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APPENDIX
Technology Survey Analysis
Question 3:
What technology, software, or equipment would improve the effectiveness of your department?
Responses
Primary
A good phone system. Dragon natural speak to be standard. I write a lot of reports and
evaluations
1) Something similar to Google Forms, 2) SARS tied to MyPortal/Banner/Active Division, 3)
Dragon speak-to-write software, 4) Face to face online tutoring
1. Multimedia support (e.g. filming, developing on demand lectures) 2. Learning
management platform such as BlackBoard or Canvas. Moodle (Catalyst) is good but we
need more storage space. 3. Google drive subscription
a better system than Catalyst. Also, a tool like Skype for Business, GoToMeeting, WebEx,
..., etc. Would help implementing new live classes for more remote students.
A copier that scans documents, too.
A Degree Works with no glitches. Printers in each office that function. More access to techs
from ETS.
a designated computer lab for social science and humanities students; additional open
source materials for a broad range of political science classes (ideally some with a critical,
historical perspective); professional development training in the new Canvas system; to
name just a few items. on behalf of VIDA, additional computers in our office...
A more advanced site to post documents to students. Also, a system that I can access
from home, for some reason myportal never works from my home computer.
A more up to date copy machine, the Toshiba's are getting OLD.
A new PC
A Powerpoint clicker with laser pointer would be a handy tool to have during lesson.
A video server
access to InDesign, along with tutorials about how to use it.
adjustable computer tables; better print stations - too many problems with print station
breaking down; slowness
An online course management system like Canvas.
Another copy machine (we have 2, sometimes both are not working). A printer that is not 3
buildings away from my office would be great (I've put this in every technology survey I
have done - is anyone reading this? I'm in the S7 building)
apple computer in all lecture room, laser pointer, recording facilities, microphone, free
access to Survey monkey,
Better laptops, division IT support, ability to order specialized software by dept. members
rather than site licenses
better phone system - which is coming
better projectors
Better sound systems in classrooms.
Better sounds systems in classrooms
better Wi-Fi
better Wi-Fi in student services building
Canvas as a course management system, smart boards, apple TV in all classrooms, iPads
for students
Canvas learning management system
Catalyst is good, but not my entire dept uses it.
Chem Draw (chemical structure drawing program) updated overhead projectors in
Chemistry labs per ongoing plan Tools/training necessary to record short lectures on
complex topics with graphics (a la Khan academy)
Classrooms need upgraded computers, TV monitor in strategic locations with capacity to
link to Wi-Fi/computer
collaboration sites
Colored printer or copier
computers that are properly maintained so they can correctly run the software I use in my
classes
Continued improvements in Clockworks.
Create a first generation college student app - highlighting services on campus, student
stories, resources like department book vouchers, recycled computer program, courses to
help them boast their success their first year, AB540 services and support, highlight special
community graduations like Black Grad, Latin@ Ceremony, API celebrations, LGBTQ,
highlight faculty who were also first generation college students once upon a time
Data Base software support.
document cameras and computers in each classroom.
Eliminate JAVA and/or find a common browser.
Faculty are requesting "clickers" that are used in the classroom and provide the ability for
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