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Technology Needs Survey

We would like to help increase job productivity through the use of technology. To develop technology training at the Clerc Center, it is helpful to know the needs of the teachers and staff we are serving. Please complete the following survey then click "Send this information now."

Thank you for your time and input!
Bill Humm (william.humm@gallaudet.edu).
Julie Longson (MSSD) (julie.longson@gallaudet.edu)
Rosemary Stifter (KDES) (rosemary.stifter@gallaudet.edu)
*First Name: *Last Name:
*Location: *Team/Unit:
*Job Position: *Year:
Email address: Phone:


1. Hardware: I would like to learn more about the:  (Check all that apply)

Laptop Alpha Smart
Instructor’s desktop Document camera (“Elmo”)
Scanner Web camera
Digital camera Digital projector
Digital video camcorder Smart Board 
Other:

2. Software: I would like to learn more about: (Check all that apply)

MS Word (word processing) Web page editor (used to create web pages)
MS Excel (spreadsheet) PeopleSoft Financials
MS Access (database) Paint Shop Pro (graphic editing program)
MS PowerPoint (presentation) Gradekeeper (grade book program)
MS Publisher (desktop publishing) Kidspiration (graphic organizers for K-5)
Windows MovieMaker (digital video) Inspiration (graphic organizers for 6-adult)
Apple imovie (digital video) Smart Notebook
Lectora Publisher (authoring tool) Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF creator program
Other:

3. Internet tools: I would like to learn more about: (Check all that apply)

FTP (File transfer protocol) WebQuest (internet activity)
Email – Microsoft Outlook Blogs (online personal journals)
Email – Gallaudet Web Email Blackboard
Creating zip files Contact log and Activity Summary
E-IEP Pro software Downloading software
Other:

4. What type of educational software would you be interested in using with students? (Check all that apply)

Authoring program Creative Activity
Demonstration/Presentation Drill and Practice
Educational Game Exploration
Guided Practice Limited English Proficient
Multimedia Reference: Dictionary/Encyclopedia
Simulation  Problem Solving
Test preparation
Grade Specific (please specify):
Content Specific (please specify):
Special Needs (please specify):

5. What is the best way for you to learn how to use software programs? (Check all that apply)

On your own
Instructor-led classes
Web-based tutorials

6. What length of time for instructor-led training do you prefer? (Check all that apply)

1 hour ˝ day
2 hour full day

7. What time of the day do you prefer for 1 hour, 2 hour or ˝ day training sessions? (Check all that apply)

Morning (8 AM -12 PM )
Afternoon (12-3 PM )
After School (after 3 PM )
 

8. What days do you prefer for training sessions? (Check all that apply)

Monday Thursday
Tuesday Friday
Wednesday Saturday
  

9. What approach to technology training is most beneficial for you? (Check all that apply)

One on one
Small group (4-5 people)
Medium group (7-9 people)
Large group (10-12 people)
 

10. Comments/Additional clarification of above items:

11. Please explain how we can help you to use technology in your job:



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