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Instructional Technology Utilization Survey of Mid-Western Adult Literacy Programs John Sabatini, Senior Researcher About 15% (24 of 158) of programs surveyed used videoconferences as a distance education tool, with about 9% using broadcast television or satellite transmissions.
About 46% of programs reported that the main use of the Internet was for was e-mail, with about 30% using it for searching for consumer and job information or as a source for classroom materials.
About 23% (37 of 158) of programs had T1 access lines to the Internet, with 18% (29 of 158) having fast modems (14400 bps or more) and 9% (15 of 158) having slow modems (less than 14400 bps). That leaves approximately 50% of the programs without Internet access. The remainder of the questions in this section are based on the 50% of programs with access.
Programs range from 0 to 75 computers connected to the Internet, with a mean of 9 computers per program. About 50% of the programs with Internet access have five or fewer computers connected.
Although only 49% of programs used the Internet in program activities and 58% felt their capacity to be inadequate, 36% rated increased access as a low priority. The main barrier to increased Internet access cited was insufficient funds, with not enough computers for both computer applications and Internet access second.
Introduction | Survey Questionnaire | Descriptive Statistics | Technology Use of Programs | Software Use in Adult Literacy Instruction | Computer Usage/Access by Teachers | Computer Usage/Access by Students | Inventory of Available Computer Technology | Networking and Telecommunications | Finances | Needs Assessment: Increasing Technology Use
To contact the author: 1. e-mail sabatini@literacy.upenn.edu |
