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Compton University 2001 Faculty Survey Section 1

General Computer Use

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Sources for the Development of Computer Knowledge
Compton 2001
 not important somewhat important important very important Total
My self (manuals, trial and error) Count
1
2
16
26
45
%
2.2%
4.4%
35.6%
57.8%
100.0%
Attending workshops run by my institution Count
30
9
5
1
45
%
66.7%
20.0%
11.1%
2.2%
100.0%
Attending outside conferences/workshops Count
34
7
3
1
45
%
75.6%
15.6%
6.7%
2.2%
100.0%
Help from colleagues within my department Count
11
16
12
6
45
%
24.4%
35.6%
26.7%
13.3%
100.0%
Help from colleagues outside my department Count
11
17
11
6
45
%
24.4%
37.8%
24.4%
13.3%
100.0%
Help from a friend or relative Count
20
12
8
5
45
%
44.4%
26.7%
17.8%
11.1%
100.0%
Technical support from my institution Count
11
20
10
4
45
%
24.4%
44.4%
22.2%
8.9%
100.0%
Help from students Count
32
7
6
0
45
%
71.1%
15.6%
13.3%
.0%
100.0%
Other (please specify) Count
11
1
0
1
13
%
84.6%
7.7%
.0%
7.7%
100.0%
Answer to question 20: How important have the following been to the development of your knowledge about computers and computer networks? [Survey/Codebook]
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The Use of Paper and Computer Writing Techniques
Compton 2001
never rarely at least monthly at least weekly daily a few times a day Total
Make handwritten notes for your work Count
3
9
4
10
14
6
46
%
6.5%
19.6%
8.7%
21.7%
30.4%
13.0%
100.0%
Hand write sections of documents Count
9
17
5
7
4
3
45
%
20.0%
37.8%
11.1%
15.6%
8.9%
6.7%
100.0%
Hand write full drafts of documents Count
25
15
3
1
2
0
46
%
54.3%
32.6%
6.5%
2.2%
4.3%
.0%
100.0%
Print out drafts of computer based work for editing Count
0
4
10
20
9
3
46
%
.0%
8.7%
21.7%
43.5%
19.6%
6.5%
100.0%
Make notes on a computer Count
6
11
5
11
8
3
44
%
13.6%
25.0%
11.4%
25.0%
18.2%
6.8%
100.0%
Write on a computer using paper notes Count
3
17
9
8
8
0
45
%
6.7%
37.8%
20.0%
17.8%
17.8%
.0%
100.0%
Write directly on a computer without paper notes Count
0
2
4
10
19
10
45
%
.0%
4.4%
8.9%
22.2%
42.2%
22.2%
100.0%
Make digital backup copies of my work Count
0
11
11
13
7
3
45
%
.0%
24.4%
24.4%
28.9%
15.6%
6.7%
100.0%
Make paper backup copies of my work Count
2
17
9
10
8
0
46
%
4.3%
37.0%
19.6%
21.7%
17.4%
.0%
100.0%
Answer to question 21.1: When you write(not counting email) how often do you use the following techniques? [Survey/Codebook]
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Methods for Sharing Computer Based Information
Compton 2001
never rarely at least monthly at least weekly daily a few times a day Total
leave this information where I got it and access it from there (perhaps saving its location) Count
0
6
9
15
12
4
46
%
.0%
13.0%
19.6%
32.6%
26.1%
8.7%
100.0%
Save the information to a computer file so that it can be accessed later Count
4
12
13
11
5
0
45
%
8.9%
26.7%
28.9%
24.4%
11.1%
.0%
100.0%
Save the information to my own data management system Count
14
13
10
4
5
0
46
%
30.4%
28.3%
21.7%
8.7%
10.9%
.0%
100.0%
Pass the access information (URL or other computer reference) on to someone else Count
2
11
15
15
2
1
46
%
4.3%
23.9%
32.6%
32.6%
4.3%
2.2%
100.0%
Pass a saved computer file on to someone else Count
6
20
7
11
1
1
46
%
13.0%
43.5%
15.2%
23.9%
2.2%
2.2%
100.0%
Print it out to read it and make notes Count
3
8
16
13
5
1
46
%
6.5%
17.4%
34.8%
28.3%
10.9%
2.2%
100.0%
Print it out and place it in a paper file folder to save it Count
2
16
10
13
4
0
45
%
4.4%
35.6%
22.2%
28.9%
8.9%
.0%
100.0%
Print it out and pass it on to someone else Count
6
23
9
5
3
0
46
%
13.0%
50.0%
19.6%
10.9%
6.5%
.0%
100.0%
E-mail it to someone else Count
3
9
13
15
3
3
46
%
6.5%
19.6%
28.3%
32.6%
6.5%
6.5%
100.0%
E-mail it to myself Count
12
18
5
9
1
0
45
%
26.7%
40.0%
11.1%
20.0%
2.2%
.0%
100.0%
Answer to question 21.2: If you find important information in an email, computer data base or web site how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [Survey/Codebook]
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The Use of Computers for Teaching Support Functions
Compton 2001
never sometimes often usuallly always Total
Preparation of paper handouts with a word processor Count
1
6
5
8
26
46
%
2.2%
13.0%
10.9%
17.4%
56.5%
100.0%
Preparation of tests with a word processor Count
4
1
4
4
32
45
%
8.9%
2.2%
8.9%
8.9%
71.1%
100.0%
Recording of grades in a spreadsheet or other program Count
9
3
2
4
27
45
%
20.0%
6.7%
4.4%
8.9%
60.0%
100.0%
Preparation of acetate transparencies Count
10
11
7
7
10
45
%
22.2%
24.4%
15.6%
15.6%
22.2%
100.0%
Preparation of my own lecture and class notes Count
5
6
9
9
17
46
%
10.9%
13.0%
19.6%
19.6%
37.0%
100.0%
Answer to question 22: To what extent do you use computers for the following teaching support functions? [Survey/Codebook]
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