Fall 2003 survey of e-train advocates' needs

The survey of advocates needs was administered by PDA at the September 20th e-train symposium.  To see a copy of the survey click here.  We encourage you to add your input; please take the survey on-line at:  http://edtech6.wku.edu/etrain/esurvey.htm  (your participation will only take a few minutes and will help us establish priorities for interest sessions!)

The survey indicated the following priorities for interest sessions (all items are not listed):

• WEB design and production

• Video production

• Using digital cameras

• Integrating technology into courses

• Using on-line or internet instruction

• Desktop publishing

• Ethical use of technology in education

• Use of word processing

• Using scanners

• Using presentation software

• The most commonly listed items in 'include other topics of interest to you' (Question 28) are the following:

  • How to use the PDA for presentations, test, and other

  • Developing on-line questionnaires/databases/tests

  • Digital/video production

The type of instruction most often chosen was 'in a group working together in a problem solving mode with a facilitator'.

The survey also showed the following weaknesses in technology.  These are shown in rank order from greatest weakness to least weakness on the part of the group (all items are not listed).

• Use of video production tools

• Use of digital cameras

• Use of scanners

• Using desktop publishing

• Designing and producing WEB materials

• Ethical use of technology in education

• Integration of technology into instruction

• Using presentation software

• Use of the internet