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Investigated the relationships among preservice teachers technology-related abilities,

beliefs, and intentions after completing an educational technology course.
SECTION

Male

Female

GENDER :

AGE :

25 35 YEARS

36 45 YEARS

46 - 55 YEARS

EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

DIPLOMA

DEGREE

MASTER

WORKING EXPERIENCE :

0 - 10 YEARS

11 20 YEARS

21 - 30 YEARS

SCHOOL :
SK

SJK ( T)

SJK ( C)

LOCATION :
URBAN

RURAL

SECTION B

Respondents checked skills they could perform.

Strongly
disagree

disagree

undecided

agree

Strongly
agree

1
Word Processing:
1
Create and then enter text in
columns
2
Create and use headers or footers
3
Set character, line, and paragraph
spacing options
4
Insert graphics into a document
5
Use the drawing tools
6
Use design principles to
communicate effectively
SpreadSheets:
7
Apply number formats (e.g.,
currency, percent, dates, and
commas)
8
Modify row and column size
9
Adjust number of decimal places
10 Enter and revise formulas in a cell
11 Create and modify a chart or graph
12 Match the chart style to the data
type when creating charts or graphs
Databases:
13 Plan and create a database by
defining fields and entering data
14 Add and delete records
15 Create a calculated field
16 Sort records
17 Use queries to locate information by
various criteria
18 Display data in different ways (e.g.,
list, form)
Presentation Software:
19 Enter and format text on a slide
3

20 Add a picture from clip art or a file

21 Insert a button or hyperlink
22 Add a sound from clip art or a file
23 Add a video
24 Animate text and graphics on a slide
Internet:
25 Find information on the Internet that
I can use in my teaching
26 Evaluate electronic information for
accuracy and validity
27 Properly cite sources of digital
information
28 Follow acceptable use guidelines,
including copyright rules
29 Download digital files and images
30 Create my own web page

SECTION C

1
I feel confident that I could:
1
select appropriate software and
use it for a particular task.
4

use technology to collect and

analyze data, interpret results, and
communicate
findings.
3
plan and implement instruction that
integrates technology into my
curriculum.
4
teach students how to locate,
retrieve, and use electronic
information.
5
use technology to perform
administrative tasks such as
attendance, grading,
and communication.
6
appropriately evaluate students
technology-based projects and
portfolios.
Value Beliefs
7
I believe that I will be a better
educator when I use technology for
my work.
8
I believe that using technology in
class activities will be time well
spent.
9
I believe that students will be more
motivated when they use
computers for
assignments.
10 I believe that when students use
technology, they will create
products that
show high levels of learning.
11 I believe that the positive effects of
computer use on my students will
outweigh any negative effects such
use might have.
Constructivist Beliefs
12 I believe in developing my
classroom as a community of
learners.
13 I believe that expanding on
students ideas is an effective way
to build my
curriculum.
14 I plan to function in my classroom
as a learner and partner in learning
5

15

with
my students.
I plan to guide students in finding
their own answers to academic
problems.

SECTION D

Assuming convenient availability of computers and software in your future workplace,

how likely is it that you will use the following types of software with students for
instructional purposes?

Highly unlikely

Unlikely

undecided

Likely

Highly Likely

1
1

Word Processors

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentation Programs

Graphical Organizers

Instructional Software

Teacher-Developed Web Pages

Internet Search Engines

SECTION E

Assuming convenient availability of computers and software in your future workplace,

about how often do you envision using technology with students for instructional
purposes?

less than once

a month

Once in month

Once in a week

Two times in a
week

Daily