Name:

Building:

Grade Level(s) and/or Subject Area(s) Assignment(s)

1 I have | do not have a computer at home.

If have please complete the following:
• I use that computer 3=often 2=once in awhile 1=hardly ever 0=never _____
• My home computer is/are

  ___ IBM (clone) ___ Mac ___ Apple ___ Other: ________

  The model: __________________________________________

• The operating system is

  Windows (__) DOS (__) Mac (__) Other: ________________

2 I have | do not have access to a computer at school.

If have please complete the following:
• I use that computer 3=often 2=once in awhile 1=hardly ever 0=never _____
• My home computer is/are

  ___ IBM (clone) ___ Mac ___ Apple ___ Other: ________

  The model: __________________________________________

• The operating system is

  Windows (__) DOS (__) Mac (__) Other: ________________

3 I learned anything that I know about technology (circle all that apply) from:

formal courses | | personal, informal study | | valued colleague(s) | | other:

Comment or explanation: ___________________________________

4 I would | would not be interested in serving on an MCCSC technology selection committee. I would | would not be interested in serving on a building-level technology selection committee.

5 I would | would not be interested in presenting or co-presenting technology workshops, such as the following, to any MCCSC audience. I would | would not be interested in presenting or co-presenting technology wo rkshops for my grade level | | building | | department. Circle/check all that apply.

___ Computers/computers in the classroom ___ Using video/CD in the classroom ___ Using interactive video in the classroom ___ Using e-mail, the WWW, the Internet ___ 1 computer : x students ___ Building thinking skills through technology ___ Using "office" applications	___ Using desktop publishing ___ Computer-based portfolios ___ HyperCard, HyperStudio, Link Way -- Exploring multi-media ___ Software/hardware exhibitions ___ Community technology fair ___ Other: ___________________

MCCSC Technology Skills | Interests | Needs Assessment

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Respond with 3=high, 2=medium, 1=low, and 0=no in the blank to the left of the statement.

I. Personal skills or proficiency levels

II. Interest and Need Levels (3-2-1-0)

___ 45 My interest in learning more about technology in general.

The best time(s) for me to learn more about technology would be: (3-2-1-0)

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The technology areas in which I have interest in learning are as follows:

I prefer to receive instruction in the following format(s) (3-2-1-0):

III. Comments, suggestions: _____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

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http://www.mccsc.edu/survey.html

Monroe County Community School Corporation, (1996). MCCSC Technology Needs Assessment. Retrieved September 23, 2007, from MCCSC Technology Needs Assessment Web site: http://www.mccsc.edu/survey.html

I think this assessment gives a detailed picture of who a person is as a technology user.  I like the break down of each skill.  Knowing strengths of others is a huge asset.  This form may uncover experts in the district that are quiet about their skills but might be will to share or teach others.  This also opens the door to how people may think they are not good with technology but really have great knowledge and experience.  Sometimes people need a boost of confidence and they will open and up and share with others.

What changes do you want?

____________________________________________________________________________

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What changes do others want?

____________________________________________________________________________

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Whom can or did you talk to about these suggestions?

____________________________________________________________________________

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What did you find out could be done?

____________________________________________________________________________

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What information do you need to follow-up on?

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http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdTechGuide/appb.html

 (December 1998). An Educator's Guide to Evaluating the Use of Technology in Schools and Classrooms. Retrieved September 23, 2007, from U.S Department of Education Web site: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EdTechGuide/appb.html

The above survey or assessment is just a portion of what was available on the listed web site.  I liked this assessement because it asked what changes do you want made and how are you going about getting these changes accomplished.  I feel like this will hold people responsible for using the correct channels for needs or help and catch holes or places where extra support or training is needed.

Internet Staff Development

Name:______________________________ Date:____________

Job Position: _________________________

A. Please classify yourself into one of the following categories:

 

Category 1:

What is a computer? What is a mouse?  Where are the computers located?

 

Category 2:

I know how to turn on the computer and start the programs.

 

Category 3:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Save to disk and hard drive, retrieve work from disk and hard drive. I know the basics of Microsoft Works, ClarisWorks or some similar application package.

 

Category 4:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Create folders and organize work, backup my work to a disk, import and manipulate graphics, check spelling, change the format of a document (font, font size, boldface, underline, center, etc.)

 

Category 5:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Import data from other programs (i.e.: MS Works into ClarisWorks), use the scanner, use the modem, create and use databases and/or spreadsheet using ClarisWorks or Microsoft Works.

 

Category 6:

I know all the above plus I know how to use electronic mail (e-mail) and upload and/or download files in e-mail.

 

Category 7:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Access World Wide Web resources, download graphic images, upload documents for others to read.

 

Category 8:

I feel comfortable teaching others how to do everything in categories 1-6.

I best fit into Category _______.

B. I have Internet access: (Please check all that apply).

____ at home

____ at my school

____ in my classroom

____ other location (Please specify ________________.)

My immediate technology training needs are:

I would like to learn the following in this staff development:

I plan to use what I learn to:

Additional comments:

http://www.tcet.unt.edu/START/assess/needs1.htm 

 Davies, Kevin (1993-94). Sample Needs Assessments. Retrieved September 23, 2007, from Technology Applications Center for Educator Development Web site: www.tcet.unt.edu/start/

This survey is great if you are looking to get a general idea where a large group of people are in terms of technology use and training needs.  I think this would be great if you are planning an inservice and need to  know what to focus on and at what levels.  This would also help a teacher know where their students are when planning to integrate technology into the classroom (making this model for kid friendly) 

Resource Review

(2007). Dealing with Change. Retrieved September 23, 2007, from Helium: Where Knowledge Rules Web site: http://www.helium.com/channels/850-Psychology

The Helium website is a place where people can have their writing published even if they are not labeled as an expert in the field they are writing on.  I liked this site because when I was looking for a resource on change I always feel some of the best resources come from people who have lived through each experience.  This site publishes articles on all different topics but they all come from a variety of people who live in a variety of different ways. 

One article I read gave back ground on how people dealt with change as children and how these skills evolve over time as we become adults.  Another article I read spoke about change in the work place and the steps necessary to make change easier on all parties involved.  Overall there were eleven articles on change which hit many different aspects of change.  As a reader I was able to rate these articles and make comments on them.  I like this feature because I feel like it will assist other reader when they are researching a certain topic.