Preliminary Report

Teacher Survey

Panama
Private Sector Council for Educational Assistance (CoSPAE)
  • Number of Participating Schools: 12
  • Number of Participants: 104
T.5 Your gender:


  • Male
    29 (27.88%)
  • Female
    75 (72.12%)

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


  • Art
    7 (6.73%)
  • Computers
    8 (7.69%)
  • Literature/humanities
    7 (6.73%)
  • Local/national language
    19 (18.27%)
  • Other language
    10 (9.62%)
  • Mathematics
    21 (20.19%)
  • Music
    6 (5.77%)
  • Science
    11 (10.58%)
  • Social science/history
    19 (18.27%)
  • Other
    27 (25.96%)

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


  • 9 or under
    10 (9.62%)
  • 10-12 years
    22 (21.15%)
  • 13-15 years
    45 (43.27%)
  • 16-18 years
    48 (46.15%)
  • 19+ years
    12 (11.54%)

T.8 How many years have you been teaching?


  • Less than one year
    1 (1%)
  • 1-5 years
    31 (31%)
  • 6-10 years
    27 (27%)
  • 11-20 years
    23 (23%)
  • More than 20 years
    18 (18%)

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


  • Less than 1 year
    26 (26%)
  • 1-2 years
    22 (22%)
  • 2-4 years
    15 (15%)
  • 4-6 years
    14 (14%)
  • More than 6 years
    23 (23%)

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


  • Never
    40 (38.83%)
  • Once a month
    21 (20.39%)
  • Once a week
    18 (17.48%)
  • Several times a week
    16 (15.53%)
  • Every day
    8 (7.77%)

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


  • Never
    71 (69.61%)
  • Once a month
    14 (13.73%)
  • Once a week
    11 (10.78%)
  • Several times a week
    5 (4.9%)
  • Every day
    1 (0.98%)

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


  • None
    60 (58.82%)
  • About 15 minutes
    7 (6.86%)
  • About 30 minutes
    8 (7.84%)
  • About 1 hour
    20 (19.61%)
  • More than 1 hour
    7 (6.86%)

T.13 Do you have a mobile phone?


  • Yes
    66 (65.35%)
  • No
    35 (34.65%)

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


  • Never
    56 (54.37%)
  • Rarely
    8 (7.77%)
  • Sometimes
    25 (24.27%)
  • Very often
    8 (7.77%)
  • A lot
    6 (5.83%)

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
    54 (56.25%)
  • Not important
    3 (3.12%)
  • A little important
    3 (3.12%)
  • Somewhat important
    10 (10.42%)
  • Very important
    26 (27.08%)

To find/access news and information


  • Not part of my teaching
    23 (23.96%)
  • Not important
    4 (4.17%)
  • A little important
    0
  • Somewhat important
    26 (27.08%)
  • Very important
    43 (44.79%)

To present information in class


  • Not part of my teaching
    27 (28.42%)
  • Not important
    1 (1.05%)
  • A little important
    2 (2.11%)
  • Somewhat important
    19 (20%)
  • Very important
    46 (48.42%)

To make learning more fun and enjoyable


  • Not part of my teaching
    29 (29.9%)
  • Not important
    1 (1.03%)
  • A little important
    5 (5.15%)
  • Somewhat important
    16 (16.49%)
  • Very important
    46 (47.42%)

To improve student interaction and collaboration


  • Not part of my teaching
    28 (28.28%)
  • Not important
    3 (3.03%)
  • A little important
    8 (8.08%)
  • Somewhat important
    20 (20.2%)
  • Very important
    40 (40.4%)

To develop lesson plans and learning materials


  • Not part of my teaching
    17 (17.17%)
  • Not important
    2 (2.02%)
  • A little important
    2 (2.02%)
  • Somewhat important
    27 (27.27%)
  • Very important
    51 (51.52%)

To track student performance, grades/marks


  • Not part of my teaching
    26 (26.53%)
  • Not important
    5 (5.1%)
  • A little important
    6 (6.12%)
  • Somewhat important
    13 (13.27%)
  • Very important
    48 (48.98%)

To supplement textbooks and find additional educational content


  • Not part of my teaching
    16 (16.49%)
  • Not important
    3 (3.09%)
  • A little important
    0
  • Somewhat important
    20 (20.62%)
  • Very important
    58 (59.79%)

To share information and resources with other teachers


  • Not part of my teaching
    25 (26.32%)
  • Not important
    1 (1.05%)
  • A little important
    4 (4.21%)
  • Somewhat important
    27 (28.42%)
  • Very important
    38 (40%)

To make me a better teacher


  • Not part of my teaching
    11 (11.34%)
  • Not important
    0
  • A little important
    2 (2.06%)
  • Somewhat important
    18 (18.56%)
  • Very important
    66 (68.04%)

To help me meet national curriculum standards in my classroom


  • Not part of my teaching
    18 (18.56%)
  • Not important
    1 (1.03%)
  • A little important
    1 (1.03%)
  • Somewhat important
    28 (28.87%)
  • Very important
    49 (50.52%)

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
    35 (36.84%)
  • Rarely
    9 (9.47%)
  • Sometimes
    29 (30.53%)
  • A lot
    14 (14.74%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    8 (8.42%)

Word processing, writing papers


  • Never
    31 (33.7%)
  • Rarely
    6 (6.52%)
  • Sometimes
    30 (32.61%)
  • A lot
    16 (17.39%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    9 (9.78%)

Use spreadsheet software


  • Never
    57 (63.33%)
  • Rarely
    13 (14.44%)
  • Sometimes
    14 (15.56%)
  • A lot
    5 (5.56%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    1 (1.11%)

Use presentation software


  • Never
    49 (55.06%)
  • Rarely
    7 (7.87%)
  • Sometimes
    21 (23.6%)
  • A lot
    9 (10.11%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    3 (3.37%)

Use draw, paint, or graphics software


  • Never
    48 (52.17%)
  • Rarely
    9 (9.78%)
  • Sometimes
    21 (22.83%)
  • A lot
    11 (11.96%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    3 (3.26%)

Computer science/programming


  • Never
    52 (57.78%)
  • Rarely
    11 (12.22%)
  • Sometimes
    10 (11.11%)
  • A lot
    13 (14.44%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    4 (4.44%)

Create/maintain their own website


  • Never
    64 (70.33%)
  • Rarely
    8 (8.79%)
  • Sometimes
    14 (15.38%)
  • A lot
    3 (3.3%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    2 (2.2%)

Find news & information on the Internet


  • Never
    47 (49.47%)
  • Rarely
    9 (9.47%)
  • Sometimes
    17 (17.89%)
  • A lot
    19 (20%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    3 (3.16%)

E-mail


  • Never
    69 (75%)
  • Rarely
    2 (2.17%)
  • Sometimes
    8 (8.7%)
  • A lot
    11 (11.96%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    2 (2.17%)

Chat


  • Never
    68 (73.12%)
  • Rarely
    8 (8.6%)
  • Sometimes
    7 (7.53%)
  • A lot
    8 (8.6%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    2 (2.15%)

Download music


  • Never
    64 (69.57%)
  • Rarely
    11 (11.96%)
  • Sometimes
    6 (6.52%)
  • A lot
    7 (7.61%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    4 (4.35%)

Create/edit music, video, or photos


  • Never
    68 (75.56%)
  • Rarely
    7 (7.78%)
  • Sometimes
    8 (8.89%)
  • A lot
    5 (5.56%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    2 (2.22%)

Play games


  • Never
    42 (45.65%)
  • Rarely
    12 (13.04%)
  • Sometimes
    20 (21.74%)
  • A lot
    14 (15.22%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    4 (4.35%)

Access educational resources or CD-ROMs


  • Never
    44 (49.44%)
  • Rarely
    14 (15.73%)
  • Sometimes
    19 (21.35%)
  • A lot
    11 (12.36%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    1 (1.12%)

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
    55 (64.71%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    5 (5.88%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    14 (16.47%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    6 (7.06%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    5 (5.88%)

Lack of confidence and comfort using computers


  • Not a challenge/concern
    51 (57.95%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    7 (7.95%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    14 (15.91%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    9 (10.23%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    7 (7.95%)

Being exposed to offensive information or images


  • Not a challenge/concern
    50 (58.14%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    13 (15.12%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    5 (5.81%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    9 (10.47%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    9 (10.47%)

Lack of relevant content in my language


  • Not a challenge/concern
    44 (50.57%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    15 (17.24%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    12 (13.79%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    8 (9.2%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    8 (9.2%)

Theft of personal information/privacy concerns


  • Not a challenge/concern
    41 (47.67%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    17 (19.77%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    7 (8.14%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    10 (11.63%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    11 (12.79%)

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


  • Not a challenge/concern
    21 (23.33%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    11 (12.22%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    13 (14.44%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    18 (20%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    27 (30%)

Not enough time, I am too busy


  • Not a challenge/concern
    27 (30.68%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    12 (13.64%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    23 (26.14%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    13 (14.77%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    13 (14.77%)

Too many people, not enough computers


  • Not a challenge/concern
    21 (24.14%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    10 (11.49%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    6 (6.9%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    15 (17.24%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    35 (40.23%)

Computers might replace me in future


  • Not a challenge/concern
    55 (63.22%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    8 (9.2%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    5 (5.75%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    2 (2.3%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    17 (19.54%)

Using computers takes the time away from other educational activities


  • Not a challenge/concern
    49 (55.68%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    10 (11.36%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    13 (14.77%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    8 (9.09%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    8 (9.09%)

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


  • Yes
    19 (19.59%)
  • No
    56 (57.73%)
  • No, but I would like to
    22 (22.68%)

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


  • I do
    14 (13.46%)
  • Another teacher
    41 (39.42%)
  • The school's computer technician
    15 (14.42%)
  • An external technician
    6 (5.77%)
  • A student
    1 (0.96%)
  • A parent
    0
  • No one
    15 (14.42%)
  • Other
    10 (9.62%)

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


  • I taught myself
    25 (24.04%)
  • Formal on-the-job-training at my school
    17 (16.35%)
  • The high school I attended
    8 (7.69%)
  • The university I attended
    26 (25%)
  • Computer training institute
    16 (15.38%)
  • Informal learning from others at my school
    24 (23.08%)
  • Professional developments workshops
    22 (21.15%)
  • I have received no computer training
    15 (14.42%)

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


  • I taught myself
    16 (15.38%)
  • Formal on-the-job-training at my school
    9 (8.65%)
  • The high school I attended
    3 (2.88%)
  • The university I attended
    15 (14.42%)
  • Computer training institute
    14 (13.46%)
  • Informal learning from others at my school
    13 (12.5%)
  • Professional development workshops
    12 (11.54%)
  • I have received no computer training
    12 (11.54%)
  • Other
    6 (5.77%)

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


  • Never (if so, go directly to T.24)
    64 (62.75%)
  • A few times every month
    17 (16.67%)
  • A few times every week
    15 (14.71%)
  • A few times every day
    3 (2.94%)
  • Many times every day
    3 (2.94%)

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
    21 (50%)
  • Rarely
    5 (11.9%)
  • Sometimes
    10 (23.81%)
  • Very often
    4 (9.52%)
  • A lot
    2 (4.76%)

Students


  • Never
    26 (65%)
  • Rarely
    6 (15%)
  • Sometimes
    6 (15%)
  • Very often
    2 (5%)
  • A lot
    0

School administrators


  • Never
    32 (80%)
  • Rarely
    6 (15%)
  • Sometimes
    1 (2.5%)
  • Very often
    0
  • A lot
    1 (2.5%)

Family/friends


  • Never
    11 (21.15%)
  • Rarely
    3 (5.77%)
  • Sometimes
    10 (19.23%)
  • Very often
    22 (42.31%)
  • A lot
    6 (11.54%)

People in other countries


  • Never
    14 (34.15%)
  • Rarely
    4 (9.76%)
  • Sometimes
    14 (34.15%)
  • Very often
    5 (12.2%)
  • A lot
    4 (9.76%)

Parents


  • Never
    32 (82.05%)
  • Rarely
    3 (7.69%)
  • Sometimes
    1 (2.56%)
  • Very often
    3 (7.69%)
  • A lot
    0

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
    5 (4.95%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    4 (3.96%)
  • Neutral about computers
    20 (19.8%)
  • Moderately like computers
    42 (41.58%)
  • Strongly like computers
    30 (29.7%)

Other teachers


  • Strongly dislike computers
    5 (5.62%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    4 (4.49%)
  • Neutral about computers
    21 (23.6%)
  • Moderately like computers
    41 (46.07%)
  • Strongly like computers
    18 (20.22%)

Your students


  • Strongly dislike computers
    4 (4.35%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    3 (3.26%)
  • Neutral about computers
    12 (13.04%)
  • Moderately like computers
    20 (21.74%)
  • Strongly like computers
    53 (57.61%)

Your students' parents


  • Strongly dislike computers
    3 (3.41%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    3 (3.41%)
  • Neutral about computers
    53 (60.23%)
  • Moderately like computers
    22 (25%)
  • Strongly like computers
    7 (7.95%)

School administrators


  • Strongly dislike computers
    3 (3.19%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    2 (2.13%)
  • Neutral about computers
    8 (8.51%)
  • Moderately like computers
    37 (39.36%)
  • Strongly like computers
    44 (46.81%)

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
    6 (6.19%)
  • A little useful
    5 (5.15%)
  • Somewhat useful
    23 (23.71%)
  • Very useful
    46 (47.42%)
  • Necessary
    17 (17.53%)

School administrators


  • Not useful
    6 (6.12%)
  • A little useful
    18 (18.37%)
  • Somewhat useful
    24 (24.49%)
  • Very useful
    28 (28.57%)
  • Necessary
    22 (22.45%)

Textbooks


  • Not useful
    1 (1.02%)
  • A little useful
    2 (2.04%)
  • Somewhat useful
    3 (3.06%)
  • Very useful
    40 (40.82%)
  • Necessary
    52 (53.06%)

Blackboard


  • Not useful
    0
  • A little useful
    3 (2.97%)
  • Somewhat useful
    14 (13.86%)
  • Very useful
    32 (31.68%)
  • Necessary
    52 (51.49%)

Unique teaching materials I prepare


  • Not useful
    1 (1%)
  • A little useful
    0
  • Somewhat useful
    11 (11%)
  • Very useful
    41 (41%)
  • Necessary
    47 (47%)

Television/video


  • Not useful
    3 (3.09%)
  • A little useful
    10 (10.31%)
  • Somewhat useful
    25 (25.77%)
  • Very useful
    40 (41.24%)
  • Necessary
    19 (19.59%)

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


  • Not useful
    10 (10.99%)
  • A little useful
    9 (9.89%)
  • Somewhat useful
    19 (20.88%)
  • Very useful
    32 (35.16%)
  • Necessary
    21 (23.08%)

E-mail


  • Not useful
    15 (15.79%)
  • A little useful
    17 (17.89%)
  • Somewhat useful
    24 (25.26%)
  • Very useful
    19 (20%)
  • Necessary
    20 (21.05%)

Educational software and CD-ROMs


  • Not useful
    9 (9.47%)
  • A little useful
    8 (8.42%)
  • Somewhat useful
    19 (20%)
  • Very useful
    34 (35.79%)
  • Necessary
    25 (26.32%)

Other materials (newspapers, art supplies, games)


  • Not useful
    0
  • A little useful
    7 (7.07%)
  • Somewhat useful
    19 (19.19%)
  • Very useful
    39 (39.39%)
  • Necessary
    34 (34.34%)

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
    9 (9.09%)
  • A little
    20 (20.2%)
  • Average
    10 (10.1%)
  • A lot
    33 (33.33%)
  • Very much
    27 (27.27%)

Creativity


  • Not at all
    10 (10.2%)
  • A little
    13 (13.27%)
  • Average
    8 (8.16%)
  • A lot
    24 (24.49%)
  • Very much
    43 (43.88%)

Teamwork/collaboration


  • Not at all
    9 (9.28%)
  • A little
    18 (18.56%)
  • Average
    14 (14.43%)
  • A lot
    19 (19.59%)
  • Very much
    37 (38.14%)

Analytical thinking and problem solving


  • Not at all
    16 (16.49%)
  • A little
    20 (20.62%)
  • Average
    14 (14.43%)
  • A lot
    26 (26.8%)
  • Very much
    21 (21.65%)

Understanding and awareness of other cultures or countries


  • Not at all
    15 (15.31%)
  • A little
    15 (15.31%)
  • Average
    11 (11.22%)
  • A lot
    21 (21.43%)
  • Very much
    36 (36.73%)

Understanding and awareness of their own culture or country


  • Not at all
    10 (10.31%)
  • A little
    19 (19.59%)
  • Average
    17 (17.53%)
  • A lot
    26 (26.8%)
  • Very much
    25 (25.77%)

Ability to research and find useful and relevant information


  • Not at all
    10 (10.2%)
  • A little
    10 (10.2%)
  • Average
    18 (18.37%)
  • A lot
    20 (20.41%)
  • Very much
    40 (40.82%)

Written communication skills


  • Not at all
    9 (9.28%)
  • A little
    15 (15.46%)
  • Average
    13 (13.4%)
  • A lot
    32 (32.99%)
  • Very much
    28 (28.87%)

Verbal communication skills


  • Not at all
    15 (15.79%)
  • A little
    19 (20%)
  • Average
    15 (15.79%)
  • A lot
    32 (33.68%)
  • Very much
    14 (14.74%)

School attendance


  • Not at all
    21 (21.65%)
  • A little
    17 (17.53%)
  • Average
    11 (11.34%)
  • A lot
    22 (22.68%)
  • Very much
    26 (26.8%)

Curiosity about subject matter


  • Not at all
    13 (13.68%)
  • A little
    7 (7.37%)
  • Average
    12 (12.63%)
  • A lot
    29 (30.53%)
  • Very much
    34 (35.79%)

Attitude and motivation toward learning


  • Not at all
    10 (10.31%)
  • A little
    10 (10.31%)
  • Average
    16 (16.49%)
  • A lot
    27 (27.84%)
  • Very much
    34 (35.05%)

Examination scores


  • Not at all
    24 (24.49%)
  • A little
    14 (14.29%)
  • Average
    13 (13.27%)
  • A lot
    23 (23.47%)
  • Very much
    24 (24.49%)

Ask questions that demonstrate understanding


  • Not at all
    10 (10.31%)
  • A little
    17 (17.53%)
  • Average
    12 (12.37%)
  • A lot
    34 (35.05%)
  • Very much
    24 (24.74%)

Opportunities for employment after graduation


  • Not at all
    15 (15.79%)
  • A little
    6 (6.32%)
  • Average
    7 (7.37%)
  • A lot
    20 (21.05%)
  • Very much
    47 (49.47%)

T.27 How have computers affected students' learning?


  • Greatly worsened students' learning
    1 (1%)
  • Somewhat worsened students' learning
    4 (4%)
  • Neither worsened nor improved students' learning
    21 (21%)
  • Somewhat improved students' learning
    48 (48%)
  • Greatly improved students' learning
    26 (26%)

T.28 How have computers affected your teaching?


  • Computers have made my teaching much less effective
    2 (2.04%)
  • Computers have made my teaching somewhat less effective
    0
  • Computers have not affected my teaching
    33 (33.67%)
  • Computers have made my teaching somewhat more effective
    39 (39.8%)
  • Computers have made my teaching much more effective
    24 (24.49%)

T.29 Information that you find on the Internet


  • Should never be believed
    0
  • Should rarely be believed
    0
  • Should sometimes be believed
    15 (15.62%)
  • Should usually be believed
    72 (75%)
  • Should always be believed
    9 (9.38%)

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


  • Not at all important for my career
    2 (1.96%)
  • A little important for my career
    2 (1.96%)
  • Somewhat important for my career
    24 (23.53%)
  • Fairly important for my career
    30 (29.41%)
  • Very important for my career
    44 (43.14%)

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
    13 (13.13%)
  • A little influence
    19 (19.19%)
  • Some influence
    37 (37.37%)
  • A large influence
    18 (18.18%)
  • A substantial influence
    12 (12.12%)

Learning outcomes


  • No influence
    9 (9.28%)
  • A little influence
    14 (14.43%)
  • Some influence
    42 (43.3%)
  • A large influence
    23 (23.71%)
  • A substantial influence
    9 (9.28%)

Written communication skills


  • No influence
    11 (11.34%)
  • A little influence
    19 (19.59%)
  • Some influence
    39 (40.21%)
  • A large influence
    15 (15.46%)
  • A substantial influence
    13 (13.4%)

Oral communication skills


  • No influence
    11 (11.34%)
  • A little influence
    23 (23.71%)
  • Some influence
    37 (38.14%)
  • A large influence
    19 (19.59%)
  • A substantial influence
    7 (7.22%)

Interest in science or math subjects


  • No influence
    20 (20.83%)
  • A little influence
    19 (19.79%)
  • Some influence
    38 (39.58%)
  • A large influence
    13 (13.54%)
  • A substantial influence
    6 (6.25%)

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


  • No influence
    16 (16.84%)
  • A little influence
    8 (8.42%)
  • Some influence
    31 (32.63%)
  • A large influence
    19 (20%)
  • A substantial influence
    21 (22.11%)

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
    14 (14.58%)
  • A little influence
    22 (22.92%)
  • Some influence
    28 (29.17%)
  • A large influence
    22 (22.92%)
  • A substantial influence
    10 (10.42%)

Learning outcomes


  • No influence
    9 (9.78%)
  • A little influence
    15 (16.3%)
  • Some influence
    39 (42.39%)
  • A large influence
    18 (19.57%)
  • A substantial influence
    11 (11.96%)

Written communication skills


  • No influence
    12 (12.77%)
  • A little influence
    19 (20.21%)
  • Some influence
    40 (42.55%)
  • A large influence
    12 (12.77%)
  • A substantial influence
    11 (11.7%)

Oral communication skills


  • No influence
    14 (14.89%)
  • A little influence
    22 (23.4%)
  • Some influence
    39 (41.49%)
  • A large influence
    13 (13.83%)
  • A substantial influence
    6 (6.38%)

Interest in science or math subjects


  • No influence
    20 (21.74%)
  • A little influence
    16 (17.39%)
  • Some influence
    37 (40.22%)
  • A large influence
    15 (16.3%)
  • A substantial influence
    4 (4.35%)

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


  • No influence
    18 (19.57%)
  • A little influence
    8 (8.7%)
  • Some influence
    28 (30.43%)
  • A large influence
    16 (17.39%)
  • A substantial influence
    22 (23.91%)

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 (1.03%)
  • I probably do not want to use computers
    2 (2.06%)
  • I'm not sure if I want to use computers
    3 (3.09%)
  • I probably do want to use computers
    32 (32.99%)
  • I definitely do want to use computers
    59 (60.82%)

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


  • Extremely negative
    1 (0.99%)
  • Somewhat negative
    0
  • Neither negative nor positive
    14 (13.86%)
  • Somewhat positive
    54 (53.47%)
  • Extremely positive
    32 (31.68%)

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
    13 (13.27%)
  • Teachers played a small role in the planning process
    14 (14.29%)
  • Teachers played a moderate role in the planning process
    22 (22.45%)
  • Teachers played a somewhat important role in the planning process
    26 (26.53%)
  • Teachers played a very important role in the planning process
    23 (23.47%)
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