Fry River Students Association : Survey Form

Survey

TOPIC: DIGITAL DIVIDE AND APPLICATION OF LAP-TOP TECHNOLOGY IN

HIGHER EDUCATION LEARINING IN PNG

Introduction

The research will use the survey method to investigate the application of Lap-Top Technologies in Higher Education in PNG. The PNGSDP funded Lap Tops have been distributed to most of the Fly River Students throughout five universities in 2013. First part of the survey is categorised as Lap Top Distribution Phase which is merely trying to understand and apply the Lap-Top technology in higher education learning. The second part will commence next year. This research investigates the prelude that ‘digital divide’ still exists and key competencies via computer technology are yet to be harnessed.

Purpose

(1) To conduct a survey on the students ability to use the technology during the Lap Top Distribution Phase.

(2) To conduct a survey on the students ability to apply the technology for learning purposes during the Lap Top Application Phase.

Ethical Consideration

All the information collected through the questionnaire form will be protected and none of the information will be abused apart from the sole purpose intended for. Rights of PNGSDP as applied through M and E process will be acknowledged and respected.

General Information

1. General. Filling the information

Gender: Male______ Female______ Degree Program_______ Level_______

Name of University ______________________________ Date: __________

2. Form of Sponsorship for your study, circle only one:

a) Self, b) FRPG, c) OTML, d) Trust. e) Other.

3. Before your studies at the university, where you, circle one answer only;

a) grade 12 in a secondary school in Western Province

b) Grade 12 in a secondary school outside of Western Province

c) working in a rural area in Western Province

d) working in urban area (Daru, Kiunga or Tabubil) in Western Province.

e) working outside of Western Province

Owning a Computer

4. Did you buy a computer before you received a PNGSDP supplied Lap Top computer. Circle your answer whether yes or no

5. If yes in Question 4, was the computer

a) your own Lap Top computer

b) your own desk top computer

c) borrowed Lap Top computer

d) borrowed desk top computer

e) none of the above answers

6. If no in Question 4, what was the reason for not owning a Lap Top computer

a) no own money to buy one

b) no family financial support

c) have money but undecided to buy one

d) got stolen

e) none of the above

7. If no in Question 4, did somebody buy a Lap Top computer for you. Indicate who that person or organisation was/were

a) my parents

b) my brother or sister

c) wantok

d) friend

e) organisation

Computer Skills

8. In an average university class, how often do you work with other students on class activities using the computer?

Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

9. In a typical week, how often do you use the computer (either personal or university owned)? Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

10. Do you have an email system connection which you access from university outlets (i.e labs, hot spots, wifi)? Circle either yes or no

11. In a typical week, how often do you use your email?

Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

12. In a typical week, how often do you use your skype or internet chat-rooms?

Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Directions: Tick your honest reaction to each statement. Please reply to all items, there are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers. Choose whether you; Strongly Agree, Moderately Agree, Neutral/have no opinion, Moderately Disagree or Strongly Disagree.

13. Computer is a useful tool　

Strongly, Moderately, Neutral/, Moderately, Strongly.