Preliminary Report

Teacher Survey

South Africa
Schoolnet South Africa
  • Number of Participating Schools: 10
  • Number of Participants: 86
T.5 Your gender:


  • Male
    45 (52.33%)
  • Female
    41 (47.67%)

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


  • Art
    9 (10.47%)
  • Computers
    10 (11.63%)
  • Literature/humanities
    11 (12.79%)
  • Local/national language
    18 (20.93%)
  • Other language
    10 (11.63%)
  • Mathematics
    18 (20.93%)
  • Music
    4 (4.65%)
  • Science
    23 (26.74%)
  • Social science/history
    12 (13.95%)
  • Other
    28 (32.56%)

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


  • 9 or under
    5 (5.81%)
  • 10-12 years
    4 (4.65%)
  • 13-15 years
    37 (43.02%)
  • 16-18 years
    64 (74.42%)
  • 19+ years
    20 (23.26%)

T.8 How many years have you been teaching?


  • Less than one year
    2 (2.41%)
  • 1-5 years
    12 (14.46%)
  • 6-10 years
    27 (32.53%)
  • 11-20 years
    35 (42.17%)
  • More than 20 years
    7 (8.43%)

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


  • Less than 1 year
    18 (21.43%)
  • 1-2 years
    23 (27.38%)
  • 2-4 years
    28 (33.33%)
  • 4-6 years
    8 (9.52%)
  • More than 6 years
    7 (8.33%)

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


  • Never
    8 (9.41%)
  • Once a month
    19 (22.35%)
  • Once a week
    14 (16.47%)
  • Several times a week
    38 (44.71%)
  • Every day
    6 (7.06%)

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


  • Never
    25 (29.07%)
  • Once a month
    25 (29.07%)
  • Once a week
    13 (15.12%)
  • Several times a week
    23 (26.74%)
  • Every day
    0

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


  • None
    24 (28.92%)
  • About 15 minutes
    14 (16.87%)
  • About 30 minutes
    20 (24.1%)
  • About 1 hour
    15 (18.07%)
  • More than 1 hour
    10 (12.05%)

T.13 Do you have a mobile phone?


  • Yes
    75 (89.29%)
  • No
    9 (10.71%)

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


  • Never
    50 (58.82%)
  • Rarely
    13 (15.29%)
  • Sometimes
    16 (18.82%)
  • Very often
    1 (1.18%)
  • A lot
    5 (5.88%)

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
    28 (32.56%)
  • Not important
    1 (1.16%)
  • A little important
    4 (4.65%)
  • Somewhat important
    12 (13.95%)
  • Very important
    41 (47.67%)

To find/access news and information


  • Not part of my teaching
    11 (13.41%)
  • Not important
    0
  • A little important
    6 (7.32%)
  • Somewhat important
    14 (17.07%)
  • Very important
    51 (62.2%)

To present information in class


  • Not part of my teaching
    14 (16.67%)
  • Not important
    0
  • A little important
    14 (16.67%)
  • Somewhat important
    24 (28.57%)
  • Very important
    32 (38.1%)

To make learning more fun and enjoyable


  • Not part of my teaching
    13 (15.12%)
  • Not important
    1 (1.16%)
  • A little important
    2 (2.33%)
  • Somewhat important
    17 (19.77%)
  • Very important
    53 (61.63%)

To improve student interaction and collaboration


  • Not part of my teaching
    12 (14.12%)
  • Not important
    0
  • A little important
    6 (7.06%)
  • Somewhat important
    24 (28.24%)
  • Very important
    43 (50.59%)

To develop lesson plans and learning materials


  • Not part of my teaching
    10 (11.63%)
  • Not important
    2 (2.33%)
  • A little important
    7 (8.14%)
  • Somewhat important
    11 (12.79%)
  • Very important
    56 (65.12%)

To track student performance, grades/marks


  • Not part of my teaching
    13 (15.29%)
  • Not important
    2 (2.35%)
  • A little important
    2 (2.35%)
  • Somewhat important
    9 (10.59%)
  • Very important
    59 (69.41%)

To supplement textbooks and find additional educational content


  • Not part of my teaching
    8 (9.3%)
  • Not important
    4 (4.65%)
  • A little important
    3 (3.49%)
  • Somewhat important
    22 (25.58%)
  • Very important
    49 (56.98%)

To share information and resources with other teachers


  • Not part of my teaching
    8 (9.3%)
  • Not important
    2 (2.33%)
  • A little important
    10 (11.63%)
  • Somewhat important
    12 (13.95%)
  • Very important
    54 (62.79%)

To make me a better teacher


  • Not part of my teaching
    7 (8.24%)
  • Not important
    0
  • A little important
    2 (2.35%)
  • Somewhat important
    16 (18.82%)
  • Very important
    60 (70.59%)

To help me meet national curriculum standards in my classroom


  • Not part of my teaching
    10 (11.63%)
  • Not important
    2 (2.33%)
  • A little important
    2 (2.33%)
  • Somewhat important
    21 (24.42%)
  • Very important
    51 (59.3%)

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
    45 (52.33%)
  • Rarely
    5 (5.81%)
  • Sometimes
    11 (12.79%)
  • A lot
    12 (13.95%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    13 (15.12%)

Word processing, writing papers


  • Never
    48 (55.81%)
  • Rarely
    6 (6.98%)
  • Sometimes
    13 (15.12%)
  • A lot
    12 (13.95%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    7 (8.14%)

Use spreadsheet software


  • Never
    49 (58.33%)
  • Rarely
    9 (10.71%)
  • Sometimes
    15 (17.86%)
  • A lot
    7 (8.33%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    4 (4.76%)

Use presentation software


  • Never
    51 (62.2%)
  • Rarely
    7 (8.54%)
  • Sometimes
    16 (19.51%)
  • A lot
    5 (6.1%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    3 (3.66%)

Use draw, paint, or graphics software


  • Never
    53 (62.35%)
  • Rarely
    5 (5.88%)
  • Sometimes
    8 (9.41%)
  • A lot
    14 (16.47%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    5 (5.88%)

Computer science/programming


  • Never
    61 (71.76%)
  • Rarely
    7 (8.24%)
  • Sometimes
    9 (10.59%)
  • A lot
    5 (5.88%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    3 (3.53%)

Create/maintain their own website


  • Never
    64 (74.42%)
  • Rarely
    6 (6.98%)
  • Sometimes
    6 (6.98%)
  • A lot
    8 (9.3%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    2 (2.33%)

Find news & information on the Internet


  • Never
    43 (51.81%)
  • Rarely
    9 (10.84%)
  • Sometimes
    19 (22.89%)
  • A lot
    9 (10.84%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    3 (3.61%)

E-mail


  • Never
    55 (63.95%)
  • Rarely
    7 (8.14%)
  • Sometimes
    12 (13.95%)
  • A lot
    10 (11.63%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    2 (2.33%)

Chat


  • Never
    59 (69.41%)
  • Rarely
    11 (12.94%)
  • Sometimes
    7 (8.24%)
  • A lot
    7 (8.24%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    1 (1.18%)

Download music


  • Never
    69 (81.18%)
  • Rarely
    6 (7.06%)
  • Sometimes
    5 (5.88%)
  • A lot
    4 (4.71%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    1 (1.18%)

Create/edit music, video, or photos


  • Never
    68 (79.07%)
  • Rarely
    8 (9.3%)
  • Sometimes
    3 (3.49%)
  • A lot
    5 (5.81%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    2 (2.33%)

Play games


  • Never
    55 (65.48%)
  • Rarely
    5 (5.95%)
  • Sometimes
    8 (9.52%)
  • A lot
    9 (10.71%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    7 (8.33%)

Access educational resources or CD-ROMs


  • Never
    47 (55.29%)
  • Rarely
    8 (9.41%)
  • Sometimes
    16 (18.82%)
  • A lot
    9 (10.59%)
  • Every time computers are used in my classes
    5 (5.88%)

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
    49 (59.04%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    6 (7.23%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    9 (10.84%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    5 (6.02%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    14 (16.87%)

Lack of confidence and comfort using computers


  • Not a challenge/concern
    39 (45.35%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    15 (17.44%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    13 (15.12%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    14 (16.28%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    5 (5.81%)

Being exposed to offensive information or images


  • Not a challenge/concern
    33 (38.37%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    19 (22.09%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    10 (11.63%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    15 (17.44%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    9 (10.47%)

Lack of relevant content in my language


  • Not a challenge/concern
    31 (36.05%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    17 (19.77%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    17 (19.77%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    13 (15.12%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    8 (9.3%)

Theft of personal information/privacy concerns


  • Not a challenge/concern
    35 (41.67%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    13 (15.48%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    5 (5.95%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    14 (16.67%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    17 (20.24%)

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


  • Not a challenge/concern
    18 (20.93%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    13 (15.12%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    12 (13.95%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    19 (22.09%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    24 (27.91%)

Not enough time, I am too busy


  • Not a challenge/concern
    18 (21.18%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    9 (10.59%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    19 (22.35%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    22 (25.88%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    17 (20%)

Too many people, not enough computers


  • Not a challenge/concern
    15 (17.65%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    7 (8.24%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    9 (10.59%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    12 (14.12%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    42 (49.41%)

Computers might replace me in future


  • Not a challenge/concern
    38 (45.24%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    7 (8.33%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    11 (13.1%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    6 (7.14%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    22 (26.19%)

Using computers takes the time away from other educational activities


  • Not a challenge/concern
    28 (32.56%)
  • Very minor challenge/concern
    22 (25.58%)
  • Somewhat minor challenge/concern
    14 (16.28%)
  • Somewhat major challenge/concern
    10 (11.63%)
  • Very major challenge/concern
    12 (13.95%)

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


  • Yes
    53 (63.86%)
  • No
    15 (18.07%)
  • No, but I would like to
    15 (18.07%)

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


  • I do
    1 (1.16%)
  • Another teacher
    40 (46.51%)
  • The school's computer technician
    38 (44.19%)
  • An external technician
    3 (3.49%)
  • A student
    0
  • A parent
    0
  • No one
    3 (3.49%)
  • Other
    1 (1.16%)

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


  • I taught myself
    20 (23.26%)
  • Formal on-the-job-training at my school
    38 (44.19%)
  • The high school I attended
    3 (3.49%)
  • The university I attended
    13 (15.12%)
  • Computer training institute
    14 (16.28%)
  • Informal learning from others at my school
    21 (24.42%)
  • Professional developments workshops
    19 (22.09%)
  • I have received no computer training
    3 (3.49%)

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


  • I taught myself
    9 (10.47%)
  • Formal on-the-job-training at my school
    26 (30.23%)
  • The high school I attended
    2 (2.33%)
  • The university I attended
    6 (6.98%)
  • Computer training institute
    12 (13.95%)
  • Informal learning from others at my school
    11 (12.79%)
  • Professional development workshops
    15 (17.44%)
  • I have received no computer training
    5 (5.81%)
  • Other
    0

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


  • Never (if so, go directly to T.24)
    31 (36.9%)
  • A few times every month
    31 (36.9%)
  • A few times every week
    16 (19.05%)
  • A few times every day
    3 (3.57%)
  • Many times every day
    3 (3.57%)

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
    13 (18.31%)
  • Rarely
    9 (12.68%)
  • Sometimes
    26 (36.62%)
  • Very often
    12 (16.9%)
  • A lot
    11 (15.49%)

Students


  • Never
    42 (65.62%)
  • Rarely
    10 (15.62%)
  • Sometimes
    9 (14.06%)
  • Very often
    1 (1.56%)
  • A lot
    2 (3.12%)

School administrators


  • Never
    30 (46.15%)
  • Rarely
    8 (12.31%)
  • Sometimes
    18 (27.69%)
  • Very often
    7 (10.77%)
  • A lot
    2 (3.08%)

Family/friends


  • Never
    31 (45.59%)
  • Rarely
    8 (11.76%)
  • Sometimes
    9 (13.24%)
  • Very often
    11 (16.18%)
  • A lot
    9 (13.24%)

People in other countries


  • Never
    33 (50.77%)
  • Rarely
    11 (16.92%)
  • Sometimes
    9 (13.85%)
  • Very often
    10 (15.38%)
  • A lot
    2 (3.08%)

Parents


  • Never
    48 (73.85%)
  • Rarely
    10 (15.38%)
  • Sometimes
    2 (3.08%)
  • Very often
    3 (4.62%)
  • A lot
    2 (3.08%)

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
    0
  • Moderately dislike computers
    0
  • Neutral about computers
    5 (5.81%)
  • Moderately like computers
    18 (20.93%)
  • Strongly like computers
    63 (73.26%)

Other teachers


  • Strongly dislike computers
    3 (3.49%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    1 (1.16%)
  • Neutral about computers
    23 (26.74%)
  • Moderately like computers
    33 (38.37%)
  • Strongly like computers
    26 (30.23%)

Your students


  • Strongly dislike computers
    1 (1.18%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    3 (3.53%)
  • Neutral about computers
    14 (16.47%)
  • Moderately like computers
    9 (10.59%)
  • Strongly like computers
    58 (68.24%)

Your students' parents


  • Strongly dislike computers
    3 (3.53%)
  • Moderately dislike computers
    5 (5.88%)
  • Neutral about computers
    31 (36.47%)
  • Moderately like computers
    22 (25.88%)
  • Strongly like computers
    24 (28.24%)

School administrators


  • Strongly dislike computers
    0
  • Moderately dislike computers
    0
  • Neutral about computers
    6 (7.06%)
  • Moderately like computers
    14 (16.47%)
  • Strongly like computers
    65 (76.47%)

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
    4 (4.71%)
  • A little useful
    6 (7.06%)
  • Somewhat useful
    19 (22.35%)
  • Very useful
    40 (47.06%)
  • Necessary
    16 (18.82%)

School administrators


  • Not useful
    4 (4.65%)
  • A little useful
    7 (8.14%)
  • Somewhat useful
    17 (19.77%)
  • Very useful
    35 (40.7%)
  • Necessary
    23 (26.74%)

Textbooks


  • Not useful
    2 (2.35%)
  • A little useful
    0
  • Somewhat useful
    12 (14.12%)
  • Very useful
    42 (49.41%)
  • Necessary
    29 (34.12%)

Blackboard


  • Not useful
    1 (1.16%)
  • A little useful
    4 (4.65%)
  • Somewhat useful
    10 (11.63%)
  • Very useful
    39 (45.35%)
  • Necessary
    32 (37.21%)

Unique teaching materials I prepare


  • Not useful
    1 (1.16%)
  • A little useful
    2 (2.33%)
  • Somewhat useful
    17 (19.77%)
  • Very useful
    34 (39.53%)
  • Necessary
    32 (37.21%)

Television/video


  • Not useful
    3 (3.49%)
  • A little useful
    7 (8.14%)
  • Somewhat useful
    20 (23.26%)
  • Very useful
    39 (45.35%)
  • Necessary
    17 (19.77%)

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


  • Not useful
    8 (9.41%)
  • A little useful
    7 (8.24%)
  • Somewhat useful
    16 (18.82%)
  • Very useful
    33 (38.82%)
  • Necessary
    21 (24.71%)

E-mail


  • Not useful
    11 (12.79%)
  • A little useful
    13 (15.12%)
  • Somewhat useful
    14 (16.28%)
  • Very useful
    31 (36.05%)
  • Necessary
    17 (19.77%)

Educational software and CD-ROMs


  • Not useful
    9 (10.47%)
  • A little useful
    4 (4.65%)
  • Somewhat useful
    13 (15.12%)
  • Very useful
    34 (39.53%)
  • Necessary
    26 (30.23%)

Other materials (newspapers, art supplies, games)


  • Not useful
    1 (1.16%)
  • A little useful
    6 (6.98%)
  • Somewhat useful
    9 (10.47%)
  • Very useful
    47 (54.65%)
  • Necessary
    23 (26.74%)

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
    25 (29.07%)
  • A little
    12 (13.95%)
  • Average
    17 (19.77%)
  • A lot
    20 (23.26%)
  • Very much
    12 (13.95%)

Creativity


  • Not at all
    21 (24.42%)
  • A little
    12 (13.95%)
  • Average
    17 (19.77%)
  • A lot
    19 (22.09%)
  • Very much
    17 (19.77%)

Teamwork/collaboration


  • Not at all
    24 (28.24%)
  • A little
    10 (11.76%)
  • Average
    12 (14.12%)
  • A lot
    24 (28.24%)
  • Very much
    15 (17.65%)

Analytical thinking and problem solving


  • Not at all
    22 (26.19%)
  • A little
    11 (13.1%)
  • Average
    16 (19.05%)
  • A lot
    23 (27.38%)
  • Very much
    12 (14.29%)

Understanding and awareness of other cultures or countries


  • Not at all
    21 (24.42%)
  • A little
    9 (10.47%)
  • Average
    28 (32.56%)
  • A lot
    15 (17.44%)
  • Very much
    13 (15.12%)

Understanding and awareness of their own culture or country


  • Not at all
    22 (25.58%)
  • A little
    11 (12.79%)
  • Average
    27 (31.4%)
  • A lot
    13 (15.12%)
  • Very much
    13 (15.12%)

Ability to research and find useful and relevant information


  • Not at all
    23 (26.74%)
  • A little
    8 (9.3%)
  • Average
    19 (22.09%)
  • A lot
    23 (26.74%)
  • Very much
    13 (15.12%)

Written communication skills


  • Not at all
    21 (24.42%)
  • A little
    16 (18.6%)
  • Average
    16 (18.6%)
  • A lot
    21 (24.42%)
  • Very much
    12 (13.95%)

Verbal communication skills


  • Not at all
    23 (26.74%)
  • A little
    15 (17.44%)
  • Average
    18 (20.93%)
  • A lot
    20 (23.26%)
  • Very much
    10 (11.63%)

School attendance


  • Not at all
    25 (29.07%)
  • A little
    11 (12.79%)
  • Average
    19 (22.09%)
  • A lot
    19 (22.09%)
  • Very much
    12 (13.95%)

Curiosity about subject matter


  • Not at all
    20 (23.26%)
  • A little
    12 (13.95%)
  • Average
    17 (19.77%)
  • A lot
    23 (26.74%)
  • Very much
    14 (16.28%)

Attitude and motivation toward learning


  • Not at all
    20 (23.53%)
  • A little
    11 (12.94%)
  • Average
    21 (24.71%)
  • A lot
    20 (23.53%)
  • Very much
    13 (15.29%)

Examination scores


  • Not at all
    24 (27.91%)
  • A little
    15 (17.44%)
  • Average
    18 (20.93%)
  • A lot
    16 (18.6%)
  • Very much
    13 (15.12%)

Ask questions that demonstrate understanding


  • Not at all
    22 (25.58%)
  • A little
    12 (13.95%)
  • Average
    29 (33.72%)
  • A lot
    13 (15.12%)
  • Very much
    10 (11.63%)

Opportunities for employment after graduation


  • Not at all
    22 (25.88%)
  • A little
    16 (18.82%)
  • Average
    15 (17.65%)
  • A lot
    17 (20%)
  • Very much
    15 (17.65%)

T.27 How have computers affected students' learning?


  • Greatly worsened students' learning
    1 (1.19%)
  • Somewhat worsened students' learning
    0
  • Neither worsened nor improved students' learning
    28 (33.33%)
  • Somewhat improved students' learning
    37 (44.05%)
  • Greatly improved students' learning
    18 (21.43%)

T.28 How have computers affected your teaching?


  • Computers have made my teaching much less effective
    1 (1.18%)
  • Computers have made my teaching somewhat less effective
    1 (1.18%)
  • Computers have not affected my teaching
    29 (34.12%)
  • Computers have made my teaching somewhat more effective
    30 (35.29%)
  • Computers have made my teaching much more effective
    24 (28.24%)

T.29 Information that you find on the Internet


  • Should never be believed
    1 (1.16%)
  • Should rarely be believed
    3 (3.49%)
  • Should sometimes be believed
    23 (26.74%)
  • Should usually be believed
    34 (39.53%)
  • Should always be believed
    25 (29.07%)

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


  • Not at all important for my career
    3 (3.49%)
  • A little important for my career
    1 (1.16%)
  • Somewhat important for my career
    8 (9.3%)
  • Fairly important for my career
    12 (13.95%)
  • Very important for my career
    62 (72.09%)

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
    25 (29.41%)
  • A little influence
    11 (12.94%)
  • Some influence
    26 (30.59%)
  • A large influence
    18 (21.18%)
  • A substantial influence
    5 (5.88%)

Learning outcomes


  • No influence
    22 (25.88%)
  • A little influence
    17 (20%)
  • Some influence
    22 (25.88%)
  • A large influence
    17 (20%)
  • A substantial influence
    7 (8.24%)

Written communication skills


  • No influence
    25 (29.07%)
  • A little influence
    14 (16.28%)
  • Some influence
    26 (30.23%)
  • A large influence
    16 (18.6%)
  • A substantial influence
    5 (5.81%)

Oral communication skills


  • No influence
    25 (29.41%)
  • A little influence
    19 (22.35%)
  • Some influence
    16 (18.82%)
  • A large influence
    21 (24.71%)
  • A substantial influence
    4 (4.71%)

Interest in science or math subjects


  • No influence
    21 (25%)
  • A little influence
    16 (19.05%)
  • Some influence
    21 (25%)
  • A large influence
    16 (19.05%)
  • A substantial influence
    10 (11.9%)

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


  • No influence
    23 (26.74%)
  • A little influence
    10 (11.63%)
  • Some influence
    19 (22.09%)
  • A large influence
    24 (27.91%)
  • A substantial influence
    10 (11.63%)

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
    26 (30.59%)
  • A little influence
    8 (9.41%)
  • Some influence
    22 (25.88%)
  • A large influence
    24 (28.24%)
  • A substantial influence
    5 (5.88%)

Learning outcomes


  • No influence
    23 (27.38%)
  • A little influence
    15 (17.86%)
  • Some influence
    22 (26.19%)
  • A large influence
    18 (21.43%)
  • A substantial influence
    6 (7.14%)

Written communication skills


  • No influence
    23 (27.06%)
  • A little influence
    16 (18.82%)
  • Some influence
    23 (27.06%)
  • A large influence
    19 (22.35%)
  • A substantial influence
    4 (4.71%)

Oral communication skills


  • No influence
    22 (25.88%)
  • A little influence
    15 (17.65%)
  • Some influence
    21 (24.71%)
  • A large influence
    22 (25.88%)
  • A substantial influence
    5 (5.88%)

Interest in science or math subjects


  • No influence
    24 (28.24%)
  • A little influence
    11 (12.94%)
  • Some influence
    15 (17.65%)
  • A large influence
    23 (27.06%)
  • A substantial influence
    12 (14.12%)

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


  • No influence
    24 (27.91%)
  • A little influence
    11 (12.79%)
  • Some influence
    18 (20.93%)
  • A large influence
    24 (27.91%)
  • A substantial influence
    9 (10.47%)

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
    0
  • I probably do not want to use computers
    0
  • I'm not sure if I want to use computers
    5 (5.81%)
  • I probably do want to use computers
    15 (17.44%)
  • I definitely do want to use computers
    66 (76.74%)

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


  • Extremely negative
    3 (3.57%)
  • Somewhat negative
    0
  • Neither negative nor positive
    8 (9.52%)
  • Somewhat positive
    29 (34.52%)
  • Extremely positive
    44 (52.38%)

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
    8 (9.3%)
  • Teachers played a small role in the planning process
    16 (18.6%)
  • Teachers played a moderate role in the planning process
    15 (17.44%)
  • Teachers played a somewhat important role in the planning process
    18 (20.93%)
  • Teachers played a very important role in the planning process
    29 (33.72%)
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