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.

Table 1. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 1.
(t test,p=0.4193)
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)

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

Table 2. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 2.
(t test,p=0.307)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 3. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 3.
(t test,p=0.0477)*
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 (-)	-

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

Table 4. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 4.
(t test,p=0.5594)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 5. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 5.
(Chi-square, p=0.2412)
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 (-)	-

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).

Table 6. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 6.
(Chi-square, p=0.3902)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 7. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 7.
(Chi-square, p=0.013)*
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 (-)	-

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

Table 8. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 8.
(Chi-square, p=0.00)**
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 (-)	-

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

Table 9. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 9.
(Chi-square, p=0.1404)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 10. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 10.
(Chi-square, p=0.035)*
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 (-)	-

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

Table 11. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 11.
(Chi-square, p=0.2053)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 12. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 12.
(Chi-square, p=0.0006)**
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 (-)	-

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

Table 13. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 13.
(Chi-square, p=0.0013)**
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 (-)	-

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

Table 14. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 14.
(Chi-square, p=0.0833)
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 (-)	-

To what extent do you use word processors?

Table 15. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 15.
(p=0.6938)
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)

To what extent do you use spreadsheets?

Table 16. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 16.
(Chi-square, p=0.6627)
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)

To what extent do you use presentation software?

Table 17. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 17.
(Chi-square, p=0.7656)
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)

To what extent do you use Web publishing software?

Table 18. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 18.
(Chi-square, p=0.242)
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)

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

Table 19. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 19.
(Chi-square, p=0.1175)
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)

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

Table 20. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 20.
(Chi-square, p=0.4121)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 21. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 21.
(Chi-square, p=0.657)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 22. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 22.
(Chi-square, p=0.4945)
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)

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

Table 23. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 23.
(Chi-square, p=0.9125)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 24. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 24.
(Chi-square, p=0.7471)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 25. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 25.
(Chi-square, p=0.1598)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 26. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 26.
(Chi-square, p=0.5211)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 27. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 27.
(Chi-square, p=0.2248)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 28. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 28.
(Chi-square, p=0.1919)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 29. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 29.
(Chi-square, p=0.000)**
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 (-)	-

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

Table 30. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 30.
(Chi-square, p=0.000)**
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 (-)	-

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

Table 31. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 31.
(Chi-square, p= 0.92)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 32. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 32.
(Chi-square, p=0.5834)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 33. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 33.
(t test, p=0.23)
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 (-)	-

My gender is

Table 34. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 34.
(t test, p=0.4546) .
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 (-)	-

The number of years I have been in college teaching is

Table 35. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 35.
(Chi-square, p= 0.0696)*
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 (-)	-

My primary teaching area is

Table 36. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 36.
(Chi-square, p= 0.62)
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 (-)	-

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

Table 37. 1998 and 2001 technology survey data, question 37.
(Chi-square, p= 0.0413)*
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 (-)	-

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