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Harrison University 2001 Faculty Survey Section 1

General Computer Use

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Sources for the Development of Computer Knowledge
Harrison 2001
not important somewhat important important very important Total
My self (manuals, trial and error) Count
0
2
9
15
26
%
.0%
7.7%
34.6%
57.7%
100.0%
Attending workshops run by my institution Count
18
4
2
1
25
%
72.0%
16.0%
8.0%
4.0%
100.0%
Attending outside conferences/workshops Count
20
4
1
1
26
%
76.9%
15.4%
3.8%
3.8%
100.0%
Help from colleagues within my department Count
12
4
8
2
26
%
46.2%
15.4%
30.8%
7.7%
100.0%
Help from colleagues outside my department Count
7
6
11
2
26
%
26.9%
23.1%
42.3%
7.7%
100.0%
Help from a friend or relative Count
7
4
7
7
25
%
28.0%
16.0%
28.0%
28.0%
100.0%
Technical support from my institution Count
8
8
6
4
26
%
30.8%
30.8%
23.1%
15.4%
100.0%
Help from students Count
19
4
2
1
26
%
73.1%
15.4%
7.7%
3.8%
100.0%
Other (please specify) Count
5
0
1
1
7
%
71.4%
.0%
14.3%
14.3%
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
Harrison 2001
never rarely at least monthly at least weekly daily a few times a day Total
Make handwritten notes for your work Count
0
4
5
7
8
2
26
%
.0%
15.4%
19.2%
26.9%
30.8%
7.7%
100.0%
Hand write sections of documents Count
6
9
5
2
4
0
26
%
23.1%
34.6%
19.2%
7.7%
15.4%
.0%
100.0%
Hand write full drafts of documents Count
16
6
1
1
2
0
26
%
61.5%
23.1%
3.8%
3.8%
7.7%
.0%
100.0%
Print out drafts of computer based work for editing Count
0
1
4
10
9
2
26
%
.0%
3.8%
15.4%
38.5%
34.6%
7.7%
100.0%
Make notes on a computer Count
3
6
1
9
5
2
26
%
11.5%
23.1%
3.8%
34.6%
19.2%
7.7%
100.0%
Write on a computer using paper notes Count
2
3
5
9
6
1
26
%
7.7%
11.5%
19.2%
34.6%
23.1%
3.8%
100.0%
Write directly on a computer without paper notes Count
1
1
0
4
16
4
26
%
3.8%
3.8%
.0%
15.4%
61.5%
15.4%
100.0%
Make digital backup copies of my work Count
2
4
6
7
3
4
26
%
7.7%
15.4%
23.1%
26.9%
11.5%
15.4%
100.0%
Make paper backup copies of my work Count
1
4
3
13
2
3
26
%
3.8%
15.4%
11.5%
50.0%
7.7%
11.5%
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
Harrison 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
2
1
4
9
6
3
25
%
8.0%
4.0%
16.0%
36.0%
24.0%
12.0%
100.0%
Save the information to a computer file so that it can be accessed later Count
3
5
5
8
1
2
24
%
12.5%
20.8%
20.8%
33.3%
4.2%
8.3%
100.0%
Save the information to my own data management system Count
9
6
1
3
1
3
23
%
39.1%
26.1%
4.3%
13.0%
4.3%
13.0%
100.0%
Pass the access information (URL or other computer reference) on to someone else Count
5
7
5
5
1
2
25
%
20.0%
28.0%
20.0%
20.0%
4.0%
8.0%
100.0%
Pass a saved computer file on to someone else Count
8
5
5
5
0
2
25
%
32.0%
20.0%
20.0%
20.0%
.0%
8.0%
100.0%
Print it out to read it and make notes Count
0
2
7
10
3
3
25
%
.0%
8.0%
28.0%
40.0%
12.0%
12.0%
100.0%
Print it out and place it in a paper file folder to save it Count
1
3
7
12
0
2
25
%
4.0%
12.0%
28.0%
48.0%
.0%
8.0%
100.0%
Print it out and pass it on to someone else Count
1
6
12
2
3
1
25
%
4.0%
24.0%
48.0%
8.0%
12.0%
4.0%
100.0%
E-mail it to someone else Count
2
5
5
9
3
1
25
%
8.0%
20.0%
20.0%
36.0%
12.0%
4.0%
100.0%
E-mail it to myself Count
8
7
3
4
1
2
25
%
32.0%
28.0%
12.0%
16.0%
4.0%
8.0%
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
Harrison 2001
never sometimes often usuallly always Total
Preparation of paper handouts with a word processor Count
0
0
3
5
18
26
%
.0%
.0%
11.5%
19.2%
69.2%
100.0%
Preparation of tests with a word processor Count
2
2
0
5
17
26
%
7.7%
7.7%
.0%
19.2%
65.4%
100.0%
Recording of grades in a spreadsheet or other program Count
10
4
1
0
11
26
%
38.5%
15.4%
3.8%
.0%
42.3%
100.0%
Preparation of acetate transparencies Count
8
6
1
2
9
26
%
30.8%
23.1%
3.8%
7.7%
34.6%
100.0%
Preparation of my own lecture and class notes notes Count
1
10
4
1
10
26
%
3.8%
38.5%
15.4%
3.8%
38.5%
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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