Pre-CSESI Survey 2012

Please respond as completely, honestly and accurately as you can. Thank you for all your input!

1. Please enter your workshop identification number. Use the last 4 digits of your phone number as your ID throughout the week.
2. What do you hope to learn or gain through your attendance of CSESI?
3. In one sentence, how would you define computer science?
4. In one sentence, how do you think your students would define computer science?
5. Please describe the school you teach in. (Check all that apply.)
High school Middle school Elementary school Public school Private school Co-educational All-male All-female
6. What district do you teach in? (if applicable)
7. In which department are Computer Science (CS) course(s) taught at your school? (Check all that apply.)
Computer Science Mathematics Science Technology Business Other? (specify below) Not applicable
Please name the department if "other" was selected in the previous question.
8. Please list the computing courses offered at your school. Include typical grade levels of students taking each course.
9. Which of the courses listed above do you teach?
10. Does your district certify high school teachers to teach computing?
Yes No I don't know
11. If yes: What is the certification area (CS, math, business, etc.)?
12. Are you certified to teach computing?
Yes No
If so, in what area(s) is your certification?
13. Please list your degrees, including your major area(s) of study, and any minors, as well as any professional certifications you hold.
14. How would you describe the computing education requirement in your school district?
All students must have some computing education before graduation. Students may substitute a computing course for another course (e.g., science, math) but are not required to take a computing course. Students may take computing courses as electives only. I do not know.
15. How much flexibility do you have for introducing new material in your classes?
A lot Some Little None
16. Does your school have a room designated as a computer lab?
Yes No
17. If yes, do you ever teach in the computer lab?
Yes No Not applicable
18. Are there computers in your classroom?
Yes No
19. On average, how old are the computers in your classroom?
1 year old or less 2-3 years old 4 or more years old I don't know
20. If there are computers in your classroom, please indicate the approximate number and type, if you know this (e.g. desktop, laptop, Mac or PC).
21. Do your students have regular access to computers in the classroom?
Yes No
22. If your students have access to computers in the classroom, please describe what type of access they have, how frequently they use them, etc.
23. What is the approximate ratio of students to computers? (e.g. 3 students:1 computer)
24. In your experience, what is the status of student enrollment in computer science courses in your district over the past few years?
It is increasing It is decreasing It is steady I do not know
25. If student involvement in computer science courses is decreasing, what do you think is the biggest reason for this decline?
26. In your opinion, what could be done to increase interest and enrollment in Computer Science courses?