Technology Readiness Survey Are you ready for a computer/technology class?

Do you like using a computer? Yes No

Do you have a computer at home? Yes No

If you have a home computer, do you use the Internet? Yes, I have Internet, but I am not allowed to use it. Yes, I have Internet, and I am allowed to use it. No, I do not have Internet at home. I do not have Internet at home, but I have used it at the library, school, friend’s or family member’s homes.

When you use the computer away from school, what do you mostly use it for? To communicate with friends and famil (Email, Instant Messaging, FaceBook, etc). Playing games from a disk or online. Only for learning (school, research, etc.) I don’t use a computer away from school.

Have you taken an online class before? Yes No

How often do you use the computer? Once a week Between two and three times a week Everyday Rarely Never; unless I am at school

How would you rate your typing/keyboarding skill? I am a fast typist, and I don’t have to look at my keys. I am a fast typist, but I have to search for the keys when typing. I type slow, but I don’t look at the keys when typing. I type slow because I have to hunt for the keys and use the same finger to spell out the words.

Have you ever used a keyboarding program/software? Yes No

I know how to turn the computer on properly Yes No

I know the difference between logging off and shutting down the computer. Yes No

How well do you follow written instructions? Very well, I like having the instructions in front of me. I don’t need written instructions. I have great listening skills I don’t like written instructions. I’d rather be shown what to do.

I have used Microsoft Word program either at home or school. Yes, at school only. Yes, at school and home No, I have never used Microsoft Word.

I have used Microsoft PowerPoint either at home or school. Yes, at school only. Yes, at school and home. No, I have never used PowerPoint.

I am interested in learning how to use current and new technology (equipment and software). Yes No

How do you feel about Technology Foundations? I am very excited to learn new things. I am excited, because I love using the computer. I am mostly nervous, because I do not have much experience with using the computer.

This is the end of the Technology Readiness Survey This is the end of the Technology Readiness Survey. Welcome to Technology Foundations!