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Survey Outlines Incoming Students' Access to Computers and Expectations for Academic Technology

In a survey of more than 1,000 incoming students, 82 percent said they have their own personal computer and half reported that they have a laptop they use on campus. 

 

The survey, conducted in the fall among students enrolled in the University 100 course required of all freshmen and lower-division transfer students, was designed to determine students’ access to computers, their instructional technology expectations and needs. The survey also found that:

• Ninety-five percent of students have access to fast connectivity at their homes with the majority connecting through DSL and cable.

• Nearly all students – 92 percent – have an email account and utilize it frequently.

• An increasing number of students are beginning their freshman year with previous exposure to course Web sites at their high schools. Only 34 percent were not familiar with Web sites as course instructional support sites.

• Fifty-seven percent of students had been exposed to a “smart” classroom and most of them said that the “smart” classroom enhanced their learning experience, helping them retain information better and providing a more interactive environment.

• Ninety-five percent of students expected to encounter an online course Web site, and about 66 percent expect to be instructed in a “smart” classroom.

• Forty-two percent of students expect social networking sites, such as Facebook, will complement classroom instruction.

• Fifty-six percent of students expect to collaborate with their campus organizations and/or clubs via technology.

• Twenty-nine percent expect to use technology that will interact with an Ipod.

• About 60 percent of students said they planned to use university computer labs to complete homework or course assignments, especially when they were between classes or needed specific software to complete lab assignments.

• Eighty-six percent of students said that the availability of technology on campus did not influence their decision to attend The Beach. Many students have expectations that the technology offered to students and to support instruction is readily available, current and supportive to their learning endeavors. Their decision to attend Long Beach was more influenced by the university’s programs, affordability, and academic reputation.

Another survey is being conducted this spring to gather similar feedback from upper classmen. Results will be available this summer. 

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