Volume 34 Number 3 2002 Educational Computing Concerns of Postsecondary Faculty Abstract Contributor Contact Appendix Please respond to the items in terms of your present concerns or how you feel about your involvement with the use of computers. Do not respond as you think others would feel; please think of your responses in terms of your present concerns about computers. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. I am concerned about the quality and accuracy of the computing tasks that I complete. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. I would like to revise my current methods of providing information and/or instruction about the use of computers. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. I feel apprehensive when introduced to a new program, computer application, or equipment. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. I think the world is too saturated with computers; people have become numbers rather than individuals. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5. I am concerned about the effect I have on others in their use of computers. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6. I would like to know more about how a computer operates. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7. I would like to have greater interaction with other users of computers to work on common problems. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. I have a fear of pressing the wrong key and messing up what I am working on. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9. My goal is to provide assistance with computer-related work that is beneficial to the recipient. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10. I would like to know more about the many uses and applications of computers. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11. It is very rewarding to me when my work is successful. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12. The reliable operation of printers and other devices is of real concern to me. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13. I am concerned about my ability to do the computing tasks required of me. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14. I am concerned about the excessive dependence on computers and the deemphasis on human skills. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15. It is important to me that my computer work is efficient. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16. I am concerned about problems having to do with disks or other file storage equipment. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17. I want to revise my present methods of providing information about computing in order to include more practical examples. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18. I would like to excite others about their involvement with computers. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19. I would like to work with others in the accomplishment of computer tasks. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20. I am interested in knowing how computers can process data so rapidly and efficiently. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21. I am concerned that machines have become more important than people. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 22. The tasks of saving and retrieving my computer work are of real concern to me. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23. Learning how to use computers provides me with many benefits. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 24. I would like to take part in more frequent discussions about computing issues. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 25. I am concerned about incorporating changes that I can make to increase consideration of people in their use of computers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 26. I am concerned about what to do next when using a computer. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 27. I would like to coordinate more closely with others whose computer work will be associated with mine. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 28. I see a potential for conflict between the need for computing resources and the availability of funds. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 29. I would like to initiate changes that would make the use of computers more rewarding. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 30. I am concerned about finding out what tasks I can use a computer to do. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 31. I am concerned about how well the computer application I have developed performs when it is used. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 32. I think that playing computer games may limit a child's creativity and imagination. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Demographics and Self-Report Information 2. Age: 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60 or over (circle one) 3. Primary teaching division: 4. Years of teaching experience_______ 5. At this institution ______ 6. I utilize a computer at work: 7. My primary use of a computer at work is for: 8. I would rate my use of computers in teaching practices as: 9. If you believe there are barriers to your use of computer technology, please indicate by marking all of the factors that apply and describe any additional barriers: 8. Other that technology training programs at this institution, please list any other computer training you have received (i.e., college courses, professional seminars) Thank you for participating in this survey!
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