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Harrison University 2001 Faculty Survey Section 2

The Use of Computers in Teaching

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Teaching Style Inventory
Harrison 2001
strongly disagree
disagree
neither agree or disagree
agree
strongly agree
Total
Facts, concepts and principles are the most important things that a student should acquire Count
3
10
10
2
1
26
%
11.5%
38.5%
38.5%
7.7%
3.8%
100.0%
What I say and do models appropriate ways for students to think about issues in the content Count
1
2
4
17
2
26
%
3.8%
7.7%
15.4%
65.4%
7.7%
100.0%
Students typically work on course projects alone with little supervision from me Count
4
7
3
12
0
26
%
15.4%
26.9%
11.5%
46.2%
.0%
100.0%
I give students negative feedback when their performance is unsatisfactory Count
3
6
5
12
1
27
%
11.1%
22.2%
18.5%
44.4%
3.7%
100.0%
I spend time consulting with students on how to improve their work on individual and/or group projects Count
1
1
0
21
4
27
%
3.7%
3.7%
.0%
77.8%
14.8%
100.0%
What I have to say about a topic is important for students to acquire a broader perspective on the issues in that area Count
1
0
2
20
4
27
%
3.7%
.0%
7.4%
74.1%
14.8%
100.0%
I typically show students how and what to do in order to master course content Count
1
6
5
11
4
27
%
3.7%
22.2%
18.5%
40.7%
14.8%
100.0%
Students design one of more self-directed learning experiences Count
3
7
6
8
3
27
%
11.1%
25.9%
22.2%
29.6%
11.1%
100.0%
It is my responsibility to define what students must learn and how they should learn it Count
2
8
9
6
1
26
%
7.7%
30.8%
34.6%
23.1%
3.8%
100.0%
I guide students' work on course projects by asking questions, exploring options, and suggesting alternative ways to do things Count
1
0
1
19
6
27
%
3.7%
.0%
3.7%
70.4%
22.2%
100.0%
Lecturing is a significant part of how I teach each of the class sessions Count
2
5
3
14
3
27
%
7.4%
18.5%
11.1%
51.9%
11.1%
100.0%
I often show students how they can use various principles and concepts Count
1
1
2
19
4
27
%
3.7%
3.7%
7.4%
70.4%
14.8%
100.0%
Students take responsibility for teaching part of the class sessions Count
3
6
5
11
2
27
%
11.1%
22.2%
18.5%
40.7%
7.4%
100.0%
This course has very specific goals and objectives that I want to accomplish Count
1
3
4
17
2
27
%
3.7%
11.1%
14.8%
63.0%
7.4%
100.0%
I solicit student advice about how and what to teach in my courses Count
4
4
6
11
2
27
%
14.8%
14.8%
22.2%
40.7%
7.4%
100.0%
Students might describe me as a "storehouse of knowledge" who dispenses the facts, principles, and concepts they need Count
2
6
10
7
1
26
%
7.7%
23.1%
38.5%
26.9%
3.8%
100.0%
Eventually, many students begin to think like me about course content Count
1
7
13
5
0
26
%
3.8%
26.9%
50.0%
19.2%
.0%
100.0%
My approach to teaching is similar to a manager of a work group who delegates tasks and responsibilities to subordinates Count
9
8
6
3
1
27
%
33.3%
29.6%
22.2%
11.1%
3.7%
100.0%
My standards and expectations help students develop the discipline they need to learn Count
1
3
8
13
2
27
%
3.7%
11.1%
29.6%
48.1%
7.4%
100.0%
I give students a lot of personal support and encouragement to do well in this course Count
1
0
4
15
7
27
%
3.7%
.0%
14.8%
55.6%
25.9%
100.0%
Answer to question : Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements as they apply to your typical course. [Survey/Codebook]
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Reasons for Using Computers in Teaching
Harrison 2001
 not important somewhat important important very important Total
Computer use is mandated by my institution Count
21
1
3
1
26
%
80.8%
3.8%
11.5%
3.8%
100.0%
Computer applications are used in my discpline Count
11
10
3
2
26
%
42.3%
38.5%
11.5%
7.7%
100.0%
Students need to learn more computer techniques Count
5
9
7
5
26
%
19.2%
34.6%
26.9%
19.2%
100.0%
To transfer my knowledge of computers to teaching Count
21
4
1
0
26
%
80.8%
15.4%
3.8%
.0%
100.0%
I thought it would be interesting Count
11
10
2
3
26
%
42.3%
38.5%
7.7%
11.5%
100.0%
It has become expected in my discipline Count
15
7
4
0
26
%
57.7%
26.9%
15.4%
.0%
100.0%
Thought it was necessary to improve my teaching Count
12
9
4
1
26
%
46.2%
34.6%
15.4%
3.8%
100.0%
To deal with large class sizes Count
14
6
4
2
26
%
53.8%
23.1%
15.4%
7.7%
100.0%
Because of initiative of some colleagues Count
12
11
2
1
26
%
46.2%
42.3%
7.7%
3.8%
100.0%
My institution provided incentives Count
19
5
2
0
26
%
73.1%
19.2%
7.7%
.0%
100.0%
To more effectively communicate with my students Count
8
6
8
4
26
%
30.8%
23.1%
30.8%
15.4%
100.0%
To build informal links between students Count
8
7
7
2
24
%
33.3%
29.2%
29.2%
8.3%
100.0%
To help students work in groups Count
12
7
4
2
25
%
48.0%
28.0%
16.0%
8.0%
100.0%
To get students to write more Count
10
6
7
2
25
%
40.0%
24.0%
28.0%
8.0%
100.0%
To cover more material Count
13
11
1
0
25
%
52.0%
44.0%
4.0%
.0%
100.0%
To cover remedial material Count
15
9
1
0
25
%
60.0%
36.0%
4.0%
.0%
100.0%
To ease student access to course material Count
9
3
10
3
25
%
36.0%
12.0%
40.0%
12.0%
100.0%
Computer use is so common generally Count
5
4
14
2
25
%
20.0%
16.0%
56.0%
8.0%
100.0%
To compensate for lack of teaching assistance Count
20
4
0
1
25
%
80.0%
16.0%
.0%
4.0%
100.0%
Answer to question 23: Please rate the importance of the following reasons for the use of computers in your teaching. [Survey/Codebook]
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Frequency of Use of Selected Computer Applications in Teaching

Harrison 2001
 never rarely at least monthly at least weekly daily a few times a day Total
Computer projection with presentation packages (electronic slide shows) Count
22
2
1
1
0
0
26
%
84.6%
7.7%
3.8%
3.8%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Computer projection for software demonstration Count
20
4
2
0
0
0
26
%
76.9%
15.4%
7.7%
.0%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Question/answer drill periods Count
20
5
1
0
0
0
26
%
76.9%
19.2%
3.8%
.0%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Simulation/demonstration programs Count
20
4
2
0
0
0
26
%
76.9%
15.4%
7.7%
.0%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Computer readable paper answer sheets Count
19
4
2
1
0
0
26
%
73.1%
15.4%
7.7%
3.8%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Preparation of paper tests with a testing package Count
18
6
1
1
0
0
26
%
69.2%
23.1%
3.8%
3.8%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Computer administered tests Count
22
2
1
0
0
0
25
%
88.0%
8.0%
4.0%
.0%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
E-mail with students as a formal part of a course Count
10
8
3
1
2
1
25
%
40.0%
32.0%
12.0%
4.0%
8.0%
4.0%
100.0%
Multi-media authoring of course materials Count
22
2
0
1
0
1
26
%
84.6%
7.7%
.0%
3.8%
.0%
3.8%
100.0%
Communication with students using a group messaging system (Newsgroups, listservs, FirstClass, etc., ) Count
8
11
2
2
2
1
26
%
30.8%
42.3%
7.7%
7.7%
7.7%
3.8%
100.0%
Tests administered with computers Count
24
1
1
0
0
0
26
%
92.3%
3.8%
3.8%
.0%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Web page creation Count
22
1
0
2
0
1
26
%
84.6%
3.8%
.0%
7.7%
.0%
3.8%
100.0%
Use of course management and delivery system(Web CT, Blackboard, etc., ) Count
25
1
0
0
0
0
26
%
96.2%
3.8%
.0%
.0%
.0%
.0%
100.0%
Answer to question 24: To what extent do you use the following computer applications in your teaching? [Survey/Codebook]
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