Speak Up Survey

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Overview

K-2 Individual
Grade 3-5
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
Parent

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Sheet 1: K-2 Individual

1	What grade are you in?
		Preschool
		Kindergarten
		Grade 1
		Grade 2
2	Are you a…
		Girl
		Boy
3	Thinking about others in your class, do you…
		Know more than other students about technology
		Know about the same as other students about technology
		Know less than other students about technology
4	Which of these things do you have for your own use? (Check all that apply)
		Cell phone (no Internet)
		Smartphone like an iPhone or Droid
		Laptop
		Tablet computer (such as iPad)
		My school gave me a laptop or tablet to use
		Digital Reader (such as: Kindle, Nook)
		MP3 player or iPod
		Other
5	What kind of computer do you use outside of school? (Check all that apply)
		A home computer with no Internet
		A home computer with slow Internet
		A home computer with fast Internet
		I only use the computer at a library or an after school program
		I only use the computer at my school
		I use the TV to get to the Internet
6	How often do you use the computer at your home?
		Every day
		A few days a week
		A few days a month
		Never
		I don't know
		I don't have a computer that I can use at home
7	How often do you use the computers at your school?
		Every day
		A few days a week
		A few days a month
		Never
		I don't know
8	How do you use computers for schoolwork? (Check all that apply)
		Check on my grades
		Complete writing assignments
		Create a PowerPoint
		Do online experiments for science
		Email or text message my classmates
		Email or text message my teacher
		Listen to books being read out loud
		Look up information on the Internet
		Play learning games
		Send my homework to my teacher
		Take tests on the computer
		Use an online textbook
		Watch online videos
		None of the above
9	How do you use the Internet outside of school? (Check all that apply)
		Make videos to post online (YouTube)
		Play in virtual worlds like JumpStart, Club Penguin or Webkinz
		Play video or online games
		Send e-mails
		Share photos
		Talk to other people online (like Skype)
		To learn things from websites
		Update my profile on websites like JumpStart, Club Penguin or Webkinz
		Watch online videos
		Watch TV shows online
		Write for a blog (like a journal)
		I don’t use the Internet outside of school
		None of the above
10	How would you use your own smartphone (iPhone, Droid, Blackberry) or tablet computer (iPad) for schoolwork? (Check all that apply)
		Check my grades
		Find out about things at school
		Help others in my class
		Go to my teacher's website
		Make a video
		Play learning games
		Read my online textbook
		Receive reminders about my homework or tests
		Send my homework to my teacher
		Text message my classmates
		Text message my teacher
		Use the calculator
		Use the calendar
		Use the Internet to learn about something
		None of the above
11	Which of these would make learning science more fun for you? (Check all that apply)
		Doing science experiments
		Doing science projects with my classmates
		Going on science field trips
		Going to science websites
		Having scientists come to our class
		Playing online or computer science games
		Using a smartphone or tablet computer in class
		Watching online science videos
		Watching TV shows about science
		None of these
		Other
12	Read these sentences. Check the box if you agree with them. (Check all that apply)
		I am a good student
		I don’t like school
		I feel safe at school
		I have good friends at school
		I know how to be safe when I am on the Internet
		I like my teacher
		I like reading books on the computer
		I like school
		I wish we could use more technology at school
		My parents ask me questions about school
		My teacher cares about me
		Sometimes school is hard for me
		Sometimes school is boring
13	Pretend you are building a new school. What would you include in that new school for kids to use? (Check all that apply)
		A laptop for every student to use at school
		A tablet computer for every student to use at school
		Ability to use my own smartphone or tablet computer at school
		Ability to use the Internet anywhere at school
		Digital reader (like a Kindle or Nook)
		Email and text messaging
		High speed color printer
		Interactive whiteboards (such as: Smartboard, Polyvision)
		Online classes
		Online, computer and video games
		Online textbooks
		Online tutors
		School website or portal
		Tools to create videos
		Tools to help me organize my schoolwork
		Tools to work with others (such as: blogs, wikis, GOOGLE Docs, etc )
		Other
14	Do you like school? Tell us why.

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Sheet 2: Grade 3-5

1	What grade are you in?
		Grade 3
		Grade 4
		Grade 5
2	Are you a…
		Girl
		Boy
3	Thinking about the other students in your class, do you…
		Know more than other students about technology
		Know about the same as other students about technology
		Know less than other students about technology
4	Tell us about the mobile devices that you use. These can be devices that are your own (or provided to you by your family) or provided to you by your school. Select the choices that are true for you.
			Self or family provided - not used at school	Self or family provided - used at school	School provided - cannot take it home	School provided - can take it home
		Cell phone without Internet access
		Smart phone with Internet access
		Laptop
		Netbook
		Tablet computer (like an iPad)
		Digital reader (like a Kindle or Nook)
		MP3 player (like an iPod or iPod Touch)
5	At home, do you have a computer?
		Yes, but it does not have the Internet
		Yes, and it has slow Internet (dial-up)
		Yes, and it has fast Internet (such as: DSL, cable, Broadband)
		I use a smartphone or tablet at home to go to the Internet
		I use our TV to go to the Internet
		No, I only use the Internet at the library or my afterschool program
		No, I only use a computer or the Internet at school
6	How often do you use the computers at your school?
		Every day
		A couple of days a week
		A couple of days a month
		Never
		I don't know
7	How do you use technology for schoolwork? (check all that apply)
		Check on my grades
		Complete writing assignments
		Create a Powerpoint
		Do online experiments for science
		Email or text message my teacher
		Email or text message other students
		Get help from an online tutor
		Listen to a podcast for class
		Play educational games
		Post to blogs or wikis (like a journal)
		Take a class online
		Take tests online
		Upload homework to school portal
		Use online textbooks
		Use the Internet for research
		Watch a video created by my teacher to help with my homework
		Watch an online video to help with my homework
		None of the above
8	How often do you use resources or content from the Internet to help you with your schoolwork?
		Every day
		A couple of days a week
		A couple of days a month
		Never
		I don't know
9	What keeps you from using technology at your school? (check all that apply)
		Computers are not always available or easy to get to
		I am unable to access the Internet
		I cannot access my personal email account
		I cannot use text messaging at school
		I cannot use my own laptop at school
		I cannot use my own cell phone, smartphone, tablet computer or MP3 player at school
		Internet is too slow
		My school blocks websites I need
		None of the above
		Other
10	What could your school do to make it easier to use technology? (Check all that apply)
		Let me access the school network from home or school
		Let me access the websites I need
		Let me get to my schoolwork online from home
		Let me recharge my mobile devices at school
		Let me use my own cell phone, smartphone, tablet computer or MP3 player
		Let me use my own laptop at school
		Make it easy to get to the Internet
		Provide me a laptop that I can use at school
		Provide me with a tablet that I can use at school
		Provide tools for me to communicate with my teacher(s) at anytime
		Provide tools for me to organize my work
		Provide tools so I can email or text my classmates
		Provide tools to make it easy to work with each other at school
		Nothing - I like the way things are
		Other
11	If it was allowed at school, how would you use a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet computer for your schoolwork? (Check all that apply)
		Check my grades
		Create a video in my class
		Email or text message my classmates
		Email or text message my teacher
		Find out about things going on at school
		Go to my teacher’s website or school portal
		Help other students in my class
		Learn about activities at school
		Look up information on the internet
		Play educational games
		Read my online textbook
		Receive reminders and alerts about tests and homework
		Send homework to my teacher
		Take notes in class
		Use the calculator
		Use the calendar
		Video a lesson so I can watch it later
		Work on projects with my classmates
		Write papers or do homework
12	Would you like to take an online class for school?
		Yes
		No
		Maybe
		Not sure
		I don't know what that is
13	How do you use the Internet outside of school? (Check all that apply)
		Create videos to post online (such as on YouTube)
		Do Internet research on things that interest me
		Watch TV shows online
		Play in virtual worlds like JumpStart, Club Penguin or Webkinz
		Play video or online games
		Send e-mails
		Send text messages to my family
		Send text messages to my friends
		Share photos
		Talk to others through the Internet (such as through Skype)
		Update my profile on websites like JumpStart, Club Penguin, or Webkinz
		Watch videos
		Write for a blog (like a journal, etc.)
		I don't use the Internet outside of school
		None of the above
14	When you grow up, would you like a job that uses science, math or computers?
		No, those sound too hard
		No, I like other things better
		Maybe, I would like to know more about them
		Yes, I am a little interested in a job like that
		Yes, I am very interested in a job like that
		No, I'm interested in other jobs
		Other
15	How would you like to learn more about future jobs and careers? (Check all that apply)
		Attend a summer camp
		Attend an after school program
		Find information on a website
		Have people from those jobs talk to us at school
		Join a science or math competition (for example, a science fair)
		Play an online game where I am working in the career
		Watch online videos about different jobs
		Take a tour of the company or an office
		Take an online class
		Use a mobile application to explore careers
		Use the same tools in my classroom that adults use at work
		Other
16	Which of these would help you be more successful in learning science? (Check all that apply)
		Being able to text my teacher with my questions in class
		Getting out of the class to see science in action
		Having a science website that could help me with my homework
		Having access to an online science tutor
		Having scientists come to our classroom
		Learning from a teacher who is excited about science
		Playing online or computer based science games
		Reading my science textbook
		Solving real-world problems using science
		Taking an online science class
		Using a mobile device in class
		Using an online textbook
		Watching online videos about science
		Watching TV shows about science
		Working on science experiments with my classmates
		None of the above
		Other
17	Read these sentences. Check the box if you agree with them. (Check all that apply)
		Homework helps me practice what I have learned
		I am doing well in school
		I am having problems with my school work
		I am worried about my future
		I don’t like school
		I feel I am prepared to do well in school
		I feel safe at school
		I know how to be safe when using the Internet
		I like what I'm learning in school
		I prefer to do schoolwork reading using a digital reader, tablet or on the computer
		I prefer to do schoolwork reading using a printed book
		I think my school cares about me
		I want to work hard
		I wish my classes were more interesting
		My grades don't match what I know
		My parents are very involved in my education
		Teachers or my parents want me to do well in school
		There is at least one adult at school that I can talk to about problems
18	What if you no longer had access to the Internet anywhere for a month? Would that have a negative impact on your life? (Check all that apply)
		That would have a large negative impact on my personal life
		That would have some negative impact on my personal life but I think I could make it work
		That would have no impact on my personal life
		That would have a large negative impact on my schoolwork
		That would have some impact on my schoolwork but I think I could make it work
		That would have no impact on my schoolwork
		I am not sure
		Other
19	Imagine you are in charge of building a new school. What would you include in that new school for kids to use? (Check all that apply)
		Ability to use the Internet anywhere at school
		Ability to use my own mobile device or laptop at school
		A laptop for every student to use at school
		A tablet computer for every student to use at school
		Digital readers (such as: Kindle, Nook)
		Do video conferences with people outside of the school
		Handheld devices for students to answer questions (clickers)
		High speed color printers
		Interactive whiteboards (such as Smartboard, Polyvision)
		Online classes
		Online textbooks
		Online tutors
		Online, computer or video games
		School website or portal
		Tools to communicate with others (Email or text messaging)
		Tools to create videos
		Tools to help me organize my schoolwork
		Tools to work with others (like blogs, wikis, GOOGLE Docs, etc )
		Other
20	Imagine the President wanted to know your ideas for making school more fun for all students. What would you tell him?
21	If you were a teacher, how would you use smartphones, tablets, websites and online games to make your class fun and interesting?

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Sheet 3: Grade 6-8

1	What grade are you in?
		Grade 6
		Grade 7
		Grade 8
2	Gender
		Girl/Female
		Boy/Male
3	Thinking about the other students in your class, do you consider yourself…
		An advanced tech user – more expert than most of the students at my school
		An average tech user – the same as most of the students at my school
		A beginner – below the skills of most of the students at my school
4	Tell us about the mobile devices that you use. These can be devices that are your own (or provided to you by your family) or provided to you by your school. Select the choices that are true for you. (Check all that apply)
			Self or family provided - not used at school	Self or family provided - used at school	School provided - cannot take it home	School provided - can take it home
		Cell phone without Internet access
		Smart phone with Internet access
		Laptop
		Netbook
		Tablet computer (like an iPad)
		Digital reader (like a Kindle or Nook)
		MP3 player (like an iPod or iPod Touch)
5	When you are outside of school, what access do you have to the Internet?
		The computer I use at home does not have Internet access
		The computer I use at home has slow or dialup Internet access
		The computer I use at home has fast Internet access (such as: DSL, Broadband, or cable)
		I access the Internet at home through a wifi or 3G/4G mobile device
		I access the Internet at home through a mobile computer or tablet that was provided to me by my school
		I access the Internet at home through a TV or Wii system
		My access to the Internet is through computers at the public library, after school program or community recreation center.
		My only access to the Internet is at school
6	Which of these things do you regularly do for schoolwork? (Check all that apply)
		Access class information online (such as: grades, teacher's notes or presentations, podcasts)
		Access online databases or real time data (such as from Google maps)
		Communicate with other students using a webcam, skype or online chat
		Communicate with other students using text messaging
		Communicate with teachers using text messaging
		Conduct virtual experiments or simulations
		Create multi-media presentations for an assignment
		Get help from an online tutor
		Listen to a podcast for a class
		Play educational games
		Post to blogs or wikis
		Record or video a teacher lecture or lab
		Take photos of school assignments or materials using my mobile device
		Take tests online
		Turn in papers for plagiarism check (such as: TurnItIn)
		Upload assignments and homework to school portal
		Use mobile applications to keep organized
		Use my social networking site (such as Facebook) to collaborate with classmates on a project
		Use online textbooks or other online curriculum
		Use Twitter to communicate or follow others
		Watch a video I find online to help with homework
		Watch an online video created by my teacher
		Other
7	How often do you use resources or content from the Internet to help you with your schoolwork?
		Never or almost never
		Seldom - a few times a year
		Sometimes - maybe once a month
		Often - at least once a week
		Always or almost daily
8	Besides not having enough time in your school day, what are the major obstacles to using technology in your school? (check all that apply)
		Cannot access Twitter, Facebook or other social media sites
		Cannot communicate with classmates using text messaging at school
		Cannot use my own mobile devices (cell phone, smartphone, tablet computer, etc.) at school
		My assignments don't require using technology
		Not enough computers or they don't often work
		Printers are not available for my use or my school charges me to print documents
		Teachers don't know how to use the technology
		Teachers limit our technology use
		The Internet is too slow
		There are too many rules against using technology at my school
		Websites that I need are blocked (through school filters or firewalls)
		Not a big deal. I rarely use the technology at my school
		Other
9	How could your school make it easier for you to use technology for schoolwork? (check all that apply)
		Allow greater access to websites I need
		Let me access the school network from home or school
		Let me recharge my mobile devices at school
		Let me use my own mobile device
		Provide 24/7 online access to my teachers
		Provide access to an online tutor
		Provide access to social media sites and tools (such as Facebook, Twitter)
		Provide class work, assignments and resources online
		Provide me a mobile device that I can use at school
		Provide me with unlimited Internet or Wi-Fi access throughout the school
		Provide tools/mobile apps for me to communicate with my classmates
		Provide tools/mobile apps for me to organize my schoolwork
		Provide tools/mobile apps to help me collaborate with my classmates on schoolwork
		Nothing - I like things the way they are
		Other
10	How much do you agree with this statement: My school is doing a good job of using technology to enhance my learning. (select one)
		Strongly agree
		Agree
		Disagree
		Strongly disagree
		No opinion
		I don't know
11	Many schools are exploring how to leverage mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers (iPads) to improve student achievement. How would you use a mobile device to help you with your schoolwork? (check all that apply)
		Access online textbooks
		Access social networking sites (such as Facebook)
		Access the school network from home or school
		Check grades
		Communicate with classmates and teachers
		Create documents, videos or podcasts
		Learn about school activities
		Look up information on the Internet
		Organize my schoolwork assignments
		Play educational games
		Receive reminders and alerts about upcoming tests or assignment due dates
		Record or video lectures or labs so that I can review them later
		Take notes for class
		Text my teacher questions in class
		Upload or download information from my teacher's website and/or the school's portal
		Use mobile apps to make me more productive
		Use the calculator
		Use the calendar
		Work on projects with my classmates
		Write papers or do homework assignments
		Other
12	Does your school allow students to use their own mobile devices at school? (Check all that apply)
		Yes. There are no restrictions on when or where students can use their mobile device
		Yes. But only if used for academic purposes
		Yes. But only outside of class time
		Maybe. It depends upon the individual teacher
		No. Not at all
		No. But students do anyway
		I don't know what our school policy is
13	What device do you think would be the best to use for each of these schoolwork tasks?
			Smartphone	Laptop	Netbook	Tablet	Digital Reader
		Access an online textbook
		Check grades and other info on the school portal
		Collaborate on a school project
		Communicate with classmates
		Communicate with teachers
		Create a presentation
		Create a video
		Do Internet research
		Read a book or article
		Take an online class
		Take notes in class
		Update Facebook
		Use Twitter
		Watch a video
		Write a report
14	What has been your experience with taking an online class where the instruction and content was delivered primarily over the Internet?
		I am in an online school where all of my classes are delivered over the Internet
		I have taken at least one self-study online class for school credit in addition to taking traditional classes in school
		I have taken at least one teacher-led online class for school credit in addition to taking traditional classes in school
		I have taken at least one online class on my own to pursue my own interests
		I have not taken an online class but would be interested in doing so
		I am not interested in taking an online class
15	What would be the advantages to you of taking an online class?(check all that apply)
		Class could better fit my schedule
		I could earn college credit
		I would be in control of my learning
		I would be more comfortable asking my teacher questions
		I would be more motivated to learn
		I would feel more connected to school
		I would get extra help in a subject that is hard for me
		I would graduate early
		I would have a greater sense of independence
		I would receive more attention from my teacher(s)
		It would be easier for me to succeed
		It would be easier to review class materials as many times as I want
		It would be easier to share ideas with my classmates
		My technology skills would improve
		To take a class not offered at my school
		To work at my own pace
		This would not work for my learning style
		I do not know
		Other
16	In some schools, teachers are creating videos of their lectures and lessons and their students are watching those videos as homework. Students then spend class time doing projects and experiments, and getting individualized coaching from the teacher. How much do you agree with this statement: This would be a good way for me to learn.
		Strongly agree
		Agree
		Disagree
		Strongly disagree
		I don’t know
		No opinion
17	Imagine your ultimate science classroom. Which of these would be most effective in helping you be more successful in that class?
		Being able to text my teacher with my questions during class
		Collaborating with my classmates on real world problems and experiments
		Doing my own scientific research
		Getting outside of the classroom to study science in action
		Having access to an online science tutor
		Learning from a teacher who I feel a connection with
		Learning from a teacher who is excited about science
		Learning from career professionals or researchers in different scientific fields
		Playing online or computer based science games
		Reading from my textbook
		Taking an online science class
		Understanding the context of science through a virtual or augmented reality environment
		Using a class blog or wiki to share ideas with my classmates
		Using a mobile device to video science lessons to review later
		Using an online textbook that I can access through a mobile device
		Using animations or simulations to help me visualize difficult science concepts
		Using real time data to understand the context for science
		None of the above
		Other
18	Internationally there is tremendous interest in having more students pursue careers in science, technology, math or engineering. Right now, are you interested in a job or career in any of these fields? (select one)
		No, those subjects are too hard for me
		No, my strengths are in other areas
		No, those subjects are not interesting to me
		Maybe, I would like to know more about those jobs or careers
		Yes, I am somewhat interested in a job or career in those fields
		Yes, I am very interested in a job or career in those fields
19	How would you like your school to help you explore careers or to get prepared for a future job? (check all that apply)
		Allow me to take career preparing community college or trade school classes for credit
		Allow us to take field trips to visit companies and meet successful role models
		Have a program during the school day about future careers
		Have after school or Saturday programs about future careers
		Learn from teachers who have worked in the professional field I'm interested in
		Let career professionals teach lessons at school
		Provide a self-assessment test to identify my career interests or strengths
		Provide access to websites with information about careers
		Provide "Day in the Life" podcasts or videos about different jobs
		Provide information about mobile apps to explore careers
		Provide information about summer career exploration programs
		Provide information about summer or part-time jobs or internships in my field of interest
		Provide more career technical education classes at school so that I can learn about future jobs
		Tell me about competitions that allow me to assess my skills against other students
		Use the same tools in my classroom that professionals use at work
		Work with mentors who can help me with my college and career planning
		Other
20	Does your school allow students to access Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media tools during the school day?
		Yes. There are no restrictions on the use of social media at my school
		Yes. But only if used for academic purposes
		Yes. But only outside of class time
		Maybe. It depends upon the individual teacher
		Maybe. Some of these tools are blocked by our school filters
		No. Not at all
		No. But students do anyway
		I don't know what our school policy is
21	Which of these social media tools or applications do you use outside of school? (check all that apply)
		Communicate with others through discussion boards, social networking sites, chat or online communities
		Communicate with others through text message
		Contribute to a wiki
		Create videos to post and share with others (such as: YouTube, Facebook video)
		Download and view videos from the Internet
		Follow blogs that interest me
		Participate in an online community around a topic that I am interested in
		Participate in massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) or other virtual reality worlds (such as: World of Warcraft)
		Participate in online/mobile app games (such as: Words With Friends, Facebook games)
		Stream TV shows/movies from the internet (such as: Hulu, Netflix)
		Take an online class
		Talk to others over the Internet (such as: Skype, Facetime or iChat)
		Update my social networking profile (such as Facebook)
		Use educational mobile apps (such as: graphing calculator, vocabulary lists, language translators)
		Use Twitter to communicate or to follow others
		Use web tools for writing collaboratively with others (such as: GOOGLE docs)
		Use web tools/mobile apps to create a list of resources I want to share or remember (such as: Evernote, Pinterest)
		Use web tools/mobile apps that notify me about things I'm interested in (such as: Pulse, news or magazine articles, changes to websites)
		Write or contribute to a blog (my own or someone else's)
		None of the above
		Other
22	Thinking about all of the things that you do online for both school and your own personal lives, how many different sites are you registered or have accounts on?
		1-5
		6-10
		11-15
		16 - 20
		More than 20
		None
23	Which of these statements do you agree with? (check all that apply)
		For personal reading, my preference is to read a digital book than a printed book
		For schoolwork reading, my preference is to read digital materials rather than printed materials
		Homework helps me practice what I have learned
		I am having problems with my schoolwork
		I am interested in what I'm learning in school
		I am motivated to do well in school because I like school
		I am motivated to do well in school because I want to please my teachers or parents
		I am succeeding academically
		I am worried about my future
		I believe my school cares about me as a person
		I don’t like school
		I feel I am prepared to succeed in school
		I feel safe at school
		I know how to be safe and protect myself when I am online
		I know what subjects I need to do more studying in to be successful
		I wish my classes were more interesting
		My parents are very involved in my education
		My test scores don't match what I know
		Teachers or my parents expect me to do well in school
		There is at least one adult at school that I can talk to about school or personal problems
24	Which of these have been problems for kids at your school? (check all that apply)
		Approached by strangers online
		Being harassed online with hurtful texts or photos
		Seeing websites with inappropriate content
		Sharing suggestive text or photos
		Sharing too much personal information online
		Spending too much time online
		Strangers asking to meet in person
		Students' mobile devices have been stolen
		Students using mobile devices to cheat
		Students using others' ideas as their own (plagiarism)
		None of the above
		Other
25	In the past year, which of these things have you done on your own (not teacher directed) to improve your education? (check all that apply)
		Created my own video or podcast to help me share my knowledge with others
		Found an online tutor
		Found information online that helped me better understand a topic we were studying in class
		Found experts online who could answer my questions
		Listened to a podcast about a topic I was interested in
		Posted to a blog or wiki
		Sought help from other students through my social networking site
		Took a self-paced tutorial on a subject
		Took an online class
		Took an online test or assessment
		Tutored other students who needed help
		Used mobile applications to help with my self-organization
		Used online writing tools to improve my own writing
		Used Twitter to send a tweet about something I was studying
		Watched an online video to learn something or to help me with my homework
		None of the above
		Other
26	What if you no longer had access to the Internet anywhere for a month? Would that have a negative impact on your life? (Check all that apply)
		That would have a very large negative impact on my personal life
		That would have some negative impact on my personal life but I think I could make it work
		That would have no impact on my personal life
		That would have a very large negative impact on my schoolwork
		That would have some impact on my schoolwork but I think I could make it work
		That would have no impact on my schoolwork
		I am not sure
		Other
27	Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which of these tools would have the greatest positive impact on your learning? (Check all that apply)
		Ability to access the Internet anywhere at school
		Ability to use my own mobile devices at school (such as smartphones and tablets)
		Adaptive learning software which adjusts levels of difficulty and content to address your needs
		Chat rooms to discuss topics with students while in class
		Digital content (such as: databases, electronic books, animations, videos etc)
		Digital media creation tools (video, audio)
		Digital reader (such as: Kindle, Nook)
		Educational mobile apps (such as: graphing calculator, vocabulary lists, language translators)
		Electronic portfolios for students
		Games or virtual simulations
		Handheld student response systems
		High speed color printers
		Interactive whiteboards (such as: Smartboards, Polyvision)
		Laptop for every student to use at school
		Learning management systems (such as Blackboard)
		Online classes
		Online tests and assessments
		Online textbooks
		Online tutors
		School website or portal
		Simulations
		Social media tools for collaboration and communications (blogs, wikis, social networking sites)
		Tablet computer (such as iPad) for every student to use at school
		Text messaging
		Tools to help me organize my work (such as: organize my assignments, take notes, organize my ideas)
		Video conferences and webinars
		Virtual or online whiteboard
		Virtual reality games or environments
		Other
28	Imagine you are invited to give the President a briefing on students’ ideas for improving education. So, what would you tell him? What new technologies would you recommend to the President as a good way to increase students’ interest in learning and help prepare them for the jobs of the future? Be creative! The President is counting on your good ideas!
29	Thinking about all of your classes in school this year, which class would be more interesting and valuable to you if technology was better used in this class? If you were the teacher in that class, how would you use mobile devices, social media, online games or other online tools to make sure all students are successful in this class?

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Sheet 4: Grade 9-12

1	What grade are you in?
		Grade 9
		Grade 10
		Grade 11
		Grade 12
		Alternative program or other
2	Gender
		Girl/Female
		Boy/Male
3	Thinking about the other students in your class, do you consider yourself…
		An advanced tech user – more expert than most of the students at my school
		An average tech user – the same as most of the students at my school
		A beginner – below the skills of most of the students at my school
4	Tell us about the mobile devices that you use. These can be devices that are your own (or provided to you by your family) or provided to you by your school. Select the choices that are true for you.
			Self or family provided - not used at school	Self or family provided - used at school	School provided - cannot take it home	School provided - can take it home
		Cell phone without Internet access
		Smart phone with Internet access
		Laptop
		Netbook
		Tablet computer (like an iPad)
		Digital reader (like a Kindle or Nook)
		MP3 player (like an iPod or iPod Touch)
5	When you are outside of school, what access do you have to the Internet? (Check all that apply)
		The computer I use at home does not have Internet access
		The computer I use at home has slow or dialup Internet access
		The computer I use at home has fast Internet access (such as: DSL, Broadband, or cable)
		I access the Internet at home through a wifi or 3G/4G mobile device
		I access the Internet at home through a mobile computer or tablet that was provided to me by my school
		I access the Internet at home through a TV or Wii system.
		My access to the Internet is through computers at the public library, after school program or community recreation center
		My only access to the Internet is at school
6	Which of these things do you regularly do for schoolwork? (Check all that apply)
		Access class information online (such as: grades, teacher's notes or presentations, podcasts)
		Access online databases or real time data (such as from Google maps)
		Communicate with other students using a webcam, skype or online chat
		Communicate with other students using text messaging
		Communicate with teachers using text messaging
		Conduct virtual experiments or simulations
		Create multi-media presentations for an assignment
		Get help from an online tutor
		Listen to a podcast for a class
		Play educational games
		Post to blogs or wikis
		Record or video a teacher lecture or lab
		Take photos of school assignments or materials using my mobile device
		Take tests online
		Turn in papers for plagiarism check (such as: TurnItIn)
		Upload assignments and homework to school portal
		Use mobile applications to keep organized
		Use my social networking site (such as Facebook) to collaborate with classmates on a project
		Use online textbooks or other online curriculum
		Use Twitter to communicate or to follow others
		Watch a video I find online to help with homework
		Watch an online video created by my teacher
		Other
7	How often do you use resources or content from the Internet to help you with your schoolwork?
		Never or almost never
		Seldom - a few times a year
		Sometimes - maybe once a month
		Often - at least once a week
		Always or almost daily
8	Besides not having enough time in your school day, what are the major obstacles to using technology in your school? (check all that apply)
		Cannot access Twitter, Facebook or other social media sites
		Cannot communicate with classmates using text messaging at school
		Cannot use my own mobile devices (cell phone, smartphone, tablet computer, etc.) at school
		My assignments don't require using technology
		Not enough computers or they don't often work
		Printers are not available for my use or my school charges me to print documents
		Teachers don't know how to use the technology
		Teachers limit our technology use
		The Internet is too slow
		There are too many rules against using technology at my school
		Websites that I need are blocked (through school filters or firewalls)
		Not a big deal. I rarely use the technology at my school
		Other
9	How could your school make it easier for you to use technology for schoolwork? (Check all that apply)
		Allow greater access to websites I need
		Let me access the school network from home or school
		Let me recharge my mobile devices at school
		Let me use my own mobile device
		Provide 24/7 online access to my teachers
		Provide access to an online tutor
		Provide access to social media sites and tools (such as Facebook, Twitter)
		Provide class work, assignments and resources online
		Provide me a mobile device that I can use at school
		Provide me with unlimited Internet or Wi-Fi access throughout the school
		Provide tools/mobile apps for me to communicate with my classmates
		Provide tools/mobile apps for me to organize my schoolwork
		Provide tools/mobile apps to help me collaborate with my classmates on schoolwork
		Nothing - I like the way things are
		Other
10	How much do you agree with this statement: My school is doing a good job of using technology to enhance my learning. (select one)
		Strongly agree
		Agree
		Disagree
		Strongly disagree
		No opinion
		I don't know
11	Many schools are exploring how to leverage mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers (iPads) to improve student achievement. How would you use a mobile device to help you with your schoolwork? (check all that apply)
		Access online textbooks
		Access social networking sites (such as Facebook)
		Access the school network from home or school
		Check grades
		Communicate with classmates and teachers
		Create documents, videos or podcasts
		Learn about school activities
		Look up information on the Internet
		Organize my schoolwork assignments
		Play educational games
		Receive reminders and alerts about upcoming tests or assignment due dates
		Record or video lectures or labs so that I can review them later
		Take notes for class
		Text my teacher questions in class
		Upload or download information from my teachers' website and/or the school's portal
		Use mobile apps to make me more productive
		Use the calculator
		Use the calendar
		Work on projects with my classmates
		Write papers or do homework assignments
		Other
12	Does your school allow students to use their own mobile devices at school? (Check all that apply)
		Yes. There are no restrictions on when or where students can use their mobile device.
		Yes. But only if used for academic purposes
		Yes. But only outside of class time
		Maybe. It depends upon the individual teacher
		No. Not at all
		No. But students do anyway
		I don't know what our school policy is
13	What device do you think would be the best to use for each of these schoolwork tasks?
			Smartphone	Laptop	Netbook	Tablet	Digital Reader
		Access an online textbook
		Check grades and other info on the school portal
		Collaborate on a school project
		Communicate with classmates
		Communicate with teachers
		Create a presentation
		Create a video
		Do Internet research
		Read a book or article
		Take an online class
		Take notes in class
		Update Facebook
		Use Twitter
		Watch a video
		Write a report
14	What has been your experience with taking an online class where the instruction and content was delivered primarily over the Internet? (Check all that apply)
		I am in an online school where all of my classes are delivered over the Internet
		I have taken at least one self-study online class for school credit in addition to taking traditional classes in school
		I have taken at least one teacher-led online class for school credit in addition to taking traditional classes in school
		I have taken at least one online class on my own to pursue my own interests
		I have not taken an online class but would be interested in doing so
		I am not interested in taking an online class
15	What would be the advantages to you of taking an online class? (check all that apply)
		Class could better fit my schedule
		I could earn college credit
		I would be in control of my learning
		I would be more comfortable asking my teacher questions
		I would be more motivated to learn
		I would feel more connected to school
		I would get extra help in a subject that is hard for me
		I would graduate early
		I would have a greater sense of independence
		I would receive more attention from my teacher(s)
		It would be easier for me to succeed
		It would be easier to review class materials as many times as I want
		It would be easier to share ideas with my classmates
		My technology skills would improve
		To take a class not offered at my school
		To work at my own pace
		This would not work for my learning style
		I do not know
		Other
16	In some schools, teachers are creating videos of their lectures and lessons and their students are watching those videos as homework. Students then spend class time doing projects and experiments, and getting individualized coaching from the teacher. How much do you agree with this statement: This would be a good way for me to learn. (Check all that apply)
		Strongly agree
		Agree
		Disagree
		Strongly disagree
		I don't know
		No opinion
17	Imagine your ultimate science classroom. Which of these would be most effective in helping you be more successful in that class? (Check all that apply)
		Being able to text my teacher with my questions during class
		Collaborating with my classmates on real world problems and experiments
		Doing my own scientific research
		Getting outside of the classroom to study science in action
		Having access to an online science tutor
		Learning from a teacher who I feel a connection with
		Learning from a teacher who is excited about science
		Learning from career professionals or researchers in different scientific fields
		Playing online or computer based science games
		Reading from my textbook
		Taking an online science class
		Understanding the context of science through a virtual or augmented reality environment
		Using a class blog or wiki to share ideas with my classmates
		Using a mobile device to video science lessons to review later
		Using an online textbook that I can access through a mobile device
		Using animations or simulations to help me visualize difficult science concepts
		Using real time data to understand the context for science
		None of the above
		Other
18	Internationally there is tremendous interest in having more students pursue careers in science, technology, math or engineering. Right now, are you interested in a job or career in any of these fields?
		No, those subjects are too hard for me
		No, my strengths are in other areas
		No, those subjects are not interesting to me
		Maybe, I would like to know more about those jobs or careers
		Yes, I am somewhat interested in a job or career in those fields
		Yes, I am very interested in a job or career in those fields
19	How would you like your school to help you explore careers or to get prepared for a future job? (check all that apply)
		Allow me to take career preparing community college or trade school classes for credit
		Allow us to take field trips to visit companies and meet successful role models
		Have a program during the school day about future careers
		Have after school or Saturday programs about future careers
		Learn from teachers who have worked in the professional field I'm interested in
		Let career professionals teach lessons at school
		Provide a self-assessment test to identify my career interests or strengths
		Provide access to websites with information about careers
		Provide "Day in the Life" podcasts or videos about different jobs
		Provide information about mobile apps to explore careers
		Provide information about summer career exploration programs
		Provide information about summer or part-time jobs or internships in my field of interest
		Provide more career technical education classes at school so that I can learn about future jobs
		Tell me about competitions that allow me to assess my skills against other students
		Use the same tools in my classroom that professionals use at work
		Work with mentors who can help me with my college and career planning
		Other
20	Does your school allow students to access Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media tools during the school day? (Check all that apply)
		Yes. There are no restrictions on the use of social media at my school.
		Yes. But only if used for academic purposes
		Yes. But only outside of class time.
		Maybe. It depends upon the individual teacher.
		Maybe. Some of these tools are blocked by our school filters.
		No. Not at all.
		No. But students do anyway.
		I don't know what our school policy is.
21	Which of these social media tools or applications do you use outside of school? (check all that apply)
		Communicate with others through discussion boards, social networking sites, chat or online communities
		Communicate with others through text messaging
		Contribute to a wiki
		Create videos to post and share with others (such as: YouTube, Facebook video)
		Download and view videos from the Internet
		Follow blogs that interest me
		Participate in an online community around a topic that I am interested in
		Participate in massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) or other virtual reality worlds (such as World of Warcraft)
		Participate in online/mobile app games (such as: Words With Friends, Facebook games)
		Stream TV shows/movies from the internet (such as: Hulu, Netflix)
		Take an online class
		Talk to others over the Internet (such as: Skype, Facetime or iChat)
		Update my social networking profile (such as Facebook)
		Use educational mobile apps (such as: graphing calculator, vocabulary lists, language translators)
		Use Twitter to communicate or to follow others
		Use web tools/mobile apps to create a list of resources I want to share or remember (such as: Evernote, Pinterest)
		Use web tools/mobile apps that notify me about things I'm interested in (such as: Pulse, news or magazine articles, changes to websites)
		Use web tools for writing collaboratively with others (such as GOOGLE docs)
		Write or contribute to a blog (my own or someone else's)
		None of the above
		Other
22	Thinking about all of the things that you do online for both school and your own personal lives, how many different sites are you registered or have accounts on?
		1 to 5
		6 to 10
		11 to 15
		16 to 20
		More than 20
		None
23	Which of these statements do you agree with? (check all that apply)
		For personal reading, my preference is to read a digital book than a printed book
		For schoolwork reading, my preference is to read digital materials rather than printed materials
		Homework helps me practice what I have learned
		I am having problems with my schoolwork
		I am interested in what I'm learning in school
		I am motivated to do well in school because I like school
		I am motivated to do well in school because I want to please my teachers or parents
		I am succeeding academically
		I am worried about my future
		I believe my school cares about me as a person
		I don’t like school
		I feel I am prepared to succeed in school
		I feel safe at school
		I know how to be safe and protect myself when I am online
		I know what subjects I need to do more studying in to be successful
		I wish my classes were more interesting
		My parents are very involved in my education
		My test scores don't match what I know
		Teachers or my parents expect me to do well in school
		There is at least one adult at school that I can talk to about school or personal problems
24	Which of these have been problems for kids at your school? (Choose any that apply)
		Approached by strangers online
		Being harassed online with hurtful texts or photos
		Seeing websites with inappropriate content
		Sharing suggestive texts or photos
		Sharing too much personal information online
		Spending too much time online
		Strangers asking to meet in person
		Students' mobile devices have been stolen
		Students using mobile devices to cheat
		Students using others' ideas as their own (plagiarism)
		None of the above
		Other
25	In the past year, which of these things have you done on your own (not teacher directed) to improve your education? (check all that apply)
		Created my own video or podcast to help me share my knowledge with others
		Found a tutor online
		Found information online that helped me better understand a topic we were studying in class
		Found experts online who could answer my questions
		Listened to a podcast about a topic I was interested in
		Posted to a blog or wiki
		Sought help from other students through my social networking site
		Took a self-paced tutorial on a subject
		Took an online class
		Took an online test or assessment
		Tutored other students who needed help
		Used mobile applications to help with my self-organization
		Used online writing tools to improve my own writing
		Used Twitter to send a tweet about something I was studying
		Watched an online video to learn something or to help me with my homework
		None of the above
		Other
26	What if you no longer had access to the Internet anywhere for a month? Would that have a negative impact on your life? (Check all that apply)
		That would have a very large negative impact on my personal life
		That would have some negative impact on my personal life but I think I could make it work
		That would have no impact on my personal life
		That would have a very large negative impact on my schoolwork
		That would have some impact on my schoolwork but I think I could make it work
		That would have no impact on my schoolwork
		I am not sure
		Other:
27	Imagine you are designing the ultimate school. Which of these tools would have the greatest positive impact on your learning? (check all that apply)
		Ability to access the Internet anywhere at school
		Ability to use my own mobile devices at school (such as smartphones and tablets)
		Adaptive learning software which adjusts levels of difficulty and content to address your needs
		Chat rooms to discuss topics with students while in class
		Digital content (such as: databases, electronic books, animations, videos etc)
		Digital media creation tools (video, audio)
		Digital reader (such as: Kindle, Nook)
		Educational mobile apps (such as: graphing calculator, vocabulary lists, language translators)
		Electronic portfolios for students
		Games or virtual simulations
		Handheld student response systems
		High speed color printers
		Interactive whiteboards (such as: Smartboard, Polyvision)
		Laptop for every student to use at school
		Learning management systems (such as Blackboard)
		Online classes
		Online tests and assessments
		Online textbooks
		Online tutors
		School website or portal
		Simulations
		Social media tools for collaboration and communications (blogs, wikis, social networking sites)
		Tablet computer (such as iPad) for every student to use at school
		Text messaging
		Tools to help me organize my work (such as: organize my assignments, take notes, organize my ideas)
		Video conferences and webinars
		Virtual or online whiteboard
		Virtual reality games or environments
		Other
28	Imagine you are invited to give the President a briefing on students’ ideas for improving education. So, what would you tell him? What new technologies would you recommend to the President as a good way to increase students’ interest in learning and help prepare them for the jobs of the future? Be creative! The President is counting on your good ideas!
29	Thinking about all of your classes in school this year, which class would be more interesting and valuable to you if technology was better used in this class? If you were the teacher in that class, how would you use mobile devices, social media, online games or other online tools to make sure all students are successful in this class?

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Sheet 5: Parent

1	Are you a..
		Mom
		Dad
		Grandparent
		Other relative or guardian
2	Please select any grades that your child(ren) attend.
		Preschool
		Kindergarten - Grade 1 - Grade 2
		Grade 3 - Grade 4 - Grade 5
		Grade 6 - Grade 7 - Grade 8
		Grade 9 - Grade 10 - Grade 11 - Grade 12
		Other
3	How would you describe your own technology skills?
		An advanced tech user – My skills are more advanced than most adults I know
		An average tech user – My skills are the same as most adults I know
		A beginner tech user -- I am still learning how to use most technology tools
4	What types of mobile devices do you have access to for your own use?(check all that apply)
		Cell phone (without Internet access)
		Smartphone (with Internet access such as: Blackberry, Droid, iPhone)
		Laptop
		Netbook
		Tablet computer (such as iPad)
		Digital reader (such as: Kindle, Nook)
		Music or video device (such as: MP3 player, iPod or iPod Touch)
		Other
5	What kind of computer and Internet access do you have at home?
		A computer with no Internet access
		A computer with "dial-up" or slow Internet access
		A computer with fast Internet access (such as: DSL, Broadband, or cable)
		I access the Internet at home through a TV or Wii system
		I access the Internet through a wifi or 3G/4G mobile device like a smartphone or tablet computer.
		No computer at home. My primary access to technology is at public libraries, community centers, etc.
		No computer at home. My primary access to technology is where I work
6	How important is the effective implementation of technology within instruction to your child(ren)'s success?
		Extremely Important
		Important
		Somewhat Important
		Not Important
		No Opinion
7	What concerns you most about the use of technology at your child's school?
		Class or school information on the website or portal is often out of date
		Digital content and tools that are being used have commercial advertisements
		I cannot communicate with my child during the school day because of school policies
		Internet filters and firewalls block educational sites that my child needs for schoolwork
		My child cannot access the social media tools they are used to using at home during the school day
		My child cannot use his/her own mobile device (laptop, smartphone, tablet) within class to help with their schoolwork
		My child is not learning how to use technology effectively, safely and responsibly
		Lack of administrative commitment to effective technology use schoolwide
		Lack of online courses for my child to take
		School does not have enough Internet bandwidth to access advanced digital tools
		School Internet filters and firewalls are not effective enough in protecting my child when he/she is online
		Students are using technology to cheat and hurt each other without appropriate consequences
		Students rarely have access to technology in the classroom
		Teachers are not taking advantage of technology that is at the school
		Teachers are not taking advantage of technology to communicate more with me about my child
		Teachers are not trained in how to effectively use technology within instruction
		Technology use is very teacher dependent with a lot of variance between classes on usage
		The technology at the school is out of date or ineffective
		There are not enough computers for every student to use
		There are too many rules against using technology at school
		Other
8	Many schools are exploring how to leverage mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers (iPads) to improve student achievement. What do you think would be the primary benefits of incorporating such devices into the classroom instruction? (check all that apply)
		Access to online textbooks
		Improves teacher-parent-student communications
		Increases student engagement in school and learning
		Increases teacher productivity
		Provides a way for instruction to be personalized for each student
		Provides a way for students to review classroom material after school
		Provide a way for the teacher to create a learning center environment
		Provides a way to help students who are struggling
		Students develop collaboration and teamwork skills
		Students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
		Students develop stronger communications skills
		These devices help to extend learning beyond the school day
		Use of these devices will help improve the teacher's technology skills
		I don't think these devices will positively impact learning
		No significant benefit
		Other
9	If your child's school allowed the use of mobile devices for educational purposes, how likely would you be to provide one for your child?
		Very likely
		Likely
		Not likely
		Very unlikely
		No opinion
		Unsure
		I think it is the responsibility of the school to provide technology for my child to use for educational purposes.
10	Imagine there are two comparable classes at your child's school. In one class, your child could use their own mobile device (laptop, smartphone, tablet) in the class. In the other class, that was not allowed. How likely is that you would want your child to be in the class where he/she could use their own mobile device?
		Very likely
		Likely
		Not likely
		Very unlikely
		Would not make a difference to me
		Not sure
		No opinion
11	Many schools are now providing online classes for their students where the instruction and content is delivered primarily over the Internet. Based upon what you know about online classes, what would be the most important benefits to your child of taking an online class as part of their education? (check all that apply)
		Ability to review the material as many times as he/she wanted
		Ability to work at his/her pace
		Better fit for how my child wants to learn
		Get college credit for an advance class
		Get more individualized attention from the teacher
		Increase my child's motivation or engagement in the course material
		Keep my child in school and on track to graduate
		Make class scheduling easier
		Take a class not offered at his/her school
		This would not be good for my child
		No opinion
		Other
12	Have you ever taken a fully online or virtual course for your own purposes?
		Yes - through my work or job
		Yes - on my own to learn new skills
		Yes - to explore a personal interest or hobby
		Yes - as part of college or an academic program
		Yes - for compliance such as online traffic school
		No - but I would be interested in taking an online course if it was an option for me
		No - and I don't think I would be interested in taking an online course
13	Besides having strong subject area knowledge (such as in English, math, science, history) which of these skills do you think are most important for your child to learn to be successful in the future?
		Ability to communicate in more than one language
		Ability to learn new skills independently
		Ability to work with a diverse group of people
		Appreciation of the arts
		Awareness of global issues
		Being creative and "thinking outside of the box"
		Critical thinking and problem solving skills
		Effective communications skills - both writing and verbal skills
		Leadership skills
		Financial literacy - understanding personal finances
		Information and media literacy skills
		Teamwork and collaboration skills
		Technology skills
		Understanding of civics and community responsibilities
		Other
14	Based upon your response to question 13, what do you think is the best way for your child to acquire these skills?
		Attending local government meetings
		Being on a sports or academic team
		Doing scientific experiments or conducting research projects
		Debating current issues, within a club structure or informally
		Keeping updated on global current affairs through news media sites
		Learning a second language
		Participating in after school or summer academic programs
		Participating in school leadership opportunities
		Public speaking opportunities through clubs or volunteer activities
		Pursuing artistic and/or performance interests
		Study abroad or participating in a student exchange program
		Taking a special course to improve technology skills
		Taking a variety of electives at school
		Taking pre-professional or vocational classes
		Using technology within his/her classes
		Volunteering or completing an internship
		Working on group projects in class
		Other
15	How do you want your child's teacher, school or district to communicate information to you? (check all that apply)
		Automated phone messages about my child’s academic performance
		Automated phone messages about my child’s attendance
		Broadcast or announcement messages to my home phone
		Class blogs
		Face-to-face meetings
		Hard copy flyers or newsletters that are sent home with my child or mailed to us
		Listserv messages or newsletters
		Local newspaper or public TV announcements
		Mobile app
		Parent association meetings or school board meetings
		Personal emails
		Personal phone calls
		School blog postings
		School or district Facebook account
		School or district informational website
		School portal that includes information on grades and assignments
		Skype or ichat for teacher-parent meetings
		Text message to my mobile device
		Use Twitter to send updates
		Other
16	How would you rate the effectiveness of your school or district’s current ways of communicating with you?
		Very Effective
		Effective
		Ineffective
		Very ineffective
		No opinion/unsure
17	Which of these social media tools or applications do you use for your own personal interests? (check all that apply)
		Communicate with others through discussion boards, social networking sites, chat or online communities
		Communicate with others through text message
		Contribute to a wiki
		Create videos to post and share with others (such as: YouTube, Facebook video)
		Download and view videos from the Internet
		Follow blogs that interest me
		Participate in an online community around a topic that I am interested in
		Participate in massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) or other virtual reality worlds (such as: World of Warcraft)
		Participate in online/mobile app games (such as: Words With Friends, Facebook games)
		Stream TV shows/movies from the internet (such as: Hulu, Netflix)
		Take online classes
		Talk to others over the Internet (such as: Skype, Facetime or iChat)
		Update my social networking profile (Facebook or LinkedIn)
		Use educational mobile apps (such as: graphing calculator, vocabulary lists, language translators)
		Use Twitter to communicate or follow others
		Use web tools/mobile apps to create a list of resources I want to share or remember (such as: Evernote, Pinterest)
		Use web tools/mobile apps that notify me about things I'm interested in (such as: Pulse, news or magazine articles, changes to websites)
		Write collaboratively with others (such as: GOOGLE docs)
		Write or contribute to a blog (my own or someone else's)
		None of the above
		Other
18	What concerns you the most about your child(ren)'s Internet use at school or home? (check all that apply)
		Advertising and spam
		Cheating on tests by using mobile devices to look up information
		Copyright issues/illegal file sharing
		Cyberbullying
		Difficulty evaluating the credibility of an online resource
		Ineffective Internet filters and firewalls
		Meeting strangers online
		Online predators
		Plagiarism by copying and pasting online content
		Privacy of records and information
		Sharing too much personal information online
		Too much time spent using technology
		Violent or inappropriate video or online games
		Websites that are inappropriate for my child's age
		I don't have any concerns
		Other
19	What do you think is the best way for your child(ren) to learn about digital citizenship and being safe on the Internet? (check all that apply)
		From a teacher
		From me or other family members
		From their friends
		Learn by using technology as part of their regular classes
		Learn on their own just by using technology
		Learn on their own (or from other's) mistakes
		Learn through a special class at school
		Learn through activities at school (Internet safety assembly, presentations, guest speakers)
		Learn through activities outside of school (such as an afterschool program, church, library, club)
		Learn through an online class
		Listen to podcasts or watch videos about Internet safety
		Other
20	How much do you agree with this statement: Teachers' evaluations should include an assessment of how effectively they are using technology to enhance instruction and student achievement.
		Strongly agree
		Agree
		Disagree
		Strongly disagree
		No opinion
		I am not sure
21	If you were on a technology committee for a new school, which of these would you recommend as a good investment to enhance student achievement? (check all that apply)
		Ability for students to use their own mobile devices at school (such as smartphones and tablets)
		Ability to access the Internet anywhere at school
		Adaptive learning software which adjusts levels of difficulty and content to address student needs
		Chat rooms for students to discuss topics while in class
		Digital content (such as: databases, electronic books, animations, videos etc)
		Digital media creation tools (video, audio)
		Digital reader (such as: Kindle, Nook)
		Educational mobile apps (such as: graphing calculator, vocabulary lists, language translators)
		Electronic portfolios for students
		Games or virtual simulations
		Handheld student response systems
		High speed color printer
		Interactive whiteboards (such as: Smartboard, Polyvision)
		Laptop for every student to use at school
		Learning management systems (such as: Blackboard)
		Online classes
		Online tests and assessments
		Online textbooks
		Online tutors
		School portal or website
		Simulations
		Social media tools for collaboration and communications (blogs, wikis, social networking sites)
		Tablet computer (such as iPad) for every student to use at school
		Text messaging
		Tools that help my child(ren) organize their work (such as: organize my assignments, take notes, organize my ideas)
		Video conferences and webinars
		Virtual or online whiteboard
		Virtual reality games or environments
		Other
22	How much do you agree with this statement: My child(ren)'s school is doing a good job of using technology to enhance student achievement.
		Strongly agree
		Agree
		Disagree
		Strongly disagree
		No opinion
		Unsure
23	On last year's Speak Up survey, 73% of parents said that they were concerned about their child learning the right skills to be successful in the future. How well do you feel your child's school or district is preparing your child to be successful in a very diverse and global economy? Is your child learning the right skills to compete with highly educated global workers? What should your child's school or district do today to ensure that all children are well prepared to collaborate and communicate in the global society?
24	Gender
		Female
		Male
25	Age
		Under 29
		30-39
		40-49
		50-59
		60-69
		70 +
26	Race or Cultural Identity
		Are you Hispanic/Latino (Yes/No)
		What is your race? (Check all that apply)
		American Indian/Alaskan Native
		Asian
		Black/African-American
		White
		Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
27	Highest level of educational attainment
		Less than high school diploma
		High school diploma
		Some College
		Bachelor's degree
		Graduate Education
28	Household Income
		Less than $15,000
		$15,000 - $24,999
		$25,000-$49,999
		$50,000 - $74,999
		$75,000 - $99,999
		$100,000 - $149,999
		$150,000-$200,000
		Over $200,000
29	Are you a member of any organized parent support groups for your child's school? (check all that apply)
		Parent-Teacher Association (PTA - part of the national PTA organization)
		Parent-Teacher Organization or similar local organization
		Extracurricular parent booster organization (for sports teams, for band, for field trips etc.)
		School education foundation
		School site advisory council
		Technology advisory group for the school or district
		Room parent
		None of the above
		Other