Technology identity survey revision 1

Technology Identity Survey (TIS) -

Thank you for participating in rating these questions as a part of the TIS evaluation. Please examine these questions through the lens of how the question addresses each area within Technology Identity and rate each item with the following scale.

1. = strongly unfavorable to the concept 2. = somewhat unfavorable to the concept 3. = undecided 4. = somewhat favorable to the concept 5. = strongly favorable to the concept (Meaning this supports the concept being measured)

I will be changing the format of the questions to include an easier way for participants to use the scales once questions are selected. It is my hope to validate the top two sections with the assessments at the bottom. I appreciate your collaboration towards increasing the effectiveness of this survey. The finalized survey will be given to MSW faculty through survey monkey. Any feedback is welcome.

Regards,

Ellen Belluomini LCSW


Technology Identity Survey (TIS)

Thank you for your time in participating in this survey. This is an assessment to find out more about how you perceive technology as part of your identity. These belief areas are defined by Goode’s (2010) research using Technology Identity as a conceptual framework combining identity theories and technology. This survey is being used to further define Technology Identity. Technology for this survey can be defined as:

1. Operating and implementing new hardware (i.e. smart phones, laptops, tablets, desktop computers, video/audio equipment, MP3 players, etc. See assessment below for a full list),

2. Understanding which software may enhance your life (common software categories are communication, business, data management/storage, editing, graphics, multimedia, application software suites, i.e. Dropbox, Learning management systems, email programs, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office or Apple, Google docs, Podcasts, video games, or cloud computing.)

3. Understanding which applications may enhance your life (i.e. Social Media sites LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Skype, or productivity apps, see application assessment below for a full list.)

4. Ability to adapt to these new technological processes to solve problems (i.e. using Skype for meetings, move information from an old system to a new one, or offering clients new applications to solve their problems).

Please fill out the demographics below then proceed to the other areas of the TIS.

What is your birth year? ____

What is your gender? Female Male

What is your ethnicity (check one please)? White Black or African American Latino/Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Other ethnic background _______

Years as a social worker in the field? 0-5 6-10 10-15 15+

Years teaching in an accredited MSW program? 0-5 6-10 10-15 15+

How large is your university population? 500 -1,999

2,000 - 4,999 5,000 – 9,999 10,000+

What is your faculty rank? Instructor Lecturer Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor

What type of advanced technology training have you participated in?

College courses in technology Certificate courses in technology No advanced training

What are the average hours a day do you spend…

On a computer or tablet On your cell phone Using other types of technology


How do you rate your abilities to use and integrate new technologies in social work education? (rate highest level)

Top 5% of my peers Better than 10% of my peers Better than 25% of my peers Better than 50% of my peers Less than 50 % of my peers


Read each sentence and indicate the answers which best represent your beliefs or behaviors. Each scale differs based upon the area of beliefs. There is no right or wrong answer to these questions. Each questionnaire will be kept confidential.

Beliefs about your technology skills

Strongly Agree (SA) Agree (A) Undecided (U) Disagree (D) Strongly Disagree (SD)

1. I easily integrate new technology into my personal life2. I easily integrate new technology into my professional life3. I use social media (i.e. Facebook, Tumblr, blogs) to enhance my personal life4. I use social media (i.e. LinkedIn, blogs, Twitter) to enhance my professional life5. I easily seek out new technology to solve problems in my personal life6. I easily seek out new technology to solve problems in my professional life7. I become easily frustrated when a new technology is introduced8. Using new technology makes me anxious9. I am competent in learning about new technology tools10. I seek out technology solutions before any other types of solutions11. I usually teach others about the uses of different applications on the smartphone or tablet12. I can usually teach others about how to solve problems when their programs or computers

malfunction13. I understand the short cuts of the keyboard with multiple programs14. I can accurately research any topic on the Internet15. I am proficient in all of the programs of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and

PowerPoint) or comparable programs (i.e. Prezi, Keynote, etc.)16. I collaborate with others via YouTube, blogging, or other digital portfolio options.17. My email is organized into easily identified folders18. I use the Cloud (i.e. Google, Apple, Carbonite, etc.) to back up my documents19. I use the Cloud (i.e. Google Docs, Microsoft SkyDrive, Dropbox, ect.) to collaborate with

colleagues.


Beliefs about your opportunities and constraints to use technology

To a Great Extent (GE) Somewhat (S) Undecided (U) Very Little (VL) Not at All (NA)

1. I have access to the types of technology I need personally2. I have access to the types of technology I need professionally3. I have difficulty learning new technologies4. I do not have access to adequate technology support for learning about technology5. I have financial barriers to accessing new technologies6. I have a disability which interferes in my use of technologies7. Internet access interferes with my use of technology in my personal life8. Internet access interferes with my use of technology in my professional life 9. Internet speed interferes with my use of technology in my personal life10. Internet speed interferes with my use of technology in my professional life11. I know how to access training for the technologies I use12. I have the opportunity for training on new technologies13. Using technology is against my religious or cultural beliefs14. My career path does not include technology as a mandatory skill


Beliefs about the importance of technology

Very Important (VI) Important (I) Undecided (U) Unimportant (U) Very Unimportant (VU)

Or critical, important, minor importance or not importance

1. Technology offers my profession solutions never before possible2. Technology is enhancing the quality of life for people3. Technology creates a divide in relationships personally4. Technology creates a divide in relationships professionally5. Everyone should be digitally literate6. Schools should teach critical thinking about technology resources7. Technology offers new solutions to problems for people8. Everyone should have equal access to technology9. Technological resources are positively changing education 10. I feel people should not have to rely on technology to function effectively in the world11. I seek out new types of technology to use for my personal life12. I seek out new types of technology to use for my professional life13. Being literate in technological processes is imperative to obtain information and knowledge14. Technology improves people’s access to the democratic processes15. There should be ethical guidelines for use of technology in professional settings


Beliefs about one’s motivation to learn more about technology (technical processes, methods, or knowledge of software, applications, and hardware)

True of Myself (TM) Mostly True of Myself (MTM) Undecided (U) Somewhat True Of Myself (STM) Not at All True of Myself (NTM)

1. I am excited to learn and implement new technology devices2. I am excited to learn and implement new types of software3. I am excited to learn about new applications for my phone or tablet4. I seek out new types of technology to use with clients/patients5. I seek out new types of technology to use with students6. I learn about technology because if I don’t everyone else will pass me up in my personal life7. I learn about technology because if I didn’t I wouldn’t be able to keep in touch with people I value8. As I adapt new technologies in my professional life, I am more marketable9. I learn about technology because it is a requirement for my profession10. I leave the development of technological solutions in my profession to those experts in digital

technologies. 11. Technology makes me feel more connected to people12. I use the most up to date options in technology to feel unique13. I am hesitant to use a new technology until it has been adopted by the majority of society14. It is easier to collaborate when using digital tools instead of being in person15. I integrate technology into my personal life because of outside pressure16. I integrate technology into my professional life because of outside pressure17. I feel successful when integrating technology in my personal life18. I feel successful when integrating technology in my professional life19. I learn about technology to enhance my personal life20. I learn about technology to enhance my professional life21. Technology makes my life easier


Technology Ownership Assessment

Please list your ownership category of the following technology with the following symbols:

“X” for all of the below technologies which you own currently and use at least monthly“N” for would be interested in purchasing for the first time within the next year“U” for will update within the next year“?” if you have not heard of the technology

Technology Hardware Personal ProfessionalDesktopTouch Screen Desktop DisplayLaptopTabletExternal hard driveSmart phoneAnalog phoneSmart TVStreaming Player (i.e. Roku, Hulu)Gaming counsel (i.e. Xbox, PlayStation)HD personal camera/video player (i.e. GoPro, Flip camcorder)MP3 player (i.e. iPod, Zune)Multimedia projectorInteractive whiteboard (i.e. SMART Tech)Technology enhanced assistive technologyGPS Device (external or internal)Other_______________Other ______________Other ______________


Social Media/Virtual Community Assessment

“X” for all of the below areas which you own currently participate“N” for areas you would be interested in participating in for the first time within the next year “?” If you have not heard of or do not understand the social media“W” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least weekly“M” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least monthly

Social Media Sites Personal ProfessionalAcademia.eduBloggerFacebookDropboxflickrGoogle+LinkedInLiveJournalInstagramPinterestMeetupmyspaceSecondLifeSkypeStumbleUponTaggedTripAdvisorTumblr.TwitterWikiVkWordPressOther ____________Other ____________Other ____________


Smartphone/Tablet Applications Assessment

“X” for all of the below areas which app areas you currently own on a tablet or smartphone“N” for app areas you will interested in buying for the first time within the next year “?” If you have not heard or do not understand the applications in this area“W” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least weekly“M” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least monthly

Smartphone/Tablet Applications

Personal Professional

Application DevelopmentAssistive TechnologiesBankingBooks/MagazinesWeb BrowsingCalendarCameraDatingFitness/NutritionEmailGames and EntertainmentInstant messagingLanguage/TranslationsMaps/DirectionsMoney SavingMusicNewsNote taking/organizingPhoto or Video SharingProductivityPublic Transportation or Traffic InformationRestaurant InformationSearch for InformationShoppingSocial NetworkingSports InformationEmotional SupportTelevision or MovieTextingTravelingWeatherOther ____________Other ____________Other ____________


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Digital Identity Score

SkillOpportunityConstraintImportanceMotivation

Categories of Digital Use

SophisticatedCompetentBasicMinimal

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