Category 1: General Computer Knowledge and Skills

Urban Dreams

Teachers N=66

Non Urban Dreams Teachers N=47

Yes

% Yes

No

% No

Yes

% Yes

No

% No

General Knowledge of Basic Hardware and Software Terminology

I can identify hardware components, peripherals and their purpose.

54

76.1

17

23.9

37

78.7

10

21.3

I can identify icons, windows, and menus.

68

95.8

3

4.2

39

83.0

8

17.0

I know how to use icons, windows and menus.

65

91.5

6

8.5

38

80.9

9

19.1

I know how to use basic peripherals (i.e. CD-ROM, storage media, etc).

55

77.5

16

22.5

29

61.7

18

38.3

I incorporate general knowledge of basic hardware and software into lesson design as appropriate (i.e. vocabulary, naming and saving conventions, printing, etc).

50

70.4

21

29.6

24

51.1

23

48.9

Operation and Care of Hardware

I know how to start up and shut down computers and peripherals.

69

98.6

1

1.4

46

97.9

1

2.1

I know how to use a mouse.

68

97.1

2

2.9

43

91.5

4

8.5

I know how to insert and eject diskettes, CD-ROMs, etc.

66

94.3

4

5.7

40

85.1

7

14.9

I know how to use software from a disk, hard drive, or CD-ROM.

64

91.4

6

8.6

37

78.7

10

21.3

I know how to perform regular computer maintenance tasks, (i.e. rebuilding the desktop, defragmenting the hard drive, running scan disk operation).

37

52.9

33

47.1

23

48.9

24

51.1

I select and use appropriate anti-virus software.

44

62.9

26

37.1

16

34.0

31

66.0

I know how to start an application and create a document.

66

94.3

4

5.7

39

83.0

8

17.0

I know how to name, save, saves as, retrieve, and revise a document.

67

95.7

3

4.3

40

85.1

7

14.9

I know how to initialize, format, and name diskettes.

58

82.9

12

17.1

25

53.2

22

46.8

I know how to copy documents between the computer and diskettes.

65

92.9

5

7.1

29

61.7

18

38.3

I can open and work with more than one application at a time.

60

85.7

10

14.3

30

63.8

17

36.2

I have my files and programs organized.

56

80.0

14

20.0

30

63.8

17

36.2

I know how to create, name/rename folders and files.

65

92.9

5

7.1

38

80.9

9

19.1

I know how to organize the desktop.

58

82.9

12

17.1

30

63.8

17

36.2

I know how to adjust memory allocation to applications, if needed.

32

45.7

38

54.3

7

14.9

40

85.1

I can access and change my control panels.

55

78.6

15

21.4

28

59.6

19

40.4

I know how to set software preferences.

39

55.7

31

44.3

13

27.7

34

72.3

I know how to install software.

55

78.6

15

21.4

23

48.9

24

51.1

I know how to print a document.

67

95.7

3

4.3

44

93.6

3

6.4

I can choose my printer location (select a printer).

61

87.1

9

12.9

36

76.6

11

23.4

I regularly use print preview and options.

64

91.4

6

8.6

35

74.5

12

25.5

I know how to share files and printers on a network.

31

44.3

39

55.7

15

31.9

32

68.1

Basic Troubleshooting

I know how to restart a frozen computer.

59

89.4

7

10.6

38

80.9

9

19.1

I can identify directly connected or networked printer problems.

33

50.0

33

50.0

13

27.7

34

72.3

I know how to solve simple printer problems with a directly connected printer.

54

81.8

12

18.2

32

68.1

15

31.9

I know how to troubleshoot basic hardware, software, and printing problems before accessing the appropriate level of support.

41

62.1

25

37.9

20

42.6

27

57.4

I know how to check cables for proper attachment to computer, peripherals, and power outlets.

55

83.3

11

16.7

29

61.7

18

38.3

I am comfortable troubleshooting common hardware, software, printing, and network problems before accessing the appropriate level of support.

31

47.0

35

53.0

17

36.2

30

63.8

Integration, Student Learning, and Classroom Management

None of the statements below apply to me.

16

23.2

53

76.8

10

21.3

37

78.7

I am aware of various models for classroom management of technology tools.

0

0.0

69

100.0

2

4.3

45

95.7

I am aware of appropriate applications of technology as an educational tool.

18

26.1

51

73.9

11

23.4

36

76.6

I can explain various models for classroom management of technology tools.

15

21.7

54

78.3

6

12.8

41

87.2

I can cite examples of appropriate applications of technology as an educational tool.

13

18.8

56

81.2

11

23.4

36

76.6

I select and use effective classroom management techniques using technology in a limited number of educational settings.

9

13.0

60

87.0

7

14.9

40

85.1

I select and implement appropriate technology tools to support the teaching and learning process.

11

15.9

58

84.1

6

12.8

41

87.2

I am comfortable teaching others how to use effective classroom management techniques using technology in various educational settings.

13

18.8

56

81.2

5

10.6

42

89.4

I participate in the selection processes for purchasing technology tools for my site.

22

31.9

47

68.1

3

6.4

44

93.6

Mean

45.9

66.1%

23.4

33.9%

24.9

52.9%

22.1

47.1%