classroom.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 12.2% (11) 9.5% (7)
Agree 34.4% (31) 17.8% (13)
Disagree 34.4% (31) 46.5% (34)
Strongly Disagree 14.4% (13) 16.4% (12)
No Opinion 4.4% (4) 8.2% (6)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 9. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 9.
(Chi-square, p=0.1404)

Do you currently incorporate Web-Based Instruction into your course work?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Frequently 6.7% (6) 20.5% (15)
Occasionally 21.1% (19) 28.7% (21)
Seldom 26.7% (24) 21.9% (16)
Never 45.6% (41) 28.7% (21)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 10. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 10.
(Chi-square, p=0.035)*

Insufficient technical equipment infrastructure (i.e., cables, routers, wiring) is a barrier to my incorporating Web-Based Instruction into my classroom.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 36.0% (32) 21.7% (15)
Agree 25.8% (23) 24.6% (17)
Disagree 20.2% (18) 31.8% (22)
Strongly Disagree 3.4% (3) 7.2% (5)
No Opinion 13.5% (12) 14.4% (10)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 11. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 11.
(Chi-square, p=0.2053)

Insufficient equipment (i.e., computers, modems, servers) is a barrier to my incorporating Web-Based Instruction into my classroom.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 37.5% (33) 20.5% (16)
Agree 30.7% (27) 19.2% (15)
Disagree 18.2% (16) 28.2% (22)
Strongly Disagree 2.3% (2) 19.2% (15)
No Opinion 11.4% (10) 12.8% (10)
Missing 3 (-) -
Table 12. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 12.
(Chi-square, p=0.0006)**

Insufficient technical support (i.e., technology administrators, webmasters, etc.) is a barrier to my incorporating Web-Based Instruction into my classroom.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 34.1% (30) 10.0% (7)
Agree 30.7% (27) 28.5% (20)
Disagree 21.6% (19) 40.0% (28)
Strongly Disagree 1.1% (1) 7.1% (5)
No Opinion 12.5% (11) 14.2% (10)
Missing 3 (-) -
Table 13. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 13.
(Chi-square, p=0.0013)**

Insufficient personal training on Web-Based Instruction is a barrier to my incorporating Web-Based Instruction into my classroom.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Strongly Agree 20.5% (18) 15.7% (11)
Agree 38.6% (34) 22.8% (16)
Disagree 21.6% (19) 40.0% (28)
Strongly Disagree 9.1% (8) 8.5% (6)
No Opinion 10.2% (9) 12.8% (9)
Missing 3 (-) -
Table 14. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 14.
(Chi-square, p=0.0833)

To what extent do you use word processors?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 96.7% (88) 95.7% (68)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 1.1% (1) 1.4% (1)
Less than once a year 1.1% (1) -
Never 1.1% (1) 2.8% (2)
Table 15. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 15.
(p=0.6938)

To what extent do you use spreadsheets?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 49.5% (45) 57.5% (42)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 8.8% (8) 4.1% (3)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 8.8% (8) 8.2% (6)
Less than once a year 7.7% (7) 9.5% (7)
Never 25.3% (23) 20.5% (15)
Table 16. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 16.
(Chi-square, p=0.6627)

To what extent do you use presentation software?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 31.9% (29) 40.9% (27)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 17.6% (16) 13.6% (9)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 13.2% (12) 9.0% (6)
Less than once a year 8.8% (8) 9.0% (6)
Never 28.6% (26) 27.2% (18)
Table 17. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 17.
(Chi-square, p=0.7656)

To what extent do you use Web publishing software?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 25.3% (23) 31.9% (23)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 4.4% (4) 11.1% (8)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 16.5% (15) 12.5% (9)
Less than once a year 12.1% (11) 5.5% (4)
Never 41.8% (38) 38.8% (28)
Table 18. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 18.
(Chi-square, p=0.242)

To what extent do you use software for collaborative work (NetMeeting, C-U-See Me, Lotus Notes, etc.)?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 12.1% (11) 11.2% (8)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 3.3% (3) 4.2% (3)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 3.3% (3) 4.2% (3)
Less than once a year 2.2% (2) 12.6% (9)
Never 79.1% (72) 67.6% (48)
Table 19. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 19.
(Chi-square, p=0.1175)

To what extent do you use research resources (CD-ROM or on-line resources)?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 68.9% (62) 75.3% (55)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 12.2% (11) 9.5% (7)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 7.8% (7) 2.7% (2)
Less than once a year 1.1% (1) 4.1% (3)
Never 10.0% (9) 8.2% (6)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 20. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 20.
(Chi-square, p=0.4121)

To what extent do you require your students to use word processors?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 53.3% (48) 57.5% (42)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 24.4% (22) 19.1% (14)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 5.6% (5) 9.5% (7)
Less than once a year 1.1% (1) -
Never 15.6% (14) 13.6% (10)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 21. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 21.
(Chi-square, p=0.657)

To what extent do you require your students to use spreadsheets?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 5.6% (5) 9.7% (7)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 6.7% (6) 9.7% (7)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 7.8% (7) 2.7% (2)
Less than once a year 8.9% (8) 6.9% (5)
Never 71.1% (64) 70.8% (51)
Table 22. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 22.
(Chi-square, p=0.4945)

To what extent do you require your students to use presentation software?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 14.4% (13) 15.0% (11)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 10.0% (96) 6.8% (5)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 12.2% (11) 10.9% (8)
Less than once a year 3.3% (3) 5.4% (4)
Never 60.0% (54) 61.6% (45)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 23. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 23.
(Chi-square, p=0.9125)

To what extent do you require your students to use Web publishing software?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 3.4% (3) 1.3% (1)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 5.6% (5) 2.7% (2)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 2.2% (2) 4.1% (3)
Less than once a year 2.2% (2) 2.7% (2)
Never 86.5% (77) 89.0% (65)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 24. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 24.
(Chi-square, p=0.7471)

To what extent do you require your students to use software for collaborative work (NetMeeting, C-U-See Me, Lotus Notes, etc.)?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 6.7% (6) 8.2% (6)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 1.1% (1) 5.4% (4)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 7.9% (7) 1.3% (1)
Less than once a year 1.1% (1) 2.7% (2)
Never 83.1% (74) 82.1% (60)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 25. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 25.
(Chi-square, p=0.1598)

To what extent do you require your students to use research resources (CD-ROM or On-line resources)?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
At least once a month 37.1% (33) 41.0% (30)
Less than once a month but at least in three months 15.7% (14) 21.9% (16)
Less than once in three months but at least once a year 14.6% (13) 16.4% (12)
Less than once a year 4.5% (4) 2.7% (2)
Never 28.1% (25) 17.8% (13)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 26. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 26.
(Chi-square, p=0.5211)

I __________ use e-mail as a part of classroom instruction.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Frequently 24.7% (22) 31.5% (23)
Occasionally 20.2% (18) 24.6% (18)
Seldom 15.7% (14) 20.5% (15)
Never 38.2% (34) 23.2% (17)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 27. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 27.
(Chi-square, p=0.2248)

I __________ use bulletin boards as a part of classroom instruction.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Frequently 5.6% (5) 12.1% (9)
Occasionally 7.9% (7) 12.1% (9)
Seldom 10.1% (9) 14.8% (11)
Never 75.3% (67) 60.8% (45)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 28. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 28.
(Chi-square, p=0.1919)

I __________ use list servers as a part of classroom instruction.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Frequently 5.7% (5) 4.1% (3)
Occasionally 10.2% (9) 13.8% (10)
Seldom 78.4% (69) 5.5% (4)
Never 5.7% (5) 76.3% (55)
Missing 3 (-) -
Table 29. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 29.
(Chi-square, p=0.000)**

I _______ use chat lines as a part of classroom instruction.

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Frequently 1.1% (1) 5.4% (4)
Occasionally 5.7% (5) 6.7% (5)
Seldom 87.5% (77) 6.7% (5)
Never 5.7% (5) 81.0% (60)
Missing 3 (-) -
Table 30. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 30.
(Chi-square, p=0.000)**

What is your first preference for receiving training in the use of computer technology?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Workshops provided by designated faculty/professional trainer 53.3% (48) 56.5% (39)
Self-paced tutorial 20.0% (18) 18.8% (13)
One-on-one instruction 26.7% (24) 24.6% (17)
Missing 1 (-) -
Table 31. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 31.
(Chi-square, p= 0.92)

To what extent are you interested in incorporating computer technology in your classes?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Very much 64.8% (57) 56.5% (39)
Somewhat 23.9% (21) 24.6% (17)
A little 9.1% (8) 14.4% (10)
Not at all 2.3% (2) 4.3% (3)
Missing 3 (-) -
Table 32. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 32.
(Chi-square, p=0.5834)

Do you receive encouragement from your institution to integrate computer technology into classroom instruction?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Yes 89.8% (79) 83.5% (60)
No 10.2% (9) 16.6% (12)
Missing 3 (-) -
Table 33. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 33.
(t test, p=0.23)

My gender is

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Male 51.7% (46) 45.7% (32)
Female 48.3% (43) 54.2% (38)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 34. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 34.
(t test, p=0.4546) .

The number of years I have been in college teaching is

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
0 5.6% (6) 2.6% (2)
1-5 31.5% (28) 20.0% (15)
6-10 22.5% (20) 26.6% (20)
11-15 11.2% (10) 28.0% (21)
16-20 12.4% (11) 9.3% (7)
21-25 7.9% (7) 2.6% (2)
Over 25 9.0% (8) 10.6% (8)
Missing 2 (-) -
Table 35. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 35.
(Chi-square, p= 0.0696)*

My primary teaching area is

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Social & Behavioral Sciences 7.0% (6) 10.7% (7)
Humanities 25.8% (22) 33.8% (22)
Science/Mathematics 48.8% (42) 40.0% (26)
Business 2.3% (2) 4.6% (3)
Education 4.7% (4) 3.0% (2)
Not listed above 11.6% (10) 7.6% (5)
Missing 5 (-) -
Table 36. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 36.
(Chi-square, p= 0.62)

What area, if any, is your secondary teaching area?

Response 1998 Frequency (Number of responses) 2001 Frequency (Number of responses)
Social & Behavioral Sciences 2.3% (2) 2.8% (2)
Humanities 9.3% (8) 1.4% (1)
Science/Mathematics 4.7% (4) 10.1% (7)
Business 3.5% (3) 1.4% (1)
Education 7.0% (6) 5.7% (4)
Not listed above 16.3% (14) 4.3% (3)
I do not have a secondary teaching area. 57.0% (49) 73.9% (51)
Missing 5 (-) -
Table 37. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 37.
(Chi-square, p= 0.0413)*

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