Evaluation Questionnaire

Directions: Please think about your technical knowledge and skills. Read the following statements and select one response (level) that best applies to your experiences with technology and your technical skills

Please provide your first name followed by your workstation number:

 

I don't have a computer at home I have a computer at home I can use a computer at work
 

Pentium III

 
Pentium IV
More than 3 years old
I don't know what type

 

I. Basic Computer Concepts and Skills

1 Operate a multimedia computer system, including installing software, accessing programs or files in other drives (such as CD-ROM), saving and deleting files, organizing folders and maintaining backups within the context of Macintosh, Windows, and networked systems.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not know how to operate a multimedia computer system. I use the computer to run a few specific, pre-loaded programs.

2. Use terminology related to computer and technology appropriately in written and oral communications.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not know any computer terminology. I understand basic computer terminology.

3. Describe and implement basic trouble-shooting techniques for multimedia computer systems with related peripheral devices.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not know any trouble-shooting techniques. I attempt to trouble-shoot before asking for help when having problems on the computer.

4. Use the World Wide Web sources to access information.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use the World Wide Web to access and analyze information. I am aware that educational sources exist on the Web, but I do not use the Web regularly to find educational information.

5. Use electronic informational and reference sources (e.g. CD-ROMs or laserdiscs about oceans, art, Shakespeare, or Africa or a periodical index or multimedia encyclopedia) to access information.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use electronic informational and reference sources. I conduct simple searches with the electronic encyclopedia, periodical index, and library catalog when required for research.

6. Demonstrate awareness of uses of computers and computing technology in business, industry, and society.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not know how computing technology impacts business, industry, and society. I have seen, read, or heard about the impact of computing technology in business, industry, and society.

7. Operate basic and discipline-specific equipment (e.g. LCD display projectors; scan converters; laser disc players; VCRs; graphing calculators in math; MIDI keyboards in music; and scanners and still, digital, or video cameras in the visual arts).

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not know how to operate this equipment. I have seen demonstrations of how to operate equipment.

8. Use audio/visual resources (audio tapes, videos, or slides).

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not know how to use audio/visual resources. I have use audio/visual resources to find and present information.

II. Tools Used to Acquire, Store, Retrieve and Present Information

9. Use Internet and e-mail.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use Internet and e-mail to communicate with others. I have an e-mail account, but I use it only to e-mail friends and family.

10. Use multimedia software to create multimedia reports or presentations.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use multimedia reports or presentations I am aware that it is possible to create multimedia presentations and have experimented with the software at a  basic level..

11. Use World Wide Web authoring software or HTML code to create Web site.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I have not published on the World Wide Web and do not see a curricular application for doing sol I am aware that I could create my own Web pages.

12. Use audio/visual technology (audio tape, video, or slides) to produce artistic or informational audio/visual projects.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not produce audio/visual resources. I am aware of audio/visual techniques .

III. Ability to Install and Learn Software Applications on your own

13. Use word processing and print layout design application to compose, revise, and produce materials, documents, newsletters, or brochures.

Level 1

 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use a word processor. I use a word processing program for simple documents, which I know how to modify and use  again.

14. Use data bases to collect, organize, and analyze data and produce reports.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use databases. I understand the use of a database and can locate information form a pre-made database such as an automated library catalog.

15. Use spreadsheets to calculate and display information and produce reports.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use spreadsheets. I understand the use of spreadsheets and can index within one. I can create a simple spreadsheet, which adds a column of numbers.

16. Use graphic organizer software to display information graphically.

Level 1 Level 2 Additional Information:
I do not use graphic software. I understand the use of graphic software and can create simple  images.


 

Briefly describe your encounters with art and technology