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2006 Educator Needs Survey –Results for TeacherLineApril, 2007

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Note to TeacherLine

•WQLN’s survey not only measured teacher’sresponses regarding online learning, it alsomeasured:

–Use of video and multimedia in the classroom

–Teacher’s awareness of WQLN programs andservices

–Teacher’s needs regarding professional development

We have included the results of the entire survey in thispresentation.

Survey Information

•321 responses to the survey

•Survey conducted from September 1 – December15, 2006

•Participants were Pre-K – Grade 12 educators inthe Northwestern Pennsylvania Region

•Participants were recruited via email and printedpromotional flyers

•Each participant received $10 WQLN Educationgift certificate for participation and chance to winBorders $50 gift certificate

Educational video plays a criticalrole in my classroom curriculum

question one

My school district supports the use ofeducational video in my classroom

question two

Using a variety of instructionalstrategies keeps my students activelyinvolved in lessons

question three

Educational video can be incorporatedinto lessons that meet state academicstandards

question four

Local community organizationsprovide resources to help supplementmy lessons

question five

Do you incorporate educationaltelevision programming into yourclassroom curriculum?

question six

How often do you use television orvideos in the classroom?

question seven

Do you design lessons in whichstudents utilize video to gatherinformation?

question eight

Do you use local communityresources to supplement yourcurriculum?

question nine

Does your school district offeropportunities to earn Act 48 hours?

question eleven

Are you able to earn all of your Act 48hours through your school or district?

question twelve

Do you need to earn Act 48 hoursoutside of the school or districtsetting?

question thirteen

In order to meet Act 48requirements, do you prefer:

question fourteen

A: To enroll in classroom-based college course(s); B: To enroll in online college course(s): C:To enroll in a variety of workshops or seminars offered by a PA Act 48 provider; D: To enroll ina variety of online courses offered by a PA Act 48 provider; E: Other

Are you interested in taking coursesonline to obtain Act 48 hours and/orgraduate credit?

question fifteen

Have you ever enrolled in an onlinecourse?

question sixteen

Do you prefer an online course thatincludes collaborative learning andinstructor-led discussions?

question seventeen

Would you prefer an online coursethat isn't dependent on an instructor'sschedule?

question eighteen

Would you prefer to take an onlinecourse that operates asynchronously --allowing you to work at your own pace?

question nineteen

Concerns about online courses

question 20 a

Concerns about online courses

question 20 b

Concerns about online courses

question 20 c

Concerns about online courses

question 20d

Concerns about online courses

question 20 e

Concerns about online courses

question 20 f

Concerns about online courses

question 20 g

Have you ever received a copy ofWQLN's printed ProfessionalDevelopment Guide?

question 21

Are you familiar with the WQLNF.A.M.I.L.I.E.S.: Turn on to Literacyprogram?

question 22

Has a WQLN F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. programbeen offered at your school in the pastyear?

question 23

A: Yes; B: No; C: I Don’t Know

Would you be willing to participate in anevening FAMILIES series at your schoolto obtain Act 48 hours?

question 24

Types of FAMILIES workshopsmost important for my school:

question 25 a

Types of FAMILIES workshopsmost important for my school:

question 25 b

Types of FAMILIES workshopsmost important for my school:

question 25 c

Types of FAMILIES workshopsmost important for my school:

question 25 d

Types of FAMILIES workshopsmost important for my school:

question 25 e

Are you familiar with WQLN's "GEDfor Me!" distance learning program?

question 26

Have you ever referred a student toWQLN's "GED for Me!" program?

question 27