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Williamson University 1999 Student Survey Section 5: Computers and Your Educational Experiences

Tables in this section:

Importance of Methods of Communication to Course Experiences
Williamson 1999
Definitely Not Important Not Important Unsure Important Very Important Total
In Class Discussion Count
18
59
99
355
223
754
%
2.4%
7.8%
13.1%
47.1%
29.6%
100.0%
Out of Class Discussion With Other Students Count
17
45
113
414
165
754
%
2.3%
6.0%
15.0%
54.9%
21.9%
100.0%
Out of Class Discussion With Professors Count
36
120
263
249
73
741
%
4.9%
16.2%
35.5%
33.6%
9.9%
100.0%
Newsgroups, Listservs, or a Collaborative Messaging System Count
216
198
199
114
23
750
%
28.8%
26.4%
26.5%
15.2%
3.1%
100.0%
E-mail with Students Count
119
180
168
238
41
746
%
16.0%
24.1%
22.5%
31.9%
5.5%
100.0%
E-mail with Professors Count
89
143
193
276
50
751
%
11.9%
19.0%
25.7%
36.8%
6.7%
100.0%
Live Computer Chat using LearnLink Count
298
208
193
43
8
750
%
39.7%
27.7%
25.7%
5.7%
1.1%
100.0%
Telephone Count
28
67
101
375
180
751
%
3.7%
8.9%
13.4%
49.9%
24.0%
100.0%
Answer to question 31: How important are the following methods of communication to your course experiences? [Survey/Codebook]
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Attitudes on Computers
Williamson 1999
Agree strongly Agree somewhat Undecided Disagree somewhat Disagree strongly Total
Computers do not scare me at all Count
337
240
55
113
13
758
%
44.5%
31.7%
7.3%
14.9%
1.7%
100.0%
I'm no good with computers Count
24
120
75
256
284
759
%
3.2%
15.8%
9.9%
33.7%
37.4%
100.0%
I would like working with computers Count
193
298
140
87
35
753
%
25.6%
39.6%
18.6%
11.6%
4.6%
100.0%
Working with a computer would make me very nervous Count
9
74
61
257
354
755
%
1.2%
9.8%
8.1%
34.0%
46.9%
100.0%
Generally, I would feel OK about trying a new problem on the computer Count
201
353
97
81
25
757
%
26.6%
46.6%
12.8%
10.7%
3.3%
100.0%
The challenge of solving problems with computers does not appeal to me Count
85
198
131
211
133
758
%
11.2%
26.1%
17.3%
27.8%
17.5%
100.0%
I do not feel threatened when others talk about computers Count
241
289
110
103
17
760
%
31.7%
38.0%
14.5%
13.6%
2.2%
100.0%
I don't think I would do advanced computer work Count
191
233
131
110
94
759
%
25.2%
30.7%
17.3%
14.5%
12.4%
100.0%
I think work with computers would be enjoyable and stimulating Count
111
242
188
156
59
756
%
14.7%
32.0%
24.9%
20.6%
7.8%
100.0%
I feel aggressive and hostile toward computers Count
16
54
88
222
379
759
%
2.1%
7.1%
11.6%
29.2%
49.9%
100.0%
I am sure I could do work with computers Count
321
296
92
36
12
757
%
42.4%
39.1%
12.2%
4.8%
1.6%
100.0%
Figuring out computer problems does not appeal to me Count
123
242
144
152
99
760
%
16.2%
31.8%
18.9%
20.0%
13.0%
100.0%
It wouldn't bother me at all to take computer courses Count
204
263
125
121
40
753
%
27.1%
34.9%
16.6%
16.1%
5.3%
100.0%
I am not the type to do well with computers Count
19
89
111
286
251
756
%
2.5%
11.8%
14.7%
37.8%
33.2%
100.0%
When there is a problem with a computer that I can't immediately solve, I would stick with it until I have the answer Count
111
278
147
171
45
752
%
14.8%
37.0%
19.5%
22.7%
6.0%
100.0%
Computers make me feel uncomfortable Count
7
82
83
267
317
756
%
.9%
10.8%
11.0%
35.3%
41.9%
100.0%
I am sure I could learn a computer language Count
214
274
156
76
34
754
%
28.4%
36.3%
20.7%
10.1%
4.5%
100.0%
I don't understand how some people can spend so much time working with computers and seem to enjoy it Count
56
178
106
248
167
755
%
7.4%
23.6%
14.0%
32.8%
22.1%
100.0%
I would feel at ease in a computer Count
136
237
233
88
33
727
%
18.7%
32.6%
32.0%
12.1%
4.5%
100.0%
I think using a computer would be very hard for me Count
7
36
58
305
349
755
%
.9%
4.8%
7.7%
40.4%
46.2%
100.0%
Once I start to work with the computer, I would find it hard to stop Count
70
177
157
281
70
755
%
9.3%
23.4%
20.8%
37.2%
9.3%
100.0%
I get a sinking feeling when I think of trying to use a computer Count
7
42
61
267
377
754
%
.9%
5.6%
8.1%
35.4%
50.0%
100.0%
I could get good grades in computer courses Count
150
238
238
93
35
754
%
19.9%
31.6%
31.6%
12.3%
4.6%
100.0%
I will do as little work with computers as possible Count
18
98
92
279
267
754
%
2.4%
13.0%
12.2%
37.0%
35.4%
100.0%
I would feel comfortable working with a computer Count
264
318
105
51
12
750
%
35.2%
42.4%
14.0%
6.8%
1.6%
100.0%
I do not think I could handle a computer course Count
17
54
114
274
297
756
%
2.2%
7.1%
15.1%
36.2%
39.3%
100.0%
If a problem is left unsolved in a computer case, I would continue to think about it afterward Count
129
269
165
137
56
756
%
17.1%
35.6%
21.8%
18.1%
7.4%
100.0%
Computers make me feel uneasy and confused. Count
6
66
82
276
322
752
%
.8%
8.8%
10.9%
36.7%
42.8%
100.0%
I have a lot of self-confidence when it comes to working with computers. Count
135
266
135
185
31
752
%
18.0%
35.4%
18.0%
24.6%
4.1%
100.0%
I do not enjoy talking with others about computers. Count
61
201
164
200
127
753
%
8.1%
26.7%
21.8%
26.6%
16.9%
100.0%
Answer to question 32: Please indicate the response with which you personally agree, or is closest to your personal opinion of yourself [Survey/Codebook]
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Approaches to Studying
Williamson 1999
Strongly disagree Generally disagree Undecided Generally agree Strongly agree Total
I find it easy to organize my time effectively. Count
29
131
88
381
128
757
%
3.8%
17.3%
11.6%
50.3%
16.9%
100.0%
I like to be told precisely what to do in essays or other set work. Count
13
89
106
334
211
753
%
1.7%
11.8%
14.1%
44.4%
28.0%
100.0%
It's important to me to do really well in the courses here. Count
2
16
43
264
428
753
%
.3%
2.1%
5.7%
35.1%
56.8%
100.0%
I usually set out to understand thoroughly the meaning of what I am asked to read. Count
0
38
79
387
248
752
%
.0%
5.1%
10.5%
51.5%
33.0%
100.0%
When I am reading, I try to memorize important facts which may come in useful later. Count
4
88
114
380
171
757
%
.5%
11.6%
15.1%
50.2%
22.6%
100.0%
When I'm doing a piece of work, I try to bear in mind exactly what that particular professor seems to want. Count
3
43
105
401
205
757
%
.4%
5.7%
13.9%
53.0%
27.1%
100.0%
My main reason for being here is so I can learn more about the subjects which really interest me. Count
8
59
90
302
297
756
%
1.1%
7.8%
11.9%
39.9%
39.3%
100.0%
I'm more interested in the qualifications I'll get than in the courses I'm taking. Count
68
253
170
201
66
758
%
9.0%
33.4%
22.4%
26.5%
8.7%
100.0%
I'm usually prompt in starting work in the evenings Count
54
228
127
282
65
756
%
7.1%
30.2%
16.8%
37.3%
8.6%
100.0%
I generally put a lot of effort into trying to understand things which initially seem difficult. Count
1
57
140
366
190
754
%
.1%
7.6%
18.6%
48.5%
25.2%
100.0%
Often I find I have to read things without having a chance to really understand them. Count
14
172
166
306
97
755
%
1.9%
22.8%
22.0%
40.5%
12.8%
100.0%
If conditions aren't right for me to study, I generally manage to do something to change them. Count
4
62
152
441
96
755
%
.5%
8.2%
20.1%
58.4%
12.7%
100.0%
I often find myself questioning thinks I hear in class or read in books. Count
6
127
189
328
105
755
%
.8%
16.8%
25.0%
43.4%
13.9%
100.0%
I tend to read very little beyond what's required for completing assignments. Count
68
223
93
280
91
755
%
9.0%
29.5%
12.3%
37.1%
12.1%
100.0%
It's important to me to do things better than my friends, if I possibly can. Count
50
187
171
240
109
757
%
6.6%
24.7%
22.6%
31.7%
14.4%
100.0%
I spend a great deal of my spare time in finding out more about interesting topics which have been discussed in class. Count
88
309
203
138
15
753
%
11.7%
41.0%
27.0%
18.3%
2.0%
100.0%
I find academic topics so interesting I should like to continue with them after I finish university. Count
51
139
225
242
97
754
%
6.8%
18.4%
29.8%
32.1%
12.9%
100.0%
I find I have to concentrate on memorising a good deal of what we have to learn. Count
17
200
146
279
111
753
%
2.3%
26.6%
19.4%
37.1%
14.7%
100.0%
Answer to question 33: Approaches to Studying. Please answer each item in the table below quickly by giving your immediate response. Indicate the answer that most closely matches your general approach to studying. [Survey/Codebook]
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Attitudes On General Computer Experiences
Williamson 1999
Strongly Disagree Disagree No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree Total
Computers Make Academic Life Intellectually Exciting Count
26
141
262
268
60
757
%
3.4%
18.6%
34.6%
35.4%
7.9%
100.0%
Cost of Computing Will Affect Studies Count
182
377
143
44
10
756
%
24.1%
49.9%
18.9%
5.8%
1.3%
100.0%
Overall Experience With Computers is Positive Count
18
78
176
424
61
757
%
2.4%
10.3%
23.2%
56.0%
8.1%
100.0%
Enough Campus Computers Available Count
76
217
171
246
41
751
%
10.1%
28.9%
22.8%
32.8%
5.5%
100.0%
Enough Technical Support Count
49
175
280
228
20
752
%
6.5%
23.3%
37.2%
30.3%
2.7%
100.0%
Students With Computer Skills Get Respect Count
7
54
308
315
63
747
%
.9%
7.2%
41.2%
42.2%
8.4%
100.0%
Answer to question 34I:To what extent do you agree with the following statements? On General Computer Experiences [Survey/Codebook]
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Attitudes On Computer Communication and Cooperation
Williamson 1999
Strongly Disagree Disagree No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree Total
Computer Messaging Effective - Students Coursework Count
13
65
200
396
79
753
%
1.7%
8.6%
26.6%
52.6%
10.5%
100.0%
Computers Effective For Communicating - Students Socially Count
20
92
127
400
115
754
%
2.7%
12.2%
16.8%
53.1%
15.3%
100.0%
Communicating With Instructors by Email Gratifying Count
13
38
155
454
91
751
%
1.7%
5.1%
20.6%
60.5%
12.1%
100.0%
Email Better Than Face-to-Face - Instructors Count
127
311
154
116
38
746
%
17.0%
41.7%
20.6%
15.5%
5.1%
100.0%
Relationship With Classmates Enhanced By Computers Count
62
226
294
149
17
748
%
8.3%
30.2%
39.3%
19.9%
2.3%
100.0%
I Rely On Other Students to Help With Computer Work Count
136
313
141
147
10
747
%
18.2%
41.9%
18.9%
19.7%
1.3%
100.0%
Other Students Rely On Me For Computer Work Count
115
306
181
135
13
750
%
15.3%
40.8%
24.1%
18.0%
1.7%
100.0%
I Rely on Faculty To Help With Computer Work Count
215
307
147
68
7
744
%
28.9%
41.3%
19.8%
9.1%
.9%
100.0%
I Interact With Students Trying To Get Computers Working Count
112
183
209
229
17
750
%
14.9%
24.4%
27.9%
30.5%
2.3%
100.0%
Answer to question 34II:To what extent do you agree with the following statements? On Communication and Cooperation [Survey/Codebook]
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Attitudes On Computers and Work Processes
Williamson 1999
 Strongly Disagree Disagree No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree Total
Computers Increase Amount Of Work Count
91
413
122
115
15
756
%
12.0%
54.6%
16.1%
15.2%
2.0%
100.0%
Computers Change Type Of Work Count
17
143
158
376
60
754
%
2.3%
19.0%
21.0%
49.9%
8.0%
100.0%
Computers Save Me A Lot Of Time Count
15
90
123
420
106
754
%
2.0%
11.9%
16.3%
55.7%
14.1%
100.0%
Computers Enable Me To Work More Effectively Count
9
62
129
440
116
756
%
1.2%
8.2%
17.1%
58.2%
15.3%
100.0%
Computers Improve The Quality Of My Work Count
10
48
82
434
182
756
%
1.3%
6.3%
10.8%
57.4%
24.1%
100.0%
Working With Computers Can Be Frustrating Count
24
111
95
418
108
756
%
3.2%
14.7%
12.6%
55.3%
14.3%
100.0%
Working With Computers Can Be Satisfying Count
9
40
140
492
72
753
%
1.2%
5.3%
18.6%
65.3%
9.6%
100.0%
Computer Use Increases What I Have To Learn Count
31
211
245
220
43
750
%
4.1%
28.1%
32.7%
29.3%
5.7%
100.0%
Computer Use Increases Expectations Of Instructors Count
21
142
253
285
51
752
%
2.8%
18.9%
33.6%
37.9%
6.8%
100.0%
Answer to question 34III:To what extent do you agree with the following statements? On Work Processes [Survey/Codebook]
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Attitudes On Computers and the Quality of Education
Williamson 1999
Strongly Disagree Disagree No Opinion Agree Strongly Agree Total
Computers in teaching make the learning process too impersonal Count
27
263
222
217
29
758
%
3.6%
34.7%
29.3%
28.6%
3.8%
100.0%
Computers in teaching make learning easier Count
13
149
246
326
18
752
%
1.7%
19.8%
32.7%
43.4%
2.4%
100.0%
This university offers enough opportunities to learn about computer use Count
25
167
252
292
19
755
%
3.3%
22.1%
33.4%
38.7%
2.5%
100.0%
The introduction of computers in teaching is too rapid Count
33
304
290
104
23
754
%
4.4%
40.3%
38.5%
13.8%
3.1%
100.0%
There Is A Need For Courses To Teach How To Use Computers Count
10
94
144
386
120
754
%
1.3%
12.5%
19.1%
51.2%
15.9%
100.0%
I Prefer Courses Where I Get To Use Computers Count
45
222
273
174
37
751
%
6.0%
29.6%
36.4%
23.2%
4.9%
100.0%
Computers Do Not Replace Lectures/Discussions Count
10
21
33
306
386
756
%
1.3%
2.8%
4.4%
40.5%
51.1%
100.0%
Computer Instruction Should Replace Some Conventional Class Time Count
131
271
167
158
27
754
%
17.4%
35.9%
22.1%
21.0%
3.6%
100.0%
Computer Instruction Should Replace All Face-to-face Contact in Some Courses Count
505
168
38
29
15
755
%
66.9%
22.3%
5.0%
3.8%
2.0%
100.0%
I Would Avoid Taking A Course With A Computer Component Count
178
349
108
103
19
757
%
23.5%
46.1%
14.3%
13.6%
2.5%
100.0%
Students Should Be Required To Have Their Own Computer Count
211
314
112
94
26
757
%
27.9%
41.5%
14.8%
12.4%
3.4%
100.0%
Institutions Should Supply Computer Count
124
213
186
154
82
759
%
16.3%
28.1%
24.5%
20.3%
10.8%
100.0%
Computer Competence Required For Graduation Count
114
179
131
268
65
757
%
15.1%
23.6%
17.3%
35.4%
8.6%
100.0%
Computer Skills Are Important For My Work Count
12
35
78
457
172
754
%
1.6%
4.6%
10.3%
60.6%
22.8%
100.0%
Computer Skills Are Important For Most Jobs Count
21
101
124
308
203
757
%
2.8%
13.3%
16.4%
40.7%
26.8%
100.0%
Answer to question 34IV:To what extent do you agree with the following statements? On The Quality of Education [Survey/Codebook]
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