Welcome Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! All Burnaby School District families will have the opportunity to participate in the Parent/Family Technology Survey. The data collected from this survey will inform the district Educational Technology and Technology Plans, and will be used to inform the Technology Budget.
Demographics * 1. My child(ren) is/are at the following level: (if you have more than one child, you may answer for all of them or take the survey again for each child) Elementary School Secondary School * 2. My child(ren) is/are the following grade level: Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
Demographics * 3. My child(ren) attend(s) the following school(s): Alpha Armstrong Aubrey Brantford Brentwood Park BCSD - Elementary BCSD - Secondary Buckingham Burnaby Central Burnaby Mountain Burnaby North Burnaby South Byrne Creek Cameron Capitol Hill Cariboo Hill Cascade Heights Chaffey-Burke Clinton Confederation Park Douglas Road Edmonds Community Forest Grove Gilmore Community Gilpin Glenwood
Inman Kitchener Lakeview Lochdale Community Lyndhurst Marlborough Maywood Community Montecito Morley Moscrop Nelson Parkcrest Rosser Seaforth Second Street Community South Slope Sperling Stoney Creek Community Stride Avenue Community Suncrest Taylor Park Twelfth Avenue University Highlands Westridge Windsor
Personal Devices 4. My child(ren) have their own personal device Yes No
At Home 5. My child(ren) are encouraged to use technology at school for work/projects Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree
At School 6. My child(ren) have regular access to technology in school Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree 7. The technology that my child(ren) have access to in school is adequate to support their learning Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree
Personal Devices 8. I support my child(ren) bringing a technology device to school for instructional use Definitely Probably Maybe/Don't Know Probably Not Definitely Not 9. Which type of technology device would you allow your child(ren) to bring to school? Cell Phone Tablet/iPad Laptop None
Personal Devices 10. Do you have concerns regarding your child(ren) bringing a personal device to school? (please rank) 1 - Least Concerned 2 3 4 5 - Most Concerned Theft of devices/security Off-task or inappropriate use Cost of purchasing a new device Data security/student privacy Over reliance on technology/amount of daily screen time
At School 11. My child(ren)'s school prepares them to: Yes No Not Sure Use productivity tools and common applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint) effectively and constructively Research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources Use digital media and environments (e.g. Google Docs, Blogs) to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology Practice safe, legal and ethical behaviour when using information and technology
At Home 12. My child(ren) have access to a computer outside of school for school work Yes, we have a computer at home Sometimes, we use the computer at a friend's/relative's house, the library, etc. No 13. My child(ren) use technology for homework Never Sometimes Always
School District Technology 14. Please rank in order of importance for you 1 - Least Important 2 3 4 5 6 - Most Important Wireless Internet access in schools Replacement of aging computers in schools One computer per student in classroom Replacement or purchasing of classroom presentation systems (projector, audio systems, document camera, computer) Improvements to online communication with families Allow students to bring technology from home to school (laptops, mobile devices, etc.)
Communications 15. The district uses technology effectively in communicating with our home and family (district website, email, voice messaging, newsletters, school websites, etc.) Strongly Disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree
Communications 16. My preferred method of contact regarding information about my child(ren)'s progress is: Paper letters/reports sent home with my child(ren) Phone Email MyEducation BC Family Portal (if currently available at your school)