Survey Results  

Results for Survey CVM Technology Survey

Survey URL: https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/wrap/form.cfm?testID=10669   (preview)

  Questions and responses (51 submissions by 51 users)
 
  Part I: Attitude towards computers (Instruction)
 
  Attitudes & Preferences (Question Set)
 
  1.   I am confident about my ability to use a computer for general course work.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Strongly Agree  47    92.16%
    Somewhat Agree  4    7.84%
    No Opinion  0    0.00%
    Somewhat Disagree  0    0.00%
    Strongly Disagree  0    0.00%
 
  2.   I want the opportunity to use computers as much as possible in my course work.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Strongly Agree  13    25.49%
    Somewhat Agree  22    43.14%
    No Opinion  11    21.57%
    Somewhat Disagree  5    9.80%
    Strongly Disagree  0    0.00%
 
  3.   I want to access course materials online.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Strongly Agree  38    74.51%
    Somewhat Agree  10    19.61%
    No Opinion  3    5.88%
    Somewhat Disagree  0    0.00%
    Strongly Disagree  0    0.00%
 
  4.   I would be interested in taking some courses designed to use web, video, e-mail and other technologies so that I can work from home rather than attend class (or attend class less often).
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Strongly Agree  10    19.61%
    Somewhat Agree  13    25.49%
    No Opinion  4    7.84%
    Somewhat Disagree  20    39.22%
    Strongly Disagree  4    7.84%
 
  5.   I want my instructors to use technology in the classroom for presentations and demonstrations.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Strongly Agree  19    37.25%
    Somewhat Agree  30    58.82%
    No Opinion  2    3.92%
    Somewhat Disagree  0    0.00%
    Strongly Disagree  0    0.00%
 
  6.   I prefer to answer this type of survey on-line as opposed to paper.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Strongly Agree  40    78.43%
    Somewhat Agree  5    9.80%
    No Opinion  4    7.84%
    Somewhat Disagree  2    3.92%
    Strongly Disagree  0    0.00%
 
 
  Part II: Technology Ownership (Instruction)
 
  7.   What kind of electronic devices will you bring to your school residence? (check all that apply):
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All That Apply
51 responses
    Desktop Computer  6    11.76%
    Laptop Computer  49    96.08%
    Tablet Computer  2    3.92%
    IPad  1    1.96%
    Handheld (PDA)  1    1.96%
    Cell Phone  39    76.47%
    SmartPhone  13    25.49%
    Pager  1    1.96%
    Digital Camera  38    74.51%
    IPod  37    72.55%
    MP3 Player  5    9.80%
 
  8.   What operating system(s) do you run on your computer(s)?
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All That Apply
51 responses
    Windows 2000  6    11.76%
    Windows XP  14    27.45%
    Windows VISTA  8    15.69%
    Windows 7  10    19.61%
    Mac OS X  16    31.37%
    Linux  1    1.96%
    Unix  0    0.00%
    Dual Boot (any Windows/Linux)  1    1.96%
    Dual Boot (any Windows/Mac OS)  2    3.92%
    Does not Apply  0    0.00%
 
  9.   Does your computer have wireless network capabilities?
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Multiple Choice
51 responses
    Yes  51    100.00%
    No  0    0.00%
    I don't know  0    0.00%
 
  10.   What will be your primary connection to the Internet from your school residence?
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Multiple Choice
51 responses
    ResNet (direct Ethernet from campus residence halls or Greek Court)  1    1.96%
    Cable Modem (Roadrunner/Earthlink/etc.)  18    35.29%
    DSL (BellSouth/ATT/etc.)  10    19.61%
    Wireless (3G/4G/WiMax/etc.)  22    43.14%
    Dial-up (Modem)  0    0.00%
    None  0    0.00%
 
  11.   What Web Browser do you primarily use on your computer?
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Multiple Choice
51 responses
    Internet Explorer  12    23.53%
    Netscape  0    0.00%
    Mozilla  11    21.57%
    Opera  0    0.00%
    Safari  8    15.69%
    Firefox  19    37.25%
    None  1    1.96%
 
  12.   What Word Processor do you primarily use on your computer?
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Multiple Choice
51 responses
    Microsoft Word  49    96.08%
    Google Docs  0    0.00%
    WordPerfect  0    0.00%
    Word Pro  0    0.00%
    Star Office  0    0.00%
    Open Office  1    1.96%
    None  1    1.96%
 
  Part III: Computing Experience (Instruction)
 
  How would you rate your proficiency in File Management? (Question Set)
 
  13.   Delete, move, rename or copy files.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
50 responses
    Excellent  43    86.00%
    Good  6    12.00%
    Average  1    2.00%
    Below Average  0    0.00%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  14.   Create and manage folders and directories.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  30    58.82%
    Good  19    37.25%
    Average  1    1.96%
    Below Average  1    1.96%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  How would you rate your proficiency in Word-Processing? (Question Set)
 
  15.   Perform general formatting on text (change font sizes, select, copy, move, center, underline, bold, number pages, etc)
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  42    82.35%
    Good  9    17.65%
    Average  0    0.00%
    Below Average  0    0.00%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  16.   Insert and modify figures, images, tables, etc.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
50 responses
    Excellent  22    44.00%
    Good  23    46.00%
    Average  5    10.00%
    Below Average  0    0.00%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  How would you rate your proficiency in Spreadsheets? (Question Set)
 
  17.   Perform general data entry (use different numeric formats, change column widths, insert rows/columns, cut/paste values, etc.).
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  33    64.71%
    Good  9    17.65%
    Average  8    15.69%
    Below Average  1    1.96%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  18.   Use functions and formulas for common tasks (sum and average ranges of cells, apply simple financial functions, specify absolute and relative cell addresses).
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  15    29.41%
    Good  15    29.41%
    Average  15    29.41%
    Below Average  5    9.80%
    Poor  1    1.96%
 
  19.   Create spreadsheet charts (pie charts, bar charts, etc.).
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  22    43.14%
    Good  15    29.41%
    Average  12    23.53%
    Below Average  2    3.92%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  How would you rate your proficiency in E-Mail? (Question Set)
 
  20.   Send, receive, copy and forward e-mail.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  46    90.20%
    Good  5    9.80%
    Average  0    0.00%
    Below Average  0    0.00%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  21.   Send and receive attachments.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  46    90.20%
    Good  5    9.80%
    Average  0    0.00%
    Below Average  0    0.00%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  How would you rate your proficiency in World Wide Web? (Question Set)
 
  22.   Use the Web for searching for and locating specific information.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  39    76.47%
    Good  11    21.57%
    Average  0    0.00%
    Below Average  1    1.96%
    Poor  0    0.00%
 
  23.   Create your own Web pages.
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Likert Scale (Multiple Choice)
51 responses
    Excellent  7    13.73%
    Good  4    7.84%
    Average  13    25.49%
    Below Average  17    33.33%
    Poor  10    19.61%
 
 
  24.   What computer skills would you like to learn?
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Text Answer
27 responses
    I would like to gain more confidence in spreadsheet functions. 
    General computer maintenance skills - virus scanning, basic troubleshooting skills, connectivity problems. 
    I would like to learn more about PowerPoint. 
    Adobe photoshop 
    microsoft excell 
    I would like to learn more about spreadsheets. 
    I would like to learn how to better use spreadsheets and powerpoint. I have basic knowledge, but would like to get better at it. 
    Editing videos 
    -Basic programming knowledge for use in statistics programs -More intensive computer trouble shooting, such as understanding the registry -Basic web design -How to create more complex worksheets in Excel that can be used for biological research data 
    how to create a web page 
    Possibly more spreadsheet-based skills. Otherwise, I'm pretty computer savvy. 
    HTML/web page design and I could use a refresher on bibliography management for writing papers. 
    How to build a webpage 
    n/a 
    how to create web pages 
    I would enjoy learning more about image editing software (e.g. Photoshop), but I'm reasonably proficient in digital image editing and page layout software already. Also, I don't think that vet school is the place to learn those things! :-P 
    More detail with excel/creating spreadsheets - use formulas/equations to organize/analyze data & statistics. Learn more about printing/configuration of powerpoint presentations/slides and excel spreadsheets for presentations. 
    n/a 
    Learn how to better operate Spreadsheet. 
    I would like to learn how to create my own web page one day. 
    How to create multimedia such as slideshows and movies 
    Maybe to learn more about using formulas in the spreadsheets. Others I am set on, but never hurts to improve existing skills. 
    Working with spreadsheets and Excel type programs 
    (not sure) 
    how to use powerpoint and video capabilities better. 
    Creating web pages would be interesting and useful. 
    Statistics 
 
  25.   Other Comments:
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Text Answer
3 responses
    I use Chrome as my primary browser. 
    I detest "clickers" - whoever was responsible for bringing those into the classroom ought to be made to watch infinite reruns of Gilligan's Island (or subjected to some other similar purgatory). They are a pale excuse for technology. 
    n/a