Faculty/Staff Information Technology Competencies
Survey taken June, 1997
The following survey was taken in June, 1997. Each person was asked to score one's proficiency in a variety of areas. The following scale was used for scoring:
- I know nothing about this.
- I am beginning to learn this.
- I can be productive using basic functions.
- I know and can use most functions.
- I feel comfortable using almost all functions.
The results are based on this scale of 1 through 5 points.
| Word Processing | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 35 words per minute | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Compose rough draft of work on keyboard | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Use text editing and formatting features | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Format paragraphs/page; centering, tabs, margins ... | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Edit using copy/cut and paste | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Use search/replace and spell check features | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Merge information into documents from other sources such as databases and other spreadsheets | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Publish professional looking documents that combine text, graphics, and charts | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Presentation Tools | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create a multimedia "page" combining text and graphics | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Digitize still video images | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Edit pictures/photos using appropriate software | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Create a multimedia "folder" using multiple pages | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Use VCR | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Use video disk player | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Use a video camera | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Use a still video camera | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Create a sound file using appropriate equipment and software | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Use a multimedia program to access and manipulate information | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Produce presentations using technology where appropriate | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Telecommunications | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use email to communicate with others within the school | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Use email to communicate with others outside the school and community | 1.8 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Find topic specific sites on the World Wide Web using Netscape Navigator | 1.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Practice and teach responsible Internet use | 1.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Publish information on the Internet | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Upload/download information to/from the Internet | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Electronic Spreadsheets and Databases | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create a simple spreadsheet | 1.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Enter data into a spreadsheet | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Produce a graph from a spreadsheet | 1.5 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Create and use spreadsheets which contain functions and formulas | 1.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Create a simple database | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Search/sort a database on one field | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.3 |
| Design database structure | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Search/sort a database on multiple fields | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Produce a report from database | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Information Access | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search online catalogue using simple keyword search | 1.4 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Search online catalogue using Boolean logic | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Print bibliography of material available for a given topic | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Use CD-ROM encyclopedia | 2.7 | 2.9 | 4.1 |
| Use CD-ROM periodical index | 1.4 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Use other CD-ROM for research | 1.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Use the Internet for research | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Information Technology | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Log on and off the network | 1.9 | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Save and retrieve files from specific software | 2.0 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Understand operating systems | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Understand file management | 1.6 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Follow on-screen instructions to run software | 2.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Write HTML text for WWW | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| Use projection device, TV Link, LCD plate | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Use fax | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Use scanner | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Problem Solving | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use software involving multiple variables to simulate scientific and social processes | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Design experiments using computer-based lab equipment to illustrate math/science concepts | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Other | Support Staff | Professional Support Staff | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you have a computer at home (Yes/No)? | 50% | 100% | 75% |
| If yes, what kind?
IBM compatible = 15/22 Macintosh = 7/22 |
Last Revised: 10/9/97