iPrincipals survey Horry County Schools Coastal Carolina University Nov. 2010

Descriptive Data Avg. Age - 50 Avg. Yrs in education- 27 Experience as principal 9.5 years Avg. Size of school- 830 students Avg. # of employees supervising- 90

Which mobile phone platform do you use regularly? Which mobile phone platform do you use regularly? Which mobile phone platform do you use regularly?

Prior to receiving an iPad from the district, did you already own or regularly use one?

In general, how would you rate your current level of proficiency in the utilization of instructional, administrative, communications and productivity technologies commonly available in school settings?

For which of the following administrative responsibilities has the iPad improved your performance?

What other resources have you consulted to learn how to use your iPad? (select all that apply)

The iPad will significantly enhance my ability to be an effective administrator.

Using the iPad boosts my image as a tech-savvy professional.

I feel confident about my technical ability to use my iPad for professional needs.

In general, it was easy to start using my iPad for professional tasks.

Buying iPads for every principal is a worthwhile investment with measurable productivity gains.

Please identify the iPad apps you most often use that enhance your ability to be an effective administrator? List up to five. Teachscape Calendar Walkthrough

If you could design a new iPad app to enhance your ability to be an effective administrator, what would it do? List up to five. No patterns detected

Describe the training provided by the district on how to use your iPad? None – Minimal (<3 hrs) Adequate “Mr. Sie Gilbert was helpful”

What else would you like to learn about your iPad? Please elaborate. Apps, apps, apps