Part 1 of the Workshop Series
August 6-10, 2007

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Contact Information
Nick Swayne
James Madison University
800 South Main Street
MSC 6913, Memorial Hall
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Phone: 540-568-6093
Fax: 540-568-6608
E-mail: swaynedd@jmu.edu

Funded by the State Council for Higher Education - Virginia

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PRISM Survey for Classroom Administrators

The following statements concern your attitudes toward and understanding of the content addressed in the PRISM workshop. There are no right or wrong answers. Just answer as accurately as possible.

Your position (Check all that apply)
Principal
Assistant Principal
Department Head/Lead Teacher
Content Area Supervisor
Other:

1) I know teachers use robotics equipment in classrooms in my school.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

2) Teachers use GPS units or GIS software in classrooms in my school.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

3) I can describe GIS or GPS.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

4) I believe teachers and students should use technology.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

5) I am comfortable using a GPS unit.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

6) The teachers in my school use textbooks as the primary source for new material.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

7) Students have successfully used GPS units or GIS software in my school in the past.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

8) I can use Google Earth to find a place and explore it.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

9) Teachers and students in my school use Google Earth.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

10) Teachers use video to teach content.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

11) Teachers do a lot of domonstrations using real materials.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

12) I think that it is important to use the most up-to-date equipment in the classroom.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

13) I enjoy learning new ways to teach science and math content.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

14) My teachers enjoy activities that are hands-on.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

15) Most of the science and math lessons are taught using hands-on activities.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

16) I would like to learn more ways to support math and science teachers.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

17) Teachers have all the materials they need to teach readily available to them in my school.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

18) I offer suggestions or materials to improve instuction in my school.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

19) Teachers feel comfortable coming to me to request additional materials or supplies.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

20) There are other subject matter experts available to teach topics to students.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

21) Most of the teachers in my school are very effective.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

22) The primary way teachers check students' understanding of the content is by giving tests.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

23) Most of the students do well on the tests that teachers prepare.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

24) Most of the students pass standard (SOL) tests in my school.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

25) I schedule time for teachers from different content areas to collaborate.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

26) I maintain a highly visible profile in my school.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

27) I visit classrooms regularly, not including official observations.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

28) I would be more likely to hire a teacher that uses technology to teach.

Very or often true	Sometimes true	Rarely true	Not at all or never

What I expect to gain from the PRISM workshop this summer:

What I expect my teachers to gain from the workshop this summer: