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Leonard College 2000 Faculty Survey Section 2

The Use of Computers in Teaching

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Teaching Style Inventory
Leonard 2000
 Strongly Disagree Disagree No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree Total
Facts, concepts, and principles are the most important things that students should acquire Count
0
8
11
33
13
65
%
.0%
12.3%
16.9%
50.8%
20.0%
100.0%
What I say and do models appropriate ways for students to think about issues in the content Count
0
2
7
47
10
66
%
.0%
3.0%
10.6%
71.2%
15.2%
100.0%
Students typically work on course projects alone with little supervision from me Count
9
41
6
10
0
66
%
13.6%
62.1%
9.1%
15.2%
.0%
100.0%
I give students negative feedback when their performance is unsatisfactory Count
5
17
5
33
4
64
%
7.8%
26.6%
7.8%
51.6%
6.3%
100.0%
I spend time consulting with students on how to improve their work on individual and/or group projects Count
0
1
3
43
19
66
%
.0%
1.5%
4.5%
65.2%
28.8%
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
0
1
7
41
15
64
%
.0%
1.6%
10.9%
64.1%
23.4%
100.0%
I typically show students how and what to do in order to master course content Count
0
1
3
41
21
66
%
.0%
1.5%
4.5%
62.1%
31.8%
100.0%
Students design one of more self-directed learning experiences. Count
9
22
19
13
2
65
%
13.8%
33.8%
29.2%
20.0%
3.1%
100.0%
It is my responsibility to define what students must learn and how they should learn it Count
1
11
14
28
12
66
%
1.5%
16.7%
21.2%
42.4%
18.2%
100.0%
I guide students' work on course projects by asking questions, exploring options, and suggesting alternative ways to do things Count
0
4
6
38
18
66
%
.0%
6.1%
9.1%
57.6%
27.3%
100.0%
Lecturing is a significant part of how I teach each of the class sessions Count
2
12
4
33
15
66
%
3.0%
18.2%
6.1%
50.0%
22.7%
100.0%
I often show students how they can use various principles and concepts Count
0
0
5
42
19
66
%
.0%
.0%
7.6%
63.6%
28.8%
100.0%
Students take responsibility for teaching part of the class sessions Count
15
30
11
8
2
66
%
22.7%
45.5%
16.7%
12.1%
3.0%
100.0%
This course has very specific goals and objectives that I want to accomplish Count
0
0
2
36
27
65
%
.0%
.0%
3.1%
55.4%
41.5%
100.0%
I solicit student advice about how and what to teach in my courses Count
11
18
13
23
1
66
%
16.7%
27.3%
19.7%
34.8%
1.5%
100.0%
Students might describe me as a "storehouse of knowledge" who dispenses that fact, principles, and concepts they need Count
1
15
26
20
4
66
%
1.5%
22.7%
39.4%
30.3%
6.1%
100.0%
Eventually, many students begin to think like me about course content Count
1
17
31
14
2
65
%
1.5%
26.2%
47.7%
21.5%
3.1%
100.0%
My approach to teaching is similar to a manager of a work group who delegates tasks and responsibilities to subordinates Count
7
26
18
15
0
66
%
10.6%
39.4%
27.3%
22.7%
.0%
100.0%
My standards and expectations help students develop the discipline they need to learn Count
0
5
7
46
8
66
%
.0%
7.6%
10.6%
69.7%
12.1%
100.0%
I give students a lot of personal support and encouragement to do well in this course Count
0
1
2
41
22
66
%
.0%
1.5%
3.0%
62.1%
33.3%
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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The Use of Computers for Teaching Support Functions
Leonard 2000
 Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always Total
preparation of paper handouts with a word processor Count
0
0
0
17
46
63
%
.0%
.0%
.0%
27.0%
73.0%
100.0%
preparation of paper tests with a word processor Count
0
0
2
8
53
63
%
.0%
.0%
3.2%
12.7%
84.1%
100.0%
recording of grades in a spreadsheet or other program Count
20
7
4
7
25
63
%
31.7%
11.1%
6.3%
11.1%
39.7%
100.0%
preparation of acetate transparencies or transparency masters with a computer Count
18
3
11
11
19
62
%
29.0%
4.8%
17.7%
17.7%
30.6%
100.0%
the creation of my own lecture and class notes Count
4
7
11
9
32
63
%
6.3%
11.1%
17.5%
14.3%
50.8%
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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Reasons for Using Computers in Teaching
Leonard 2000
 Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important Total
Computer use is mandated by my institution Count
26
15
13
6
60
%
43.3%
25.0%
21.7%
10.0%
100.0%
Computer applications are used in my discipline Count
9
16
18
18
61
%
14.8%
26.2%
29.5%
29.5%
100.0%
Students need to learn computer techniques Count
4
7
18
34
63
%
6.3%
11.1%
28.6%
54.0%
100.0%
To transfer my knowledge of computers to teaching Count
23
11
17
11
62
%
37.1%
17.7%
27.4%
17.7%
100.0%
I thought it would be interesting Count
13
21
19
8
61
%
21.3%
34.4%
31.1%
13.1%
100.0%
It has become expected in my discipline Count
23
14
13
12
62
%
37.1%
22.6%
21.0%
19.4%
100.0%
Thought it was necessary to improve my teaching Count
12
20
16
14
62
%
19.4%
32.3%
25.8%
22.6%
100.0%
To deal with large class sizes Count
32
17
9
4
62
%
51.6%
27.4%
14.5%
6.5%
100.0%
Because of the initiative of some colleagues Count
38
15
6
3
62
%
61.3%
24.2%
9.7%
4.8%
100.0%
My institution provided incentives Count
36
12
10
4
62
%
58.1%
19.4%
16.1%
6.5%
100.0%
To more effectively communicate with my students Count
10
15
24
13
62
%
16.1%
24.2%
38.7%
21.0%
100.0%
To build informal links among students Count
28
17
12
3
60
%
46.7%
28.3%
20.0%
5.0%
100.0%
To help students work in groups Count
29
18
10
3
60
%
48.3%
30.0%
16.7%
5.0%
100.0%
To get students to write more Count
20
13
20
7
60
%
33.3%
21.7%
33.3%
11.7%
100.0%
To cover more material Count
22
13
16
8
59
%
37.3%
22.0%
27.1%
13.6%
100.0%
To cover remedial material Count
25
17
14
4
60
%
41.7%
28.3%
23.3%
6.7%
100.0%
To ease student access to course materials Count
11
13
27
11
62
%
17.7%
21.0%
43.5%
17.7%
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
Leonard 2000
 No Courses Some Courses Most Courses All Courses Total
computer LCD classroom projection with presentation packages (electronic slide shows) in your teaching Count
48
9
2
3
62
%
77.4%
14.5%
3.2%
4.8%
100.0%
computer LCD classroom projection for software demonstration in your teaching Count
47
9
2
4
62
%
75.8%
14.5%
3.2%
6.5%
100.0%
question/answer drill programs in your teaching Count
46
13
2
1
62
%
74.2%
21.0%
3.2%
1.6%
100.0%
simulation/demonstration programs in your teaching Count
37
17
5
3
62
%
59.7%
27.4%
8.1%
4.8%
100.0%
computer readable paper answer sheets in your teaching Count
43
11
1
4
59
%
72.9%
18.6%
1.7%
6.8%
100.0%
preparation of paper tests with a testing package in your teaching Count
34
12
8
7
61
%
55.7%
19.7%
13.1%
11.5%
100.0%
preparation of computer administered tests in your teaching Count
49
4
6
2
61
%
80.3%
6.6%
9.8%
3.3%
100.0%
email with students as a formal part of a course in your teaching Count
42
13
4
3
62
%
67.7%
21.0%
6.5%
4.8%
100.0%
multi-media authoring of course materials in your teaching Count
47
7
5
3
62
%
75.8%
11.3%
8.1%
4.8%
100.0%
communication with students using a collaborative messaging system (First Class, Lotus Notes etc., or listservs) in your teaching Count
54
5
1
0
60
%
90.0%
8.3%
1.7%
.0%
100.0%
tests administered with computers in your teaching Count
52
6
2
1
61
%
85.2%
9.8%
3.3%
1.6%
100.0%
web page creation in your teaching Count
52
7
0
3
62
%
83.9%
11.3%
.0%
4.8%
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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