Baseline Data Surveys

The "determinate" baseline data collected for the project will focus on goals and objectives and provide a starting point for comparing middle and end data sets (SIL International, 1999).  Surveys, through a 5 point Likert scale,  will be used to capture this baseline data.  A separate survey will need to be constructed for:

• Classroom Teacher
• DI Facilitator
• Classroom Students
• Student Parents

Classroom Teacher Baseline Data:
To view the Teacher baseline data survey click here.
Classroom teacher baseline data is collected through an online survey (5 pt Likert scale) focusing on the following questions.

Project questions connected to collection of teacher baseline data:

Pedagogical Approaches:

• How is new media literacy incorporated into teaching?
• How does digital teaching influence curriculum, instruction and assessment?

 Authentic Learning:

•  How does authentic assessment look in a 1:1 computing environment?
•  How does the learning environment change as a result of 1:1 computing? Unconditional Internet access?
•  How does collaboration change through a 1:1 learning environment (student-student, student-teacher, parent-teacher, parent-student)?

  Learning Space: 

• How does the design and setup of a 1:1 classroom's physical space affect teaching/facilitating?
• How does access to technology tools and resources (netbooks, digital camera, scanners, smartboard, flip videos, etc.) alter the learning environment?
• How does the flexible 1:1 learning environment evolve throughout the project?
• How does the learning environment change based on student needs and input?
• How can a 1:1 learning environment be designed to expand outside the classroom walls to include parents/guardians, collaborative group work and other resources?

Teacher Survey Questions:

 Pedagogical Approaches:

1. I have a good understanding of new media literacy. (NML incorporated into teaching)
2. I understand how to incorporate new media into a learning environment. (NML incorporated into teaching)
3. I have designed lessons where outcomes are met through the use of new media.(NML incorporated into teaching)
4. I believe that I authentically use new media within my instruction to teach curriculum.(digital teaching influence)
5. I believe that my current assessment methods will change as a result of the1:1 learning environment.(digital teaching influence)
6. I have changed ways in which I assess students as a result of the 1:1 learning environment.
7. I have changed ways in which I assess students as a result of being able to incorporate new media.
8. Assessment in my classroom has changed as a result of having access to netbooks all the time.
9. I am more organized as a result of teaching in a 1:1 learning environment.
10. Planning lessons for a 1:1 learning environment is more time consuming.
11. I see my role as a teacher to transmit knowledge.
12. I see my role as a teacher to facilitate learning.
13. During my class most of my time is spent in front of my class teaching.
14. During my class most of my time is spent assisting students.
15. I believe instructional design is an important part of lesson planning.
16. I spend a great deal more time designing my instruction for a 1:1 learning environment.
17. Differentiated instruction in a 1:1 learning environment can be incorporated more often than in a traditional classroom.
18. Differentiated instruction in a 1:1 learning environment can meet the needs of more students more often.
19. The multi-modal aspect of new media allows for differentiated instruction to occur in a classroom authentically.
20. Before teaching in this environment, I designed auditory instruction into my lessons.
21. I currently design auditory instruction into my lessons.
22. Before teaching in this environment, I designed video instruction into my lessons.
23. I currently design video instruction into my lessons.
24. Guest speakers have connected with the class through tools like Skype.
25. Students in the 1:1 learning environment have collaborated with students from other locations through tools like Skype.

Authentic Learning:

1. Before teaching in this environment, I used a classroom Wiki. (incorporated into teaching)
2. I currently use a classroom Wiki.
3. Before teaching in this environment, I used online discussion forums.
4. I currently use online discussion forums with my students.
5. Before teaching in this environment, I used Moodle.
6. I currently use Moodle for designing and organizing instruction.
7. Before teaching in this environment, I used blogs with students.
8. I currently use blogs with students in my classroom.
9. Before teaching in this environment, I personally blogged.
10. I blog for professional purposes.
11. I blog for personal purposes.
12. Students in the 1:1 learning environment use Google Apps regularly.
13. A 1:1 learning environment allow students greater opportunity to interact with and manipulate information compared to a traditional classroom environment.
14. I believe that a traditional classroom authentically allows for all student learning styles to be met.
15. I believe that a 1:1 learning environment authentically allows for all student learning styles to be met.
16. Most of the assessment in the 1:1 learning environment is summative.
17. Most of the assessment in the 1:1 learning environment is formative.
18. Assessment in the 1:1 learning environment is equally summative and formative.

Learning Space 

1. The physical space of a 1:1 learning environment looks similar to a traditional classroom.
2. Tables setup as pods are conducive to a 1:1 learning environment.
3. Traditional desks are conducive to a 1:1 learning environment.
4. Flexibility is an important characteristic of a 1:1 learning environment.
5. Students in a 1:1 learning environment are able to more freely move around the classroom.
6. A teacher beginning to teach in a 1:1 learning environment must be open to making changes to their teaching environment.
7. I am comfortable teaching in a 1:1 learning environment.
8. Dedicated digital access in my classroom has increased my ability to provide authentic learning for my students.
9. Students are allowed to regularly use equipment like digital cameras, Flips, and scanners in this 1:1 learning environment.
10. Changes have been made to the physical setup of the 1:1 learning environment as a result of student requests.
11. I continue to alter the physical space of the 1:1 learning environment as I gain experience in this environment.
12. I have made changes to the physical setup of the 1:1 learning environment as a result of student needs.
13. The 1:1 learning environment includes online methods for parents to connect/collaborate with the classroom.
14. The 1:1 learning environment provides the ability for online guests to connect/collaborate with the classroom.
15. The 1:1 learning environment allows for class participants to collaborate with other students from a distance.

Differentiated Instruction Facilitator Baseline Data:
To view the DIF baseline data survey click here. 

DIF. baseline data is collected through an online survey (5 pt Likert scale) focusing on many of the the same project related goals and questions as the classroom teacher.  An area of data collection we want to capture with the D.I.F is their increase skill and knowledge and if this helped to build capacity within their school.

Classroom Student Baseline Data:
To view the Classroom Student baseline data survey click here.
Student baseline data is collected through the Grade 5 Technology Rating Scale and through an online survey (5 pt. Likert scale) relating to the following project questions.  

Project questions connected to collection of student baseline data:

 Pedagogical Approaches:

•  How is student independence, engagement, excitement about learning, quality of work and perception of school affected through new media literacy?

 Authentic Learning:

• What effect(s) does new media literacy have on student learning (average, gifted and high needs students)?
• How does the learning environment change as a result of 1:1 computing? Unconditional Internet access?
• How does collaboration change through a 1:1 learning environment (student-student, student-teacher, parent-teacher, parent-student)?

 Learning Space: 

• How does the design and setup of physical learning space affect student learning?
• How does access to technology tools and resources (netbooks, digital camera, scanners, smartboard, flip videos, etc.) alter the learning environment?
• How does the flexible 1:1 learning environment evolve throughout the project?
• How does the learning environment change based on student needs and input?

Student Survey Questions:

 Pedagogical Approaches:

1. I believe that I am able to work more independently (without assistance) when using a netbook in my classroom compared to a classroom without a netbook. (independence)
2. My teacher has more time to help students in our 1:1 computer classroom compared to other classes I have been in. (engagement, perception)
3. I feel more engaged in a classroom using tools and resources like netbooks, Wikis, Moodle, online discussions and online calendars.(engagement)
4. I am excited to participate in the 1:1 computer classroom. (excitement)
5. I believe I will be able to learn in a 1:1 computer classroom. (perception)
6. I believe I will be able to create projects of the same or even better quality in a 1:1 computer classroom compared to a traditional classroom.(quality of work)

 Authentic Learning:

1. Video and audio instructions make it easier for me to understand what to do for class activities.(effect of NML)
2. If given a choice I prefer to use video and audio instructions, for class activities, opposed to text based instructions. (effect of NML)
3. The 1:1 computer classroom allows me to learn using my multiple intelligence learning strengths. (learning environment change)
4. I believe I would be able to meet the same or better levels of learning in a traditional classroom as the 1:1 computer classroom.(learning environment change)
5. Discussion forums are a good way for me to share my thoughts and ideas with my teacher and classmates.(Collaboration - student to teacher)
6. I work more with other students in a 1:1 computer classroom than in traditional classrooms.(Collaboration - student to student)
7. I have seen my parent(s) or guardian(s) interest in my school increase since I entered the 1:1 computer classroom.(Collaboration - parent)
8. My parent(s) or guardian(s) has gone onto my classroom Wiki or Moodle to better understand what I am doing in my 1:1 computer class.(parent)

Learning Space

1. I am comfortable with the design and setup (tables, lights) of the 1:1 computer classroom compared to traditional classrooms.(physical space)
2. I make use of tools like digital cameras, scanners, voice recorders or Flip video cameras whenever I can because they help my learning style.(tools alter the learning environment)
3. I believe unlimited access to the Internet in my classroom allows me to experience and see resources not normally provided in a traditional classroom.(access to technology)
4. Since the start of school, I have seen the 1:1 classroom physically change in appearance.(evolve)
5. I have seen changes to this classroom based on student input.(change -student input)
6. I have been able to collaborate with people from outside my classroom walls in which I would not have been able to without the use of technology.(expand outside classroom walls)
7. I use the class Wiki and Moodle from home to complete class activities. (expand outside classroom walls)
8. Sharon - The 1:1 computer classroom environment makes me feel like I have more choices in the way I learn.
9. Sharon - I believe that I am on task more often in the 1:1 classroom environment than in traditional classrooms.
10. Sharon - I believe that others are on task more often in the 1:1 classroom environment than in traditional classrooms.

Parent Baseline Data:
Project questions connected to collection of parent baseline data:
Pedagogical Approaches:

• How is student independence, engagement, excitement about learning, quality of work and perception of school affected through new media literacy?

•  How is parental classroom/school involvement and perception of school affected through the use of new media literacy?

Authentic Learning:

• How does collaboration change through a 1:1 learning environment (student-student, student-teacher, parent-teacher, parent-student)?

Learning Space:

• How can a 1:1 learning environment be designed to expand outside the classroom walls to include parents/guardians, collaborative group work and other resources?

Parent Survey Questions:
Baseline data questions areas have organized around the following high level groupings.

• Influence on Personal Computer Access & Skill Level:

1. My child and I have access to a computer connected to the Internet at home.
   
2. I understand computer related terms such as multimedia, Moodle, Wiki and Blog.
3. My personal computer skills/knowledge increased as a result of my child participating in the Maude Burke 1:1 Digital Literacy Project.

• Personal Perception:

1. I believe my child will benefit from the experience of a 1:1 computer environment.
2. I believe my child will be able to function effectively in a 1:1 computer environment.
3. My child will be able to learn new skills and be better prepared for the future in a 1:1 computing environment.
4. Personally, I am in favor of my child participating in a 1:1 computing classroom environment.

• Understanding of Curriculum and Classroom Activities:

1. I have accessed Mrs. Kezema's grade 5 classroom wiki to view homework, discussions or course work going on in the classroom.
2. As a result of access to a web-based classroom wiki, I believe that I have a better understanding as to what is going on in my child's classroom.
3. As a result of access to my child's online courses and activities, I believe that I have a better understanding as to what is going on in the classroom.

• Involvement and Connectedness:

1. Access to Mrs. Kezema's classroom wiki and courses has increased my ability to help my child with his/her. homework.
2. Through online resources such as email and discussion areas, I have been able to better communicate with my child's teacher.
3. The various online tools, provided in this classroom environment, has increased my feeling of being connected to my child's classroom. 

• Attaining Curriculum through Technology:

1. I believe a 1:1 computer environment will provide as much, and possibly more opportunities for my child to learn.
2. I believe curriculum outcomes can be attained through a 1:1 computer environment.
3. A 1:1 computing environment will provide a more rich context to learn necessary skills for 21st century learners.

• School Culture/Environment:

1.  I believe the physical layout of the 1:1 classroom environment benefits/supports my child's learning styles.

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