Spring 2007 USI Faculty/Staff Technology Survey

Select a USI College, School, or service area that you represent.
		Response Percent	Response Count
College of Business		7.2%	8
College of Education and Human Services		11.7%	13
College of Liberal Arts		27.0%	30
College of Nursing and Health Professions		17.1%	19
College of Science and Engineering		19.8%	22
Academic Affairs (other--Extended Services, University Division, Library, etc.)		15.3%	17
Business Affairs (Bookstore, Budgeting, Computer Center, etc.)		0.0%	0
Advancement (Alumni, Development, News & Info., etc.)		0.0%	0
Governmental Relations and Human Resources		0.0%	0
Student Affairs (Admission, Career Services, Registrar, etc.)		1.8%	2
	answered question		111
	skipped question		44

Indicate your age range.
		Response Percent	Response Count
18-24		2.0%	3
25-30		4.6%	7
31-40		16.5%	25
41-50		28.3%	43
51-60		35.5%	54
61-70		13.2%	20
71+		0.0%	0
	answered question		152
	skipped question		3

Indicate your gender.
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		27.3%	42
Female		72.7%	112
	answered question		154
	skipped question		1

In your opinion, what software/Internet training is most needed by students?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Microsoft Word		42.0%	60
Microsoft PowerPoint		28.7%	41
Microsoft Excel		31.5%	45
Microsoft Access		11.2%	16
how to log in to "MY USI"		33.6%	48
how to get to USI student email		29.4%	42
how to get to Blackboard		55.2%	79
Other (please specify)		14.0%	20
	answered question		143
	skipped question		12

How should software/Internet training be provided to students? (Select any items that apply.)
		Response Percent	Response Count
on-line		53.5%	77
CD-ROMS that students may borrow		27.8%	40
tutoring sessions in campus computer labs		52.1%	75
web information with video clips showing basic steps		41.0%	59
demonstrations during orientation sessions		52.8%	76
required course that covers basics		27.1%	39
Other (please specify)		4.2%	6
	answered question		144
	skipped question		11

If you have other suggestions regarding basic computer software/Internet training for students, please provide them in the space below.
		Response Count
		20
	answered question	20
	skipped question	135

On the average how frequently do you access the MYUSI website?
		Response Percent	Response Count
never		0.0%	0
less than once a week		4.8%	7
about once a week		13.8%	20
about 2-4 times a week		20.0%	29
5 or more times a week		61.4%	89
	answered question		145
	skipped question		10

For what particular reasons do you typically access MYUSI? (Select any that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
employee information		56.9%	82
campus information		25.7%	37
student information		82.6%	119
student grades		59.0%	85
student registration		45.8%	66
view paystub		41.0%	59
departmental account information		14.6%	21
Other (please specify)		18.1%	26
	answered question		144
	skipped question		11

To what degree would additional training on MYUSI be helpful to you?
	Very helpful		Somewhat helpful		Not at all helpful	Rating Average	Response Count
MY USI Training	5.6% (8)	9.1% (13)	30.8% (44)	30.8% (44)	23.8% (34)	3.58	143
	answered question						143
	skipped question						12

If you feel additional training would be helpful, let us know which aspects of MYUSI would like to learn more about.
		Response Count
		23
	answered question	23
	skipped question	132

What method do you most prefer to store your electronic work?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Saving to a floppy disk		8.3%	12
Saving to a flash/USB/thumb drive		62.5%	90
Burning to a CD		6.3%	9
Saving to a network space		22.9%	33
	answered question		144
	skipped question		11

During the past year, how many times did you contact the Computer Center Help Desk for a computer or network problem?
		Response Percent	Response Count
not at all		19.4%	28
one or two times		39.6%	57
three or four times		27.1%	39
five or more times		13.9%	20
	answered question		144
	skipped question		11

To what degree did you find the Computer Center Help Desk helpful in solving your computer or network problem(s)?
	Very helpful		Somewhat helpful		Not at all helpful	Rating Average	Response Count
Computer Help Desk	37.6% (44)	34.2% (40)	17.1% (20)	9.4% (11)	1.7% (2)	2.03	117
	answered question						117
	skipped question						38

What changes or suggestions do you think would make the CC Help Desk more responsive to user needs?
		Response Count
		53
	answered question	53
	skipped question	102

During the past year, how many times did you contact Computer Maintenance Services?
		Response Percent	Response Count
not at all		40.3%	58
one or two times		43.1%	62
three or four times		11.8%	17
five or more times		4.9%	7
	answered question		144
	skipped question		11

For what reason(s) did you contact Computer Maintenance Services? (Select all that apply.)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Computer malfunction		78.6%	66
Printer malfunction		40.5%	34
Audio/video malfunction		16.7%	14
Computer upgrade		27.4%	23
Computer accessories		10.7%	9
Software installation		33.3%	28
Other (please specify)		3.6%	3
	answered question		84
	skipped question		71

To what degree have you been satisfied with your Computer Maintenance service?
	Very satisfied		Somewhat satisfied		Not satisfied	Rating Average	Response Count
Response time	45.3% (39)	22.1% (19)	20.9% (18)	7.0% (6)	4.7% (4)	2.03	86
Ability to address problems in a timely manner	43.4% (36)	26.5% (22)	20.5% (17)	4.8% (4)	4.8% (4)	2.01	83
Helpfulness of technician	53.0% (44)	24.1% (20)	15.7% (13)	6.0% (5)	1.2% (1)	1.78	83
Knowledge of technician	58.5% (48)	19.5% (16)	13.4% (11)	7.3% (6)	1.2% (1)	1.73	82
	answered question						86
	skipped question						69

In the current academic year, did you teach courses at USI (either credit or noncredit)?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		86.1%	124
No		13.9%	20
	answered question		144
	skipped question		11

If there were faculty development opportunities regarding integration of technology into your teaching, how likely would you be to attend?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very likely		35.8%	49
Somewhat likely		43.8%	60
Not likely		20.4%	28
	answered question		137
	skipped question		18

To what degree do you believe the presentation of multimedia materials (such as PowerPoints, websites, videos, etc. ) is beneficial to student learning?
	Very beneficial		Somewhat beneficial		Not beneficial	Rating Average	Response Count
Multimedia & Learning	44.4% (55)	29.0% (36)	22.6% (28)	3.2% (4)	0.8% (1)	1.87	124
	answered question						124
	skipped question						31

Do you use multimedia materials as part of classroom presentations?
		Response Percent	Response Count
No		13.8%	17
Yes		86.2%	106
	answered question		123
	skipped question		32

What are the main sources of multimedia materials used in your classrooms? (Select all that apply.)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Materials I create myself		91.7%	99
Materials provided by a textbook publisher		47.2%	51
Materials obtained from the Internet		63.0%	68
Materials created by students		25.9%	28
Other (please specify)		7.4%	8
	answered question		108
	skipped question		47

How has the use of multimedia presentations in your classrooms benefited student learning?
		Response Count
		55
	answered question	55
	skipped question	100

How has Instructional Technology Services assisted you with your courses? (Select all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Hosted Blackboard course site		62.4%	73
Provided Blackboard training		55.6%	65
Delivered classroom technology equipment		49.6%	58
Helped with development of PowerPoints		5.1%	6
Helped with development of video/audio clips		8.6%	10
Troubleshooted classroom technology problem		59.0%	69
Loaned technology equipment		26.5%	31
Provided scantron assistance		5.1%	6
Other (please specify)		4.3%	5
	answered question		117
	skipped question		38

During the past year, how many times did you contact the Instructional Technology Services Help Desk for a classroom equipment problem?
		Response Percent	Response Count
not at all		35.3%	43
one or two times		41.8%	51
three or four times		14.8%	18
five or more times		8.2%	10
	answered question		122
	skipped question		33

To what degree have you been satisfied with your Instructional Technology classroom equipment service?
	Very satisfied		Somewhat satisfied		Not satisfied	Rating Average	Response Count
Response time	48.8% (39)	33.8% (27)	15.0% (12)	1.3% (1)	1.3% (1)	1.73	80
Ability to address problems in a timely manner	45.0% (36)	40.0% (32)	10.0% (8)	3.8% (3)	1.3% (1)	1.76	80
Helpfulness of technician	57.7% (45)	30.8% (24)	9.0% (7)	2.6% (2)	0.0% (0)	1.56	78
Knowledge of technician	60.3% (47)	30.8% (24)	7.7% (6)	1.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.50	78
	answered question						80
	skipped question						75

What recommendations do you have that would improve the Instructional Technology Services Help Desk?
		Response Count
		13
	answered question	13
	skipped question	142

In the current academic year, have you used Macromedia Breeze Presenter for PowerPoint?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		17.7%	14
No		82.3%	65
	answered question		79
	skipped question		76

If you used Breeze Presenter for PowerPoint, please rate it below. If you did not use Breeze Presenter for PowerPoint, please skip to the next page.
	Excellent		Satisfactory		Poor	N/A--didn't try it out	Rating Average	Response Count
Ease of installing the Breeze Presenter Plug-in	66.7% (10)	26.7% (4)	6.7% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.40	15
Ease of setting up my name and title, logo, etc.	40.0% (6)	46.7% (7)	13.3% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.73	15
Ease of adding my narration to slides	50.0% (8)	43.8% (7)	6.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.56	16
Ease of publishing to the Breeze server	43.8% (7)	37.5% (6)	12.5% (2)	6.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.81	16
Usefulness of Breeze for online presentations	66.7% (10)	26.7% (4)	6.7% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.40	15
Overall satisfaction with Breeze Presenter for PowerPoint	60.0% (9)	33.3% (5)	6.7% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.47	15
	answered question							16
	skipped question							139

In the current academic year, have you utilized the Classroom Performance System (CPS-- also known as "clickers")? CPS enables students to provide electronic responses to questions and gives faculty immediate feedback regarding student comprehension.
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		8.9%	7
No		91.1%	72
	answered question		79
	skipped question		76

If you have not utilized classroom "clickers" in your courses, please skip to the next page. If you have utilized classroom "clickers" in one or more of your courses, please rate this technology.
	Excellent		Satisfactory		Poor	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
Dependability of "clickers" to be in working order	0.0% (0)	14.3% (1)	28.6% (2)	0.0% (0)	57.1% (4)	0.0% (0)	4.00	7
Ease of use	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	28.6% (2)	28.6% (2)	42.9% (3)	0.0% (0)	4.14	7
Overall satisfaction with "clicker" technology	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	28.6% (2)	14.3% (1)	57.1% (4)	0.0% (0)	4.29	7
Potential for "clickers" to help students learn	14.3% (1)	28.6% (2)	0.0% (0)	28.6% (2)	28.6% (2)	0.0% (0)	3.29	7
	answered question							7
	skipped question							148

In the current academic year, did you use USI's Blackboard course management system in any courses that you were teaching?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		87.0%	107
No		13.0%	16
	answered question		123
	skipped question		32

On the average, how frequently have you accessed USI Blackboard during the current academic year?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than once a week		1.9%	2
About once a week		9.3%	10
About 2-4 times a week		19.4%	21
5 or more times per week		69.4%	75
	answered question		108
	skipped question		47

Select the time periods you were MORE LIKELY to use Blackboard during the current academic year (you may select any that apply).
		Response Percent	Response Count
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.		91.6%	98
Monday-Friday 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.		43.9%	47
Monday-Friday 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Overnight)		15.9%	17
Saturday-Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.		34.6%	37
Saturday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.		36.5%	39
Saturday-Sunday 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Overnight)		15.0%	16
	answered question		107
	skipped question		48

How many total Blackboard web sites did you have for your courses in current academic year where you acted as the primary instructor?
		Response Percent	Response Count
1		14.0%	15
2		18.7%	20
3		15.0%	16
4		12.2%	13
5		2.8%	3
6		8.4%	9
7		12.2%	13
8		9.4%	10
9		1.9%	2
10 or more		5.6%	6
	answered question		107
	skipped question		48

In the current academic year, how many distance education courses did you teach using Blackboard?
		Response Percent	Response Count
None		74.0%	77
1		13.5%	14
2		3.9%	4
3		2.9%	3
4		1.9%	2
5		1.0%	1
6		2.9%	3
7		0.0%	0
8		0.0%	0
9		0.0%	0
10 or more		0.0%	0
	answered question		104
	skipped question		51

Please select all that apply to any distance education courses you taught during the current academic year. If you taught both types of courses, then select both options.
		Response Percent	Response Count
I taught a completely distance-delivered course with NO meetings on campus		75.0%	21
I taught a hybrid distance education course with SOME meetings on campus		53.6%	15
	answered question		28
	skipped question		127

For your courses that use Blackboard, how much do you rely upon Blackboard?
	Very much		Somewhat		Not at all	Rating Average	Response Count
Rely on Blackboard	49.1% (53)	25.0% (27)	16.7% (18)	8.3% (9)	0.9% (1)	1.87	108
	answered question						108
	skipped question						47

When you access Blackboard, what are your primary reasons? (Select all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Update course content		85.2%	92
Post announcements		88.9%	96
Check student engagement in Bb		27.8%	30
Post grades		75.9%	82
Monitor discussion or chat		31.5%	34
Other (please specify)		12.0%	13
	answered question		108
	skipped question		47

What online tools do you find useful in Blackboard for your courses? If you have not used a tool, indicate by selecting N/A Not applicable.
	Very useful		Somewhat useful		Not useful	N/A Not applicable	Rating Average	Response Count
Digital drop box	17.5% (10)	14.0% (8)	49.1% (28)	3.5% (2)	15.8% (9)	0.0% (0)	2.86	57
Edit your homepage	22.9% (11)	22.9% (11)	29.2% (14)	8.3% (4)	16.7% (8)	0.0% (0)	2.73	48
Calendar	3.0% (1)	12.1% (4)	27.3% (9)	18.2% (6)	39.4% (13)	0.0% (0)	3.79	33
Personal Information	14.0% (8)	7.0% (4)	50.9% (29)	14.0% (8)	14.0% (8)	0.0% (0)	3.07	57
Manual	12.8% (5)	7.7% (3)	35.9% (14)	15.4% (6)	28.2% (11)	0.0% (0)	3.38	39
Tasks	15.0% (6)	22.5% (9)	25.0% (10)	10.0% (4)	27.5% (11)	0.0% (0)	3.13	40
Address book	28.2% (11)	12.8% (5)	28.2% (11)	10.3% (4)	20.5% (8)	0.0% (0)	2.82	39
Group discussion boards	45.0% (27)	16.7% (10)	20.0% (12)	10.0% (6)	8.3% (5)	0.0% (0)	2.20	60
Virtual classroom	3.6% (1)	21.4% (6)	32.1% (9)	7.1% (2)	35.7% (10)	0.0% (0)	3.50	28
	answered question							92
	skipped question							63

For the following course related materials, how much do you rely upon Blackboard to support their delivery?
	Very much		Somewhat		Not at all	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
Syllabus or basic information about the course requirements	67.9% (72)	16.0% (17)	10.4% (11)	2.8% (3)	2.8% (3)	0.0% (0)	1.57	106
Lecture notes, handouts, and assignments	63.8% (67)	16.2% (17)	12.4% (13)	1.9% (2)	5.7% (6)	0.0% (0)	1.70	105
PowerPoints	52.9% (46)	10.3% (9)	14.9% (13)	4.6% (4)	17.2% (15)	0.0% (0)	2.23	87
Assessments such as online quizzes, surveys, or exams	41.3% (33)	6.3% (5)	12.5% (10)	7.5% (6)	32.5% (26)	0.0% (0)	2.84	80
Links to Internet resources for my course	48.4% (44)	17.6% (16)	16.5% (15)	7.7% (7)	9.9% (9)	0.0% (0)	2.13	91
Announcements--course related or USI related information	67.0% (69)	16.5% (17)	7.8% (8)	3.9% (4)	4.9% (5)	0.0% (0)	1.63	103
Discussion board questions	45.3% (34)	10.7% (8)	10.7% (8)	6.7% (5)	26.7% (20)	0.0% (0)	2.59	75
	answered question							107
	skipped question							48

What types of electronic communication in Blackboard are beneficial to your teaching? If you have not used these types, select N/A Not applicable.
	Very beneficial		Somewhat		Not beneficial	N/A Not applicable	Rating Average	Response Count
Recieving email from students	75.5% (71)	7.4% (7)	7.4% (7)	3.2% (3)	6.4% (6)	0.0% (0)	1.57	94
Sending email to students	81.6% (80)	9.2% (9)	6.1% (6)	2.0% (2)	1.0% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.32	98
Participating in discussion boards with students	52.5% (32)	8.2% (5)	18.0% (11)	9.8% (6)	11.5% (7)	0.0% (0)	2.20	61
Virtual chats with students	9.1% (3)	6.1% (2)	30.3% (10)	21.2% (7)	33.3% (11)	0.0% (0)	3.64	33
	answered question							105
	skipped question							50

How do you use Blackboard to assist you in assessing student learning outcomes?
		Response Count
		41
	answered question	41
	skipped question	114

To what extent do you feel your students' academic performance could be improved by their use of Blackboard?
	Very much		Somewhat		Not at all	Rating Average	Response Count
Academic Performance	27.7% (28)	31.7% (32)	31.7% (32)	5.0% (5)	4.0% (4)	2.26	101
	answered question						101
	skipped question						54

In your opinion, how has Blackboard assisted or furthered student learning?
		Response Count
		50
	answered question	50
	skipped question	105

To what degree has the availability of course materials on Blackboard supported your teaching?
	Very much		Somewhat		Not at all	Rating Average	Response Count
Supports Teaching	50.0% (52)	23.1% (24)	21.2% (22)	1.9% (2)	3.8% (4)	1.87	104
	answered question						104
	skipped question						51

How has Blackboard supported your teaching?
		Response Count
		43
	answered question	43
	skipped question	112

Please indicate how satisfied you are with your Blackboard site(s) during the current academic year.
	Very Satisfied		Somewhat satisfied		Not satisfied	Rating Average	Response Count
Satisfaction	48.1% (50)	36.5% (38)	11.5% (12)	2.9% (3)	1.0% (1)	1.72	104
	answered question						104
	skipped question						51

On which topics would a Blackboard training session be helpful for you?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Discussion Board		40.3%	31
Online Chat		48.1%	37
Assessments--surveys and quizzes		55.8%	43
Gradebook		36.4%	28
Changing the navigation menu bar		20.8%	16
Creating folders for content		32.5%	25
Other?		7.8%	6
	answered question		77
	skipped question