2000 School Technology Profile Summary
as of 03/07/2001
Hardware

Part 1 - General Hardware Information  
    TOTALS
1. What is your current student-to-computer ratio? (In determining your ratio, count only computers that are available for regular student use.)  
  A. no computer in school 11 
  B. greater than 11:1 234
  C. between 8:1 and 11:l 413
  D. between 5:1 and 8:1 764
  E. lower that 5:1 478
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2. What is your current student-to-multimedia computer ratio? (In determining your ratio, count only computers that are available for regular student use.)  
  A. no multimedia computers in school 78
  B. greater than 33:1 230
  C. between 13:1 and 33:1 417
  D. between 6:1 and 13:1 796
  E. lower than 6:1 379
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3. The total number of computers in this school:  
   A. is far fewer than needed for optimal use. 1170
   B. is about right 724
   C. is more than can be used effectively 6
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4. What percentage of your computers are older than four (4) years?  
  A. 0 - 25% 709
  B. 26 - 50% 634
  C. 51 - 75% 331
  D. 76 - 100% 226
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Part 2 - Hardware Location  
     
1. Which statement most accurately describes the location of computers in your school?  
  A. no computer in school  2
  B. Most computers are located in a lab environment 453
  C. About half of the computers are in a lab and half are in the regular classroom. 781
  D. Most computers are in the regular classroom. 663
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2. In what percent of your classrooms do teachers have a computer dedicated for their personal use?  
  A. None 309
  B. 1- 25% 173
  C. 26 - 50% 41
  D. 51 - 75% 55
  E. 75 - 100% 1322
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3. In order to be effective, we need:  
  A. more computers in the classroom 1338
  B. more computers in lab environments 281
  C. nothing. It is already just about right. 281
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Part 3 - Maintenance and Support  
     
1. The Leases for equipment that we use are:  
  A. We don't lease equipment 1665
  B. Considered capital leases, because we own the equipment at the end of the lease period. 195
  C. Service Leases: The vendor replaces the equipment on a regular schedule, taking the old equipment away and installing new equipment. 39
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2. Which statement best describes your situation when maintenance is needed?  
  A. done piecemeal by students and teachers as they have time available 89
  B. the responsibility of district level support staff who service several schools 1312
  C. done by full-time, in-school, technical support staff 331
  D. Provided by or contracted through my area Educational Service Center 52
  E. the responsibility of a contracted service provider other than an ESC 106
  F. included as a part of a lease agreement 10
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3. Which of the following best describes your thoughts on hardware maintenance?  
  A. Hardware maintenance costs are: 46
  B. About 50% of my total technology budget 93
  C. Between 34 - 49% of my total technology budget 239
  D. Between 15 - 33% of my technology budget 694
  E. Less than 15% of my technology budget 827
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4. When purchasing/leasing new hardware, the included maintenance plan is:  
  A. Very Important and is a key factor in deciding what to purchase 938
  B. Is somewhat important 502
  C. Is important, but does not influence my decision about which product to purchase. 459
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