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Leonard College 2000 Faculty Survey Section 3

Computer Attitudes

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Attitudes Toward the Impact and Role of Computers in Education

Leonard 2000
Strongly Disagree Disagree No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree Total
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will threaten traditional education Count
2
30
20
5
8
65
%
3.1%
46.2%
30.8%
7.7%
12.3%
100.0%
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will threaten my institution Count
6
29
22
7
1
65
%
9.2%
44.6%
33.8%
10.8%
1.5%
100.0%
The expansion of the educational use of computers threatens the quality of education at my institution Count
13
42
3
6
1
65
%
20.0%
64.6%
4.6%
9.2%
1.5%
100.0%
The expansion of the educational use of computers will improve the quality of education at my institution Count
0
7
12
40
6
65
%
.0%
10.8%
18.5%
61.5%
9.2%
100.0%
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will reinforce educational inequalities in society Count
2
16
26
18
3
65
%
3.1%
24.6%
40.0%
27.7%
4.6%
100.0%
The delivery of degree programs over the internet will expand educational opportunities in society Count
2
6
15
36
5
64
%
3.1%
9.4%
23.4%
56.3%
7.8%
100.0%
Computers are not useful for me in teaching students in my courses Count
26
35
1
2
1
65
%
40.0%
53.8%
1.5%
3.1%
1.5%
100.0%
The expansion of the educational use of computers will degrade the role of the teacher Count
17
37
8
3
0
65
%
26.2%
56.9%
12.3%
4.6%
.0%
100.0%
The expansion of the educational use of computers will enhance the role of the teacher Count
1
6
20
29
9
65
%
1.5%
9.2%
30.8%
44.6%
13.8%
100.0%
The expansion of the educational use of computers will strengthen my institution Count
0
6
18
31
10
65
%
.0%
9.2%
27.7%
47.7%
15.4%
100.0%
The expansion of the educational use of computers will threaten my institution Count
12
32
18
3
0
65
%
18.5%
49.2%
27.7%
4.6%
.0%
100.0%
The resources put into eduactional computing would be better spent on other forms of educational support Count
6
24
19
13
2
64
%
9.4%
37.5%
29.7%
20.3%
3.1%
100.0%
Answer to question 30: Please indicate the extent that you agree or disagree with the following statements [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
Leonard 2000
Much Less Less The Same More Much More Total
teaching Count
0
0
15
43
7
65
%
.0%
.0%
23.1%
66.2%
10.8%
100.0%
research Count
0
1
23
37
4
65
%
.0%
1.5%
35.4%
56.9%
6.2%
100.0%
administration Count
1
2
28
30
3
64
%
1.6%
3.1%
43.8%
46.9%
4.7%
100.0%
personal use Count
0
1
20
39
5
65
%
.0%
1.5%
30.8%
60.0%
7.7%
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
Leonard 2000
Count Column %
Have you decided to limit or not use computers in your teaching? No teaching computer use
1
1.6
Limited teaching use generally
10
16.1
Limited teaching use selectively
18
29.0
No limitations
34
54.8
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
Leonard 2000
Not Important Somewhat Important Important Very Important Total
It is just a gimmick Count
30
3
2
0
35
%
85.7%
8.6%
5.7%
.0%
100.0%
It doesn't help me generally for my teaching Count
16
10
7
0
33
%
48.5%
30.3%
21.2%
.0%
100.0%
I do not have technical support Count
13
12
6
5
36
%
36.1%
33.3%
16.7%
13.9%
100.0%
My students do not have technical support Count
10
15
5
6
36
%
27.8%
41.7%
13.9%
16.7%
100.0%
It is too complicated for me to learn Count
18
14
1
1
34
%
52.9%
41.2%
2.9%
2.9%
100.0%
It is too complicated for students to learn Count
21
12
1
1
35
%
60.0%
34.3%
2.9%
2.9%
100.0%
I do not have enough time Count
9
14
7
6
36
%
25.0%
38.9%
19.4%
16.7%
100.0%
I do not have access to computers Count
21
10
3
3
37
%
56.8%
27.0%
8.1%
8.1%
100.0%
My students do not have sufficient access to computers Count
8
13
10
5
36
%
22.2%
36.1%
27.8%
13.9%
100.0%
I am not aware of the possibilities Count
16
13
2
3
34
%
47.1%
38.2%
5.9%
8.8%
100.0%
It detracts from what I am trying to do in my courses Count
20
10
2
0
32
%
62.5%
31.3%
6.3%
.0%
100.0%
It takes up too much valuable class time Count
14
13
5
0
32
%
43.8%
40.6%
15.6%
.0%
100.0%
They do not reliably and easily work in class Count
14
12
7
1
34
%
41.2%
35.3%
20.6%
2.9%
100.0%
Answer to question 32: Why have you limited or not used computers in your teaching? [Survey/Codebook]
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Whether Respondent has Used Some Computer Applications for Research or Professional Tasks More in the Past than Now
Leonard 2000
no yes Total
Are there computer applications for research or professional tasks that you used more in the past than you do now Count
53
9
62
%
85.5%
14.5%
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
Leonard 2000
no yes Total
Are there computer applications for teaching tasks that you used more in the past than you do now Count
56
4
60
%
93.3%
6.7%
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]
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