Fast Response Survey System (FRSS) 110: Use of Educational Technology for Instruction in Public Schools – Pretest

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Fast Response Survey System (FRSS) 110:
Use of Educational Technology for Instruction in Public Schools – Pretest

Pretest Call Questionnaire

OMB# 1850-0803 v.254

August 2019

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

U.S. Department of Education

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006–5651 use OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR iNSTRUCTION FAST RESPONSE SURVEY SYSTEM

O.M.B. No.: 1850–0733 EXPIRATION DATE: 10/2020 DRAFT (8/29/19)

NCES is authorized to conduct this survey by the Education Science Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543). While participation in this survey is voluntary, your cooperation is critical to make the results of this survey comprehensive, accurate, and timely. All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

• This survey is designed to be completed by the principal or the person most knowledgeable about the use of educational technology for instruction at the school indicated on the front of this survey.

• Please respond for the 2019–20 school year.

• For purposes of this survey, computers include desktop, laptop, and tablet computers (including Chromebooks and iPads). Smartphones are not included in the definition of computers.

Name of person completing this form:

Title of person completing this form:

Name of school:

Telephone number: E-mail:

Best days and times to reach you (in case of questions):

THANK YOU. PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS SURVEY FOR YOUR RECORDS.

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, CONTACT:

Mail: Cindy Gray (6197.05.01.02) The Westat FRSS Study Team

Westat, RB3103 855-813-4337 (toll-free)

1600 Research Boulevard [email protected]

Rockville, Maryland 20850-3129

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FRSS Form No. 110, 01/2020

For purposes of this survey, computers include desktop, laptop, and tablet computers (including Chromebooks and iPads). Smartphones are not included in the definition of computers.

1. Does this school have a computer for every student in the school? (See definition of computer in box above.)

   Yes (Skip to question 3.)

   No (Continue with question 2.)

2. Does this school have a computer for every student in some grade levels or classrooms?

   Yes (Continue with question 3.)

   No (Skip to question 4.)

3. Are students at this school allowed to take school-provided computers home with them at the end of the day? (Do not include computers assigned only to special education students, or computers borrowed on a short-term basis.)

   Yes, in all grade levels

   Yes, but only in some grade levels

   No

4. How many computers for student use does this school have in the following locations?

• See definition of computer in box above.

• Count all computers for student use, and count each computer in only one location.

Location of computers for student use (count each computer in only one location)		Number of computers for student use
Computers assigned to individual students that they carry with them during the school day
Computers assigned to stay in a specific classroom
Computers that move from classroom to classroom (e.g., on carts that teachers check out)
Computers located in resource rooms, computer labs, or the library/media center
Computers in other locations (specify location)

5. How would you rate the overall quality of the instructional computers at this school? (Check one.)

   Poor

   Fair

   Good

   Very good

6. How would you rate the overall quality of the software used for instruction at this school? (Check one.)

   Poor

   Fair

   Good

   Very good

7. To what extent do the computers at this school meet the school’s instructional needs? (Check one.)

   Not at all

   Small extent

   Moderate extent

   Large extent

8. When teachers at this school want to use computers with their students, how easy is it for them to find enough computers to use in a lab or in their classroom? (Check one.)

   Always easy

   Usually easy

   Usually difficult

   Always difficult

9. In general, how reliable is the Internet connection in the instructional areas of this school? (Check one.)

   Not reliable

   Slightly reliable

   Somewhat reliable

   Very reliable

10. To what extent does this school experience problems with Internet connectivity or speed when large numbers of students must be online at the same time (e.g., during state testing periods)? (Check one.)

    Not at all

    Small extent

    Moderate extent

    Large extent

11. How much flexibility do school-level leaders at this school have in determining which types and how much educational technology is purchased for this school? (Check one.)

    None

    Minimal

    Moderate

    A lot

12. How much flexibility do school-level leaders at this school have in determining which types and how much professional development in educational technology is provided for this school? (Check one.)

    None

    Minimal

    Moderate

    A lot

13. Does this school allow students to borrow computers to take home on a short-term basis (e.g., for a day or a week)? (Do not include computers assigned to special education students for home use.) (Check one.)

Not applicable, all students take a district-or school provided computer home with them

Yes, students can borrow computers on a short term basis

No, students cannot borrow computers on a short term basis

14. Does this school provide mobile hotspots or web-enabled devices with paid data plans for students to take home for Internet access?

    Yes

    No

15. Please indicate the extent to which various types of online resources are used for instruction at this school. (Check one on each line.)

    Type of online instructional resource	Extent online resources are used for instruction
    	Not at all	Small extent	Moderate extent	Large extent
    School uses online, interactive textbooks in some courses/classes
    School uses online, non-interactive (“click-through”) textbooks in some courses/classes
    School uses online supplemental materials for instruction (e.g., study guides, online science modules or labs, practice exams)
    School uses online self-contained packages for instruction (e.g., Read 180, Imagine Math)
    School participates in online interactive experiences (e.g., visits with NASA astronauts; National Geographic expeditions; scientific field studies)
    Teachers use online resources that they locate themselves for instruction
    Teachers create their own online instructional materials to use in their classes

16. Please indicate the extent to which each of the following statements about educational technology applies to the teachers at this school. (Check one on each line.)

    Educational technology use and professional development	Extent applies to teachers at this school
    	Not at all	Small extent	Moderate extent	Large extent
    Teachers use educational technology for activities normally done in the classroom (e.g., to grade quizzes, to facilitate a class lecture or discussion)
    Teachers use educational technology for classroom activities that would not be possible without technology (e.g., to conduct online simulations, manipulate 3-D models, take virtual tours)
    Teachers are provided professional development that focuses on the mechanics of how to use a computer or specific software
    Teachers are provided professional development that focuses on how to use educational technology during classroom instruction for specific areas of the curriculum

17. Please indicate whether the following types of staff work with teachers at this school to integrate educational technology into classroom instruction. (Report a staff member in only one category.) (Check one on each line.)

    Type of staff working with teachers at this school to integrate educational technology into instruction	Yes	No
    District or school curriculum specialist whose primary focus is curriculum content
    District or school educational technology specialist whose primary focus is educational technology
    Classroom teachers who have received specialized training in educational technology
    Other types of school staff (e.g., library media specialist, principal, resource teacher) (Exclude classroom teachers and curriculum and educational technology specialists reported above.)

18. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about how student learning is affected by the ways that educational technology is used in the instructional program at this school. (Check one on each line.)

    Effect of ways educational technology is used in this school	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree
    Helps students be more independent and self-directed in their learning
    Helps students engage in more active learning
    Helps students learn at their own pace
    Helps students learn collaboratively with peers
    Helps students think critically

19. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the use of educational technology in the instructional program at this school. (Check one on each line.)

    Educational technology use in the instructional program at this school	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree
    Teachers are sufficiently trained in the mechanics of technology use
    Teachers are sufficiently trained to integrate technology into classroom instruction
    Teachers are interested in using technology in classroom instruction
    Technical support for educational technology is adequate
    Use of educational technology is adversely affected by competing priorities in the classroom

20. Please indicate the extent to which each of the following is a challenge for teachers at this school in using educational technology for instruction. (Check one on each line.)

    Type of challenge for teachers at this school in using educational technology for instruction	Not a challenge	Small challenge	Moderate challenge	Large challenge
    Lack of time for teachers to become familiar with new technologies and integrate them into their instruction
    The steep learning curve for teachers regarding educational technology
    Ensuring that the use of technology is truly contributing to learning
    Identifying high quality educational technology resources that will address learning needs
    Staying up to date with the technology
    Outdated computers/software
    Insufficient number of computers
    Insufficient or inadequate software
    Insufficient or inadequate Internet speed
    Insufficient or inadequate support on how to use technology in the classroom
    Teachers need to spend time helping students learn the basic skills needed to use computers effectively

21. What grades are currently taught at this school? (Circle all that apply.)

    PK

    K

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    6

    7

    8

    9

    10

    11

    12

    Ungraded

22. How many students are currently enrolled at this school? ________