Teachers Attitudes Toward Computers 5.1

Teachers' Attitudes Toward Computers
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To the Educator:

This questionnaire is derived from well-validated portions of several attitudinal surveys that have been used with teachers in the past. We will use your responses to help develop a profile of how teachers view technology. Please complete all items even if you feel that some are redundant. This should require about 10 minutes of your time. Usually it is best to respond with your first impression, without giving a question much thought. Your answers will remain confidential.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Rhonda Christensen & Gerald Knezek
University of North Texas

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Part 1

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

I think that working with computers would be enjoyable and stimulating. (186)

I want to learn a lot about computers.(103)

The challenge of learning about computers is exciting.(211)

Learning about computers is boring to me.(180)

I like learning on a computer.(181)

I enjoy lessons on the computer.(10)

I can learn many things when I use a computer.(9)

I believe that it is very important for me to learn how to use a computer.(12)

A job using computers would be very interesting. (101)

10.

The people who give me the best ideas for improving teaching also tend to know a lot about computers.

11.

I concentrate on a computer when I use one.(4)

12.

I believe that I am a better teacher with technology.

Part 2

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

I get a sinking feeling when I think of trying to use a computer. (263)

Working with a computer makes me feel tense and uncomfortable. (230)

Working with a computer makes me nervous. (17)

Computers intimidate me. (227)

Using a computer is very frustrating. (18)

I feel comfortable working with a computer. (15)

Computers are difficult to use. (20)

I think that computers are very easy to use. (13)

I have a lot of self confidence when in comes to working with computers. (88)

10.

Computers are hard to figure out how to use.

Part 3

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

If I had a computer at my disposal, I would try to get rid of it. (150)

Studying about computers is a waste of time. (192)

I can't think of any way that I will use computers in my career. (74)

I will probably never learn to use a computer. (154)

I see the computer as something I will rarely use in my daily life. (123)

Knowing how to use a computer is a worthwhile skill. (94)

I look forward to having a computer in my home. (164)

Using a computer prevents me from being creative. (257)

You have to be intelligent to work with comptuers. (261)

10.

Not many people can use computers. (262)

11.

I would never take a job where I had to work with computers. (272)

Part 4

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

The use of Electronic mail (E-mail) makes the student feel more involved. (282)

The use of E-mail helps provide a better learning experience. (284)

The use of E-mail makes a class more interesting. (281)

The use of E-mail helps the student learn more. (283)

The use of E-mail increases motivation for class. (280)

More courses should use E-mail to disseminate class information and assignments. (276)

The use of E-mail creates more interaction between students enrolled in the course. (278)

The use of E-mail creates more interaction between student and instructor. (279)

E-mail provides better access to the instructor. (277)

10.

E-mail is an effective means of disseminating class information and assignments. (274)

Part 5

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

Computers are changing the world too rapidly. (142)

I am afraid that if I begin to use computers I will become dependent upon them. (215)

Computers dehumanize society by treating everyone as a number. (138)

Our country relies too much on computers. (135)

Computers isolate people by inhibiting normal social interactions among users. (144)

Computers have the potential to control our lives. (134)

Working with computers makes me feel isolated from other people. (241)

Use of computers in education almost always reduces the personal treatment of students. (176)

Working with computers means working on your own, without contact with others. (251)

10.

The Internet will help narrow the societal gap between the "haves" and "have nots".

11.

Computers will some day be smarter than people. (218)

Part 6

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

Computers could increase my productivity. (202)

Computers can help me learn. (204)

Computers are necessary tools in both educational and work settings. (226)

Computers can be useful instructional aids in almost all subject areas. (175)

Computers improve the overall quality of life. (207)

If there was a computer in my classroom it would help me to be a better teacher. (163)

Computers could enhance remedial instruction. (168)

Computers will improve education. (162)

Computers can be used successfully with courses which demand creative activities. (170)

10.

Having a computer available to me would improve my general satisfaction. (149)

Part 7

Instructions: Choose one location between each adjective pair to indicate how you feel about computers.

Computers are:

1.	unpleasant	pleasant	(44)
2.	suffocating	fresh	(50)
3.	dull	exciting	(49)
4.	unlikable	likeable	(41)
5.	uncomfortable	comfortable	(46)
6.	bad	good	(43)
7.	unhappy	happy	(42)

Part 8

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

I like to talk to others about computers. (98)

It is fun to figure out how computers work. (193)

If a problem is left unsolved in a computer class, I continue to think about it afterward. (85)

I like reading about computers. (100)

The challenge of solving problems with computers does not appeal to me. (57)

When there is a problem with a computer that I can't immediately solve, I stick with it until I have the answer. (69)

Computers can be exciting. (99)

I don't think I would do advanced computer work. (60)

I will use computers many ways in my life. (54)

10.

I like to scan computer journals. (104)

Part 9

Instructions: Select one level of agreement for each statement to indicate how you feel.

SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, U = Undecided, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

It is important for students to learn about computers in order to be informed citizens. (96)

Students should understand the role computers play in society. (172)

All students should have some understanding about computers. (173)

All students should have an opportunity to learn about computers at school. (95)

Computers could stimulate creativity in students. (199)

Computers could help students improve their writing. (198)

Computers can help accommodate different learning styles.

Students work harder at their assignments when they use computers.

Students help one another more while doing computer work.

10.

Student time on the Internet is time well-spent.

11.

Learning about computers is worthwhile. (62)

12.

Having computer skills helps one get better jobs. (97)

13.

I am sure that with time and practice, I can be comfortable working with computers. (216)

14.

Learning to operate a computer is like learning any new skill - the more you practice, the better you become. (214)

Part 10

Instructions: Please read the descriptions of each of the six stages related to adoption of technology. Choose the stage that best describes where you are in the adoption of technology

Stage 1: Awareness
I am aware that technology exists but have not used it - perhaps I'm even avoiding it. I am anxious about the prospect of using computers.

Stage 2: Learning the process
I am currently trying to learn the basics. I am sometimes frustrated using computers. I lack confidence when using computers.

Stage 3: Understanding and application of the process
I am beginning to understand the process of using technology and can think of specific tasks in which it might be useful.

Stage 4: Familiarity and confidence
I am gaining a sense of confidence in using the computer for specific tasks.
I am starting to feel comfortable using the computer.

Stage 5: Adaptation to other contexts
I think about the computer as a tool to help me and am no longer concerned about it as technology. I can use it in many applications and as an instructional aid.

Stage 6: Creative application to new contexts
I can apply what I know about technology in the classroom. I am able to use it as an instructional tool and integrate it into the curriculum.

Thank you for your time.

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