DE ANZA COLLEGE
Question 15:
If you could change one thing about technology at De Anza, what would it be?
Responses
Primary
classroom emergency coverage for night and weekend instructors
Ability to download useful information without administrative approval
Able to control the light in the room better. For example, the front row lights in the MLC building
can't be turned off.
An actually usable IT web site.
Attitude towards integration of technology in teaching. It seems "technology" is spoken about to
tick the box. De Anza is way behind other community colleges (e.g. our very own Foothill) and
others in the Bay Area, in how they use technology.
being able to upgrade
better end user problem solving
Better use of existing resources before jumping to a new technology
better wi fi around campus
better wifi
Better wifi
better wifi
better wifi
Catalyst
computers don't always interface with av stuff if you don't have the cords.
Consistency across the board.
consistent WiFi connection all over the campus
Desktop computers
Don't know - am very happy with the amount of technology available in the classrooms in
comparison with other colleges/universities where I teach
dual boot student computers with mac & windows,
Each class room would have a computer with overhead projector.
easier to use for both students and teachers
Ensure that appropriate training for new software and/or hardware is provided or made available
to affected employees/students prior to roll-out to the wider college community.
ETS needs to include and listen to users feedback when implementing new products/software that
impacts the users.
faster response time
faster wifi and office 365
Get more staff for ETS!
Get more Technology support.
Get rid of omni update
Have Catalyst resources applied elsewhere
Having an easier process for implementation of iPads in the classroom. The current process is
about 1-1/2 years from the point of deciding to use iPads and the reality of getting them into the
classroom.
having to go across SARS, DegreeWorks, and other software to track different data for the same
student, it would be great to have a way to either link all of those together or find one system that
can meet all of the needs we have
Hire more tech staff to support the devilery of quality instruction
Hire new Administrators
I suppose I would change the lack of an internal, De Anza-only, communication system within
departments. There needs to be an internal list-serv for each department, with the ability to share
documents. With this, there needs to be Protocol and Guidelines from the Office Of Human
Resources stating what is, and is not, allowable on department list-servs and document sharing
tools.
I think they do a really good job. Can't think of anything.
I tried to use Catalyst but was unable to even create an account. If we are to use Catalyst as our
LMS the process for doing so should be streamlined. (I prefer Canvas but am willing to use Catalyst
if it were possible to set up an account)
I Would change the procedures for accessing MyPortal. There are too many steps involved. The
page to enter personal information should come up imediately after selecting MyPortal on the DA
College webpage. De Anza also needs a new printing system that is easier to use. EPrint is still
awful.
I would like a usable online course management system.
I would like to see the application, registration, and financial aid process to get into De Anza a lot
easier for incoming students. Also, make the Adding of classes easier less confusing when students
are on the waitlist.
I would switch us to Canvas
Improve tools and access for on-line collaboration. I generally just use google and dropbox for
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Training Last Updated: 7/31/23