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Harrison University 2001 Faculty Survey Section 3

Computer Attitudes

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Attitudes Toward the Impact and Role of Computers in Education
Harrison 2001
 strongly disagree disagree neither agree or disagree agree strongly agree Total
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will threaten traditional education Count
0
5
2
12
9
28
%
.0%
17.9%
7.1%
42.9%
32.1%
100.0%
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will threaten my institution Count
0
8
7
7
6
28
%
.0%
28.6%
25.0%
25.0%
21.4%
100.0%
Increased educational use of computers will threaten the quality of education at my institution Count
2
13
4
6
3
28
%
7.1%
46.4%
14.3%
21.4%
10.7%
100.0%
Increased educational use of computers will improve the quality of education at my institution Count
1
6
11
6
4
28
%
3.6%
21.4%
39.3%
21.4%
14.3%
100.0%
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will reinforce educational inequalities in society Count
0
5
10
8
5
28
%
.0%
17.9%
35.7%
28.6%
17.9%
100.0%
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will expand educational opportunities in society Count
1
7
6
13
1
28
%
3.6%
25.0%
21.4%
46.4%
3.6%
100.0%
Computers are not useful for me in teaching students in my courses Count
5
13
4
5
1
28
%
17.9%
46.4%
14.3%
17.9%
3.6%
100.0%
Increased educational use of computers will degrade the role of the teacher Count
3
8
7
8
2
28
%
10.7%
28.6%
25.0%
28.6%
7.1%
100.0%
Increased educational use of computers will enhance the role of the teacher Count
3
9
11
4
1
28
%
10.7%
32.1%
39.3%
14.3%
3.6%
100.0%
Increased educational use of computers will strengthen my institution Count
3
6
11
8
0
28
%
10.7%
21.4%
39.3%
28.6%
.0%
100.0%
Increased educational use of computers will threaten my institution Count
3
11
8
5
1
28
%
10.7%
39.3%
28.6%
17.9%
3.6%
100.0%
The resources put into educational computing would be better spent on other forms of educational support Count
1
11
11
2
3
28
%
3.6%
39.3%
39.3%
7.1%
10.7%
100.0%
Other things being equal I prefer to publish on paper than on the web Count
0
1
2
14
11
28
%
.0%
3.6%
7.1%
50.0%
39.3%
100.0%
Web based academic publications are not as good as paper based publications Count
0
3
15
7
2
27
%
.0%
11.1%
55.6%
25.9%
7.4%
100.0%
Academic respect should be equal for web and paper publications Count
0
6
15
5
1
27
%
.0%
22.2%
55.6%
18.5%
3.7%
100.0%
Academics should be expected to use computers in their teaching Count
4
9
8
6
1
28
%
14.3%
32.1%
28.6%
21.4%
3.6%
100.0%
Answer to question 29: Please indicate the extent that you agree or disagree with the following statements [Survey/Codebook]
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The Overall Importance of Computers for Respondent to Teaching, Research, Administration, and Personal Uses
Harrison 2001
 not important somewhat important important very important Total
Teaching support and preparation Count
2
5
8
13
28
%
7.1%
17.9%
28.6%
46.4%
100.0%
Teaching delivery Count
11
11
2
4
28
%
39.3%
39.3%
7.1%
14.3%
100.0%
Research Count
2
4
9
13
28
%
7.1%
14.3%
32.1%
46.4%
100.0%
Writing Count
2
0
10
16
28
%
7.1%
.0%
35.7%
57.1%
100.0%
Administration Count
4
4
12
8
28
%
14.3%
14.3%
42.9%
28.6%
100.0%
Personal Uses Count
3
2
12
11
28
%
10.7%
7.1%
42.9%
39.3%
100.0%
Answer to question 30: Overall how important to you is computing for the following areas? [Survey/Codebook]
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The Anticipated Increase/Decrease in Computer Time for Respondent Over the Next Two Years in Teaching, Research, Administration, and Personal Uses
Harrison 2001
 much less less the same more much more Total
Teaching support and preparation Count
1
1
17
9
0
28
%
3.6%
3.6%
60.7%
32.1%
.0%
100.0%
Teaching delivery Count
1
1
15
11
0
28
%
3.6%
3.6%
53.6%
39.3%
.0%
100.0%
Research Count
1
0
14
11
2
28
%
3.6%
.0%
50.0%
39.3%
7.1%
100.0%
Writing Count
1
0
15
10
2
28
%
3.6%
.0%
53.6%
35.7%
7.1%
100.0%
Administration Count
1
1
20
5
1
28
%
3.6%
3.6%
71.4%
17.9%
3.6%
100.0%
Personal use Count
1
0
20
6
1
28
%
3.6%
.0%
71.4%
21.4%
3.6%
100.0%
Answer to question 31: Over the next 2 years do you see yourself spending more or less time using computers in the following areas? [Survey/Codebook]
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Whether have Limited Computer Use in Teaching
Harrison 2001
 Count Column %
Have you decided to limit or not use computers in your teach No teaching computer use
5
20.0
Limited teaching use generally
6
24.0
Limited teaching use selectively
10
40.0
No limitations
7
28.0
Answer to question 32: Have you decided to limit or not use computers in your teaching? (check all that apply) [Survey/Codebook]
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Why Respondent has Limited or Not Used Computers in Teaching
Harrison 2001
 Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important Total
It is just a gimmick Count
19
3
1
0
23
%
82.6%
13.0%
4.3%
.0%
100.0%
It doesn't help me generally for my teaching Count
11
4
4
6
25
%
44.0%
16.0%
16.0%
24.0%
100.0%
I do not have technical support Count
5
8
7
4
24
%
20.8%
33.3%
29.2%
16.7%
100.0%
My students do not have technical support Count
7
6
7
3
23
%
30.4%
26.1%
30.4%
13.0%
100.0%
It is too complicated for me to learn Count
10
8
5
1
24
%
41.7%
33.3%
20.8%
4.2%
100.0%
It is too complicated for students to learn Count
12
8
2
1
23
%
52.2%
34.8%
8.7%
4.3%
100.0%
I do not have enough time Count
3
8
5
8
24
%
12.5%
33.3%
20.8%
33.3%
100.0%
I do not have access to computers Count
22
0
0
2
24
%
91.7%
.0%
.0%
8.3%
100.0%
My students do not have sufficient access to computers Count
9
7
5
2
23
%
39.1%
30.4%
21.7%
8.7%
100.0%
I am not aware of the possibilities Count
13
4
3
4
24
%
54.2%
16.7%
12.5%
16.7%
100.0%
It detracts from what I am trying to do in my courses Count
13
5
1
5
24
%
54.2%
20.8%
4.2%
20.8%
100.0%
It takes up too much valuable class time Count
14
5
2
3
24
%
58.3%
20.8%
8.3%
12.5%
100.0%
Computers do not reliably and easily work in class Count
7
5
6
5
23
%
30.4%
21.7%
26.1%
21.7%
100.0%
Answer to question 32: Why have you limited or not used computers in your teaching? [Survey/Codebook]
Whether Respondent has used Some Computer Applications for Research or Professional Tasks More in the Past than Now
Harrison 2001
 no yes Total
Are there computer applications for research or professional tasks that you used more in the past than you do now? Count
14
11
25
%
56.0%
44.0%
100.0%
Answer to question 33: Are there computer applications for research or professional tasks that you used more in the past than you do now? [Survey/Codebook]
Whether Respondent has Used Some Computer Applications for Research or Teaching Professsional Tasks More in the Past than Now
Harrison 2001
no yes Total
Are there computer applications for teaching tasks that you used more in the past than you do now? Count
17
7
24
%
70.8%
29.2%
100.0%
Answer to question 34: Are there computer applications for teaching tasks that you used more in the past than you do now? [Survey/Codebook]
Whether there are Technologies Not Emphasized by this Questionnaire that have Affected, or are Likely to Affect, the Way that the Respondent Teaches or Does Research
Harrison 2001
 no yes Total
Are there any technologies not emphasized by this questionnaire that have affected, or are likely to affect, the way that you teach or do research? Count
15
8
23
%
65.2%
34.8%
100.0%
Answer to question 35: Are there any technologies not emphasized by this questionnaire that have affected, or are likely to affect, the way that you teach or do research? [Survey/Codebook]
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