Preliminary Report

Teacher Survey

Brazil
Enlaces Brasil
  • Number of Participating Schools: 32
  • Number of Participants: 323
T.5 Your gender:


  • Male
    57 (17.65%)
  • Female
    266 (82.35%)

T.6 What subjects do you teach? (check all that apply)


  • Art
    21 (6.5%)
  • Computers
    8 (2.48%)
  • Literature/humanities
    28 (8.67%)
  • Local/national language
    75 (23.22%)
  • Other language
    35 (10.84%)
  • Mathematics
    112 (34.67%)
  • Music
    3 (0.93%)
  • Science
    69 (21.36%)
  • Social science/history
    58 (17.96%)
  • Other
    82 (25.39%)

T.7 What age groups do you teach? (check all that apply)


  • 9 or under
    17 (5.26%)
  • 10-12 years
    151 (46.75%)
  • 13-15 years
    247 (76.47%)
  • 16-18 years
    194 (60.06%)
  • 19+ years
    102 (31.58%)

T.8 How many years have you been teaching?


  • Less than one year
    6 (1.89%)
  • 1-5 years
    42 (13.21%)
  • 6-10 years
    81 (25.47%)
  • 11-20 years
    145 (45.6%)
  • More than 20 years
    44 (13.84%)

T.9 How many years have you been using computers?


  • Less than 1 year
    38 (11.91%)
  • 1-2 years
    64 (20.06%)
  • 2-4 years
    106 (33.23%)
  • 4-6 years
    59 (18.5%)
  • More than 6 years
    52 (16.3%)

T.10 How often do you use a computer in school?


  • Never
    37 (11.49%)
  • Once a month
    125 (38.82%)
  • Once a week
    72 (22.36%)
  • Several times a week
    71 (22.05%)
  • Every day
    17 (5.28%)

T.11 How often do you use the Internet (websites and email) in school?


  • Never
    75 (23.58%)
  • Once a month
    102 (32.08%)
  • Once a week
    60 (18.87%)
  • Several times a week
    71 (22.33%)
  • Every day
    10 (3.14%)

T.12 How much time do you spend during each session on the Internet?


  • None
    79 (24.61%)
  • About 15 minutes
    47 (14.64%)
  • About 30 minutes
    72 (22.43%)
  • About 1 hour
    97 (30.22%)
  • More than 1 hour
    26 (8.1%)

T.13 Do you have a mobile phone?


  • Yes
    194 (60.06%)
  • No
    129 (39.94%)

T.14 In the classes you teach, how often do you use computers and/or Internet?


  • Never
    38 (11.8%)
  • Rarely
    81 (25.16%)
  • Sometimes
    147 (45.65%)
  • Very often
    38 (11.8%)
  • A lot
    18 (5.59%)

T.15 How important are computers for the following in your teaching? (please select one response for each row of the question)
To teach computer skills


  • Not part of my teaching
    40 (12.58%)
  • Not important
    1 (0.31%)
  • A little important
    16 (5.03%)
  • Somewhat important
    68 (21.38%)
  • Very important
    193 (60.69%)

To find/access news and information


  • Not part of my teaching
    11 (3.5%)
  • Not important
    2 (0.64%)
  • A little important
    7 (2.23%)
  • Somewhat important
    49 (15.61%)
  • Very important
    245 (78.03%)

To present information in class


  • Not part of my teaching
    12 (3.76%)
  • Not important
    3 (0.94%)
  • A little important
    10 (3.13%)
  • Somewhat important
    77 (24.14%)
  • Very important
    217 (68.03%)

To make learning more fun and enjoyable


  • Not part of my teaching
    4 (1.25%)
  • Not important
    2 (0.62%)
  • A little important
    9 (2.8%)
  • Somewhat important
    56 (17.45%)
  • Very important
    250 (77.88%)

To improve student interaction and collaboration


  • Not part of my teaching
    4 (1.25%)
  • Not important
    3 (0.93%)
  • A little important
    7 (2.18%)
  • Somewhat important
    56 (17.45%)
  • Very important
    251 (78.19%)

To develop lesson plans and learning materials


  • Not part of my teaching
    4 (1.26%)
  • Not important
    4 (1.26%)
  • A little important
    16 (5.03%)
  • Somewhat important
    78 (24.53%)
  • Very important
    216 (67.92%)

To track student performance, grades/marks


  • Not part of my teaching
    12 (3.79%)
  • Not important
    14 (4.42%)
  • A little important
    35 (11.04%)
  • Somewhat important
    101 (31.86%)
  • Very important
    155 (48.9%)

To supplement textbooks and find additional educational content


  • Not part of my teaching
    3 (0.94%)
  • Not important
    1 (0.31%)
  • A little important
    15 (4.7%)
  • Somewhat important
    60 (18.81%)
  • Very important
    240 (75.24%)

To share information and resources with other teachers


  • Not part of my teaching
    5 (1.57%)
  • Not important
    2 (0.63%)
  • A little important
    10 (3.14%)
  • Somewhat important
    71 (22.33%)
  • Very important
    230 (72.33%)

To make me a better teacher


  • Not part of my teaching
    5 (1.57%)
  • Not important
    6 (1.88%)
  • A little important
    4 (1.25%)
  • Somewhat important
    40 (12.54%)
  • Very important
    264 (82.76%)

To help me meet national curriculum standards in my classroom


  • Not part of my teaching
    4 (1.25%)
  • Not important
    3 (0.94%)
  • A little important
    6 (1.88%)
  • Somewhat important
    59 (18.5%)
  • Very important
    247 (77.43%)

T.16 How often do students use computers for your classes for the following activities? (please select one response for each row of the question)
Practice keyboard/typing and basic computer skills


  • Never
    74 (22.98%)
  • Rarely
    77 (23.91%)
  • Sometimes
    95 (29.5%)
  • A lot
    29 (9.01%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    47 (14.6%)

Word processing, writing papers


  • Never
    50 (15.67%)
  • Rarely
    70 (21.94%)
  • Sometimes
    110 (34.48%)
  • A lot
    57 (17.87%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    32 (10.03%)

Use spreadsheet software


  • Never
    101 (31.86%)
  • Rarely
    80 (25.24%)
  • Sometimes
    92 (29.02%)
  • A lot
    31 (9.78%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    13 (4.1%)

Use presentation software


  • Never
    74 (23.57%)
  • Rarely
    82 (26.11%)
  • Sometimes
    101 (32.17%)
  • A lot
    39 (12.42%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    18 (5.73%)

Use draw, paint, or graphics software


  • Never
    88 (27.5%)
  • Rarely
    77 (24.06%)
  • Sometimes
    105 (32.81%)
  • A lot
    33 (10.31%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    17 (5.31%)

Computer science/programming


  • Never
    187 (58.99%)
  • Rarely
    70 (22.08%)
  • Sometimes
    43 (13.56%)
  • A lot
    12 (3.79%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    5 (1.58%)

Create/maintain their own website


  • Never
    200 (63.09%)
  • Rarely
    48 (15.14%)
  • Sometimes
    40 (12.62%)
  • A lot
    16 (5.05%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    13 (4.1%)

Find news & information on the Internet


  • Never
    44 (13.75%)
  • Rarely
    41 (12.81%)
  • Sometimes
    80 (25%)
  • A lot
    91 (28.44%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    64 (20%)

E-mail


  • Never
    91 (28.8%)
  • Rarely
    57 (18.04%)
  • Sometimes
    68 (21.52%)
  • A lot
    67 (21.2%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    33 (10.44%)

Chat


  • Never
    188 (59.49%)
  • Rarely
    59 (18.67%)
  • Sometimes
    39 (12.34%)
  • A lot
    20 (6.33%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    10 (3.16%)

Download music


  • Never
    163 (51.58%)
  • Rarely
    59 (18.67%)
  • Sometimes
    51 (16.14%)
  • A lot
    33 (10.44%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    10 (3.16%)

Create/edit music, video, or photos


  • Never
    173 (54.57%)
  • Rarely
    70 (22.08%)
  • Sometimes
    43 (13.56%)
  • A lot
    21 (6.62%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    10 (3.15%)

Play games


  • Never
    110 (34.81%)
  • Rarely
    70 (22.15%)
  • Sometimes
    79 (25%)
  • A lot
    43 (13.61%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    14 (4.43%)

Access educational resources or CD-ROMs


  • Never
    47 (14.78%)
  • Rarely
    38 (11.95%)
  • Sometimes
    96 (30.19%)
  • A lot
    82 (25.79%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    55 (17.3%)

T.17 What are your challenges or concerns when using computers at school? (please select one response for each row of the question)
Using the keyboard and/or mouse


  • Not a challenge/concern
    198 (61.88%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    55 (17.19%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    50 (15.62%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    13 (4.06%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    4 (1.25%)

Lack of confidence and comfort using computers


  • Not a challenge/concern
    143 (44.41%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    87 (27.02%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    53 (16.46%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    30 (9.32%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    9 (2.8%)

Being exposed to offensive information or images


  • Not a challenge/concern
    127 (39.44%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    79 (24.53%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    54 (16.77%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    48 (14.91%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    14 (4.35%)

Lack of relevant content in my language


  • Not a challenge/concern
    162 (50.31%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    67 (20.81%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    58 (18.01%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    24 (7.45%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    11 (3.42%)

Theft of personal information/privacy concerns


  • Not a challenge/concern
    157 (49.06%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    65 (20.31%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    39 (12.19%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    37 (11.56%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    22 (6.88%)

Technical problems with hardware and software (electricity, viruses, etc.)


  • Not a challenge/concern
    42 (13.12%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    56 (17.5%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    76 (23.75%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    78 (24.38%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    68 (21.25%)

Not enough time, I am too busy


  • Not a challenge/concern
    101 (31.86%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    72 (22.71%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    79 (24.92%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    44 (13.88%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    21 (6.62%)

Too many people, not enough computers


  • Not a challenge/concern
    51 (15.94%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    44 (13.75%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    65 (20.31%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    77 (24.06%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    83 (25.94%)

Computers might replace me in future


  • Not a challenge/concern
    239 (74.45%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    30 (9.35%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    22 (6.85%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    17 (5.3%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    13 (4.05%)

Using computers takes the time away from other educational activities


  • Not a challenge/concern
    117 (36.68%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    66 (20.69%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    75 (23.51%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    45 (14.11%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    16 (5.02%)

T.18 Do you use your school's computers outside schools hours?


  • Yes
    176 (54.66%)
  • No
    100 (31.06%)
  • No, but I would like to
    46 (14.29%)

T.19 Who provides the best help to you when you have a computer problem at school?


  • I do
    23 (7.12%)
  • Another teacher
    149 (46.13%)
  • The school's computer technician
    27 (8.36%)
  • An external technician
    15 (4.64%)
  • A student
    75 (23.22%)
  • A parent
    0
  • No one
    11 (3.41%)
  • Other
    23 (7.12%)

T.20 Where have you received computer training? (check all that apply)


  • I taught myself
    102 (31.58%)
  • Formal on-the-job-training at my school
    110 (34.06%)
  • The high school I attended
    13 (4.02%)
  • The university I attended
    18 (5.57%)
  • Computer training institute
    107 (33.13%)
  • Informal learning from others at my school
    123 (38.08%)
  • Professional developments workshops
    158 (48.92%)
  • I have received no computer training
    5 (1.55%)

T.21 Where did you receive the best computer training? (check one)


  • I taught myself
    35 (10.84%)
  • Formal on-the-job-training at my school
    32 (9.91%)
  • The high school I attended
    7 (2.17%)
  • The university I attended
    10 (3.1%)
  • Computer training institute
    45 (13.93%)
  • Informal learning from others at my school
    37 (11.46%)
  • Professional development workshops
    120 (37.15%)
  • I have received no computer training
    7 (2.17%)
  • Other
    27 (8.36%)

T.22 How often do you send and receive e-mail?


  • Never (if so, go directly to T.24)
    53 (16.41%)
  • A few times every month
    92 (28.48%)
  • A few times every week
    117 (36.22%)
  • A few times every day
    37 (11.46%)
  • Many times every day
    24 (7.43%)

T.23 If you use email, with whom do you use it to communicate? (please select one response for each row of the question)
Other teachers


  • Never
    38 (13.52%)
  • Rarely
    51 (18.15%)
  • Sometimes
    111 (39.5%)
  • Very often
    47 (16.73%)
  • A lot
    34 (12.1%)

Students


  • Never
    104 (38.81%)
  • Rarely
    59 (22.01%)
  • Sometimes
    73 (27.24%)
  • Very often
    21 (7.84%)
  • A lot
    11 (4.1%)

School administrators


  • Never
    153 (57.74%)
  • Rarely
    61 (23.02%)
  • Sometimes
    41 (15.47%)
  • Very often
    6 (2.26%)
  • A lot
    4 (1.51%)

Family/friends


  • Never
    24 (8.39%)
  • Rarely
    23 (8.04%)
  • Sometimes
    74 (25.87%)
  • Very often
    88 (30.77%)
  • A lot
    77 (26.92%)

People in other countries


  • Never
    147 (54.44%)
  • Rarely
    47 (17.41%)
  • Sometimes
    44 (16.3%)
  • Very often
    18 (6.67%)
  • A lot
    14 (5.19%)

Parents


  • Never
    201 (74.44%)
  • Rarely
    29 (10.74%)
  • Sometimes
    22 (8.15%)
  • Very often
    10 (3.7%)
  • A lot
    8 (2.96%)

T.24 What are the attitudes of the following people toward computers? (please select one response for each row of the question)
You


  • Strongly dislike computers
    2 (0.62%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    32 (9.94%)
  • Neutral about computers
    11 (3.42%)
  • Moderately like computers
    160 (49.69%)
  • Strongly like computers
    117 (36.34%)

Other teachers


  • Strongly dislike computers
    3 (0.93%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    44 (13.66%)
  • Neutral about computers
    51 (15.84%)
  • Moderately like computers
    181 (56.21%)
  • Strongly like computers
    43 (13.35%)

Your students


  • Strongly dislike computers
    1 (0.31%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    2 (0.63%)
  • Neutral about computers
    8 (2.51%)
  • Moderately like computers
    53 (16.61%)
  • Strongly like computers
    255 (79.94%)

Your students' parents


  • Strongly dislike computers
    10 (3.17%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    64 (20.32%)
  • Neutral about computers
    141 (44.76%)
  • Moderately like computers
    82 (26.03%)
  • Strongly like computers
    18 (5.71%)

School administrators


  • Strongly dislike computers
    1 (0.32%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    11 (3.47%)
  • Neutral about computers
    35 (11.04%)
  • Moderately like computers
    117 (36.91%)
  • Strongly like computers
    153 (48.26%)

T.25 How useful are the following people and tools in helping you teach? (please select one response for each row of the question)
Other teachers


  • Not useful
    1 (0.31%)
  • A little useful
    5 (1.55%)
  • Somewhat useful
    45 (13.93%)
  • Very useful
    117 (36.22%)
  • Necessary
    155 (47.99%)

School administrators


  • Not useful
    1 (0.31%)
  • A little useful
    4 (1.25%)
  • Somewhat useful
    54 (16.93%)
  • Very useful
    105 (32.92%)
  • Necessary
    155 (48.59%)

Textbooks


  • Not useful
    0
  • A little useful
    4 (1.25%)
  • Somewhat useful
    59 (18.5%)
  • Very useful
    144 (45.14%)
  • Necessary
    112 (35.11%)

Blackboard


  • Not useful
    3 (0.93%)
  • A little useful
    29 (9.01%)
  • Somewhat useful
    126 (39.13%)
  • Very useful
    75 (23.29%)
  • Necessary
    89 (27.64%)

Unique teaching materials I prepare


  • Not useful
    1 (0.31%)
  • A little useful
    1 (0.31%)
  • Somewhat useful
    111 (34.37%)
  • Very useful
    134 (41.49%)
  • Necessary
    76 (23.53%)

Television/video


  • Not useful
    0
  • A little useful
    9 (2.81%)
  • Somewhat useful
    77 (24.06%)
  • Very useful
    151 (47.19%)
  • Necessary
    83 (25.94%)

Internet websites (including my school-run or personal website)


  • Not useful
    9 (2.83%)
  • A little useful
    17 (5.35%)
  • Somewhat useful
    102 (32.08%)
  • Very useful
    114 (35.85%)
  • Necessary
    76 (23.9%)

E-mail


  • Not useful
    6 (1.87%)
  • A little useful
    26 (8.1%)
  • Somewhat useful
    97 (30.22%)
  • Very useful
    108 (33.64%)
  • Necessary
    84 (26.17%)

Educational software and CD-ROMs


  • Not useful
    0
  • A little useful
    5 (1.57%)
  • Somewhat useful
    52 (16.3%)
  • Very useful
    152 (47.65%)
  • Necessary
    110 (34.48%)

Other materials (newspapers, art supplies, games)


  • Not useful
    1 (0.31%)
  • A little useful
    2 (0.62%)
  • Somewhat useful
    45 (14.06%)
  • Very useful
    161 (50.31%)
  • Necessary
    111 (34.69%)

T.26 How much do you think the use of computers has helped your students to improve the following? (please select one response for each row of the question)
Become independent learners


  • Not at all
    15 (4.67%)
  • A little
    53 (16.51%)
  • Average
    107 (33.33%)
  • A lot
    118 (36.76%)
  • Very much
    28 (8.72%)

Creativity


  • Not at all
    12 (3.74%)
  • A little
    33 (10.28%)
  • Average
    84 (26.17%)
  • A lot
    148 (46.11%)
  • Very much
    44 (13.71%)

Teamwork/collaboration


  • Not at all
    13 (4.1%)
  • A little
    26 (8.2%)
  • Average
    81 (25.55%)
  • A lot
    162 (51.1%)
  • Very much
    35 (11.04%)

Analytical thinking and problem solving


  • Not at all
    12 (3.74%)
  • A little
    43 (13.4%)
  • Average
    104 (32.4%)
  • A lot
    131 (40.81%)
  • Very much
    31 (9.66%)

Understanding and awareness of other cultures or countries


  • Not at all
    24 (7.5%)
  • A little
    50 (15.62%)
  • Average
    96 (30%)
  • A lot
    123 (38.44%)
  • Very much
    27 (8.44%)

Understanding and awareness of their own culture or country


  • Not at all
    15 (4.7%)
  • A little
    30 (9.4%)
  • Average
    110 (34.48%)
  • A lot
    134 (42.01%)
  • Very much
    30 (9.4%)

Ability to research and find useful and relevant information


  • Not at all
    10 (3.13%)
  • A little
    31 (9.72%)
  • Average
    74 (23.2%)
  • A lot
    150 (47.02%)
  • Very much
    54 (16.93%)

Written communication skills


  • Not at all
    14 (4.35%)
  • A little
    52 (16.15%)
  • Average
    99 (30.75%)
  • A lot
    126 (39.13%)
  • Very much
    31 (9.63%)

Verbal communication skills


  • Not at all
    16 (5%)
  • A little
    57 (17.81%)
  • Average
    117 (36.56%)
  • A lot
    108 (33.75%)
  • Very much
    22 (6.88%)

School attendance


  • Not at all
    17 (5.4%)
  • A little
    41 (13.02%)
  • Average
    115 (36.51%)
  • A lot
    119 (37.78%)
  • Very much
    23 (7.3%)

Curiosity about subject matter


  • Not at all
    11 (3.43%)
  • A little
    23 (7.17%)
  • Average
    76 (23.68%)
  • A lot
    146 (45.48%)
  • Very much
    65 (20.25%)

Attitude and motivation toward learning


  • Not at all
    12 (3.73%)
  • A little
    21 (6.52%)
  • Average
    77 (23.91%)
  • A lot
    155 (48.14%)
  • Very much
    57 (17.7%)

Examination scores


  • Not at all
    38 (11.88%)
  • A little
    47 (14.69%)
  • Average
    117 (36.56%)
  • A lot
    98 (30.62%)
  • Very much
    20 (6.25%)

Ask questions that demonstrate understanding


  • Not at all
    15 (4.75%)
  • A little
    34 (10.76%)
  • Average
    108 (34.18%)
  • A lot
    133 (42.09%)
  • Very much
    26 (8.23%)

Opportunities for employment after graduation


  • Not at all
    34 (10.69%)
  • A little
    35 (11.01%)
  • Average
    99 (31.13%)
  • A lot
    102 (32.08%)
  • Very much
    48 (15.09%)

T.27 How have computers affected students' learning?


  • Greatly worsened students' learning
    0
  • Somewhat worsened students' learning
    0
  • Neither worsened nor improved students' learning
    40 (12.46%)
  • Somewhat improved students' learning
    226 (70.4%)
  • Greatly improved students' learning
    55 (17.13%)

T.28 How have computers affected your teaching?


  • Computers have made my teaching much less effective
    0
  • Computers have made my teaching somewhat less effective
    25 (7.79%)
  • Computers have not affected my teaching
    64 (19.94%)
  • Computers have made my teaching somewhat more effective
    174 (54.21%)
  • Computers have made my teaching much more effective
    58 (18.07%)

T.29 Information that you find on the Internet


  • Should never be believed
    0
  • Should rarely be believed
    8 (2.48%)
  • Should sometimes be believed
    124 (38.39%)
  • Should usually be believed
    176 (54.49%)
  • Should always be believed
    15 (4.64%)

T.30 How important for your career is the use of computers in your teaching?


  • Not at all important for my career
    2 (0.62%)
  • A little important for my career
    8 (2.48%)
  • Somewhat important for my career
    65 (20.19%)
  • Fairly important for my career
    137 (42.55%)
  • Very important for my career
    110 (34.16%)

T.31 Have computers in your school had a positive influence on GIRLS in the following areas? (please select one response for each row of the question)
Classroom participation


  • No influence
    24 (7.45%)
  • A little influence
    23 (7.14%)
  • Some influence
    132 (40.99%)
  • A large influence
    129 (40.06%)
  • A substantial influence
    14 (4.35%)

Learning outcomes


  • No influence
    18 (5.61%)
  • A little influence
    26 (8.1%)
  • Some influence
    126 (39.25%)
  • A large influence
    126 (39.25%)
  • A substantial influence
    25 (7.79%)

Written communication skills


  • No influence
    20 (6.23%)
  • A little influence
    38 (11.84%)
  • Some influence
    129 (40.19%)
  • A large influence
    118 (36.76%)
  • A substantial influence
    16 (4.98%)

Oral communication skills


  • No influence
    18 (5.66%)
  • A little influence
    53 (16.67%)
  • Some influence
    121 (38.05%)
  • A large influence
    109 (34.28%)
  • A substantial influence
    17 (5.35%)

Interest in science or math subjects


  • No influence
    26 (8.23%)
  • A little influence
    32 (10.13%)
  • Some influence
    139 (43.99%)
  • A large influence
    105 (33.23%)
  • A substantial influence
    14 (4.43%)

Ability to access health information (HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, etc.)


  • No influence
    31 (9.81%)
  • A little influence
    26 (8.23%)
  • Some influence
    84 (26.58%)
  • A large influence
    145 (45.89%)
  • A substantial influence
    30 (9.49%)

T.32 Have computers in your school had a positive influence on BOYS in the following areas? (please select one response for each row of the question)
Classroom participation


  • No influence
    22 (6.81%)
  • A little influence
    22 (6.81%)
  • Some influence
    118 (36.53%)
  • A large influence
    144 (44.58%)
  • A substantial influence
    17 (5.26%)

Learning outcomes


  • No influence
    19 (5.92%)
  • A little influence
    26 (8.1%)
  • Some influence
    125 (38.94%)
  • A large influence
    136 (42.37%)
  • A substantial influence
    15 (4.67%)

Written communication skills


  • No influence
    19 (5.92%)
  • A little influence
    41 (12.77%)
  • Some influence
    132 (41.12%)
  • A large influence
    119 (37.07%)
  • A substantial influence
    10 (3.12%)

Oral communication skills


  • No influence
    21 (6.58%)
  • A little influence
    49 (15.36%)
  • Some influence
    132 (41.38%)
  • A large influence
    102 (31.97%)
  • A substantial influence
    15 (4.7%)

Interest in science or math subjects


  • No influence
    25 (7.81%)
  • A little influence
    37 (11.56%)
  • Some influence
    125 (39.06%)
  • A large influence
    118 (36.88%)
  • A substantial influence
    15 (4.69%)

Ability to access health information (HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, etc.)


  • No influence
    32 (10.13%)
  • A little influence
    29 (9.18%)
  • Some influence
    89 (28.16%)
  • A large influence
    137 (43.35%)
  • A substantial influence
    29 (9.18%)

T.33 Based on your experience with computers so far, do you want to continue to use computers in your teaching?


  • I definitely do not want to use computers
    1 (0.31%)
  • I probably do not want to use computers
    2 (0.62%)
  • I'm not sure if I want to use computers
    17 (5.28%)
  • I probably do want to use computers
    118 (36.65%)
  • I definitely do want to use computers
    184 (57.14%)

T.34 Has the overall impact of computers in your school been negative or positive?


  • Extremely negative
    0
  • Somewhat negative
    3 (0.93%)
  • Neither negative nor positive
    21 (6.52%)
  • Somewhat positive
    202 (62.73%)
  • Extremely positive
    96 (29.81%)

T.35 To what extent were teachers involved in the planning process for putting computers in your school?


  • Teachers were not consulted during the planning process
    9 (2.8%)
  • Teachers played a small role in the planning process
    16 (4.97%)
  • Teachers played a moderate role in the planning process
    93 (28.88%)
  • Teachers played a somewhat important role in the planning process
    147 (45.65%)
  • Teachers played a very important role in the planning process
    57 (17.7%)