The document summarizes the results of a technology survey completed by curriculum specialists, induction coaches, and advanced learner facilitators. It finds that: 1) Most respondents are between 31-50 years old and have a master's degree or higher. 2) The majority feel they are at stage 5 or 6 of technology adoption, able to use technology as an instructional tool or integrate it into the curriculum. 3) Respondents rated themselves most proficient with technologies like digital cameras, Google Apps, and YouTube, and least proficient with technologies like Lego Mindstorms, Vocaroo and Creaza.

1. Technology SurveyWhere Are We Now?This report shows the results of the technology survey that was sent to GCS Curriculum Specialists, Induction Support Coaches, and Advanced Learner Facilitators on 12/28/2010 and ended 01/07/2011.2011Amy ToddCurriculum Specialist1/7/2011Page 1: 1. Please select your area: ResponsePercentResponseCountInduction Support Coach28.0%7K-8 Curriculum Specialist32.0%89-12 Curriculum Specialist24.0%6Other16.0%42. Please select your age range: ResponsePercentResponseCount21-3012.0%331-408.0%241-5032.0%850+48.0%123. Please select your highest level of education: ResponsePercentResponseCountBachelors20.0%5Bachelors +20.0%5Masters28.0%7Masters +28.0%7PhD or EdD4.0%14. Please select the stage that best describes your adoption of technology:Stage 1: Awareness--I am aware that technology exists but have not used it; perhaps I'm even avoiding it. 0.0%0Stage 2: Learning the process--I am currently trying to learn the basics. I am sometimes frustrated using computers. I lack confidence when using computers. 0.0%0Stage 3: Understanding and application --I am beginning to understand the process of using technology and can think of specific tasks in which it might be useful.4.0%1Stage 4: Familiarity and confidence--I am gaining a sense of confidence in using the computer for specific tasks. I am starting to feel comfortable using the computer.4.0%1Stage 5: Adaptation to other contexts--I think about the computer as a tool to help me and am no longer concerned about it as technology. I can use it in many applications and as an instructional aid.56.0%14Stage 6: Creative application to new contexts--I can apply what I know about technology in the classroom. I am able to use it as an instructional tool and integrate it into the curriculum.36.0%9<br />Page 2 : Proficiencies <br />Please rate your current abilities in using the following instructional technologies:<br /> Unfamiliar to meNot ProficientSlightly ProficientAverage/ ModerateAbove Average ProficiencyHighly skilledInterwrite Workspace37.5% (9)29.2% (7)25.0% (6)4.2% (1)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)ExamView45.8% (11)16.7% (4)4.2% (1)29.2% (7)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)eInstruction-Classroom Performance System54.2% (13)25.0% (6)8.3% (2)4.2% (1)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)eBeam Interact33.3% (8)41.7% (10)16.7% (4)4.2% (1)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)Digital Cameras0.0% (0)12.5% (3)25.0% (6)33.3% (8)20.8% (5)8.3% (2)GPS/Geocaching8.3% (2)33.3% (8)37.5% (9)16.7% (4)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)Lego Mindstorms (NXT)83.3% (20)16.7% (4)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Google Apps (Earth)25.0% (6)20.8% (5)25.0% (6)20.8% (5)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)Google Apps (Docs)33.3% (8)12.5% (3)37.5% (9)4.2% (1)12.5% (3)0.0% (0)Google Apps (Groups)41.7% (10)29.2% (7)12.5% (3)8.3% (2)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)Google Apps (Spreadsheets)29.2% (7)33.3% (8)25.0% (6)4.2% (1)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)Google Apps (Search)16.7% (4)16.7% (4)16.7% (4)20.8% (5)20.8% (5)8.3% (2)Google Apps (Calendar)33.3% (8)33.3% (8)12.5% (3)4.2% (1)12.5% (3)4.2% (1)Google Apps (Talk)41.7% (10)33.3% (8)12.5% (3)8.3% (2)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)Google Apps (Video)41.7% (10)41.7% (10)0.0% (0)12.5% (3)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)Googlios (Google ePortoflios)54.2% (13)41.7% (10)0.0% (0)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Apple iPods25.0% (6)20.8% (5)8.3% (2)29.2% (7)12.5% (3)4.2% (1)Apple Apps (for iPhones)33.3% (8)33.3% (8)4.2% (1)8.3% (2)12.5% (3)8.3% (2)Apple Apps (for iPads)37.5% (9)29.2% (7)4.2% (1)25.0% (6)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)iTunes16.7% (4)25.0% (6)4.2% (1)12.5% (3)33.3% (8)8.3% (2)eBooks20.8% (5)29.2% (7)16.7% (4)8.3% (2)20.8% (5)4.2% (1)WebQuests20.8% (5)25.0% (6)20.8% (5)4.2% (1)25.0% (6)4.2% (1)VoiceThreads62.5% (15)25.0% (6)4.2% (1)4.2% (1)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)Vocaroo91.7% (22)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Creaza91.7% (22)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Livebinders87.5% (21)4.2% (1)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Photo Story45.8% (11)29.2% (7)16.7% (4)0.0% (0)4.2% (1)4.2% (1)Storybird79.2% (19)12.5% (3)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Glogster75.0% (18)20.8% (5)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Stixy/Wallwisher62.5% (15)20.8% (5)4.2% (1)8.3% (2)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)Scribblar91.7% (22)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Diigo83.3% (20)4.2% (1)8.3% (2)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Wiggio91.7% (22)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)4.2% (1)Vokis83.3% (20)12.5% (3)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Prezi20.8% (5)50.0% (12)20.8% (5)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Ahead95.8% (23)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Wikis29.2% (7)54.2% (13)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)8.3% (2)TeacherTube20.8% (5)20.8% (5)25.0% (6)20.8% (5)8.3% (2)4.2% (1)YouTube0.0% (0)25.0% (6)25.0% (6)29.2% (7)16.7% (4)4.2% (1)Facebook12.5% (3)12.5% (3)12.5% (3)29.2% (7)25.0% (6)8.3% (2)Twitter29.2% (7)29.2% (7)29.2% (7)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)4.2% (1)Edmodo91.7% (22)4.2% (1)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Schoolology95.8% (23)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Symbaloo91.7% (22)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)Wimba12.5% (3)12.5% (3)58.3% (14)8.3% (2)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)Moodle12.5% (3)16.7% (4)50.0% (12)12.5% (3)8.3% (2)0.0% (0)Gaggle54.2% (13)29.2% (7)12.5% (3)4.2% (1)0.0% (0)0.0% (0)<br />Page 3: Open-ended questions<br />1. What types of training sessions on technology have been the most beneficial to you?<br />1.wimba, moodleWed, Jan 5, 2011 1:58 PM2.Moodle, power pointWed, Jan 5, 2011 12:38 PM3.Really feel like I need lots of updating, not sure I have a preference.Wed, Jan 5, 2011 7:52 AM4.Small groupsWed, Jan 5, 2011 6:37 AM5.Had very little training.Wed, Jan 5, 2011 5:53 AM6.Excel, Word, Power Point, the basicsWed, Jan 5, 2011 5:53 AM7.moodleTue, Jan 4, 2011 2:15 PM8.Tools I can use in my presentations that also model a technological tool that the teacher participants can use in their classrooms and sessions on tools that help me to do my job more efficiently.Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:12 PM9.Small group sessionsTue, Jan 4, 2011 2:10 PM10.Interactive-where I get to practice and apply to my area-also instructions are given to look at later in case I fotget!Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:04 PM11.have time to go through inframtion on the cpomuter ans pratice. Have an introduction session and then return again for more. Some times too much to process in one sitting.Mon, Jan 3, 2011 2:18 PM12.Power Points, Moodle, etc., things that we use all the timeMon, Jan 3, 2011 1:52 PM13.Where I have a brief overview or demsonstration and time to play, apply and reflectMon, Jan 3, 2011 5:26 AM14.Introduction to just one or two apps, where we then use it for work. Follow up!Sun, Jan 2, 2011 6:35 AM15.Hands-on sessions that are practical for my positionThu, Dec 30, 2010 9:50 AM16.WimbaWed, Dec 29, 2010 4:27 PM17.Any trainings that are hands onWed, Dec 29, 2010 12:36 PM18.Google, Microsoft, Apple software,Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:56 AM19.Moodle and GaggleWed, Dec 29, 2010 7:54 AM20.Hands-on in the computer lab on applications that are useful and meaningful to me.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:05 AM21.Have not been here long enough to go to any. In the past hands on training has worked best. I have enjoyed being able to apply the tech in the sessions to my content.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:12 AM22.Course/class sessions have been most helpful for me. (Wimba, Moodle)Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:47 AM23.Technologies that can be easily integrated in the classroom with little to no costTue, Dec 28, 2010 8:43 AM24.Specialized by user ability.Tue, Dec 28, 2010 8:13 AM<br />2. What types of technology training sessions have not been helpful to you?<br />1.noneWed, Jan 5, 2011 1:58 PM2.none so farWed, Jan 5, 2011 12:38 PM3.Hands onWed, Jan 5, 2011 7:52 AM4.Large groupsWed, Jan 5, 2011 6:37 AM5.Trainings that move too quickly.Wed, Jan 5, 2011 5:53 AM6.Google, digitial camerasWed, Jan 5, 2011 5:53 AM7.noneTue, Jan 4, 2011 2:15 PM8.The stuff I rarely get to use...the use it or lose it rule. I've had Wimba, but since I've used it once it's a little fuzzy already (for example).Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:12 PM9.N/ATue, Jan 4, 2011 2:10 PM10.when we are given a handout and lecture modeTue, Jan 4, 2011 2:04 PM11.When I learn a liilte about alot of topics with no time to actually practice.little recla when I try on my ownMon, Jan 3, 2011 2:18 PM12.\"
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workshops that we never hear about againMon, Jan 3, 2011 1:52 PM13.sit and get with no touchingMon, Jan 3, 2011 5:26 AM14.Introductions to lots of different technology, where the presenter just shows us lots of applications, with just a few minutes to try them out or no time for experience.Sun, Jan 2, 2011 6:35 AM15.Training sessions where someone shows me technology but I'm not able to practice it while the presenter is presenting.Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:50 AM16.MoodleWed, Dec 29, 2010 4:27 PM17.Those that are just demonstratedWed, Dec 29, 2010 12:36 PM18.Technology that is limited in buildings, therefore I loose interest in using the tools.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:56 AM19.NoneWed, Dec 29, 2010 7:54 AM20.Sessions that are not helpful to me and those that expose me to technology not readlily available in the schools where I work. I feel that there are technology experts assigned to each Region, and technology applications are not the highest priority in my role as curriculum specialist. The regional technology people should be providing support for technology in schools.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:05 AM21.Ones that have just been instruction and I have not been able to use the technology while in the the class.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:12 AM22.Demonstrations during our department meeting - we did not do anything hands-on and it went entirely too quickly.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:47 AM23.none--I have benefited from the allTue, Dec 28, 2010 8:43 AM24.All user levels in one room - nothing more frustrating!!!!!Tue, Dec 28, 2010 8:13 AM<br />3. Currently, what are your most important needs with respect to technology training? Please be specific if possible.<br />1.Google docsWed, Jan 5, 2011 1:58 PM2.work with prezi and moodleWed, Jan 5, 2011 12:38 PM3.Would llike to know about Twitter, FacebookWed, Jan 5, 2011 7:52 AM4.Lots of categories on your survey that I had never heard ofWed, Jan 5, 2011 6:37 AM5.Need to know what all of those resources on the previous page are.Wed, Jan 5, 2011 5:53 AM6.I need to know what teachers are actually using in the classroom with their students and how I can effectively assist them.Wed, Jan 5, 2011 5:53 AM7.I am eager to learn all types of technologyTue, Jan 4, 2011 2:15 PM8.I work with middle school teachers, so I need to know about the new tools they are using with their students and the new student tools like Gaggle. I have to keep up, but now I'm at a catch up stage.Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:12 PM9.Demonstrations on how to use the technology with teachers (sepecially the first time).Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:10 PM10.Interacting with teachers for training and meetings. Wimba has not been as effective as I hoped. I also would like to have technology that I can share with teachers in their classroom that does not involve an additional expense.Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:04 PM11.I need examples of how to use the technolgy for specific content areas. Fine to learn the different technology, websites, etc,, but how can it be used in the classroom in my subject area.Mon, Jan 3, 2011 2:18 PM12.ExcelMon, Jan 3, 2011 1:52 PM13.I'd like to know about what I don't know aboutMon, Jan 3, 2011 5:26 AM14.I would like to have hands-on training for the E-6 lab. EbeamI-PADS and apps to use with I-PADS.Sun, Jan 2, 2011 6:35 AM15.I LOVE technology and I'm not afraid to try/use it. I'm a sponge. I want to learn as much as possible! The school where I spend my time does not have hardly any technolgy available, so I do need to learn about technology for my use, presentations, and for schools with very little (if any) technology available.Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:50 AM16.Google docsWed, Dec 29, 2010 4:27 PM17.Interwrite trainingCPS trainingWed, Dec 29, 2010 12:36 PM18.Use of technology to improve instruction and student engagementWed, Dec 29, 2010 11:56 AM19.I need to learn how to create Excel spreadsheets, namely formulas.I would like to learn more about digital storytelling since it's scheduled for my teaching and learnings this semester!I want to learn about ways to use the iPad and various educational apps.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:54 AM20.Overview of smartboards and what they can do. I am not interested in apps like facebook and twitter. . . .Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:05 AM21.I would like to use Google Apps better as well as Wimba.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:12 AM22.eBeam, Prezi, CPS, anything with Google Apps, GPS, digital camera, ebookWed, Dec 29, 2010 5:47 AM23.Prezi, Wimba, Moodle, Google Aps, and any other technologies useful for elementary mathTue, Dec 28, 2010 8:43 AM24.Newer web-based resources.Tue, Dec 28, 2010 8:13 AM<br />4. Additional Comments:<br />1.noneWed, Jan 5, 2011 1:58 PM2.Sometimes workshops are conducted at a pace that does not recognize that participants have different levels of computer skills. For some of the workshops there should be a basic introduction for beginnersWed, Jan 5, 2011 5:53 AM3.Thank you. I am so glad you are here!!!Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:04 PM4.Welcome to the building!Mon, Jan 3, 2011 1:52 PM5.I'd like to meet with you to learn what I don't know. :) Thanks, KimMon, Jan 3, 2011 5:26 AM6.I'm excited to work with you and learn new things!Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:50 AM7.Thanks for asking!Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:54 AM8.Any help for me to be able to assist CFs and Teachers utilize technology in their classes.Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:12 AM<br />