FAS Classroom Survey Results - Spring 2009

Surveys Solicited: 1013, Surveys Completed: 354

1. Were the blackboard/white boards sufficient for your needs?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	446	90.5
No	47	9.5
2. Were blackboard/whiteboard or media sight lines a problem for your students?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	90	18.4
No	400	81.6
3. Was the lighting sufficient and proper for both teacher and student needs?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	457	92.3
No	38	7.7
4. Were heating and cooling adequate?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	403	82.2
No	87	17.8
5. Was seating adequate and appropriate for your students needs?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	441	90
No	49	10
6. Was the room quiet enough for you to hear and be heard?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	454	92.3
No	38	7.7
7. Were the darkening shades satisfactory?	Frequency	Percent
N/A	178	36.3
Yes	283	57.6
No	30	6.1
8. Was the furniture --- chairs, table(s) --- usually arranged appropriately for your class?	Frequency	Percent
N/A	24	4.9
Yes	413	83.8
No	56	11.4
9. Would the ability to easily rearrange the furniture have better supported your teaching?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	135	28.1
No	345	71.9
10. Were chalk, erasers, and bluebooks supplied as needed?	Frequency	Percent
N/A	95	19.5
Yes	346	71
No	46	9.4
11. How would you rate the cleanliness of the classroom?	Frequency	Percent
Poor	19	3.9
Adequate	130	26.4
Very Good	343	69.7
12. How would you rate the overall condition of the classroom?	Frequency	Percent
Poor	19	3.8
Adequate	135	27.3
Very Good	340	68.8
13. How would rate the adequacy of the classroom(s) for your course?	Frequency	Percent
Poor	35	7.2
Adequate	141	28.9
Very Good	312	63.9
14. Over the course of your teaching experience, have you become more or less likely to use technology in the classroom?	Frequency	Percent
Less	12	3.4
More	244	69.7
Same	94	26.9
15. How often do you use instructional media in your classroom?	Frequency	Percent
Every class	107	30.6
Infrequently	45	12.9
Most classes	84	24
Never	12	3.4
Occasionally	102	29.1
16. Have you found the orientation sessions and written instructions that Media Services provides to be helpful?	Frequency	Percent
Seldom or not at all	105	34.7
Sometimes	108	35.6
Usually or always	90	29.7
17. Does the classroom(s) in which you teach have the appropriate media equipment to meet your needs?	Frequency	Percent
Seldom or not at all	18	3.8
Sometimes	53	11.1
Usually or always	408	85.2
18. Did the lack of equipment in this classroom(s) ever keep you from incorporating media into the course?	Frequency	Percent
Seldom or not at all	370	79.6
Sometimes	73	15.7
Usually or always	22	4.7
19. Were there any barriers preventing you from using technology in this classroom(s)?	Frequency	Percent
No	325	71.9
Yes	127	28.1
20. Would you benefit from having a computer installed in the classroom?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	225	47.6
No	248	52.4
21.Do you currently use VHS tapes in your instruction?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	109	22.4
No	377	77.6
22. Do you use the Internet to distribute course/program information such as the course syllabus or assigned reading to your students?	Frequency	Percent
Yes	455	93.8
No	30	6.2

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FAS Classroom Survey Results - Spring 2009

Surveys Solicited: 1013, Surveys Completed: 354