Results of 2011-2012 Nemaha Valley High School Student Technology Survey

1. Nemaha Valley
High School
Student Technology Survey
Dec. 2011

2. Computer Access
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly
Disagree
Somewhat
Disagree
Neutral Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
Grade 9 3 5 25 10
Grade 10 2 6 11 17
Grade 11 3 2 11 15 10
Grade 12 3 18 16
Total 3 7 25 69 53
NumberofResponses
There is good access to fast reliable computers at school for me
to do the classwork and homework I need.
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011

3. Training Provided
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly
Disagree
Somewhat
Disagree
Neutral Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
Grade 9 1 4 9 19 10
Grade 10 2 8 16 10
Grade 11 1 2 14 18 6
Grade 12 1 8 16 12
Total 2 9 39 69 38
NumberofResponses
I think our school provides us with the technology training we
need to enter college or business after graduation.
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011

4. Students are challenged
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Strongly
Disagree
Somewhat
Disagree
Neutral Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
Grade 9 2 10 22 9
Grade10 1 9 18 8
Grade 11 1 1 11 20 8
Grade 12 4 4 19 10
Total 1 8 34 79 35
NumberofResponses
My teachers present us with a challenge or issue, point us to a
collection of relevant resources and allow us to figure things
out.
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011

5. Have Software Skills
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Disagree Somewhat
Disagree
Neutral Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
Grade 9 1 2 9 16 14
Grade 10 0 7 17 12
Grade 11 0 1 2 14 13
Grade 12 0 5 15 17
Total 1 3 23 62 56
NumberofResonses
I have the software skills I need to handle classroom assignments and
challenges effectively

6. Original Thinking
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
NumberofResponses
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
Never 5 4 2 5 16
Monthly 8 12 19 10 49
Weekly 9 12 12 15 48
Daily 21 8 8 7 44
My teachers challenge me to do my own thinking, build my own answers and interpret
information, using technology when it might prove helpful.
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011

7. Worthy Use of Technology
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neutral Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
Grade 9 3 6 15 19
Grade 10 3 12 12 9
Grade 11 1 5 17 8
Grade 12 1 7 18 10
Total 8 30 62 46
NumberofResponses
My teachers recognize worthy uses of new technologies while avoiding uses that waste
time or don't deliver educational value.
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011

8. Utilize Online Assessments
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
NumberofResponses
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
Never 23 11 2 3 39
Monthly 16 20 14 30 80
Weekly 4 3 13 4 24
Daily 1 1 2 4
My classes require me to complete online assessments such as quizzes, tests, or
Moodle forums.
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011

9. Multimedia Presentations
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
Never 28 12 8 11 59
Monthly 11 21 20 23 75
Weekly 3 2 2 3 10
Daily 1 1 1 3
NumberofResponses
My classes require me to create multimedia presentations [incorporating sound and
pictures (or video)].
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011

10. Communicate with Expert
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
Never 33 23 25 21 102
Monthly 4 9 6 11 30
Weekly 6 2 4 2 14
Daily 2 2 5 3 12
NumberofResponses
I use the Internet and email to communicate with experts, and people from around the
world to enrich my learning.
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Student Survey Dec. 2011

11. Explore on Own
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
Never 5 4 6 4 19
Monthly 12 10 11 13 46
Weekly 15 17 11 13 56
Daily 11 5 13 7 36
NumberofResponses
I make use of computers to explore important questions and issues arising out of the
content of my classes.
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Student Survey Dec. 2011

12. Access to High-Speed Internet
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
No 5 10 4 3 22
Yes 38 26 37 34 135
NumberofResponses
I have access to high-speed Internet at home (not dial-up).
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Student Survey Dec. 2011

13. Computer at Home
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
No.ofResponses
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
No 3 6 2 11
Yes 40 30 41 35 146
I have access to a computer at home.
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Student Survey Dec. 2011

14. Bring Personal Device
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
No.ofResponses
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Total
No 6 12 8 7 33
Yes 37 24 33 30 124
If I could connect to the school's wireless network, I would bring a computer or tablet
device (ex: iPad) from home to help with my school work. [Realizing that my computer
would have to have anti-virus software and will be checked by building staff.]
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Student Survey Dec. 2011

15. Use of Handheld Device
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
9 10 11 12 Total
NumberofResponses
9 10 11 12 Total
Never 9 3 3 7 22
Monthly 6 4 9 7 26
Weekly 12 13 9 12 46
Daily 16 16 20 11 63
At least one of my classes incorporates handheld technology to collect and/or analyze
information. (sensors, graphing calculators, etc.)
Nemaha Valley High School
Student Survey Dec. 2011