University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
1.1. We may only survey students age 18 or older. I am 18 years old or older? (Required) No (proceed to Section 5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
Yes 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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1.2 I have read the above information and have had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers. I consent to participate in the study. <Required> No (Proceed to Section 5) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
Yes <Proceed to next question> 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.1 How old is your personal desktop computer? Less than 1 year 6 14 20 1265 1653 2918 1271 1667 2938
5.9% 24.1% 12.6% 8.6% 17.5% 12.1% 8.6% 17.5% 12.1%
1 year 12 7 19 1053 609 1662 1065 616 1681
11.9% 12.1% 11.9% 7.2% 6.4% 6.9% 7.2% 6.5% 6.9%
2 years 12 7 19 1937 960 2897 1949 967 2916
11.9% 12.1% 11.9% 13.2% 10.1% 12.0% 13.2% 10.2% 12.0%
3 years 19 6 25 2218 992 3210 2237 998 3235
18.8% 10.3% 15.7% 15.1% 10.5% 13.3% 15.1% 10.5% 13.3%
4 years 16 5 21 2437 633 3070 2453 638 3091
15.8% 8.6% 13.2% 16.6% 6.7% 12.7% 16.6% 6.7% 12.7%
5 years 8 3 11 1067 515 1582 1075 518 1593
7.9% 5.2% 6.9% 7.3% 5.4% 6.5% 7.3% 5.4% 6.5%
6 years 7 1 8 475 232 707 482 233 715
6.9% 1.7% 5.0% 3.2% 2.5% 2.9% 3.3% 2.4% 2.9%
7 years 1 0 1 195 101 296 196 101 297
1.0% .0% .6% 1.3% 1.1% 1.2% 1.3% 1.1% 1.2%
8 years 0 1 1 146 77 223 146 78 224
.0% 1.7% .6% 1.0% .8% .9% 1.0% .8% .9%
9 years 0 0 0 26 17 43 26 17 43
.0% .0% .0% .2% .2% .2% .2% .2% .2%
10 years 0 0 0 41 20 61 41 20 61
.0% .0% .0% .3% .2% .3% .3% .2% .3%
More than 10 years 0 0 0 55 30 85 55 30 85
.0% .0% .0% .4% .3% .4% .4% .3% .3%
Don't own 20 14 34 3784 3627 7411 3804 3641 7445
19.8% 24.1% 21.4% 25.7% 38.3% 30.7% 25.7% 38.2% 30.6%
Total 101 58 159 14699 9466 24165 14800 9524 24324
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.2 How old is your personal laptop computer? Less than 1 year 21 32 53 2132 5421 7553 2153 5453 7606
21.2% 55.2% 33.8% 14.8% 55.8% 31.3% 14.8% 55.8% 31.3%
1 year 7 4 11 1177 959 2136 1184 963 2147
7.1% 6.9% 7.0% 8.2% 9.9% 8.8% 8.2% 9.9% 8.8%
2 years 15 3 18 1637 480 2117 1652 483 2135
15.2% 5.2% 11.5% 11.3% 4.9% 8.8% 11.4% 4.9% 8.8%
3 years 9 3 12 1545 277 1822 1554 280 1834
9.1% 5.2% 7.6% 10.7% 2.9% 7.5% 10.7% 2.9% 7.5%
4 years 5 1 6 1495 131 1626 1500 132 1632
5.1% 1.7% 3.8% 10.4% 1.3% 6.7% 10.3% 1.4% 6.7%
5 years 3 1 4 456 85 541 459 86 545
3.0% 1.7% 2.5% 3.2% .9% 2.2% 3.2% .9% 2.2%
6 years 2 3 5 205 39 244 207 42 249
2.0% 5.2% 3.2% 1.4% .4% 1.0% 1.4% .4% 1.0%
7 years 0 0 0 90 15 105 90 15 105
.0% .0% .0% .6% .2% .4% .6% .2% .4%
8 years 0 0 0 53 9 62 53 9 62
.0% .0% .0% .4% .1% .3% .4% .1% .3%
9 years 0 0 0 13 2 15 13 2 15
.0% .0% .0% .1% .0% .1% .1% .0% .1%
10 years 0 0 0 22 5 27 22 5 27
.0% .0% .0% .2% .1% .1% .2% .1% .1%
More than 10 years 1 0 1 28 19 47 29 19 48
1.0% .0% .6% .2% .2% .2% .2% .2% .2%
Don't own 36 11 47 5572 2269 7841 5608 2280 7888
36.4% 19.0% 29.9% 38.6% 23.4% 32.5% 38.6% 23.3% 32.5%
Total 99 58 157 14425 9711 24136 14524 9769 24293
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
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2.3 Which of the following electronic devices do you own? Personal digital assistant (PDA) (Palm, etc.) No 79 45 124 12049 8651 20700 12128 8696 20824
76.0% 77.6% 76.5% 81.9% 89.0% 84.8% 81.9% 89.0% 84.7%
Yes 25 13 38 2656 1065 3721 2681 1078 3759
24.0% 22.4% 23.5% 18.1% 11.0% 15.2% 18.1% 11.0% 15.3%
Total 104 58 162 14705 9716 24421 14809 9774 24583
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.4 Which of the following electronic devices do you own? Smart phone (combination cell phone and PDA device) (Blackberry, etc.) No 98 47 145 13590 8869 22459 13688 8916 22604
94.2% 83.9% 90.6% 92.7% 91.3% 92.1% 92.7% 91.3% 92.1%
Yes 6 9 15 1071 845 1916 1077 854 1931
5.8% 16.1% 9.4% 7.3% 8.7% 7.9% 7.3% 8.7% 7.9%
Total 104 56 160 14661 9714 24375 14765 9770 24535
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.5 Which of the following electronic devices do you own? Electronic music/video device (iPod, etc). No 46 21 67 6615 3386 10001 6661 3407 10068
44.2% 36.2% 41.4% 44.4% 34.3% 40.4% 44.4% 34.3% 40.4%
Yes 58 37 95 8293 6488 14781 8351 6525 14876
55.8% 63.8% 58.6% 55.6% 65.7% 59.6% 55.6% 65.7% 59.6%
Total 104 58 162 14908 9874 24782 15012 9932 24944
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.6 Which of the following electronic devices do you own? Digital camera No 34 15 49 3937 3048 6985 3971 3063 7034
33.0% 26.3% 30.6% 26.3% 31.0% 28.1% 26.3% 30.9% 28.1%
Yes 69 42 111 11052 6798 17850 11121 6840 17961
67.0% 73.7% 69.4% 73.7% 69.0% 71.9% 73.7% 69.1% 71.9%
Total 103 57 160 14989 9846 24835 15092 9903 24995
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
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2.7 Which of the following electronic devices do you own? Electronic game device (Game Boy, Xbox, etc.) No 51 15 66 7802 4333 12135 7853 4348 12201
49.5% 26.3% 41.3% 52.5% 44.0% 49.1% 52.5% 43.9% 49.1%
Yes 52 42 94 7054 5507 12561 7106 5549 12655
50.5% 73.7% 58.8% 47.5% 56.0% 50.9% 47.5% 56.1% 50.9%
Total 103 57 160 14856 9840 24696 14959 9897 24856
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.8 Which of the following electronic devices do you own? Wireless hub No 64 31 95 8909 6885 15794 8973 6916 15889
61.5% 54.4% 59.0% 60.2% 70.8% 64.4% 60.2% 70.7% 64.3%
Yes 40 26 66 5901 2836 8737 5941 2862 8803
38.5% 45.6% 41.0% 39.8% 29.2% 35.6% 39.8% 29.3% 35.7%
Total 104 57 161 14810 9721 24531 14914 9778 24692
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.9 How many active e-mail accounts do you maintain? 1 12 2 14 1756 1060 2816 1768 1062 2830
11.5% 3.4% 8.6% 11.6% 10.6% 11.2% 11.6% 10.6% 11.2%
2 38 25 63 6442 5504 11946 6480 5529 12009
36.5% 43.1% 38.9% 42.5% 55.1% 47.5% 42.4% 55.0% 47.4%
3 25 19 44 4312 2345 6657 4337 2364 6701
24.0% 32.8% 27.2% 28.4% 23.5% 26.5% 28.4% 23.5% 26.5%
4 10 9 19 1674 699 2373 1684 708 2392
9.6% 15.5% 11.7% 11.0% 7.0% 9.4% 11.0% 7.0% 9.4%
5 13 1 14 581 235 816 594 236 830
12.5% 1.7% 8.6% 3.8% 2.4% 3.2% 3.9% 2.3% 3.3%
6 3 1 4 202 81 283 205 82 287
2.9% 1.7% 2.5% 1.3% .8% 1.1% 1.3% .8% 1.1%
7 2 0 2 79 27 106 81 27 108
1.9% .0% 1.2% .5% .3% .4% .5% .3% .4%
8 1 0 1 29 14 43 30 14 44
1.0% .0% .6% .2% .1% .2% .2% .1% .2%
9 0 0 0 13 1 14 13 1 14
.0% .0% .0% .1% .0% .1% .1% .0% .1%
10 0 0 0 15 2 17 15 2 17
.0% .0% .0% .1% .0% .1% .1% .0% .1%
More than 10 0 1 1 66 21 87 66 22 88
.0% 1.7% .6% .4% .2% .3% .4% .2% .3%
Total 104 58 162 15169 9989 25158 15273 10047 25320
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.10 Which e-mail account is your preferred e-mail account? University account 63 26 89 7492 6249 13741 7555 6275 13830
60.6% 44.8% 54.9% 49.5% 62.6% 54.7% 49.6% 62.5% 54.7%
Other account 41 32 73 7650 3727 11377 7691 3759 11450
39.4% 55.2% 45.1% 50.5% 37.4% 45.3% 50.4% 37.5% 45.3%
Total 104 58 162 15142 9976 25118 15246 10034 25280
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.11 If your institution could communicate with you in any form, what would your first choice be? Instant messaging 3 5 8 344 478 822 347 483 830
2.9% 8.6% 4.9% 2.3% 4.8% 3.3% 2.3% 4.8% 3.3%
E-mail 93 47 140 13238 8298 21536 13331 8345 21676
89.4% 81.0% 86.4% 87.4% 83.2% 85.8% 87.4% 83.2% 85.8%
Text messaging 1 0 1 247 225 472 248 225 473
1.0% .0% .6% 1.6% 2.3% 1.9% 1.6% 2.2% 1.9%
Personally authenticated Web site 5 3 8 277 155 432 282 158 440
4.8% 5.2% 4.9% 1.8% 1.6% 1.7% 1.8% 1.6% 1.7%
Paper mail 0 1 1 634 407 1041 634 408 1042
.0% 1.7% .6% 4.2% 4.1% 4.1% 4.2% 4.1% 4.1%
No preference 2 2 4 401 409 810 403 411 814
1.9% 3.4% 2.5% 2.6% 4.1% 3.2% 2.6% 4.1% 3.2%
Total 104 58 162 15141 9972 25113 15245 10030 25275
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2. 12 Excluding your use of cell phones, how many hours each week do you normally spend using an electronic device (computer, PDA, etc.) for school, work, and recreation? 0 to 5 hours 10 6 16 1392 942 2334 1402 948 2350
9.6% 10.3% 9.9% 9.2% 9.4% 9.3% 9.2% 9.4% 9.3%
6 to 10 hours 20 11 31 3193 2190 5383 3213 2201 5414
19.2% 19.0% 19.1% 21.1% 21.9% 21.4% 21.0% 21.9% 21.4%
11 to 15 hours 15 9 24 2460 1696 4156 2475 1705 4180
14.4% 15.5% 14.8% 16.2% 17.0% 16.5% 16.2% 17.0% 16.5%
16 to 20 hours 13 8 21 2177 1449 3626 2190 1457 3647
12.5% 13.8% 13.0% 14.4% 14.5% 14.4% 14.3% 14.5% 14.4%
21 to 25 hours 5 8 13 1328 1004 2332 1333 1012 2345
4.8% 13.8% 8.0% 8.8% 10.1% 9.3% 8.7% 10.1% 9.3%
26 to 30 hours 8 6 14 1356 858 2214 1364 864 2228
7.7% 10.3% 8.6% 8.9% 8.6% 8.8% 8.9% 8.6% 8.8%
31 to 35 hours 7 2 9 551 405 956 558 407 965
6.7% 3.4% 5.6% 3.6% 4.1% 3.8% 3.7% 4.1% 3.8%
36 t o40 hours 8 2 10 792 406 1198 800 408 1208
7.7% 3.4% 6.2% 5.2% 4.1% 4.8% 5.2% 4.1% 4.8%
More than 40 hours 18 6 24 1914 1037 2951 1932 1043 2975
17.3% 10.3% 14.8% 12.6% 10.4% 11.7% 12.7% 10.4% 11.8%
Total 104 58 162 15163 9987 25150 15267 10045 25312
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.13 How often do you use an electronic device for course activities? Never 4 1 5 146 171 317 150 172 322
3.8% 1.8% 3.1% 1.0% 1.7% 1.3% 1.0% 1.7% 1.3%
Once per year 0 0 0 87 61 148 87 61 148
.0% .0% .0% .6% .6% .6% .6% .6% .6%
Once per semester/quarter 1 0 1 170 169 339 171 169 340
1.0% .0% .6% 1.1% 1.7% 1.4% 1.1% 1.7% 1.3%
Monthly 0 3 3 449 574 1023 449 577 1026
.0% 5.3% 1.9% 3.0% 5.8% 4.1% 2.9% 5.8% 4.1%
Weekly 15 11 26 2123 2085 4208 2138 2096 4234
14.4% 19.3% 16.1% 14.0% 20.9% 16.8% 14.0% 20.9% 16.8%
Several times per week 33 24 57 4760 3111 7871 4793 3135 7928
31.7% 42.1% 35.4% 31.5% 31.2% 31.4% 31.5% 31.3% 31.4%
Daily 51 18 69 7396 3788 11184 7447 3806 11253
49.0% 31.6% 42.9% 48.9% 38.0% 44.6% 48.9% 38.0% 44.6%
Total 104 57 161 15131 9959 25090 15235 10016 25251
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.14 How often do you use an electronic device to access a library resource on an official college or university library Web site? Never 4 7 11 539 593 1132 543 600 1143
3.8% 12.1% 6.8% 3.6% 5.9% 4.5% 3.6% 6.0% 4.5%
Once per year 2 2 4 480 264 744 482 266 748
1.9% 3.4% 2.5% 3.2% 2.6% 3.0% 3.2% 2.6% 3.0%
Once per semester/quarter 20 7 27 2097 1435 3532 2117 1442 3559
19.2% 12.1% 16.7% 13.8% 14.4% 14.0% 13.9% 14.4% 14.1%
Monthly 22 18 40 4585 3360 7945 4607 3378 7985
21.2% 31.0% 24.7% 30.3% 33.6% 31.6% 30.2% 33.6% 31.6%
Weekly 35 15 50 4057 2582 6639 4092 2597 6689
33.7% 25.9% 30.9% 26.8% 25.9% 26.4% 26.8% 25.9% 26.4%
Several times per week 16 5 21 2243 1088 3331 2259 1093 3352
15.4% 8.6% 13.0% 14.8% 10.9% 13.2% 14.8% 10.9% 13.2%
Daily 5 4 9 1156 665 1821 1161 669 1830
4.8% 6.9% 5.6% 7.6% 6.7% 7.2% 7.6% 6.7% 7.2%
Total 104 58 162 15157 9987 25144 15261 10045 25306
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
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2.15 How often do you use an electronic device as an in-class requirement? Never 25 17 42 2099 1796 3895 2124 1813 3937
24.0% 29.3% 25.9% 13.9% 18.1% 15.6% 14.0% 18.1% 15.6%
Once per year 2 1 3 470 272 742 472 273 745
1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 3.1% 2.7% 3.0% 3.1% 2.7% 3.0%
Once per semester/quarter 5 4 9 1550 1077 2627 1555 1081 2636
4.8% 6.9% 5.6% 10.3% 10.8% 10.5% 10.2% 10.8% 10.5%
Monthly 6 8 14 1964 1554 3518 1970 1562 3532
5.8% 13.8% 8.6% 13.0% 15.6% 14.1% 13.0% 15.6% 14.0%
Weekly 21 11 32 3777 2608 6385 3798 2619 6417
20.2% 19.0% 19.8% 25.0% 26.2% 25.5% 25.0% 26.2% 25.5%
Several times per week 32 14 46 3344 1862 5206 3376 1876 5252
30.8% 24.1% 28.4% 22.2% 18.7% 20.8% 22.2% 18.8% 20.9%
Daily 13 3 16 1874 776 2650 1887 779 2666
12.5% 5.2% 9.9% 12.4% 7.8% 10.6% 12.4% 7.8% 10.6%
Total 104 58 162 15078 9945 25023 15182 10003 25185
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
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2.16 How often do you use an electronic device for writing documents for your coursework? Never 1 2 3 125 103 228 126 105 231
1.0% 3.4% 1.9% .8% 1.0% .9% .8% 1.0% .9%
Once per year 0 1 1 43 30 73 43 31 74
.0% 1.7% .6% .3% .3% .3% .3% .3% .3%
Once per semester/quarter 1 3 4 217 138 355 218 141 359
1.0% 5.2% 2.5% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4%
Monthly 6 11 17 1182 1001 2183 1188 1012 2200
5.8% 19.0% 10.6% 7.8% 10.0% 8.7% 7.8% 10.1% 8.7%
Weekly 30 19 49 3937 3214 7151 3967 3233 7200
29.1% 32.8% 30.4% 26.0% 32.2% 28.4% 26.0% 32.2% 28.5%
Several times per week 42 15 57 5516 3329 8845 5558 3344 8902
40.8% 25.9% 35.4% 36.4% 33.4% 35.2% 36.4% 33.3% 35.2%
Daily 23 7 30 4138 2164 6302 4161 2171 6332
22.3% 12.1% 18.6% 27.3% 21.7% 25.1% 27.3% 21.6% 25.0%
Total 103 58 161 15158 9979 25137 15261 10037 25298
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.17 How often do you create, read, and send e-mail? Never 0 0 0 11 11 22 11 11 22
.0% .0% .0% .1% .1% .1% .1% .1% .1%
Once per year 0 0 0 12 8 20 12 8 20
.0% .0% .0% .1% .1% .1% .1% .1% .1%
Once per semester/quarter 0 1 1 19 17 36 19 18 37
.0% 1.8% .6% .1% .2% .1% .1% .2% .1%
Monthly 1 1 2 62 116 178 63 117 180
1.0% 1.8% 1.2% .4% 1.2% .7% .4% 1.2% .7%
Weekly 1 4 5 513 675 1188 514 679 1193
1.0% 7.0% 3.1% 3.4% 6.8% 4.7% 3.4% 6.8% 4.7%
Several times per week 14 8 22 1819 1501 3320 1833 1509 3342
13.5% 14.0% 13.7% 12.0% 15.1% 13.2% 12.0% 15.1% 13.2%
Daily 88 43 131 12691 7636 20327 12779 7679 20458
84.6% 75.4% 81.4% 83.9% 76.6% 81.0% 83.9% 76.6% 81.0%
Total 104 57 161 15127 9964 25091 15231 10021 25252
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.18 How often do you create, read, and send instant messages? Never 9 3 12 3356 950 4306 3365 953 4318
8.7% 5.2% 7.5% 22.2% 9.5% 17.2% 22.1% 9.5% 17.1%
Once per year 1 0 1 226 77 303 227 77 304
1.0% .0% .6% 1.5% .8% 1.2% 1.5% .8% 1.2%
Once per semester/quarter 3 0 3 429 131 560 432 131 563
2.9% .0% 1.9% 2.8% 1.3% 2.2% 2.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Monthly 9 3 12 1292 485 1777 1301 488 1789
8.7% 5.2% 7.5% 8.5% 4.9% 7.1% 8.5% 4.9% 7.1%
Weekly 8 8 16 1546 838 2384 1554 846 2400
7.8% 13.8% 9.9% 10.2% 8.4% 9.5% 10.2% 8.4% 9.5%
Several times per week 21 7 28 2268 1267 3535 2289 1274 3563
20.4% 12.1% 17.4% 15.0% 12.7% 14.1% 15.0% 12.7% 14.1%
Daily 52 37 89 6015 6215 12230 6067 6252 12319
50.5% 63.8% 55.3% 39.8% 62.4% 48.7% 39.8% 62.4% 48.8%
Total 103 58 161 15132 9963 25095 15235 10021 25256
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.19 How often do you play computer games? Never 26 10 36 4285 2278 6563 4311 2288 6599
25.5% 17.2% 22.5% 28.3% 22.8% 26.1% 28.3% 22.8% 26.1%
Once per year 2 5 7 988 536 1524 990 541 1531
2.0% 8.6% 4.4% 6.5% 5.4% 6.1% 6.5% 5.4% 6.1%
Once per semester/quarter 16 2 18 1656 897 2553 1672 899 2571
15.7% 3.4% 11.3% 10.9% 9.0% 10.2% 11.0% 9.0% 10.2%
Monthly 22 13 35 3253 2205 5458 3275 2218 5493
21.6% 22.4% 21.9% 21.5% 22.1% 21.7% 21.5% 22.1% 21.7%
Weekly 17 13 30 2348 1745 4093 2365 1758 4123
16.7% 22.4% 18.8% 15.5% 17.5% 16.3% 15.5% 17.5% 16.3%
Several times per week 12 9 21 1601 1303 2904 1613 1312 2925
11.8% 15.5% 13.1% 10.6% 13.1% 11.6% 10.6% 13.1% 11.6%
Daily 7 6 13 1006 1007 2013 1013 1013 2026
6.9% 10.3% 8.1% 6.6% 10.1% 8.0% 6.6% 10.1% 8.0%
Total 102 58 160 15137 9971 25108 15239 10029 25268
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.20 How often do you download Web-based music or videos? Never 22 8 30 4747 2406 7153 4769 2414 7183
21.6% 13.8% 18.8% 31.4% 24.2% 28.5% 31.3% 24.1% 28.4%
Once per year 4 1 5 613 253 866 617 254 871
3.9% 1.7% 3.1% 4.1% 2.5% 3.5% 4.0% 2.5% 3.4%
Once per semester/quarter 4 3 7 1196 483 1679 1200 486 1686
3.9% 5.2% 4.4% 7.9% 4.8% 6.7% 7.9% 4.9% 6.7%
Monthly 24 15 39 3644 2146 5790 3668 2161 5829
23.5% 25.9% 24.4% 24.1% 21.5% 23.1% 24.1% 21.6% 23.1%
Weekly 26 19 45 2594 2034 4628 2620 2053 4673
25.5% 32.8% 28.1% 17.1% 20.4% 18.4% 17.2% 20.5% 18.5%
Several times per week 17 8 25 1555 1664 3219 1572 1672 3244
16.7% 13.8% 15.6% 10.3% 16.7% 12.8% 10.3% 16.7% 12.8%
Daily 5 4 9 784 973 1757 789 977 1766
4.9% 6.9% 5.6% 5.2% 9.8% 7.0% 5.2% 9.8% 7.0%
Total 102 58 160 15133 9959 25092 15235 10017 25252
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.21 How often are you doing online shopping? Never 7 13 20 1556 2396 3952 1563 2409 3972
6.8% 22.4% 12.4% 10.3% 24.1% 15.8% 10.3% 24.0% 15.7%
Once per year 5 3 8 1386 1167 2553 1391 1170 2561
4.9% 5.2% 5.0% 9.2% 11.7% 10.2% 9.1% 11.7% 10.1%
Once per semester/quarter 22 11 33 3868 2265 6133 3890 2276 6166
21.4% 19.0% 20.5% 25.6% 22.7% 24.5% 25.6% 22.7% 24.4%
Monthly 53 24 77 6550 3307 9857 6603 3331 9934
51.5% 41.4% 47.8% 43.3% 33.2% 39.3% 43.4% 33.3% 39.4%
Weekly 14 5 19 1270 597 1867 1284 602 1886
13.6% 8.6% 11.8% 8.4% 6.0% 7.4% 8.4% 6.0% 7.5%
Several times per week 2 2 4 368 167 535 370 169 539
1.9% 3.4% 2.5% 2.4% 1.7% 2.1% 2.4% 1.7% 2.1%
Daily 0 0 0 113 61 174 113 61 174
.0% .0% .0% .7% .6% .7% .7% .6% .7%
Total 103 58 161 15111 9960 25071 15214 10018 25232
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.22 How often are you doing online gaming (partypoker.com, etc.) ? Never 63 24 87 10601 5878 16479 10664 5902 16566
61.2% 41.4% 54.0% 70.0% 58.9% 65.6% 69.9% 58.8% 65.5%
Once per year 5 2 7 635 497 1132 640 499 1139
4.9% 3.4% 4.3% 4.2% 5.0% 4.5% 4.2% 5.0% 4.5%
Once per semester/quarter 10 7 17 924 686 1610 934 693 1627
9.7% 12.1% 10.6% 6.1% 6.9% 6.4% 6.1% 6.9% 6.4%
Monthly 8 11 19 1310 1222 2532 1318 1233 2551
7.8% 19.0% 11.8% 8.6% 12.2% 10.1% 8.6% 12.3% 10.1%
Weekly 6 8 14 759 747 1506 765 755 1520
5.8% 13.8% 8.7% 5.0% 7.5% 6.0% 5.0% 7.5% 6.0%
Several times per week 7 6 13 539 533 1072 546 539 1085
6.8% 10.3% 8.1% 3.6% 5.3% 4.3% 3.6% 5.4% 4.3%
Daily 4 0 4 386 417 803 390 417 807
3.9% .0% 2.5% 2.5% 4.2% 3.2% 2.6% 4.2% 3.2%
Total 103 58 161 15154 9980 25134 15257 10038 25295
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.23 How often are you blogging? Never 77 32 109 11227 6643 17870 11304 6675 17979
74.8% 55.2% 67.7% 74.5% 66.9% 71.5% 74.5% 66.8% 71.5%
Once per year 3 2 5 388 262 650 391 264 655
2.9% 3.4% 3.1% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6%
Once per semester/quarter 6 3 9 608 437 1045 614 440 1054
5.8% 5.2% 5.6% 4.0% 4.4% 4.2% 4.0% 4.4% 4.2%
Monthly 9 8 17 1305 1085 2390 1314 1093 2407
8.7% 13.8% 10.6% 8.7% 10.9% 9.6% 8.7% 10.9% 9.6%
Weekly 6 7 13 926 852 1778 932 859 1791
5.8% 12.1% 8.1% 6.1% 8.6% 7.1% 6.1% 8.6% 7.1%
Several times per week 1 4 5 427 436 863 428 440 868
1.0% 6.9% 3.1% 2.8% 4.4% 3.5% 2.8% 4.4% 3.4%
Daily 1 2 3 190 213 403 191 215 406
1.0% 3.4% 1.9% 1.3% 2.1% 1.6% 1.3% 2.2% 1.6%
Total 103 58 161 15071 9928 24999 15174 9986 25160
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.24 How often do you participate in online social networks (thefacebook.com, friendster.com, etc.)? Never 31 4 35 5422 1046 6468 5453 1050 6503
29.8% 6.9% 21.6% 35.8% 10.5% 25.8% 35.8% 10.5% 25.7%
Once per year 1 0 1 206 54 260 207 54 261
1.0% .0% .6% 1.4% .5% 1.0% 1.4% .5% 1.0%
Once per semester/quarter 3 2 5 341 88 429 344 90 434
2.9% 3.4% 3.1% 2.3% .9% 1.7% 2.3% .9% 1.7%
Monthly 11 5 16 1312 452 1764 1323 457 1780
10.6% 8.6% 9.9% 8.7% 4.5% 7.0% 8.7% 4.6% 7.0%
Weekly 20 12 32 2397 1312 3709 2417 1324 3741
19.2% 20.7% 19.8% 15.8% 13.2% 14.8% 15.9% 13.2% 14.8%
Several times per week 23 13 36 2285 1985 4270 2308 1998 4306
22.1% 22.4% 22.2% 15.1% 19.9% 17.0% 15.1% 19.9% 17.0%
Daily 15 22 37 3168 5030 8198 3183 5052 8235
14.4% 37.9% 22.8% 20.9% 50.5% 32.7% 20.9% 50.4% 32.6%
Total 104 58 162 15131 9967 25098 15235 10025 25260
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.25 How often do you use an electronic device for creating spreadsheets or charts (Excel, etc.)? Never 14 13 27 1549 2001 3550 1563 2014 3577
13.5% 22.4% 16.7% 10.2% 20.1% 14.1% 10.3% 20.1% 14.2%
Once per year 6 3 9 996 947 1943 1002 950 1952
5.8% 5.2% 5.6% 6.6% 9.5% 7.7% 6.6% 9.5% 7.7%
Once per semester/quarter 13 16 29 3054 2364 5418 3067 2380 5447
12.5% 27.6% 17.9% 20.2% 23.7% 21.6% 20.1% 23.8% 21.6%
Monthly 30 14 44 4286 2645 6931 4316 2659 6975
28.8% 24.1% 27.2% 28.3% 26.6% 27.6% 28.3% 26.5% 27.6%
Weekly 26 10 36 2938 1414 4352 2964 1424 4388
25.0% 17.2% 22.2% 19.4% 14.2% 17.3% 19.4% 14.2% 17.4%
Several times per week 13 1 14 1561 451 2012 1574 452 2026
12.5% 1.7% 8.6% 10.3% 4.5% 8.0% 10.3% 4.5% 8.0%
Daily 2 1 3 754 138 892 756 139 895
1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 5.0% 1.4% 3.6% 5.0% 1.4% 3.5%
Total 104 58 162 15138 9960 25098 15242 10018 25260
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.26 How often do you use an electronic device for creating presentations (PowerPoint, etc.)? Never 10 9 19 788 1145 1933 798 1154 1952
9.8% 15.5% 11.9% 5.2% 11.5% 7.7% 5.2% 11.5% 7.7%
Once per year 7 7 14 920 989 1909 927 996 1923
6.9% 12.1% 8.8% 6.1% 9.9% 7.6% 6.1% 10.0% 7.6%
Once per semester/quarter 37 22 59 5318 4035 9353 5355 4057 9412
36.3% 37.9% 36.9% 35.2% 40.6% 37.3% 35.2% 40.6% 37.3%
Monthly 40 17 57 5714 2943 8657 5754 2960 8714
39.2% 29.3% 35.6% 37.8% 29.6% 34.6% 37.8% 29.6% 34.6%
Weekly 5 2 7 1629 615 2244 1634 617 2251
4.9% 3.4% 4.4% 10.8% 6.2% 9.0% 10.7% 6.2% 8.9%
Several times per week 3 1 4 531 165 696 534 166 700
2.9% 1.7% 2.5% 3.5% 1.7% 2.8% 3.5% 1.7% 2.8%
Daily 0 0 0 208 50 258 208 50 258
.0% .0% .0% 1.4% .5% 1.0% 1.4% .5% 1.0%
Total 102 58 160 15108 9942 25050 15210 10000 25210
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.27 How often do you use an electronic device for creating graphics (Photoshop, Flash, etc.)? Never 34 19 53 4722 3230 7952 4756 3249 8005
33.0% 32.8% 32.9% 31.2% 32.4% 31.7% 31.2% 32.4% 31.7%
Once per year 5 5 10 1592 935 2527 1597 940 2537
4.9% 8.6% 6.2% 10.5% 9.4% 10.1% 10.5% 9.4% 10.0%
Once per semester/quarter 20 11 31 2842 1610 4452 2862 1621 4483
19.4% 19.0% 19.3% 18.8% 16.1% 17.7% 18.8% 16.2% 17.7%
Monthly 27 10 37 3466 2459 5925 3493 2469 5962
26.2% 17.2% 23.0% 22.9% 24.7% 23.6% 22.9% 24.6% 23.6%
Weekly 10 8 18 1430 1118 2548 1440 1126 2566
9.7% 13.8% 11.2% 9.4% 11.2% 10.1% 9.4% 11.2% 10.2%
Several times per week 4 5 9 690 473 1163 694 478 1172
3.9% 8.6% 5.6% 4.6% 4.7% 4.6% 4.6% 4.8% 4.6%
Daily 3 0 3 399 146 545 402 146 548
2.9% .0% 1.9% 2.6% 1.5% 2.2% 2.6% 1.5% 2.2%
Total 103 58 161 15141 9971 25112 15244 10029 25273
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.28 How often do you create audio/video (Director, iMovie, etc.)? Never 80 36 116 10930 7108 18038 11010 7144 18154
77.7% 62.1% 72.0% 72.3% 71.4% 71.9% 72.3% 71.4% 71.9%
Once per year 8 5 13 1476 946 2422 1484 951 2435
7.8% 8.6% 8.1% 9.8% 9.5% 9.7% 9.7% 9.5% 9.6%
Once per semester/quarter 2 6 8 1312 795 2107 1314 801 2115
1.9% 10.3% 5.0% 8.7% 8.0% 8.4% 8.6% 8.0% 8.4%
Monthly 6 9 15 860 725 1585 866 734 1600
5.8% 15.5% 9.3% 5.7% 7.3% 6.3% 5.7% 7.3% 6.3%
Weekly 3 2 5 314 219 533 317 221 538
2.9% 3.4% 3.1% 2.1% 2.2% 2.1% 2.1% 2.2% 2.1%
Several times per week 3 0 3 137 111 248 140 111 251
2.9% .0% 1.9% .9% 1.1% 1.0% .9% 1.1% 1.0%
Daily 1 0 1 93 47 140 94 47 141
1.0% .0% .6% .6% .5% .6% .6% .5% .6%
Total 103 58 161 15122 9951 25073 15225 10009 25234
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.29 How often do you create Web pages (Dreamweaver, FrontPage, etc.)? Never 56 36 92 10063 7803 17866 10119 7839 17958
54.4% 62.1% 57.1% 66.5% 78.3% 71.2% 66.5% 78.2% 71.1%
Once per year 15 10 25 1955 888 2843 1970 898 2868
14.6% 17.2% 15.5% 12.9% 8.9% 11.3% 12.9% 9.0% 11.4%
Once per semester/quarter 18 6 24 1435 632 2067 1453 638 2091
17.5% 10.3% 14.9% 9.5% 6.3% 8.2% 9.5% 6.4% 8.3%
Monthly 7 3 10 851 360 1211 858 363 1221
6.8% 5.2% 6.2% 5.6% 3.6% 4.8% 5.6% 3.6% 4.8%
Weekly 2 2 4 455 141 596 457 143 600
1.9% 3.4% 2.5% 3.0% 1.4% 2.4% 3.0% 1.4% 2.4%
Several times per week 2 1 3 225 95 320 227 96 323
1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 1.5% 1.0% 1.3% 1.5% 1.0% 1.3%
Daily 3 0 3 139 51 190 142 51 193
2.9% .0% 1.9% .9% .5% .8% .9% .5% .8%
Total 103 58 161 15123 9970 25093 15226 10028 25254
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.30 How often do you access a course management system (ANGEL, EEE, WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, FirstClass, Moodle, Sakai, OnCourse, etc.)? Never 14 8 22 3128 2642 5770 3142 2650 5792
13.6% 13.8% 13.7% 20.6% 26.5% 23.0% 20.6% 26.4% 22.9%
Once per year 0 0 0 403 121 524 403 121 524
.0% .0% .0% 2.7% 1.2% 2.1% 2.6% 1.2% 2.1%
Once per semester/quarter 6 0 6 900 326 1226 906 326 1232
5.8% .0% 3.7% 5.9% 3.3% 4.9% 5.9% 3.2% 4.9%
Monthly 4 0 4 1305 773 2078 1309 773 2082
3.9% .0% 2.5% 8.6% 7.7% 8.3% 8.6% 7.7% 8.2%
Weekly 25 11 36 3321 2158 5479 3346 2169 5515
24.3% 19.0% 22.4% 21.9% 21.6% 21.8% 21.9% 21.6% 21.8%
Several times per week 31 17 48 3417 2155 5572 3448 2172 5620
30.1% 29.3% 29.8% 22.5% 21.6% 22.2% 22.6% 21.6% 22.2%
Daily 23 22 45 2680 1804 4484 2703 1826 4529
22.3% 37.9% 28.0% 17.7% 18.1% 17.8% 17.7% 18.2% 17.9%
Total 103 58 161 15154 9979 25133 15257 10037 25294
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.31 Which of the following software have you purchased for your own use? Spreadsheets (Excel,etc.) No 52 37 89 7256 5962 13218 7308 5999 13307
51.5% 63.8% 56.0% 48.3% 60.3% 53.0% 48.3% 60.3% 53.1%
Yes 49 21 70 7782 3922 11704 7831 3943 11774
48.5% 36.2% 44.0% 51.7% 39.7% 47.0% 51.7% 39.7% 46.9%
Total 101 58 159 15038 9884 24922 15139 9942 25081
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.32 Which of the following software have you purchased for your own use? Presentation software (PowerPoint, etc.) No 49 35 84 7276 5704 12980 7325 5739 13064
48.5% 61.4% 53.2% 48.5% 57.7% 52.1% 48.5% 57.7% 52.2%
Yes 52 22 74 7734 4178 11912 7786 4200 11986
51.5% 38.6% 46.8% 51.5% 42.3% 47.9% 51.5% 42.3% 47.8%
Total 101 57 158 15010 9882 24892 15111 9939 25050
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.33 Which of the following software have you purchased for your own use? Graphics (Photoshop, Flash, etc.) No 65 38 103 9983 6920 16903 10048 6958 17006
63.1% 65.5% 64.0% 67.1% 70.3% 68.4% 67.1% 70.3% 68.4%
Yes 38 20 58 4885 2918 7803 4923 2938 7861
36.9% 34.5% 36.0% 32.9% 29.7% 31.6% 32.9% 29.7% 31.6%
Total 103 58 161 14868 9838 24706 14971 9896 24867
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.34 Which of the following software have you purchased for your own use? Video/audio (Director, iMovie, etc.) No 60 33 93 9532 6110 15642 9592 6143 15735
58.3% 56.9% 57.8% 64.2% 61.9% 63.3% 64.1% 61.8% 63.2%
Yes 43 25 68 5320 3766 9086 5363 3791 9154
41.7% 43.1% 42.2% 35.8% 38.1% 36.7% 35.9% 38.2% 36.8%
Total 103 58 161 14852 9876 24728 14955 9934 24889
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
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2.35 Which of the following software have you purchased for your own use? Web pages (Dreamweaver, FrontPage,etc.) No 78 49 127 12139 8535 20674 12217 8584 20801
76.5% 84.5% 79.4% 82.4% 87.5% 84.4% 82.4% 87.5% 84.4%
Yes 24 9 33 2588 1219 3807 2612 1228 3840
23.5% 15.5% 20.6% 17.6% 12.5% 15.6% 17.6% 12.5% 15.6%
Total 102 58 160 14727 9754 24481 14829 9812 24641
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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2.36 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Spreadsheets (Excel, etc.) Minimal 5 2 7 595 484 1079 600 486 1086
4.8% 3.4% 4.3% 3.9% 4.8% 4.3% 3.9% 4.8% 4.3%
Basic 10 10 20 2609 2100 4709 2619 2110 4729
9.6% 17.2% 12.3% 17.2% 21.0% 18.7% 17.2% 21.0% 18.7%
Conversant 23 13 36 3419 2321 5740 3442 2334 5776
22.1% 22.4% 22.2% 22.6% 23.2% 22.8% 22.6% 23.2% 22.8%
Accomplished 35 12 47 4012 1994 6006 4047 2006 6053
33.7% 20.7% 29.0% 26.5% 20.0% 23.9% 26.5% 20.0% 23.9%
Fluent 17 7 24 2824 843 3667 2841 850 3691
16.3% 12.1% 14.8% 18.6% 8.4% 14.6% 18.6% 8.5% 14.6%
Do not use 14 14 28 1700 2241 3941 1714 2255 3969
13.5% 24.1% 17.3% 11.2% 22.4% 15.7% 11.2% 22.5% 15.7%
Total 104 58 162 15159 9983 25142 15263 10041 25304
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.37 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Presentation software (PowerPoint, etc.) Minimal 5 1 6 571 478 1049 576 479 1055
4.8% 1.7% 3.7% 3.8% 4.8% 4.2% 3.8% 4.8% 4.2%
Basic 10 7 17 2238 1801 4039 2248 1808 4056
9.6% 12.1% 10.5% 14.8% 18.1% 16.1% 14.7% 18.0% 16.0%
Conversant 29 16 45 3950 2547 6497 3979 2563 6542
27.9% 27.6% 27.8% 26.1% 25.5% 25.9% 26.1% 25.6% 25.9%
Accomplished 29 13 42 4466 2485 6951 4495 2498 6993
27.9% 22.4% 25.9% 29.5% 24.9% 27.7% 29.5% 24.9% 27.7%
Fluent 20 12 32 2910 1270 4180 2930 1282 4212
19.2% 20.7% 19.8% 19.2% 12.7% 16.6% 19.2% 12.8% 16.7%
Do not use 11 9 20 1008 1392 2400 1019 1401 2420
10.6% 15.5% 12.3% 6.7% 14.0% 9.6% 6.7% 14.0% 9.6%
Total 104 58 162 15143 9973 25116 15247 10031 25278
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.38 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Graphics (Photoshop, Flash, etc.) Minimal 6 1 7 1168 805 1973 1174 806 1980
5.8% 1.7% 4.3% 7.7% 8.1% 7.9% 7.7% 8.0% 7.8%
Basic 19 10 29 2679 1782 4461 2698 1792 4490
18.3% 17.2% 17.9% 17.7% 17.9% 17.8% 17.7% 17.9% 17.8%
Conversant 19 10 29 2884 1800 4684 2903 1810 4713
18.3% 17.2% 17.9% 19.1% 18.1% 18.7% 19.1% 18.1% 18.7%
Accomplished 14 9 23 1952 1263 3215 1966 1272 3238
13.5% 15.5% 14.2% 12.9% 12.7% 12.8% 12.9% 12.7% 12.8%
Fluent 10 6 16 1214 676 1890 1224 682 1906
9.6% 10.3% 9.9% 8.0% 6.8% 7.5% 8.0% 6.8% 7.5%
Do not use 36 22 58 5232 3632 8864 5268 3654 8922
34.6% 37.9% 35.8% 34.6% 36.5% 35.3% 34.6% 36.5% 35.3%
Total 104 58 162 15129 9958 25087 15233 10016 25249
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.39 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Video/audio (Director, iMovie, etc.) Minimal 0 1 1 239 141 380 239 142 381
.0% 1.8% .6% 1.6% 1.4% 1.5% 1.6% 1.4% 1.5%
Basic 3 1 4 835 503 1338 838 504 1342
2.9% 1.8% 2.5% 5.5% 5.0% 5.3% 5.5% 5.0% 5.3%
Conversant 8 6 14 1307 822 2129 1315 828 2143
7.7% 10.5% 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.5% 8.6% 8.3% 8.5%
Accomplished 8 7 15 1072 806 1878 1080 813 1893
7.7% 12.3% 9.3% 7.1% 8.1% 7.5% 7.1% 8.1% 7.5%
Fluent 4 5 9 704 547 1251 708 552 1260
3.8% 8.8% 5.6% 4.6% 5.5% 5.0% 4.6% 5.5% 5.0%
Do not use 81 37 118 10998 7158 18156 11079 7195 18274
77.9% 64.9% 73.3% 72.6% 71.7% 72.2% 72.6% 71.7% 72.2%
Total 104 57 161 15155 9977 25132 15259 10034 25293
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.40 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Web pages (Dreamweaver, FrontPage, etc. Minimal 2 1 3 347 148 495 349 149 498
1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 2.3% 1.5% 2.0% 2.3% 1.5% 2.0%
Basic 9 2 11 1174 407 1581 1183 409 1592
8.7% 3.4% 6.8% 7.7% 4.1% 6.3% 7.8% 4.1% 6.3%
Conversant 12 6 18 1448 642 2090 1460 648 2108
11.5% 10.3% 11.1% 9.6% 6.4% 8.3% 9.6% 6.5% 8.3%
Accomplished 12 7 19 1206 518 1724 1218 525 1743
11.5% 12.1% 11.7% 8.0% 5.2% 6.9% 8.0% 5.2% 6.9%
Fluent 13 5 18 852 414 1266 865 419 1284
12.5% 8.6% 11.1% 5.6% 4.2% 5.0% 5.7% 4.2% 5.1%
Do not use 56 37 93 10123 7845 17968 10179 7882 18061
53.8% 63.8% 57.4% 66.8% 78.7% 71.5% 66.7% 78.6% 71.4%
Total 104 58 162 15150 9974 25124 15254 10032 25286
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.41 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Online library resources Minimal 2 1 3 382 412 794 384 413 797
1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 2.5% 4.1% 3.2% 2.5% 4.1% 3.2%
Basic 19 7 26 2063 1910 3973 2082 1917 3999
18.4% 12.1% 16.1% 13.6% 19.2% 15.8% 13.7% 19.1% 15.8%
Conversant 34 22 56 4513 3300 7813 4547 3322 7869
33.0% 37.9% 34.8% 29.8% 33.1% 31.1% 29.9% 33.2% 31.2%
Accomplished 29 14 43 4734 2601 7335 4763 2615 7378
28.2% 24.1% 26.7% 31.3% 26.1% 29.2% 31.3% 26.1% 29.2%
Fluent 15 6 21 2783 1041 3824 2798 1047 3845
14.6% 10.3% 13.0% 18.4% 10.5% 15.2% 18.4% 10.5% 15.2%
Do not use 4 8 12 651 696 1347 655 704 1359
3.9% 13.8% 7.5% 4.3% 7.0% 5.4% 4.3% 7.0% 5.4%
Total 103 58 161 15126 9960 25086 15229 10018 25247
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.42 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Computer maintenance (downloading software updates, installing additional memory, etc.) Minimal 23 3 26 2352 1683 4035 2375 1686 4061
22.5% 5.3% 16.4% 15.6% 16.9% 16.1% 15.6% 16.8% 16.1%
Basic 12 9 21 3796 2643 6439 3808 2652 6460
11.8% 15.8% 13.2% 25.1% 26.5% 25.7% 25.0% 26.5% 25.6%
Conversant 20 19 39 3805 2481 6286 3825 2500 6325
19.6% 33.3% 24.5% 25.2% 24.9% 25.1% 25.1% 25.0% 25.1%
Accomplished 20 11 31 2612 1687 4299 2632 1698 4330
19.6% 19.3% 19.5% 17.3% 16.9% 17.1% 17.3% 17.0% 17.2%
Fluent 26 15 41 1984 1088 3072 2010 1103 3113
25.5% 26.3% 25.8% 13.1% 10.9% 12.3% 13.2% 11.0% 12.3%
Do not use 1 0 1 567 377 944 568 377 945
1.0% .0% .6% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 3.7% 3.8% 3.7%
Total 102 57 159 15116 9959 25075 15218 10016 25234
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.43 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Computer security (firewalls, antivirus software, etc.) Minimal 17 7 24 2462 1663 4125 2479 1670 4149
16.3% 12.1% 14.8% 16.3% 16.7% 16.4% 16.3% 16.7% 16.4%
Basic 18 12 30 4238 2952 7190 4256 2964 7220
17.3% 20.7% 18.5% 28.0% 29.6% 28.7% 28.0% 29.6% 28.6%
Conversant 26 17 43 3977 2479 6456 4003 2496 6499
25.0% 29.3% 26.5% 26.3% 24.9% 25.7% 26.3% 24.9% 25.8%
Accomplished 22 10 32 2500 1635 4135 2522 1645 4167
21.2% 17.2% 19.8% 16.5% 16.4% 16.5% 16.6% 16.4% 16.5%
Fluent 16 12 28 1447 906 2353 1463 918 2381
15.4% 20.7% 17.3% 9.6% 9.1% 9.4% 9.6% 9.2% 9.4%
Do not use 5 0 5 491 326 817 496 326 822
4.8% .0% 3.1% 3.2% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3%
Total 104 58 162 15115 9961 25076 15219 10019 25238
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.44 What is your skill level using the following computer technologies and applications? Course management system Minimal 8 5 13 1154 874 2028 1162 879 2041
7.8% 8.6% 8.1% 7.6% 8.8% 8.1% 7.6% 8.8% 8.1%
Basic 9 6 15 2045 1593 3638 2054 1599 3653
8.7% 10.3% 9.3% 13.5% 16.0% 14.5% 13.5% 16.0% 14.5%
Conversant 28 18 46 3151 2055 5206 3179 2073 5252
27.2% 31.0% 28.6% 20.8% 20.6% 20.7% 20.9% 20.7% 20.8%
Accomplished 28 12 40 3044 1570 4614 3072 1582 4654
27.2% 20.7% 24.8% 20.1% 15.8% 18.4% 20.2% 15.8% 18.4%
Fluent 15 9 24 2022 805 2827 2037 814 2851
14.6% 15.5% 14.9% 13.4% 8.1% 11.3% 13.4% 8.1% 11.3%
Do not use 15 8 23 3710 3067 6777 3725 3075 6800
14.6% 13.8% 14.3% 24.5% 30.8% 27.0% 24.5% 30.7% 26.9%
Total 103 58 161 15126 9964 25090 15229 10022 25251
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.45 Why did you learn spreadsheet software (Excel, etc.)? Improve course performance 10 7 17 1575 1309 2884 1585 1316 2901
9.6% 12.1% 10.5% 10.4% 13.1% 11.5% 10.4% 13.1% 11.5%
Course or major requirement 33 13 46 5563 2607 8170 5596 2620 8216
31.7% 22.4% 28.4% 36.7% 26.1% 32.5% 36.6% 26.1% 32.5%
Campus requirement 0 1 1 323 188 511 323 189 512
.0% 1.7% .6% 2.1% 1.9% 2.0% 2.1% 1.9% 2.0%
Required for student organization activities 0 1 1 236 249 485 236 250 486
.0% 1.7% .6% 1.6% 2.5% 1.9% 1.5% 2.5% 1.9%
Personal interest 16 11 27 1502 1020 2522 1518 1031 2549
15.4% 19.0% 16.7% 9.9% 10.2% 10.0% 9.9% 10.3% 10.1%
Job requirement 17 1 18 2383 498 2881 2400 499 2899
16.3% 1.7% 11.1% 15.7% 5.0% 11.5% 15.7% 5.0% 11.5%
To enhance future job opportunities 5 2 7 1066 541 1607 1071 543 1614
4.8% 3.4% 4.3% 7.0% 5.4% 6.4% 7.0% 5.4% 6.4%
Other 7 9 16 751 1185 1936 758 1194 1952
6.7% 15.5% 9.9% 5.0% 11.9% 7.7% 5.0% 11.9% 7.7%
Do not use 16 13 29 1766 2384 4150 1782 2397 4179
15.4% 22.4% 17.9% 11.6% 23.9% 16.5% 11.7% 23.9% 16.5%
Total 104 58 162 15165 9981 25146 15269 10039 25308
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.46 Why did you learn presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.)? Improve course performance 15 12 27 3312 2285 5597 3327 2297 5624
14.4% 20.7% 16.7% 21.8% 22.9% 22.3% 21.8% 22.9% 22.2%
Course or major requirement 45 17 62 6896 3215 10111 6941 3232 10173
43.3% 29.3% 38.3% 45.5% 32.2% 40.2% 45.5% 32.2% 40.2%
Campus requirement 1 1 2 337 196 533 338 197 535
1.0% 1.7% 1.2% 2.2% 2.0% 2.1% 2.2% 2.0% 2.1%
Required for student organization activities 1 1 2 234 262 496 235 263 498
1.0% 1.7% 1.2% 1.5% 2.6% 2.0% 1.5% 2.6% 2.0%
Personal interest 11 7 18 1091 984 2075 1102 991 2093
10.6% 12.1% 11.1% 7.2% 9.9% 8.3% 7.2% 9.9% 8.3%
Job requirement 7 1 8 989 176 1165 996 177 1173
6.7% 1.7% 4.9% 6.5% 1.8% 4.6% 6.5% 1.8% 4.6%
To enhance future job opportunities 5 3 8 772 425 1197 777 428 1205
4.8% 5.2% 4.9% 5.1% 4.3% 4.8% 5.1% 4.3% 4.8%
Other 6 7 13 471 1000 1471 477 1007 1484
5.8% 12.1% 8.0% 3.1% 10.0% 5.9% 3.1% 10.0% 5.9%
Do not use 13 9 22 1056 1437 2493 1069 1446 2515
12.5% 15.5% 13.6% 7.0% 14.4% 9.9% 7.0% 14.4% 9.9%
Total 104 58 162 15158 9980 25138 15262 10038 25300
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.47 Why did you learn graphics software (Photoshop, Flash, etc.)? Improve course performance 4 1 5 517 342 859 521 343 864
3.8% 1.7% 3.1% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4%
Course or major requirement 6 1 7 1425 525 1950 1431 526 1957
5.8% 1.7% 4.3% 9.4% 5.3% 7.8% 9.4% 5.3% 7.7%
Campus requirement 0 0 0 51 50 101 51 50 101
.0% .0% .0% .3% .5% .4% .3% .5% .4%
Required for student organization activities 0 0 0 145 72 217 145 72 217
.0% .0% .0% 1.0% .7% .9% 1.0% .7% .9%
Personal interest 43 28 71 5211 3825 9036 5254 3853 9107
41.3% 48.3% 43.8% 34.4% 38.4% 36.0% 34.5% 38.5% 36.1%
Job requirement 4 0 4 531 102 633 535 102 637
3.8% .0% 2.5% 3.5% 1.0% 2.5% 3.5% 1.0% 2.5%
To enhance future job opportunities 2 1 3 392 153 545 394 154 548
1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 2.6% 1.5% 2.2% 2.6% 1.5% 2.2%
Other 1 2 3 422 557 979 423 559 982
1.0% 3.4% 1.9% 2.8% 5.6% 3.9% 2.8% 5.6% 3.9%
Do not use 44 25 69 6441 4335 10776 6485 4360 10845
42.3% 43.1% 42.6% 42.6% 43.5% 42.9% 42.6% 43.5% 42.9%
Total 104 58 162 15135 9961 25096 15239 10019 25258
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.48 Why did you learn video-audio software (Director, iMovie, etc.)? Improve course performance 1 1 2 161 113 274 162 114 276
1.0% 1.8% 1.2% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1%
Course or major requirement 3 0 3 781 261 1042 784 261 1045
2.9% .0% 1.9% 5.2% 2.6% 4.1% 5.1% 2.6% 4.1%
Campus requirement 0 0 0 26 18 44 26 18 44
.0% .0% .0% .2% .2% .2% .2% .2% .2%
Required for student organization activities 0 0 0 39 25 64 39 25 64
.0% .0% .0% .3% .3% .3% .3% .2% .3%
Personal interest 14 16 30 2195 1716 3911 2209 1732 3941
13.5% 28.1% 18.6% 14.5% 17.2% 15.6% 14.5% 17.2% 15.6%
Job requirement 0 0 0 145 40 185 145 40 185
.0% .0% .0% 1.0% .4% .7% .9% .4% .7%
To enhance future job opportunities 1 0 1 155 59 214 156 59 215
1.0% .0% .6% 1.0% .6% .9% 1.0% .6% .8%
Other 1 1 2 182 234 416 183 235 418
1.0% 1.8% 1.2% 1.2% 2.3% 1.7% 1.2% 2.3% 1.7%
Do not use 84 39 123 11479 7518 18997 11563 7557 19120
80.8% 68.4% 76.4% 75.7% 75.3% 75.5% 75.7% 75.3% 75.5%
Total 104 57 161 15163 9984 25147 15267 10041 25308
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.49 Why did you learn Web page creation software (Dreamweaver, FrontPage, etc.)? Improve course performance 2 0 2 145 79 224 147 79 226
1.9% .0% 1.2% 1.0% .8% .9% 1.0% .8% .9%
Course or major requirement 8 0 8 1839 513 2352 1847 513 2360
7.7% .0% 5.0% 12.1% 5.1% 9.4% 12.1% 5.1% 9.3%
Campus requirement 0 0 0 70 39 109 70 39 109
.0% .0% .0% .5% .4% .4% .5% .4% .4%
Required for student organization activities 1 1 2 156 39 195 157 40 197
1.0% 1.8% 1.2% 1.0% .4% .8% 1.0% .4% .8%
Personal interest 22 12 34 1565 872 2437 1587 884 2471
21.2% 21.1% 21.1% 10.3% 8.7% 9.7% 10.4% 8.8% 9.8%
Job requirement 5 1 6 470 100 570 475 101 576
4.8% 1.8% 3.7% 3.1% 1.0% 2.3% 3.1% 1.0% 2.3%
To enhance future job opportunities 6 0 6 321 92 413 327 92 419
5.8% .0% 3.7% 2.1% .9% 1.6% 2.1% .9% 1.7%
Other 0 2 2 134 141 275 134 143 277
.0% 3.5% 1.2% .9% 1.4% 1.1% .9% 1.4% 1.1%
Do not use 60 41 101 10462 8108 18570 10522 8149 18671
57.7% 71.9% 62.7% 69.0% 81.2% 73.9% 68.9% 81.2% 73.8%
Total 104 57 161 15162 9983 25145 15266 10040 25306
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.50 During the academic year, what is your most frequently used method for access to the Internet? Commercial dial-up modem service (AOL, EarthLink, etc.) 8 0 8 752 323 1075 760 323 1083
7.8% .0% 5.0% 5.0% 3.2% 4.3% 5.0% 3.2% 4.3%
College- or university-operated dial-up modem service 2 2 4 525 664 1189 527 666 1193
1.9% 3.4% 2.5% 3.5% 6.7% 4.7% 3.5% 6.6% 4.7%
Commercial broadband service (DSL modem, cable modem,... 40 11 51 7688 1760 9448 7728 1771 9499
38.8% 19.0% 31.7% 50.8% 17.7% 37.6% 50.7% 17.7% 37.6%
College- or university-operated wired broadband service 37 36 73 3654 5356 9010 3691 5392 9083
35.9% 62.1% 45.3% 24.1% 53.7% 35.9% 24.2% 53.8% 36.0%
Commercial wireless network 6 0 6 1443 462 1905 1449 462 1911
5.8% .0% 3.7% 9.5% 4.6% 7.6% 9.5% 4.6% 7.6%
College- or university-operated wireless network 10 9 19 1070 1401 2471 1080 1410 2490
9.7% 15.5% 11.8% 7.1% 14.1% 9.8% 7.1% 14.1% 9.9%
Total 103 58 161 15132 9966 25098 15235 10024 25259
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.51 Student IT training No 82 44 126 10284 7476 17760 10366 7520 17886
78.8% 75.9% 77.8% 67.7% 74.8% 70.5% 67.8% 74.8% 70.6%
Yes 22 14 36 4899 2523 7422 4921 2537 7458
21.2% 24.1% 22.2% 32.3% 25.2% 29.5% 32.2% 25.2% 29.4%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.52 Faculty IT training No 96 50 146 13530 9374 22904 13626 9424 23050
92.3% 86.2% 90.1% 89.1% 93.7% 91.0% 89.1% 93.7% 90.9%
Yes 8 8 16 1653 625 2278 1661 633 2294
7.7% 13.8% 9.9% 10.9% 6.3% 9.0% 10.9% 6.3% 9.1%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.53 Computer labs No 77 53 130 8186 7462 15648 8263 7515 15778
74.0% 91.4% 80.2% 53.9% 74.6% 62.1% 54.1% 74.7% 62.3%
Yes 27 5 32 6997 2537 9534 7024 2542 9566
26.0% 8.6% 19.8% 46.1% 25.4% 37.9% 45.9% 25.3% 37.7%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.54 Software required for courses (spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.) No 68 40 108 10539 7239 17778 10607 7279 17886
65.4% 69.0% 66.7% 69.4% 72.4% 70.6% 69.4% 72.4% 70.6%
Yes 36 18 54 4644 2760 7404 4680 2778 7458
34.6% 31.0% 33.3% 30.6% 27.6% 29.4% 30.6% 27.6% 29.4%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.55 Help desk No 94 56 150 13606 8888 22494 13700 8944 22644
90.4% 96.6% 92.6% 89.6% 88.9% 89.3% 89.6% 88.9% 89.3%
Yes 10 2 12 1577 1111 2688 1587 1113 2700
9.6% 3.4% 7.4% 10.4% 11.1% 10.7% 10.4% 11.1% 10.7%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.56 Network speed No 74 32 106 10844 5923 16767 10918 5955 16873
71.2% 55.2% 65.4% 71.4% 59.2% 66.6% 71.4% 59.2% 66.6%
Yes 30 26 56 4339 4076 8415 4369 4102 8471
28.8% 44.8% 34.6% 28.6% 40.8% 33.4% 28.6% 40.8% 33.4%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.57 Network availability No 67 32 99 10833 6721 17554 10900 6753 17653
64.4% 55.2% 61.1% 71.3% 67.2% 69.7% 71.3% 67.1% 69.7%
Yes 37 26 63 4350 3278 7628 4387 3304 7691
35.6% 44.8% 38.9% 28.7% 32.8% 30.3% 28.7% 32.9% 30.3%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.58 IT security (virus software, spam filtering, etc.) No 65 39 104 11261 6563 17824 11326 6602 17928
62.5% 67.2% 64.2% 74.2% 65.6% 70.8% 74.1% 65.6% 70.7%
Yes 39 19 58 3922 3436 7358 3961 3455 7416
37.5% 32.8% 35.8% 25.8% 34.4% 29.2% 25.9% 34.4% 29.3%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.59 Printing No 65 44 109 9063 7085 16148 9128 7129 16257
62.5% 75.9% 67.3% 59.7% 70.9% 64.1% 59.7% 70.9% 64.1%
Yes 39 14 53 6120 2914 9034 6159 2928 9087
37.5% 24.1% 32.7% 40.3% 29.1% 35.9% 40.3% 29.1% 35.9%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.60 Music (Napster subscription, etc.) No 74 30 104 11900 5994 17894 11974 6024 17998
71.2% 51.7% 64.2% 78.4% 59.9% 71.1% 78.3% 59.9% 71.0%
Yes 30 28 58 3283 4005 7288 3313 4033 7346
28.8% 48.3% 35.8% 21.6% 40.1% 28.9% 21.7% 40.1% 29.0%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
2.51_2.61 If additional monies were available to improve computing services at your institution, select the top 3 items you would like it spent on. (Select up to 3) - 2.61 Other No 98 54 152 14194 9146 23340 14292 9200 23492
94.2% 93.1% 93.8% 93.5% 91.5% 92.7% 93.5% 91.5% 92.7%
Yes 6 4 10 989 853 1842 995 857 1852
5.8% 6.9% 6.2% 6.5% 8.5% 7.3% 6.5% 8.5% 7.3%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.1 Which of the following best describes your preference with regard to the use of technology in your courses? I prefer taking courses that use no information... 3 1 4 326 329 655 329 330 659
2.9% 1.7% 2.5% 2.2% 3.3% 2.6% 2.2% 3.3% 2.6%
I prefer taking courses that use limited technology. 12 6 18 2207 2039 4246 2219 2045 4264
11.8% 10.3% 11.3% 14.7% 20.7% 17.1% 14.7% 20.7% 17.1%
I prefer taking courses that use a moderate level of... 49 40 89 8373 5744 14117 8422 5784 14206
48.0% 69.0% 55.6% 55.9% 58.3% 56.8% 55.8% 58.4% 56.8%
I prefer taking courses that use technology extensively. 31 9 40 3365 1418 4783 3396 1427 4823
30.4% 15.5% 25.0% 22.4% 14.4% 19.3% 22.5% 14.4% 19.3%
I prefer taking courses that use technology exclusively 7 2 9 718 315 1033 725 317 1042
6.9% 3.4% 5.6% 4.8% 3.2% 4.2% 4.8% 3.2% 4.2%
Total 102 58 160 14989 9845 24834 15091 9903 24994
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.2 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? E-mail Not using this semester/quarter 3 1 4 644 544 1188 647 545 1192
2.9% 1.7% 2.5% 4.3% 5.5% 4.7% 4.2% 5.4% 4.7%
Using this semester/quarter 101 57 158 14500 9430 23930 14601 9487 24088
97.1% 98.3% 97.5% 95.7% 94.5% 95.3% 95.8% 94.6% 95.3%
Total 104 58 162 15144 9974 25118 15248 10032 25280
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.3 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Instant messaging Not using this semester/quarter 90 46 136 13240 8122 21362 13330 8168 21498
87.4% 80.7% 85.0% 88.2% 82.0% 85.7% 88.2% 82.0% 85.7%
Using this semester/quarter 13 11 24 1764 1788 3552 1777 1799 3576
12.6% 19.3% 15.0% 11.8% 18.0% 14.3% 11.8% 18.0% 14.3%
Total 103 57 160 15004 9910 24914 15107 9967 25074
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.4 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.) Not using this semester/quarter 32 30 62 4198 4244 8442 4230 4274 8504
31.4% 51.7% 38.8% 27.9% 42.8% 33.8% 27.9% 42.9% 33.9%
Using this semester/quarter 70 28 98 10848 5662 16510 10918 5690 16608
68.6% 48.3% 61.3% 72.1% 57.2% 66.2% 72.1% 57.1% 66.1%
Total 102 58 160 15046 9906 24952 15148 9964 25112
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.5 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Course management system (ANGEL, EEE, WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, Sakai, OnCourse, FirstClass, etc.) Not using this semester/quarter 27 11 38 4932 3432 8364 4959 3443 8402
26.0% 19.0% 23.5% 32.7% 34.4% 33.4% 32.6% 34.4% 33.3%
Using this semester/quarter 77 47 124 10166 6532 16698 10243 6579 16822
74.0% 81.0% 76.5% 67.3% 65.6% 66.6% 67.4% 65.6% 66.7%
Total 104 58 162 15098 9964 25062 15202 10022 25224
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.6 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Course Web site Not using this semester/quarter 46 21 67 5705 3036 8741 5751 3057 8808
44.2% 36.2% 41.4% 37.8% 30.6% 34.9% 37.8% 30.6% 35.0%
Using this semester/quarter 58 37 95 9395 6896 16291 9453 6933 16386
55.8% 63.8% 58.6% 62.2% 69.4% 65.1% 62.2% 69.4% 65.0%
Total 104 58 162 15100 9932 25032 15204 9990 25194
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.7 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Clickers (student response systems) Not using this semester/quarter 87 41 128 12857 7642 20499 12944 7683 20627
83.7% 70.7% 79.0% 85.4% 76.9% 82.0% 85.3% 76.8% 82.0%
Using this semester/quarter 17 17 34 2205 2300 4505 2222 2317 4539
16.3% 29.3% 21.0% 14.6% 23.1% 18.0% 14.7% 23.2% 18.0%
Total 104 58 162 15062 9942 25004 15166 10000 25166
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.8 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Simulations Not using this semester/quarter 84 45 129 12583 8331 20914 12667 8376 21043
80.8% 77.6% 79.6% 83.6% 83.9% 83.7% 83.6% 83.9% 83.7%
Using this semester/quarter 20 13 33 2472 1598 4070 2492 1611 4103
19.2% 22.4% 20.4% 16.4% 16.1% 16.3% 16.4% 16.1% 16.3%
Total 104 58 162 15055 9929 24984 15159 9987 25146
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.9 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Online discussions Not using this semester/quarter 55 28 83 9479 6441 15920 9534 6469 16003
52.9% 49.1% 51.6% 62.8% 64.7% 63.6% 62.8% 64.7% 63.5%
Using this semester/quarter 49 29 78 5610 3508 9118 5659 3537 9196
47.1% 50.9% 48.4% 37.2% 35.3% 36.4% 37.2% 35.3% 36.5%
Total 104 57 161 15089 9949 25038 15193 10006 25199
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.10 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Online quizzes or tests Not using this semester/quarter 75 35 110 9830 5211 15041 9905 5246 15151
72.1% 60.3% 67.9% 65.1% 52.4% 60.0% 65.1% 52.4% 60.1%
Using this semester/quarter 29 23 52 5271 4740 10011 5300 4763 10063
27.9% 39.7% 32.1% 34.9% 47.6% 40.0% 34.9% 47.6% 39.9%
Total 104 58 162 15101 9951 25052 15205 10009 25214
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.11 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Online gradebook Not using this semester/quarter 37 8 45 6222 3238 9460 6259 3246 9505
36.3% 13.8% 28.1% 41.2% 32.5% 37.8% 41.2% 32.4% 37.7%
Using this semester/quarter 65 50 115 8866 6710 15576 8931 6760 15691
63.7% 86.2% 71.9% 58.8% 67.5% 62.2% 58.8% 67.6% 62.3%
Total 102 58 160 15088 9948 25036 15190 10006 25196
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.12 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Podcast Not using this semester/quarter 103 57 160 14578 9535 24113 14681 9592 24273
99.0% 100.0% 99.4% 97.0% 96.2% 96.7% 97.0% 96.3% 96.7%
Using this semester/quarter 1 0 1 453 373 826 454 373 827
1.0% .0% .6% 3.0% 3.8% 3.3% 3.0% 3.7% 3.3%
Total 104 57 161 15031 9908 24939 15135 9965 25100
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.13 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Webcast Not using this semester/quarter 103 56 159 14397 9600 23997 14500 9656 24156
100.0% 98.2% 99.4% 95.8% 96.7% 96.2% 95.8% 96.7% 96.2%
Using this semester/quarter 0 1 1 630 328 958 630 329 959
.0% 1.8% .6% 4.2% 3.3% 3.8% 4.2% 3.3% 3.8%
Total 103 57 160 15027 9928 24955 15130 9985 25115
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.14 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Blogs Not using this semester/quarter 98 52 150 14060 9102 23162 14158 9154 23312
95.1% 91.2% 93.8% 93.9% 92.1% 93.2% 93.9% 92.1% 93.2%
Using this semester/quarter 5 5 10 914 784 1698 919 789 1708
4.9% 8.8% 6.3% 6.1% 7.9% 6.8% 6.1% 7.9% 6.8%
Total 103 57 160 14974 9886 24860 15077 9943 25020
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.15 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Social networking software (thefacebook.com, etc.) Not using this semester/quarter 90 42 132 12714 6854 19568 12804 6896 19700
87.4% 73.7% 82.5% 84.4% 69.1% 78.3% 84.5% 69.1% 78.4%
Using this semester/quarter 13 15 28 2344 3070 5414 2357 3085 5442
12.6% 26.3% 17.5% 15.6% 30.9% 21.7% 15.5% 30.9% 21.6%
Total 103 57 160 15058 9924 24982 15161 9981 25142
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.16 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? E-portfolios Not using this semester/quarter 100 55 155 13687 9322 23009 13787 9377 23164
96.2% 96.5% 96.3% 91.3% 94.3% 92.5% 91.3% 94.3% 92.5%
Using this semester/quarter 4 2 6 1311 560 1871 1315 562 1877
3.8% 3.5% 3.7% 8.7% 5.7% 7.5% 8.7% 5.7% 7.5%
Total 104 57 161 14998 9882 24880 15102 9939 25041
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.17 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Spreadsheets (Excel, etc.) Not using this semester/quarter 49 36 85 6869 5744 12613 6918 5780 12698
47.6% 63.2% 53.1% 45.7% 58.0% 50.6% 45.7% 58.0% 50.6%
Using this semester/quarter 54 21 75 8168 4160 12328 8222 4181 12403
52.4% 36.8% 46.9% 54.3% 42.0% 49.4% 54.3% 42.0% 49.4%
Total 103 57 160 15037 9904 24941 15140 9961 25101
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.18 Are any of the following technologies used in your courses during the current semester or quarter? Discipline-specific technologies (Mathmatica, Matlab, AutoCAD, Stella, etc.) Not using this semester/quarter 81 45 126 12173 8283 20456 12254 8328 20582
77.9% 78.9% 78.3% 81.0% 83.7% 82.1% 80.9% 83.7% 82.0%
Using this semester/quarter 23 12 35 2862 1611 4473 2885 1623 4508
22.1% 21.1% 21.7% 19.0% 16.3% 17.9% 19.1% 16.3% 18.0%
Total 104 57 161 15035 9894 24929 15139 9951 25090
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
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3.19 I am more engaged in courses that require me to use technology than in courses that do not use technology. Strongly disagree 6 2 8 842 583 1425 848 585 1433
5.8% 3.5% 5.0% 5.6% 5.9% 5.7% 5.6% 5.8% 5.7%
Disagree 15 6 21 2172 1675 3847 2187 1681 3868
14.6% 10.5% 13.1% 14.4% 16.8% 15.3% 14.4% 16.8% 15.3%
Neutral 28 21 49 5546 4145 9691 5574 4166 9740
27.2% 36.8% 30.6% 36.7% 41.7% 38.6% 36.6% 41.6% 38.6%
Agree 31 23 54 4853 2779 7632 4884 2802 7686
30.1% 40.4% 33.8% 32.1% 27.9% 30.4% 32.1% 28.0% 30.5%
Strongly agree 23 5 28 1711 769 2480 1734 774 2508
22.3% 8.8% 17.5% 11.3% 7.7% 9.9% 11.4% 7.7% 9.9%
Total 103 57 160 15124 9951 25075 15227 10008 25235
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
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3.20 Overall, my instructors use information technology well in my courses. Strongly disagree 2 3 5 389 190 579 391 193 584
1.9% 5.3% 3.1% 2.6% 1.9% 2.3% 2.6% 1.9% 2.3%
Disagree 16 4 20 1847 1000 2847 1863 1004 2867
15.4% 7.0% 12.4% 12.2% 10.1% 11.4% 12.2% 10.0% 11.4%
Neutral 26 21 47 4041 3305 7346 4067 3326 7393
25.0% 36.8% 29.2% 26.7% 33.3% 29.3% 26.7% 33.3% 29.3%
Agree 46 27 73 7649 4853 12502 7695 4880 12575
44.2% 47.4% 45.3% 50.6% 48.8% 49.9% 50.5% 48.8% 49.8%
Strongly agree 14 2 16 1202 590 1792 1216 592 1808
13.5% 3.5% 9.9% 7.9% 5.9% 7.1% 8.0% 5.9% 7.2%
Total 104 57 161 15128 9938 25066 15232 9995 25227
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.21 My school needs to give me more training on the information technology that I am required to use in my courses. Strongly disagree 16 5 21 1107 612 1719 1123 617 1740
15.5% 8.8% 13.1% 7.3% 6.2% 6.9% 7.4% 6.2% 6.9%
Disagree 30 16 46 4492 3022 7514 4522 3038 7560
29.1% 28.1% 28.8% 29.7% 30.4% 30.0% 29.7% 30.4% 30.0%
Neutral 26 25 51 5063 3916 8979 5089 3941 9030
25.2% 43.9% 31.9% 33.5% 39.4% 35.8% 33.4% 39.4% 35.8%
Agree 22 9 31 3318 1936 5254 3340 1945 5285
21.4% 15.8% 19.4% 21.9% 19.5% 21.0% 21.9% 19.4% 20.9%
Strongly agree 9 2 11 1153 459 1612 1162 461 1623
8.7% 3.5% 6.9% 7.6% 4.6% 6.4% 7.6% 4.6% 6.4%
Total 103 57 160 15133 9945 25078 15236 10002 25238
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.22 The use of information technology in my courses: Helps me better communicate and collaborate with my classmates than in courses that do not use technology. Strongly disagree 1 1 2 405 236 641 406 237 643
1.0% 1.7% 1.2% 2.7% 2.4% 2.6% 2.7% 2.4% 2.5%
Disagree 11 5 16 1807 1163 2970 1818 1168 2986
10.6% 8.6% 9.9% 11.9% 11.7% 11.8% 11.9% 11.7% 11.8%
Neutral 23 15 38 3960 3461 7421 3983 3476 7459
22.1% 25.9% 23.5% 26.2% 34.7% 29.6% 26.1% 34.7% 29.5%
Agree 50 31 81 6844 4187 11031 6894 4218 11112
48.1% 53.4% 50.0% 45.2% 42.0% 43.9% 45.2% 42.1% 44.0%
Strongly agree 19 6 25 2124 913 3037 2143 919 3062
18.3% 10.3% 15.4% 14.0% 9.2% 12.1% 14.1% 9.2% 12.1%
Total 104 58 162 15140 9960 25100 15244 10018 25262
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.23 The use of information technology in my courses: Results in more prompt feedback from my instructor than in courses that do not use technology. Strongly disagree 2 2 4 314 152 466 316 154 470
1.9% 3.5% 2.5% 2.1% 1.5% 1.9% 2.1% 1.5% 1.9%
Disagree 9 3 12 1422 696 2118 1431 699 2130
8.7% 5.3% 7.5% 9.4% 7.0% 8.4% 9.4% 7.0% 8.4%
Neutral 14 16 30 2780 2230 5010 2794 2246 5040
13.5% 28.1% 18.6% 18.4% 22.4% 20.0% 18.3% 22.4% 20.0%
Agree 52 21 73 7261 4874 12135 7313 4895 12208
50.0% 36.8% 45.3% 48.0% 49.0% 48.4% 48.0% 48.9% 48.3%
Strongly agree 27 15 42 3357 2003 5360 3384 2018 5402
26.0% 26.3% 26.1% 22.2% 20.1% 21.4% 22.2% 20.2% 21.4%
Total 104 57 161 15134 9955 25089 15238 10012 25250
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.24 The use of information technology in my courses: Allows me to take greater control of my course activities than in courses that do not use technology. Strongly disagree 1 2 3 364 164 528 365 166 531
1.0% 3.4% 1.9% 2.4% 1.6% 2.1% 2.4% 1.7% 2.1%
Disagree 14 5 19 1781 947 2728 1795 952 2747
13.5% 8.6% 11.7% 11.8% 9.5% 10.9% 11.8% 9.5% 10.9%
Neutral 24 18 42 4326 3365 7691 4350 3383 7733
23.1% 31.0% 25.9% 28.6% 33.8% 30.7% 28.6% 33.8% 30.7%
Agree 44 21 65 6419 4381 10800 6463 4402 10865
42.3% 36.2% 40.1% 42.5% 44.1% 43.1% 42.5% 44.0% 43.1%
Strongly agree 21 12 33 2215 1084 3299 2236 1096 3332
20.2% 20.7% 20.4% 14.7% 10.9% 13.2% 14.7% 11.0% 13.2%
Total 104 58 162 15105 9941 25046 15209 9999 25208
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.25 The use of information technology in my courses: Helps me do better research for my courses than in courses that do not use technology. Strongly disagree 4 1 5 236 147 383 240 148 388
3.8% 1.7% 3.1% 1.6% 1.5% 1.5% 1.6% 1.5% 1.5%
Disagree 6 5 11 1011 537 1548 1017 542 1559
5.8% 8.6% 6.8% 6.7% 5.4% 6.2% 6.7% 5.4% 6.2%
Neutral 24 19 43 3085 2641 5726 3109 2660 5769
23.1% 32.8% 26.5% 20.4% 26.6% 22.9% 20.4% 26.6% 22.9%
Agree 39 20 59 6816 4587 11403 6855 4607 11462
37.5% 34.5% 36.4% 45.1% 46.2% 45.5% 45.0% 46.1% 45.4%
Strongly agree 31 13 44 3972 2027 5999 4003 2040 6043
29.8% 22.4% 27.2% 26.3% 20.4% 23.9% 26.3% 20.4% 24.0%
Total 104 58 162 15120 9939 25059 15224 9997 25221
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.26 Have you ever taken a course that used a course management system (e.g., ANGEL, EEE, WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, Sakai, OnCourse, or FirstClass)? <Required> No <Proceed to 3.37> 8 6 14 2722 2666 5388 2730 2672 5402
7.7% 10.3% 8.6% 17.9% 26.7% 21.4% 17.9% 26.6% 21.3%
Yes <Proceed to 3.27> 94 47 141 12165 6861 19026 12259 6908 19167
90.4% 81.0% 87.0% 80.1% 68.6% 75.6% 80.2% 68.7% 75.6%
Don't know <Proceed to 3.37> 2 5 7 296 472 768 298 477 775
1.9% 8.6% 4.3% 1.9% 4.7% 3.0% 1.9% 4.7% 3.1%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.27 How would you describe your own overall experience using a course management system? Very negative 1 1 2 87 40 127 88 41 129
1.3% 2.6% 1.8% .9% .7% .8% .9% .7% .8%
Negative 5 1 6 420 178 598 425 179 604
6.7% 2.6% 5.3% 4.2% 3.2% 3.8% 4.2% 3.2% 3.8%
Neutral 15 4 19 1971 1203 3174 1986 1207 3193
20.0% 10.3% 16.7% 19.5% 21.4% 20.2% 19.5% 21.4% 20.2%
Positive 41 26 67 5759 3289 9048 5800 3315 9115
54.7% 66.7% 58.8% 57.0% 58.6% 57.6% 57.0% 58.7% 57.6%
Very positive 13 7 20 1858 899 2757 1871 906 2777
17.3% 17.9% 17.5% 18.4% 16.0% 17.6% 18.4% 16.0% 17.6%
Total 75 39 114 10095 5609 15704 10170 5648 15818
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.28 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Syllabus Not useful 2 0 2 204 117 321 206 117 323
2.1% .0% 1.4% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 1.7%
Somewhat useful 12 5 17 946 548 1494 958 553 1511
12.8% 10.6% 12.1% 7.8% 8.0% 7.9% 7.8% 8.0% 7.9%
Useful 22 11 33 3153 1980 5133 3175 1991 5166
23.4% 23.4% 23.4% 26.0% 28.9% 27.0% 25.9% 28.9% 27.0%
Very useful 21 10 31 3155 1914 5069 3176 1924 5100
22.3% 21.3% 22.0% 26.0% 28.0% 26.7% 25.9% 27.9% 26.7%
Extremely useful 35 21 56 4385 1966 6351 4420 1987 6407
37.2% 44.7% 39.7% 36.1% 28.7% 33.4% 36.1% 28.8% 33.5%
Did not use 2 0 2 302 318 620 304 318 622
2.1% .0% 1.4% 2.5% 4.6% 3.3% 2.5% 4.6% 3.3%
Total 94 47 141 12145 6843 18988 12239 6890 19129
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.29 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Online readings and links to other text-based course materials Not useful 4 3 7 340 184 524 344 187 531
4.3% 6.4% 5.0% 2.8% 2.7% 2.8% 2.8% 2.7% 2.8%
Somewhat useful 14 4 18 1170 710 1880 1184 714 1898
14.9% 8.5% 12.8% 9.7% 10.4% 9.9% 9.7% 10.4% 9.9%
Useful 23 11 34 3125 1964 5089 3148 1975 5123
24.5% 23.4% 24.1% 25.8% 28.7% 26.8% 25.8% 28.7% 26.8%
Very useful 26 9 35 3323 1923 5246 3349 1932 5281
27.7% 19.1% 24.8% 27.4% 28.1% 27.7% 27.4% 28.1% 27.6%
Extremely useful 25 16 41 3582 1440 5022 3607 1456 5063
26.6% 34.0% 29.1% 29.5% 21.1% 26.5% 29.5% 21.1% 26.5%
Did not use 2 4 6 583 618 1201 585 622 1207
2.1% 8.5% 4.3% 4.8% 9.0% 6.3% 4.8% 9.0% 6.3%
Total 94 47 141 12123 6839 18962 12217 6886 19103
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.30 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Online discussion board (posting comments, questions, and responses) Not useful 10 2 12 1269 564 1833 1279 566 1845
10.6% 4.3% 8.5% 10.5% 8.2% 9.7% 10.5% 8.2% 9.6%
Somewhat useful 14 6 20 1978 951 2929 1992 957 2949
14.9% 12.8% 14.2% 16.3% 13.9% 15.4% 16.3% 13.9% 15.4%
Useful 22 8 30 2788 1560 4348 2810 1568 4378
23.4% 17.0% 21.3% 23.0% 22.8% 22.9% 23.0% 22.8% 22.9%
Very useful 13 12 25 2182 1156 3338 2195 1168 3363
13.8% 25.5% 17.7% 18.0% 16.9% 17.6% 17.9% 17.0% 17.6%
Extremely useful 27 11 38 2232 877 3109 2259 888 3147
28.7% 23.4% 27.0% 18.4% 12.8% 16.4% 18.5% 12.9% 16.5%
Did not use 8 8 16 1690 1734 3424 1698 1742 3440
8.5% 17.0% 11.3% 13.9% 25.3% 18.0% 13.9% 25.3% 18.0%
Total 94 47 141 12139 6842 18981 12233 6889 19122
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.31 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Access to sample exams and quizzes for learning purposes Not useful 2 1 3 258 142 400 260 143 403
2.1% 2.2% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1%
Somewhat useful 5 1 6 591 296 887 596 297 893
5.3% 2.2% 4.3% 4.9% 4.3% 4.7% 4.9% 4.3% 4.7%
Useful 14 6 20 1898 1131 3029 1912 1137 3049
14.9% 13.0% 14.3% 15.6% 16.5% 16.0% 15.6% 16.5% 16.0%
Very useful 23 15 38 2872 1756 4628 2895 1771 4666
24.5% 32.6% 27.1% 23.7% 25.7% 24.4% 23.7% 25.7% 24.4%
Extremely useful 33 19 52 4336 2197 6533 4369 2216 6585
35.1% 41.3% 37.1% 35.7% 32.1% 34.4% 35.7% 32.2% 34.5%
Did not use 17 4 21 2178 1316 3494 2195 1320 3515
18.1% 8.7% 15.0% 18.0% 19.2% 18.4% 18.0% 19.2% 18.4%
Total 94 46 140 12133 6838 18971 12227 6884 19111
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.32 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Taking exams and quizzes online for grading purposes Not useful 12 1 13 730 324 1054 742 325 1067
12.9% 2.1% 9.3% 6.0% 4.7% 5.6% 6.1% 4.7% 5.6%
Somewhat useful 6 2 8 1005 451 1456 1011 453 1464
6.5% 4.3% 5.7% 8.3% 6.6% 7.7% 8.3% 6.6% 7.7%
Useful 19 10 29 2078 1131 3209 2097 1141 3238
20.4% 21.3% 20.7% 17.1% 16.5% 16.9% 17.1% 16.6% 16.9%
Very useful 18 7 25 2356 1341 3697 2374 1348 3722
19.4% 14.9% 17.9% 19.4% 19.6% 19.5% 19.4% 19.6% 19.5%
Extremely useful 20 14 34 3103 1426 4529 3123 1440 4563
21.5% 29.8% 24.3% 25.6% 20.8% 23.9% 25.5% 20.9% 23.9%
Did not use 18 13 31 2863 2168 5031 2881 2181 5062
19.4% 27.7% 22.1% 23.6% 31.7% 26.5% 23.6% 31.7% 26.5%
Total 93 47 140 12135 6841 18976 12228 6888 19116
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.33 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Turning in assignments online Not useful 3 4 7 541 292 833 544 296 840
3.2% 8.5% 5.0% 4.5% 4.3% 4.4% 4.5% 4.3% 4.4%
Somewhat useful 11 4 15 908 552 1460 919 556 1475
11.7% 8.5% 10.6% 7.5% 8.1% 7.7% 7.5% 8.1% 7.7%
Useful 14 6 20 2086 1246 3332 2100 1252 3352
14.9% 12.8% 14.2% 17.2% 18.2% 17.6% 17.2% 18.2% 17.5%
Very useful 23 11 34 2648 1481 4129 2671 1492 4163
24.5% 23.4% 24.1% 21.8% 21.7% 21.8% 21.9% 21.7% 21.8%
Extremely useful 31 11 42 4095 1671 5766 4126 1682 5808
33.0% 23.4% 29.8% 33.8% 24.4% 30.4% 33.8% 24.4% 30.4%
Did not use 12 11 23 1845 1596 3441 1857 1607 3464
12.8% 23.4% 16.3% 15.2% 23.3% 18.1% 15.2% 23.3% 18.1%
Total 94 47 141 12123 6838 18961 12217 6885 19102
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.34 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Getting assignments back from instructors with comments and grades Not useful 9 4 13 872 313 1185 881 317 1198
9.6% 8.5% 9.2% 7.2% 4.6% 6.2% 7.2% 4.6% 6.3%
Somewhat useful 3 3 6 980 432 1412 983 435 1418
3.2% 6.4% 4.3% 8.1% 6.3% 7.4% 8.0% 6.3% 7.4%
Useful 11 4 15 1844 1069 2913 1855 1073 2928
11.7% 8.5% 10.6% 15.2% 15.6% 15.4% 15.2% 15.6% 15.3%
Very useful 15 6 21 2069 1186 3255 2084 1192 3276
16.0% 12.8% 14.9% 17.1% 17.4% 17.2% 17.0% 17.3% 17.1%
Extremely useful 17 9 26 3024 1435 4459 3041 1444 4485
18.1% 19.1% 18.4% 24.9% 21.0% 23.5% 24.9% 21.0% 23.5%
Did not use 39 21 60 3343 2399 5742 3382 2420 5802
41.5% 44.7% 42.6% 27.6% 35.1% 30.3% 27.7% 35.2% 30.4%
Total 94 47 141 12132 6834 18966 12226 6881 19107
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.35 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Sharing materials among students Not useful 9 5 14 826 369 1195 835 374 1209
9.6% 10.6% 9.9% 6.8% 5.4% 6.3% 6.8% 5.4% 6.3%
Somewhat useful 12 4 16 1265 591 1856 1277 595 1872
12.8% 8.5% 11.3% 10.4% 8.6% 9.8% 10.5% 8.6% 9.8%
Useful 16 7 23 2336 1331 3667 2352 1338 3690
17.0% 14.9% 16.3% 19.3% 19.5% 19.3% 19.3% 19.4% 19.3%
Very useful 22 9 31 2058 1089 3147 2080 1098 3178
23.4% 19.1% 22.0% 17.0% 15.9% 16.6% 17.0% 16.0% 16.6%
Extremely useful 18 9 27 2428 901 3329 2446 910 3356
19.1% 19.1% 19.1% 20.0% 13.2% 17.6% 20.0% 13.2% 17.6%
Did not use 17 13 30 3209 2553 5762 3226 2566 5792
18.1% 27.7% 21.3% 26.5% 37.4% 30.4% 26.4% 37.3% 30.3%
Total 94 47 141 12122 6834 18956 12216 6881 19097
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.36 How useful did you find the following course management system features? Keeping track of grades on assignments and tests Not useful 3 0 3 228 110 338 231 110 341
3.2% .0% 2.1% 1.9% 1.6% 1.8% 1.9% 1.6% 1.8%
Somewhat useful 1 2 3 501 264 765 502 266 768
1.1% 4.3% 2.1% 4.1% 3.9% 4.0% 4.1% 3.9% 4.0%
Useful 14 10 24 1642 1071 2713 1656 1081 2737
15.1% 21.3% 17.1% 13.5% 15.7% 14.3% 13.5% 15.7% 14.3%
Very useful 22 7 29 2589 1539 4128 2611 1546 4157
23.7% 14.9% 20.7% 21.3% 22.5% 21.8% 21.4% 22.4% 21.7%
Extremely useful 50 26 76 6228 3202 9430 6278 3228 9506
53.8% 55.3% 54.3% 51.3% 46.8% 49.7% 51.3% 46.9% 49.7%
Did not use 3 2 5 945 657 1602 948 659 1607
3.2% 4.3% 3.6% 7.8% 9.6% 8.4% 7.8% 9.6% 8.4%
Total 93 47 140 12133 6843 18976 12226 6890 19116
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.37_3.38 Which of the following benefits from using information technology in your courses was the most valuable to you? Improved my learning 13 6 19 2109 1385 3494 2122 1391 3513
12.5% 10.3% 11.7% 13.9% 13.9% 13.9% 13.9% 13.9% 13.9%
Convenience 55 28 83 7999 5111 13110 8054 5139 13193
52.9% 48.3% 51.2% 52.8% 51.3% 52.2% 52.8% 51.3% 52.2%
Helped me manage my course activities (planning, apportioning time, noting success and failure, etc.) 19 16 35 2756 1965 4721 2775 1981 4756
18.3% 27.6% 21.6% 18.2% 19.7% 18.8% 18.2% 19.8% 18.8%
Helped me communicate with my classmates and instructors 10 5 15 1632 1091 2723 1642 1096 2738
9.6% 8.6% 9.3% 10.8% 10.9% 10.8% 10.8% 10.9% 10.8%
No benefits 5 2 7 449 324 773 454 326 780
4.8% 3.4% 4.3% 3.0% 3.3% 3.1% 3.0% 3.3% 3.1%
Other 2 1 3 202 88 290 204 89 293
1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 1.3% .9% 1.2% 1.3% .9% 1.2%
Total 104 58 162 15147 9964 25111 15251 10022 25273
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.39 The use of information technology in my courses has improved my learning. Strongly disagree 5 0 5 527 277 804 532 277 809
4.8% .0% 3.1% 3.5% 2.8% 3.2% 3.5% 2.8% 3.2%
Disagree 4 2 6 644 454 1098 648 456 1104
3.8% 3.4% 3.7% 4.3% 4.6% 4.4% 4.2% 4.6% 4.4%
Neutral 27 18 45 3690 3298 6988 3717 3316 7033
26.0% 31.0% 27.8% 24.4% 33.2% 27.8% 24.4% 33.1% 27.8%
Agree 48 32 80 8144 5097 13241 8192 5129 13321
46.2% 55.2% 49.4% 53.8% 51.2% 52.8% 53.7% 51.3% 52.7%
Strongly agree 20 6 26 2142 821 2963 2162 827 2989
19.2% 10.3% 16.0% 14.1% 8.3% 11.8% 14.2% 8.3% 11.8%
Total 104 58 162 15147 9947 25094 15251 10005 25256
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.40 How often do you bring your laptop to class? Never 60 27 87 10333 6686 17019 10393 6713 17106
60.6% 47.4% 55.8% 70.4% 68.3% 69.6% 70.4% 68.2% 69.5%
Once per year 4 0 4 379 293 672 383 293 676
4.0% .0% 2.6% 2.6% 3.0% 2.7% 2.6% 3.0% 2.7%
Once per semester/quarter 2 3 5 882 788 1670 884 791 1675
2.0% 5.3% 3.2% 6.0% 8.1% 6.8% 6.0% 8.0% 6.8%
Monthly 3 7 10 824 671 1495 827 678 1505
3.0% 12.3% 6.4% 5.6% 6.9% 6.1% 5.6% 6.9% 6.1%
Weekly 9 14 23 779 530 1309 788 544 1332
9.1% 24.6% 14.7% 5.3% 5.4% 5.4% 5.3% 5.5% 5.4%
Several times per week 9 4 13 604 401 1005 613 405 1018
9.1% 7.0% 8.3% 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 4.2% 4.1% 4.1%
Daily 12 2 14 868 414 1282 880 416 1296
12.1% 3.5% 9.0% 5.9% 4.2% 5.2% 6.0% 4.2% 5.3%
Total 99 57 156 14669 9783 24452 14768 9840 24608
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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3.41 Is bringing your laptop to class a requirement in any of your courses? No 103 57 160 14638 9675 24313 14741 9732 24473
99.0% 98.3% 98.8% 97.2% 97.4% 97.3% 97.2% 97.4% 97.3%
Yes 1 1 2 422 255 677 423 256 679
1.0% 1.7% 1.2% 2.8% 2.6% 2.7% 2.8% 2.6% 2.7%
Total 104 58 162 15060 9930 24990 15164 9988 25152
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
3.42 Which of the following best describes you? I love new technologies and am among the first to experiment with and use them. 17 11 28 1468 972 2440 1485 983 2468
16.3% 19.0% 17.3% 9.7% 9.8% 9.7% 9.7% 9.8% 9.8%
I like new technologies and use them before most people I know. 34 20 54 4159 2352 6511 4193 2372 6565
32.7% 34.5% 33.3% 27.4% 23.6% 25.9% 27.5% 23.7% 26.0%
I usually use new technologies when most people I know do. 36 21 57 7297 5233 12530 7333 5254 12587
34.6% 36.2% 35.2% 48.1% 52.5% 49.9% 48.0% 52.4% 49.8%
I am usually one of the last people I know to use new technologies. 15 4 19 1930 1212 3142 1945 1216 3161
14.4% 6.9% 11.7% 12.7% 12.2% 12.5% 12.7% 12.1% 12.5%
I am skeptical of new technologies and use them only I have to. 2 2 4 304 195 499 306 197 503
1.9% 3.4% 2.5% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Total 104 58 162 15158 9964 25122 15262 10022 25284
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.1 What is your gender? Male 48 29 77 5637 3678 9315 5685 3707 9392
46.2% 50.9% 47.8% 37.2% 36.9% 37.1% 37.3% 37.0% 37.2%
Female 56 28 84 9503 6277 15780 9559 6305 15864
53.8% 49.1% 52.2% 62.8% 63.1% 62.9% 62.7% 63.0% 62.8%
Total 104 57 161 15140 9955 25095 15244 10012 25256
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.2 What is your age? 18-19 1 57 58 59 9087 9146 60 9144 9204
1.0% 98.3% 35.8% .4% 91.1% 36.4% .4% 91.1% 36.4%
20-24 85 1 86 10954 506 11460 11039 507 11546
81.7% 1.7% 53.1% 72.3% 5.1% 45.6% 72.4% 5.1% 45.7%
25-29 9 0 9 1764 135 1899 1773 135 1908
8.7% .0% 5.6% 11.6% 1.4% 7.6% 11.6% 1.3% 7.5%
30-39 5 0 5 1243 130 1373 1248 130 1378
4.8% .0% 3.1% 8.2% 1.3% 5.5% 8.2% 1.3% 5.4%
40-49 4 0 4 806 92 898 810 92 902
3.8% .0% 2.5% 5.3% .9% 3.6% 5.3% .9% 3.6%
50 and over 0 0 0 326 28 354 326 28 354
.0% .0% .0% 2.2% .3% 1.4% 2.1% .3% 1.4%
Total 104 58 162 15152 9978 25130 15256 10036 25292
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.3 What is your cumulative grade point average (GPA)? Under 2.00 2 5 7 21 319 340 23 324 347
2.0% 8.8% 4.5% .1% 3.2% 1.4% .2% 3.3% 1.4%
2.00–2.24 7 9 16 296 440 736 303 449 752
7.0% 15.8% 10.2% 2.0% 4.5% 3.0% 2.0% 4.5% 3.0%
2.25–2.49 2 5 7 495 427 922 497 432 929
2.0% 8.8% 4.5% 3.4% 4.3% 3.8% 3.4% 4.4% 3.8%
2.50–2.99 20 12 32 2568 1659 4227 2588 1671 4259
20.0% 21.1% 20.4% 17.4% 16.9% 17.2% 17.5% 16.9% 17.2%
3.00–3.24 20 8 28 2725 1725 4450 2745 1733 4478
20.0% 14.0% 17.8% 18.5% 17.5% 18.1% 18.5% 17.5% 18.1%
3.25–3.49 12 3 15 2638 1523 4161 2650 1526 4176
12.0% 5.3% 9.6% 17.9% 15.5% 16.9% 17.9% 15.4% 16.9%
3.50–3.74 18 5 23 2830 1520 4350 2848 1525 4373
18.0% 8.8% 14.6% 19.2% 15.5% 17.7% 19.2% 15.4% 17.7%
3.75–4.00 17 5 22 3063 1761 4824 3080 1766 4846
17.0% 8.8% 14.0% 20.8% 17.9% 19.6% 20.8% 17.9% 19.6%
Don’t know 2 5 7 89 456 545 91 461 552
2.0% 8.8% 4.5% .6% 4.6% 2.2% .6% 4.7% 2.2%
Total 100 57 157 14725 9830 24555 14825 9887 24712
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.4 Are you a senior or a freshman? Senior 104 0 104 15183 0 15183 15287 0 15287
100.0% .0% 64.2% 100.0% .0% 60.3% 100.0% .0% 60.3%
Freshman 0 58 58 0 9999 9999 0 10057 10057
.0% 100.0% 35.8% .0% 100.0% 39.7% .0% 100.0% 39.7%
Community College student 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.5 If you are a student at a community college, what percentage of your degree program have you completed? I am not in a degree program. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
I have completed less than 25% of the degree program. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
I have completed between 25% and 50% of the degree program. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
I have completed between 51% and 75% of the degree program. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
I have completed between 76% and 100% of the degree program. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%
I am not attending a community college. 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.6 Are you currently a full-time or part-time student? Part time is fewer than 12 credit hours per semester/quarter. Full-time 88 57 145 13104 9630 22734 13192 9687 22879
84.6% 98.3% 89.5% 86.4% 96.5% 90.4% 86.4% 96.5% 90.4%
Part-time 16 1 17 2062 354 2416 2078 355 2433
15.4% 1.7% 10.5% 13.6% 3.5% 9.6% 13.6% 3.5% 9.6%
Total 104 58 162 15166 9984 25150 15270 10042 25312
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.7 Do you reside on campus or off campus? On campus 37 49 86 3022 7363 10385 3059 7412 10471
35.6% 84.5% 53.1% 19.9% 73.9% 41.3% 20.0% 73.9% 41.4%
Off campus 67 9 76 12131 2606 14737 12198 2615 14813
64.4% 15.5% 46.9% 80.1% 26.1% 58.7% 80.0% 26.1% 58.6%
Total 104 58 162 15153 9969 25122 15257 10027 25284
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.8 _4.17 What disciplines are you majoring in? Check all that apply. - 4.8 Social sciences No 74 44 118 11713 8392 20105 11787 8436 20223
71.2% 75.9% 72.8% 77.1% 83.9% 79.8% 77.1% 83.9% 79.8%
Yes 30 14 44 3470 1607 5077 3500 1621 5121
28.8% 24.1% 27.2% 22.9% 16.1% 20.2% 22.9% 16.1% 20.2%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.8 _4.17 What disciplines are you majoring in? Check all that apply. - 4.9 Humanities No 94 52 146 13379 9126 22505 13473 9178 22651
90.4% 89.7% 90.1% 88.1% 91.3% 89.4% 88.1% 91.3% 89.4%
Yes 10 6 16 1804 873 2677 1814 879 2693
9.6% 10.3% 9.9% 11.9% 8.7% 10.6% 11.9% 8.7% 10.6%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.8 _4.17 What disciplines are you majoring in? Check all that apply. - 4.10 Fine arts No 96 55 151 14045 9202 23247 14141 9257 23398
92.3% 94.8% 93.2% 92.5% 92.0% 92.3% 92.5% 92.0% 92.3%
Yes 8 3 11 1138 797 1935 1146 800 1946
7.7% 5.2% 6.8% 7.5% 8.0% 7.7% 7.5% 8.0% 7.7%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.8 _4.17 What disciplines are you majoring in? Check all that apply. - 4.11 Life sciences, including agriculture and health sciences No 88 42 130 13103 8297 21400 13191 8339 21530
84.6% 72.4% 80.2% 86.3% 83.0% 85.0% 86.3% 82.9% 85.0%
Yes 16 16 32 2080 1702 3782 2096 1718 3814
15.4% 27.6% 19.8% 13.7% 17.0% 15.0% 13.7% 17.1% 15.0%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.8 _4.17 What disciplines are you majoring in? Check all that apply. - 4.12 Physical sciences No 89 54 143 14195 9211 23406 14284 9265 23549
85.6% 93.1% 88.3% 93.5% 92.1% 92.9% 93.4% 92.1% 92.9%
Yes 15 4 19 988 788 1776 1003 792 1795
14.4% 6.9% 11.7% 6.5% 7.9% 7.1% 6.6% 7.9% 7.1%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

  University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.8 _4.17 What disciplines are you majoring in? Check all that apply. - 4.13 Education, including physical education No 102 56 158 13043 8771 21814 13145 8827 21972
98.1% 96.6% 97.5% 85.9% 87.7% 86.6% 86.0% 87.8% 86.7%
Yes 2 2 4 2140 1228 3368 2142 1230 3372
1.9% 3.4% 2.5% 14.1% 12.3% 13.4% 14.0% 12.2% 13.3%
Total 104 58 162 15183 9999 25182 15287 10057 25344
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Other 4 year institutions Total
senior or freshman senior or freshman senior or freshman
Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total Senior Freshman Total
4.8 _4.17 What disciplines are you majoring in? Check all that apply. - 4.14 Engineering No 82 48 130 13689 8972 22661 13771 9020 22791
78.8% 82.8% 80.2% 90.2% 89.7% 90.0% 90.1% 89.7% 89.9%
Yes 22 10 32 1494 1027 2521 1516 1037