Survey Results | ||
Results for Survey CVM Technology Survey Class of 2017
Survey URL: https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/wrap/form.cfm?testID=20062 (preview)
Questions and responses (86 submissions by 86 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. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Strongly Agree |
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77 | 89.53% | ||
Somewhat Agree |
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9 | 10.47% | ||
No Opinion |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Somewhat Disagree |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Strongly Disagree |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
2. |
I want the opportunity to use computers as much as possible in my course work. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 85 responses |
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Strongly Agree |
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27 | 31.76% | ||
Somewhat Agree |
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36 | 42.35% | ||
No Opinion |
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11 | 12.94% | ||
Somewhat Disagree |
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10 | 11.76% | ||
Strongly Disagree |
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1 | 1.18% | ||
3. |
I want to access course materials online. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 85 responses |
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Strongly Agree |
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66 | 77.65% | ||
Somewhat Agree |
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18 | 21.18% | ||
No Opinion |
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1 | 1.18% | ||
Somewhat Disagree |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Strongly Disagree |
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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). View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Strongly Agree |
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24 | 27.91% | ||
Somewhat Agree |
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32 | 37.21% | ||
No Opinion |
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6 | 6.98% | ||
Somewhat Disagree |
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16 | 18.60% | ||
Strongly Disagree |
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8 | 9.30% | ||
5. |
I want my instructors to use technology in the classroom for presentations and demonstrations. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Strongly Agree |
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40 | 46.51% | ||
Somewhat Agree |
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35 | 40.70% | ||
No Opinion |
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9 | 10.47% | ||
Somewhat Disagree |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
Strongly Disagree |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
6. |
I prefer to answer this type of survey on-line as opposed to paper. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Strongly Agree |
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61 | 70.93% | ||
Somewhat Agree |
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12 | 13.95% | ||
No Opinion |
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13 | 15.12% | ||
Somewhat Disagree |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Strongly Disagree |
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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): View individual answers |
All That Apply 85 responses |
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Desktop Computer |
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8 | 9.41% | ||
Laptop Computer |
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82 | 96.47% | ||
Tablet Computer |
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13 | 15.29% | ||
IPad |
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16 | 18.82% | ||
Handheld (PDA) |
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1 | 1.18% | ||
Cell Phone |
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20 | 23.53% | ||
SmartPhone |
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69 | 81.18% | ||
Pager |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Digital Camera |
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47 | 55.29% | ||
IPod |
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48 | 56.47% | ||
MP3 Player |
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5 | 5.88% | ||
8. |
What operating system(s) do you run on your computer(s)? View individual answers |
All That Apply 86 responses |
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Windows XP |
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7 | 8.14% | ||
Windows VISTA |
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7 | 8.14% | ||
Windows 7 |
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28 | 32.56% | ||
Windows 8 |
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14 | 16.28% | ||
Mac OS X |
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39 | 45.35% | ||
Unix |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Linux |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
Dual Boot (any Windows/Mac OS) |
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2 | 2.33% | ||
Dual Boot (any Windows/Linux) |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
Does not Apply |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
9. |
Does your computer have wireless network capabilities? View individual answers |
Multiple Choice 85 responses |
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Yes |
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83 | 97.65% | ||
No |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
I don't know |
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2 | 2.35% | ||
10. |
What will be your primary connection to the Internet from your school residence? View individual answers |
Multiple Choice 86 responses |
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ResNet (direct Ethernet from campus residence halls or Greek Court) |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Cable Modem (Roadrunner/Earthlink/etc.) |
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30 | 34.88% | ||
DSL (BellSouth/ATT/etc.) |
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11 | 12.79% | ||
Wireless (3G/4G/WiMax/etc.) |
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44 | 51.16% | ||
Dial-up (Modem) |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
None |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
11. |
What Web Browser do you primarily use on your computer? View individual answers |
Multiple Choice 85 responses |
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Internet Explorer |
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10 | 11.76% | ||
Firefox |
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18 | 21.18% | ||
Chrome |
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40 | 47.06% | ||
Opera |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Safari |
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17 | 20.00% | ||
None |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Other: |
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3 | 3.53% | ||
12. |
What Word Processor do you primarily use on your computer? View individual answers |
Multiple Choice 85 responses |
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Microsoft Word |
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81 | 95.29% | ||
Google Docs |
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1 | 1.18% | ||
WordPerfect |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Word Pro |
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1 | 1.18% | ||
Star Office |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Open Office |
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2 | 2.35% | ||
None |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Part III: Computing Experience | (Instruction) | ||||
How would you rate your proficiency in File Management? | (Question Set) | ||||
13. |
Delete, move, rename or copy files. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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61 | 70.93% | ||
Good |
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21 | 24.42% | ||
Average |
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3 | 3.49% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
14. |
Create and manage folders and directories. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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46 | 53.49% | ||
Good |
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30 | 34.88% | ||
Average |
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8 | 9.30% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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2 | 2.33% | ||
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) View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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73 | 84.88% | ||
Good |
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12 | 13.95% | ||
Average |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
16. |
Insert and modify figures, images, tables, etc. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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51 | 59.30% | ||
Good |
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27 | 31.40% | ||
Average |
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8 | 9.30% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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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.). View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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62 | 72.09% | ||
Good |
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16 | 18.60% | ||
Average |
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8 | 9.30% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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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). View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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29 | 33.72% | ||
Good |
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34 | 39.53% | ||
Average |
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10 | 11.63% | ||
Below Average |
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11 | 12.79% | ||
Poor |
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2 | 2.33% | ||
19. |
Create spreadsheet charts (pie charts, bar charts, etc.). View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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32 | 37.21% | ||
Good |
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35 | 40.70% | ||
Average |
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13 | 15.12% | ||
Below Average |
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5 | 5.81% | ||
Poor |
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1 | 1.16% | ||
How would you rate your proficiency in E-Mail? | (Question Set) | ||||
20. |
Send, receive, copy and forward e-mail. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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78 | 90.70% | ||
Good |
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8 | 9.30% | ||
Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
21. |
Send and receive attachments. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 86 responses |
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Excellent |
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78 | 90.70% | ||
Good |
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8 | 9.30% | ||
Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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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. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 84 responses |
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Excellent |
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72 | 85.71% | ||
Good |
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11 | 13.10% | ||
Average |
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1 | 1.19% | ||
Below Average |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
Poor |
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0 | 0.00% | ||
23. |
Create your own Web pages. View individual answers |
Likert Scale (Multiple Choice) 84 responses |
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Excellent |
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9 | 10.71% | ||
Good |
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7 | 8.33% | ||
Average |
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24 | 28.57% | ||
Below Average |
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28 | 33.33% | ||
Poor |
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16 | 19.05% | ||
24. |
What computer skills would you like to learn? View individual answers |
Text Answer 47 responses |
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Excel, google docs | |||||
Coding...Java, HTML, C++ | |||||
I'm considering moving back to a PC after my Mac dies due to costs, etc. What are the best and least expensive hardware/software for general use. | |||||
Web page design | |||||
Better use of formulas and functions in excel | |||||
More excel skills such as formula use when creating spreadsheets. | |||||
I need to relearn Excel and other spreadsheet programs. Interested in web design. | |||||
How to be better at formatting a word document and entering complicated formulas into excel. | |||||
My data spreadsheet usage is a little rusty as far as formulas and making cells depend on data in other cells. | |||||
How to use excel and powerpoint ect to more effectively transfer a message to an audience | |||||
The only thing I can think of that I could possibly use and do not already feel comfortable with is web page design. | |||||
More experience with Excel | |||||
Microsoft Outlook / Windows Live Mail (linking school e-mail to these programs) | |||||
I would love to learn more about Excel! | |||||
I would like to improve my proficiency in power point. | |||||
More programming languages, and more specialized software (SAS, Cornerstone, etc) | |||||
I would like to learn any computer skill that can increase my productivity while studying/working on coursework and any skill that can be a huge benefit to me after school with the possibility of owning my own veterinary practice. | |||||
I would like to get better with spreadsheet skills, and I would like to learn HTML. | |||||
Programming and coding | |||||
I would like to improve my understanding of Excel | |||||
I would like to learn how to master taking notes on a PDF or PowerPoint that has been put online. | |||||
web design | |||||
I'd like to learn how to use business type software that would help me in the veterinary profession. (i.e. scheduling software, financing software, etc.) | |||||
Webpage creation | |||||
Coding (seriously). Hacking (semi-serious). | |||||
Web page design | |||||
What ever I need to know to navigate through vet school proficiently. | |||||
Navigating moodle | |||||
I wish I was more familiar with onenote, and would like to know more about creating and editing a web page. I am still new to Windows 8, and I would like to learn the new short cuts. | |||||
I do need to learn how to be more proficient in Excel Spreadsheets adding graphs, charts, etc. I also would like to learn how to better organize emails via archive, etc. | |||||
Windows 8 or more preferably the Windows that comes after it. I find Windows 8 to be glitchy and not user friendly. | |||||
Mac shortcuts | |||||
Become more proficient at excel, entering/using formulas, etc. | |||||
iPad/tablet use, website creation/editing. | |||||
Utilizing memory on my devices better | |||||
How to manage Data storage on the computer, when to defrag? | |||||
Just enough so that I can function in a world that is getting rapidly more digitized. | |||||
Better excel | |||||
manipulating a statistics software, managing a database such as Microsoft Access, et | |||||
Troubleshooting. I feel like I'm always fighting with my computer. | |||||
More knowledge with creating/designing web pages. | |||||
I'd like to learn more about Excel and Microsoft Office, in general. I feel like I don't take full advantage of the technology available to me. | |||||
Better use of excel spreadsheet | |||||
Perhaps some knowledge on developing web pages might be useful, but other than that I feel comfortable with my current computer skills. | |||||
Backing up files; building websites; powerpoint | |||||
I think it would be useful to be more proficient in Excel. | |||||
Use of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel; General troubleshooting knowledge | |||||
25. |
Other Comments: View individual answers |
Text Answer 9 responses |
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Nope. | |||||
One of the schools I applied to only provide the course packets digitally. One of the main reasons I decided not to go there was they didn't give paper course packets. I strongly hope we will continue to have paper packets as an option. Thank you for valuing our input! | |||||
I love having things available online and on digital formats BUT I love it when it is in ADDITION to hard copies or class work and not IN PLACE of them. In other words, I don't like it when the only material available is online or digital. I also have a Kindle e-reader and love it because I can search text and tote hundreds of books around in one small tablet. | |||||
I've been building/maintaining my own personal desktop computer for the past 10+ years. | |||||
N/A | |||||
I prefer to leave technology out of my life as much as possible. | |||||
Ban Skynet. | |||||
Thanks! | |||||
I do love working with my computer, but I also prefer to read documents in hard copy and have paper documents on hand so that I can mark on them. I also do not really care to read long documents on line, I prefer to read hard copies. |