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Silverstone University 2001 Faculty Survey Section 1

General Computer Use

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Sources for the Development of Computer Knowledge
Silverstone 2001
not important somewhat important important very important Total
My self (manuals, trial and error) Count
1
4
19
31
55
%
1.8%
7.3%
34.5%
56.4%
100.0%
Attending workshops run by my institution Count
25
20
7
2
54
%
46.3%
37.0%
13.0%
3.7%
100.0%
Attending outside conferences/workshops Count
35
17
3
0
55
%
63.6%
30.9%
5.5%
.0%
100.0%
Help from colleagues within my department Count
9
13
25
8
55
%
16.4%
23.6%
45.5%
14.5%
100.0%
Help from colleagues outside my department Count
16
18
17
4
55
%
29.1%
32.7%
30.9%
7.3%
100.0%
Help from a friend or relative Count
17
14
16
8
55
%
30.9%
25.5%
29.1%
14.5%
100.0%
Technical support from my institution Count
6
21
17
11
55
%
10.9%
38.2%
30.9%
20.0%
100.0%
Help from students Count
17
25
10
3
55
%
30.9%
45.5%
18.2%
5.5%
100.0%
Other (please specify) Count
9
1
2
1
13
%
69.2%
7.7%
15.4%
7.7%
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
Silverstone 2001
never rarely at least monthly at least weekly daily a few times a day Total
Make handwritten notes for your work Count
3
6
3
16
21
5
54
%
5.6%
11.1%
5.6%
29.6%
38.9%
9.3%
100.0%
Hand write sections of documents Count
8
25
4
12
4
1
54
%
14.8%
46.3%
7.4%
22.2%
7.4%
1.9%
100.0%
Hand write full drafts of documents Count
30
16
4
2
0
1
53
%
56.6%
30.2%
7.5%
3.8%
.0%
1.9%
100.0%
Print out drafts of computer based work for editing Count
2
7
4
19
18
4
54
%
3.7%
13.0%
7.4%
35.2%
33.3%
7.4%
100.0%
Make notes on a computer Count
6
16
6
8
11
7
54
%
11.1%
29.6%
11.1%
14.8%
20.4%
13.0%
100.0%
Write on a computer using paper notes Count
8
12
2
17
11
1
51
%
15.7%
23.5%
3.9%
33.3%
21.6%
2.0%
100.0%
Write directly on a computer without paper notes Count
2
1
3
15
17
15
53
%
3.8%
1.9%
5.7%
28.3%
32.1%
28.3%
100.0%
Make digital backup copies of my work Count
2
12
11
10
10
8
53
%
3.8%
22.6%
20.8%
18.9%
18.9%
15.1%
100.0%
Make paper backup copies of my work Count
4
17
9
8
13
2
53
%
7.5%
32.1%
17.0%
15.1%
24.5%
3.8%
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
Silverstone 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
0
4
5
24
12
9
54
%
.0%
7.4%
9.3%
44.4%
22.2%
16.7%
100.0%
Save the information to a computer file so that it can be accessed later Count
0
11
11
18
8
5
53
%
.0%
20.8%
20.8%
34.0%
15.1%
9.4%
100.0%
Save the information to my own data management system Count
17
11
6
7
10
2
53
%
32.1%
20.8%
11.3%
13.2%
18.9%
3.8%
100.0%
Pass the access information (URL or other computer reference) on to someone else Count
4
10
17
12
9
2
54
%
7.4%
18.5%
31.5%
22.2%
16.7%
3.7%
100.0%
Pass a saved computer file on to someone else Count
6
16
12
15
4
1
54
%
11.1%
29.6%
22.2%
27.8%
7.4%
1.9%
100.0%
Print it out to read it and make notes Count
2
12
11
17
11
1
54
%
3.7%
22.2%
20.4%
31.5%
20.4%
1.9%
100.0%
Print it out and place it in a paper file folder to save it Count
8
14
13
12
6
1
54
%
14.8%
25.9%
24.1%
22.2%
11.1%
1.9%
100.0%
Print it out and pass it on to someone else Count
6
23
18
5
2
0
54
%
11.1%
42.6%
33.3%
9.3%
3.7%
.0%
100.0%
E-mail it to someone else Count
2
8
11
23
6
3
53
%
3.8%
15.1%
20.8%
43.4%
11.3%
5.7%
100.0%
E-mail it to myself Count
20
18
7
4
5
0
54
%
37.0%
33.3%
13.0%
7.4%
9.3%
.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
Silverstone 2001
 never sometimes often usuallly always Total
Preparation of paper handouts with a word processor Count
4
7
8
8
27
54
%
7.4%
13.0%
14.8%
14.8%
50.0%
100.0%
Preparation of tests with a word processor Count
4
1
7
7
35
54
%
7.4%
1.9%
13.0%
13.0%
64.8%
100.0%
Recording of grades in a spreadsheet or other program Count
8
6
1
5
33
53
%
15.1%
11.3%
1.9%
9.4%
62.3%
100.0%
Preparation of acetate transparencies Count
24
15
4
2
8
53
%
45.3%
28.3%
7.5%
3.8%
15.1%
100.0%
Preparation of my own lecture and class notes notes Count
4
8
7
10
25
54
%
7.4%
14.8%
13.0%
18.5%
46.3%
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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