Sample Needs Assessment

Internet Staff Development

Name:______________________________ Date:____________

Job Position: _________________________

A. Please classify yourself into one of the following categories:

 

Category 1:

What is a computer? What is a mouse?  Where are the computers located?

Category 2:

I know how to turn on the computer and start the programs.

Category 3:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Save to disk and hard drive, retrieve work from disk and hard drive. I know the basics of Microsoft Works, ClarisWorks or some similar application package.

Category 4:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Create folders and organize work, backup my work to a disk, import and manipulate graphics, check spelling, change the format of a document (font, font size, boldface, underline, center, etc.)

Category 5:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Import data from other programs (i.e.: MS Works into ClarisWorks), use the scanner, use the modem, create and use databases and/or spreadsheet using ClarisWorks or Microsoft Works.

Category 6:

I know all the above plus I know how to use electronic mail (e-mail) and upload and/or download files in e-mail.

Category 7:

I know all the above plus I know how to: Access World Wide Web resources, download graphic images, upload documents for others to read.

Category 8:

I feel comfortable teaching others how to do everything in categories 1-6.

I best fit into Category _______.

B. I have Internet access: (Please check all that apply).

____ at home

____ at my school

____ in my classroom

____ other location (Please specify ________________.)

My immediate technology training needs are:

I would like to learn the following in this staff development:

I plan to use what I learn to:

Additional comments:

Based on Dorothea Walker Elementary School Staff Computer Needs Assessment 1993-94, by Kevin Davies.