CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

CONTENTS Instructions... 3 Student Survey Instrument... 4 Faculty Survey Instrument... 15 IT Staff Survey Instrument... 26 2 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

Who should use the tool? The CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool is intended for high school students, teachers and building and district IT staff members. Survey Implementation Instructions This document contains three separate surveys one for each respondent group. We suggest tasking either a working group (an IT executive, a faculty member and a student) or a class (as part of a class project working in either statistics or information technology), to conduct the survey and present the findings. Planning Step One: Review surveys to ensure that all questions and answer options are relevant to your school/district s technology program Step Two: Program individual surveys into an online survey tool such as www.zoomerang.com, www.surveymonkey.com or www.questionform.com Step Three: Assemble an email list of students, faculty and IT staff, or identify the normal channels though which your school/district corresponds with these groups via email Data Collection Step Four: Launch the survey and email survey invitations, including the online survey link, to students, faculty and IT staff Step Five: One week after the initial survey invite, email a reminder to students, faculty and IT staff Analysis and Reporting Step Six: Analyze the results to identify program strengths and weaknesses. Review openended responses to help establish future program goals. Develop a summary report including actionable recommendations issues to address over the next year and assign responsibility for these action items Step Seven: Compare your school/district s results to the national 21st-Century Classroom Report results available at www.cdwg.com/21stcenturyclassroomreport Step Eight: Repeat next year. Perform annual analysis to track trends and ensure technology integration improves year over year For additional information If you have any questions regarding the assessment, please contact: Kelly Caraher (847) 968-0729, kellyc@cdw.com 3

Survey Instruments Students: In an on-going effort to improve our service, support and commitment to your education, we would appreciate your participation in the following survey. This survey is designed to summarize our current technology program and provide information that we can use to shape the future direction of technology in our district. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Individual responses are confidential, and results will only be reported in aggregate. Thank you in advance for your time and honest feedback. 1. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: My high school is preparing me to use technology successfully in college and/or when I enter the workforce. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 2. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Learning and mastering technology skills will improve my educational and career opportunities in the future. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 3. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: I use technology more outside of school than I do in class. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 4 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

4. After high school graduation, are you planning to pursue a degree at any of the following? a) Technical school b) Community college c) Four-year college or university d) Undecided e) I am not planning to pursue a higher education degree [Skip to 7] 5. When you consider your college selection process, how important will the institution s technology offerings be to you, including equipment and access to that equipment? a) Very important b) Somewhat important c) Not very important d) Not at all important 6. Which of the following technologies do you want to use in your higher education studies (e.g., technical, community, or four-year college or university studies? Please select all that apply. a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) d) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) e) Video and/or Web conferencing f) Digital content (e.g., online books, course material available online for download in electronic form) g) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) h) Podcasts/vodcasts i) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) j) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) k) Off-campus network access l) Interactive whiteboards m) Recorded class lectures n) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students o) Multimedia content streaming p) Other, please specify: 5

Now think about the technology that you currently use in your high school. 7. How would you rate the current level of technology in your school: a) Cutting edge with new/innovative technology adoption b) Current technology with hardware/software that is no more than three years old c) Adequate, but could be refreshed d) Aging e) In the dark ages 8. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: My high school understands how I use or want to use technology as a learning tool. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 9. For the purposes of learning, how often do you use technology to do any of the following? Please select every day, several times a month, rarely or never: a) Create assignments, projects, writing samples, etc. b) Collaborate with other students on assignments, projects, writing samples, etc. c) Communicate with other students d) Collaborate with my teachers on assignments, projects, writing samples, etc. e) Communicate with my teachers f) Research topics of interest/assigned topics 10. Where do you use technology to study or work on class assignments? Please select all that apply: a) At home b) At a friend or family member s home c) During class d) In study hall e) In a campus common area (e.g., cafeteria, hallway, gathering area) f) In the school library g) In a public library 6 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

11. Thinking about how to leverage technology to increase your interest and performance in classes, which of the following technologies do you believe essential to a 21st-century classroom? Please select all that apply: a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (a.k.a. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 7

12. Does your high school offer any of the following to students? Please select each technology or feature that your high school offers. a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 13. Which of these statements apply to your experience with technology at your high school? Please select yes, no, or don t know for each technology option. a) I am encouraged to use technology throughout the day b) I can use my own technology (e.g., laptops, smartphones) during class c) I use technology provided by my school during class d) I use technology in nearly every class e) My teachers regularly use technology to teach f) My teachers regularly assign class work and/or homework that requires the use of technology g) I have the opportunity to learn new technology applications h) My high school is meeting my technology expectations 8 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

14. How can a technology-rich classroom/learning environment change the way you learn? (Open ended) 15. Which of the following, if any, is the biggest challenge to classroom technology at your high school? a) My teachers don t know how to use it b) My teachers won t use it c) My teachers use technology to teach, but they do not allow students to use technology in class d) My school does not have enough technology to adequately serve students e) Our classrooms are not outfitted with technology at all f) Lack of technical support, which means that technology does not always work g) Technology isn t useful to the courses of study at my school h) The technology we have is outdated i) Lack of budget j) Theft or concerns about theft k) Technology is fully integrated into the classroom, there are no obstacles l) Other, please specify: 16. If teachers do not allow students to use technology in class, what are the reasons? (Open ended) 9

17. Which of the following technologies/internet tools do you use in conjunction with your education (e.g. to study, while in class, to work on assignments)? Please select all that apply. a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 10 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

18. Which of the following technologies/internet tools do you use for personal use (e.g., to connect with friends/family, or for hobbies, extracurricular activities or relaxation)? Please select all that apply. a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) m) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) n) Multimedia content streaming o) Other, please specify: 11

19. Some schools are considering moving from traditional print textbooks to a digital environment. Content is then delivered via a laptop, netbook or e-reader device. What benefits, if any, do you see from such a move? Please select three benefits you consider the most important. a) Instant access to content b) Equal student access to content c) Access to current information d) Not having to use old textbooks e) Better use of existing textbook funds f) Increased student interest in learning g) Ability to take notes on a device, rather than on paper h) Ability to access multiple sources of content from one device i) Ability to tailor reading assignments and other material to an individual student s needs j) Increased opportunities to learn k) Not having to take textbooks to class l) Fewer administrative issues associated with assigning/collecting textbooks m) Easier alignment to state standards n) I do not see benefits of digital or online textbooks o) Other, please specify: 20. Considering digital content as an alternative to traditional print textbooks, please answer the following. My high school: a) Is using digital content b) Is considering using digital content c) Is considering a combined environment, which includes both print textbooks and digital content d) Is not considering using digital content e) Don t know 12 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

21. Thinking about a device to deliver digital content to students (e.g., laptop, netbook, tablet, smartphone), please rate the importance of each of the following attributes for the device, with 1 = not at all important and 5 = very important: a) Full function productivity device (e.g., Internet access, reader, word processing, etc.) b) Ability to add notes to onscreen documents c) Screen size d) Wireless Internet access e) Ability to manage the device over the network f) Ease of updating and/or adding content to the device 22. What challenges, if any, do you see by moving to digital/online textbooks/e-text? Please select all that apply. a) Availability of or access to digital or online textbooks b) Availability of or access to a digital content reader or computing device c) Affordability of digital textbook device d) Student reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks e) Faculty reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks f) Administrative reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks g) E-reader and media tablet devices do not have the functions that I need or want h) Some students prefer print material i) Some teachers prefer print material j) Lack of understanding of the benefits of digital or online textbooks k) I do not want to use digital/online textbooks/e-text l) Lack of IT infrastructure to support a move m) There are no challenges to moving to digital or online textbooks n) Other, please specify: 23. How can your teachers better use technology in the classroom? (Open ended) 13

24. Does your high school seek student input on classroom technology (e.g., how to integrate it into lessons, trends)? a) Yes b) No [Skip question 26] c) Don t know [Skip question 26] 25. How does your school seek student input on classroom technology? (Open Ended) 26. What is your class standing? a) Freshman b) Sophomore c) Junior d) Senior Thank you for sharing your time and opinions. 14 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

Faculty: In an on-going effort to improve our service, support and commitment to education, we would appreciate your participation in the following survey. This survey is designed to summarize our current technology program and provide information we can use to shape the future direction of technology in our school/ district. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Individual responses are confidential, and results will only be reported in aggregate. Thank you in advance for your time and honest feedback. 1. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: My high school is preparing students to use technology successfully in college and/or when they enter the workforce. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 2. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: Learning and mastering technology skills will improve my students educational and career opportunities in the future. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 3. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: I use technology more outside of school than I do in class. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 15

4. How would you rate the current level of technology in your school? a) Cutting edge with new/innovative technology adoption b) Current technology with hardware/software that is no more than three years old c) Adequate, but could be refreshed d) Aging e) In the dark ages Now, please think about the technology skills that will be useful to your students futures. 5. Thinking about how to leverage technology to engage faculty and empower faculty and students, which of the following technologies do you believe are essential to a 21st-century classroom? Please select all that apply: a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 16 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

6. Does your high school offer the following technologies? Please select all that apply: a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 7. Which of these statements apply to your experience with technology at your high school? Please select yes, no or don t know for each technology option: a) I encourage my students to use technology throughout the day b) My students can use their own technology (e.g., laptops, smartphones) during class c) My students use technology provided by my school during class d) My students use technology in nearly every class e) I regularly use technology to teach f) I regularly assign class work and/or homework that requires the use of technology g) I have the opportunity to learn new technology applications h) My classroom technology meets my expectations i) I am encouraged by my administration to incorporate technology into my lesson plans 17

8. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: My administration understands how I use or want to use technology as a teaching tool. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 9. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: I understand how my students use or want to use technology as a learning tool. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 10. How can a technology-rich classroom/learning environment change the way you teach? (Open ended) 11. Does your school or district provide faculty professional development specific to technology and classroom technology integration? a) Yes b) No [Skip to question 14] c) Don t Know [Skip to question 14] 18 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

12. How often does your school/district provide professional development specific to technology? Please select all that apply. a) My school/district only provides technology professional development when new technology is introduced b) My school/district provides technology professional development once each school year c) My school/district provides technology professional development three or more times each school year d) My school/district archives professional development tools on the network so teachers can access them at any time e) My school/district has in-house technology experts (e.g., educational technologists or teacher mentors) who conduct ongoing technology professional development 13. How can your school or district improve the technology professional development you receive? (Open ended) 14. For the purposes of helping your students learn, how often do you use technology to do the following? Please select every day, several times a month, rarely or never: a) Create assignments, projects, writing samples, etc. b) Collaborate with students on assignments, projects, writing samples, etc. c) Communicate with students d) Collaborate with other teachers on assignments, projects, writing samples, etc. e) Communicate with other teachers f) Research topics of interest/assigned topics 19

15. Do you use any of the following technologies in conjunction with teaching (e.g., to prepare lessons or assignments, while teaching a class, to work on projects, to work with colleagues and/or students)? Please select all that apply: a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 20 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

16. In your personal life, outside of the classroom teaching experience, do you regularly use any of the following technologies? Please select all that apply: a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) m) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) n) Multimedia content streaming o) Other, please specify: 17. What is the biggest challenge to classroom technology at your high school? a) Teachers don t know how to use it b) Teachers won t use it c) Teachers use technology to teach, but they do not allow students to use technology in class d) My school does not have enough technology to adequately serve students e) Our classrooms are not outfitted with technology at all f) Lack of technical support, which means that technology does not always work g) Technology isn t useful to the courses of study at my school h) The technology we have is outdated i) Lack of budget j) Theft or concerns about theft k) Technology is fully integrated into the classroom there are no obstacles l) Other, please specify: 21

18. If teachers do not allow students to use technology in class, what are the reasons? (Open ended) 19. What would you like to be able to do with technology in the classroom that you currently cannot? (Open ended) 20. How can your school improve your ability to use technology more in your classes? (Open ended) 21. Some schools/districts are considering moving from traditional print textbooks to a digital environment. Content is delivered via a laptop, netbook or e-reader device. What benefits, if any, do you see for your school and students from such a move? Please select the three benefits you consider most important. a) Instant access to content b) Equal student access to content c) Access to current information d) Not having to use old textbooks e) Better use of existing textbook funds f) Increased student interest in learning g) Ability to take notes on a device, rather than on paper h) Ability to access multiple sources of content from one device i) Ability to tailor reading assignments and other material to an individual student s needs j) Increased opportunities to teach k) Students do not have to bring textbooks to class l) Fewer administrative issues associated with assigning/collecting textbooks m) Easier alignment to state standards n) I do not see benefits of digital or online textbooks o) Other, please specify: 22 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

22. Considering digital content as an alternative to traditional print textbooks, please answer the following. My high school: a) Is using digital content b) Is considering using digital content c) Is considering a combined environment, which includes both print textbooks and digital content d) Is not considering using digital content e) Don t know 23. Thinking about a device to deliver digital content to students (e.g., laptop, netbook, tablet, smartphone), please rate the importance of each of the following attributes for the device, with 1 = not at all important and 5 = very important: a) Full function productivity device (e.g., Internet access, reader, word processing, etc.) b) Ability to add notes to onscreen documents c) Screen size d) Wireless Internet access e) Ability to manage the device over the network f) Ease of updating and/or adding content to the device 23

24. What challenges, if any, do you see for your school and students by moving to digital or online textbooks and content? Please select all that apply. a) Availability of or access to digital or online textbooks b) Availability of or access to a digital content reader or computing device c) Affordability of digital textbook device d) Student reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks e) Faculty reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks f) Administrative reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks g) Some students prefer print material h) Some teachers prefer print material i) E-reader and media tablet devices do not have the functions that I need or want j) Lack of understanding of the benefits of digital or online textbooks k) I do not want to use digital/online textbooks/e-text l) Existing textbook guidelines in my state m) Lack of IT infrastructure to support a move n) There are no challenges to moving to digital or online textbooks o) Other, please specify: 25. How many years have you taught? (Open Ended) 26. What grade level(s) do you teach? Please select all that apply. a) Freshmen b) Sophomores c) Juniors d) Seniors 24 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

27. What subject(s) do you currently teach? Please select all that apply. a) Business b) Math c) English/Language Arts d) Fine and Applied Arts e) Foreign Language f) Health g) History/Social Studies h) Science i) Vocational & Technical j) Other, please specify: Thank you for sharing your time and opinions. 25

IT Department: In an on-going effort to improve our service, support and commitment to education, we would appreciate your participation in the following survey. This survey is designed to summarize our current high school technology program and provide information that we can use to shape the future direction of technology in our school/district. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Individual responses are confidential, and results will only be reported in aggregate. Thank you in advance for your time and honest feedback. 1. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: High schools in my district are preparing students to use technology successfully in college and/or when they enter the workforce. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 2. How would you rate the current level of technology in your school/district s high schools? a) Cutting edge with new/innovative technology adoption b) Current technology with hardware/software that is no more than three years old c) Adequate, but could be refreshed d) Aging e) In the dark ages 3. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: My school/ district understands how high school students use or want to use technology as a learning tool. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 26 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

4. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statement: My school/ district understands how high school faculty use or want to use technology as a teaching tool. a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree 5. Thinking about how to leverage technology to engage faculty and empower faculty and students, which of the following technologies do you believe are essential to a 21st-century classroom? Please select all that apply: a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 27

6. Does your school/district support the following technologies with IT services and/or training? Please select all that apply: a) Wireless network/internet b) Personal computer (e.g., laptop, tablet, netbook, desktop) c) ipod/mp3 player d) E-reader device (e.g., Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader) e) Media tablet (e.g., ipad, Samsung Galaxy) f) Smartphone (e.g., BlackBerry, Droid phone, iphone) g) Video and/or Web conferencing h) Digital content (e.g., online books, material available online for download in electronic form) i) Open source applications (e.g., Google Apps, OpenOffice) j) Blogs/wikis k) Podcasts/vodcasts l) Course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Jenzabar, Moodle) m) Student response systems (a.k.a. clickers or learning response systems) n) Off-campus network access o) Interactive whiteboards p) Recorded class lectures q) Access to social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace) r) Instant message/video chat (e.g., AIM, Gchat, Skype) s) Virtual learning, which delivers education to students who are not physically in the same location as the teacher and/or other students t) Multimedia content streaming u) Other, please specify: 28 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

7. What is the biggest challenge to classroom technology in your high schools? a) Teachers don t know how to use it b) Teachers won t use it c) Teachers use technology to teach, but they do not allow students to use technology in class d) Our high schools do not have enough technology to adequately serve students e) Our classrooms are not outfitted with technology at all f) Lack of technical support, which means that technology does not always work g) Technology isn t useful to the courses of study in my district h) The technology we have is outdated i) Lack of budget j) Theft or concerns about theft k) Technology is fully integrated into the classroom there are no obstacles l) Other, please specify: 8. If teachers do not allow students to use technology in class, what are the reasons? (Open ended) 9. Some schools/districts are considering moving from traditional print textbooks to a digital environment. Content is then delivered via a laptop, netbook or a reader device. What benefits, if any, do you see for your school/district and students from such a move? Please select the three benefits that you consider most important: a) Instant access to content b) Equal student access to content c) Access to current information d) Not having to use old textbooks e) Better use of existing textbook funds f) Increased student interest in learning g) Ability to take notes on a device, rather than on paper h) Ability to access multiple sources of content from one device i) Ability to tailor reading assignments and other material to an individual student s needs j) Fewer administrative issues associated with assigning/collecting textbooks k) Easier alignment to state standards l) I do not see benefits of digital or online textbooks m) Other, please specify: 29

10. Thinking about digital content as an alternative to traditional print textbooks, my school/district s high schools: a) Are using digital content b) Are considering using digital content c) Are considering a combined environment, which includes both print textbooks and digital content d) Are not considering using digital content e) Don t know 11. Thinking about a device to deliver digital content to students (e.g., laptop, netbook, tablet, smartphone), please rate the importance of each of the following attributes for the device, with 1 = not at all important and 5 = very important: a) Full function productivity device (e.g., Internet access, reader, word processing, etc.) b) Ability to add notes to onscreen documents c) Screen size d) Wireless Internet access e) Ability to manage the device over the network f) Ease of updating and/or adding content to the device 30 2011 CDW G 21st-Century Classroom Assessment Tool

12. What challenges, if any, do you see for your school/district and students by moving to digital or online textbooks and content? Please select all that apply: a) Availability of or access to digital or online textbooks b) Availability of or access to a digital content reader or computing device c) Affordability of digital textbook device d) Student reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks e) Faculty reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks f) Administrative reluctance to move to digital or online textbooks g) E-reader and media tablet devices do not have the function that we need or want h) Some students prefer print material i) Some teachers prefer print material j) Lack of understanding of the benefits of digital or online textbooks k) I do not want to use digital/online textbooks/e-text l) Existing textbook guidelines in my state m) Lack of IT infrastructure to support a move n) There are no challenges to moving to digital or online textbooks o) Other, please specify: 13. What are the K-12 technology trends that you are watching? (Open ended) 14. In order to provide reliable, always on access to 21st-century classroom technologies, which, if any, of the following IT infrastructure components does your school/district need to improve or expand? Please select all that apply: a) Servers b) Storage c) Networking d) Wireless access e) Security f) Power g) Cooling h) Continuity of operations i) My district s IT infrastructure does not need improvement j) Other, please specify: Thank you for sharing your time and opinions. 31