Survey+Questions


 * Survey Questions**

Survey using Google Forms, Survey Monkey, Moodle? Google Forms will transfer results directly into a Spreadsheet (does Moodle?). Yep...also, we could use our Qwizdom remotes.

=Areas to survey:=

We need to ask these questions in order to determine which method (iPad, Macbook or Analog) the student used throughout the year.
 * Who is your Chemistry Teacher? (Ms. Qazi or Mr. Uy)
 * What period are you taking Chemistry?

**Demographics: Who is our typical incoming Active Chemistry student?**

 * Accessibility to technology**
 * How many computers does your family currently own (include laptops, desktops, tablets)?
 * What is the speed of your internet at home (DSL, cable, dial up, none)?
 * Where do you spend the greatest amount of time while on a computer (home, school, other)
 * Do you own a smartphone (yes or no)?
 * Besides your school email address, how many email addresses do you personally have?
 * Do you or your family currently own an iPad? If so, 1 or 2?
 * Do you or your family currently own a game console (Play Station, Xbox, Wii, other) (Yes or No)?


 * Tech Habits**
 * In a typical day, how many hours do you spend on the internet (fixed scale... 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or more)?
 * How many hours do you spend on social media sites (Facebook, Myspace, etc.)?
 * In a typical day, how many hours do you spend using the computer for school related work?
 * In a typical day, how many hours do you spend playing video games?

How proficient are you in the following programs? (scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being most proficient and 1 being never used the program)
 * Tech Skillset**
 * Word Processing- Example- Microsoft Word
 * Spreadsheet- Example- MS Excel
 * Presentation- Example- MS PowerPoint or Keynote
 * Video Editing- Example-iMovie or Windows Movie Maker
 * Audio Editing- Example- Garage Band, Audacity
 * Image Processing- Example- Photoshop
 * Web Design- Example- Dreamweaver or iWeb


 * Tech Preferences**
 * Do you prefer using a Mac or PC?
 * What kind of textbook would you prefer (Hardback Textbook or Electronic)?
 * Which tool for learning would you prefer to use in class (Hardback Textbook, Macbook or iPad)

=Science Attitudes- How does our Active Chem student personally view science classes at Loyola High, and science as a subject in general?=
 * Did you take Active Physics as a freshman? Yes or no
 * How many science courses do you plan to take at Loyola throughout your high school career (3 - 6)?
 * Would you like to take AP courses after the Active Chem class? If so, which one(s)? (AP Chem, AP Bio, AP Env. Science, AP Physics)

Agree/Disagree statements (scale of 1 to 5, 1-disagree, 3-neutral, 5-agree)
 * I believe that science is an important subject.
 * Science changes society for the better and improves the quality of life for mankind.
 * For me, science is not only a requirement, but a class that I look forward to taking and am interested in studying.
 * I love chemistry.
 * My knowledge of chemistry is good.
 * I am confident that I will succeed in the Active Chem course.
 * I want to pursue a career in the field of science.

=**Technology Attitudes- How does the student feel about technology at home and in the classroom?**=

Agree/Disagree statements (scale of 1 to 5, 1-disagree, 3-neutral, 5-agree)
 * I use technology all the time, from shopping online, to surfing the net, not a day goes by when I don't use the computer for daily tasks.
 * I consider myself tech minded and have the confidence to use tech equipment in a proficient manner.
 * I use technology if it's available. If not, no big deal.
 * I don't like technology at all and feel that it is pointless, at home or in school.

=Learning Attitudes-How do our Active Chem Students learn?=

Agree/Disagree statements (scale of 1 to 5, 1-disagree, 3-neutral, 5-agree)
 * I learn best by doing projects or activities.
 * I learn best while working in groups.
 * I learn best while studying alone.
 * I learn best when the teacher lectures.
 * I learn best preparing for quizzes and exams.
 * I learn best when moving around the classroom rather than staying in place at my desk.
 * I learn best writing/reflecting in a notebook and/or journal.
 * I learn best when I draw pictures of a concept.
 * I learn best by seeing pictures/diagrams of a concept, rather than just reading or hearing about it.
 * I learn best when music is playing in the background.