Over 84% of UNL faculty say they use a computer or mobile device to teach in the classroom, according to a December survey conducted by Academic Affairs and Information Technology Services. The survey was distributed to faculty via their department chairs.
The Faculty IT survey was designed to provide a baseline to measure faculty technology use and customer satisfaction levels. "Technology plays an increasing role in the University's teaching mission and in enhancing student learning," says Lance Perez, Associate Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs. "The survey is one tool we use to understand the technology needs of faculty and students."
"Information Technology Services (ITS), has a keen interest in knowing how well technology is meeting the needs of our faculty," says Mark Askren, Chief Information Officer. "This survey gives us a snapshot and shows us what is working well and where there is room for improvement."
Other highlights include:
60.5% were "satisfied or very satisfied" with Office 365 email.
66% were "satisfied or very satisfied" with network connectivity on campus.
73% were"satisfied or very satisfied" with end user support for computers & devices.
45% were "satisfied or very satisfied" with Blackboard
Currently, ITS is piloting new technologies in the classroom that are based on collaborations with faculty members. Apple TV Bonjour is a networking environment designed to share content across multiple devices and displays. Echo360 is an easy-to-use lecture capture program designed to record instructor classroom lectures for playback on any device. These technologies are currently installed in selected general purpose classrooms.
An executive summary of the 2013 Faculty IT Survey is available at
http://go.unl.edu/facultyitsurvey