Teachers' Attitudes Toward Computers Questionnaire (DH)

SD (Strongly Disagree)

Interest
I think that working with computers would be enjoyable and stimulating. I want to learn a lot about computers. The challenge of learning about computers is exciting. I like to learning on a computer. I can learn many things when I use a computer.

D (Disagree)

U (Undecided)

A (Agree)

SA (Strongly Agree)

Value

Subset Score

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SD (Strongly Disagree) D (Disagree) U (Undecided) A (Agree) SA (Strongly Agree) Value

1 2 2 2 2
Subset Score

1.8

Comfort
I get a sinking feeling when I think of trying to use a computer. Working with a computer makes me feel tense and uncomfortable. Working with a computer makes me nervous. Computers intimidate me. Using a computer is very frustrating.

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SD (Strongly Disagree) D (Disagree) U (Undecided) A (Agree) SA (Strongly Agree) Value

2 2 2 2 2
Subset Score

Accommodation
If I had a computer at my disposal, I would try to get rid of it. Studying about computers is a waste of time. I can't think of any way that I will use computers in my career. I will probably never learn to use a computer. I see the computer as something I will rarely use in my daily life.

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SD (Strongly Disagree) D (Disagree) U (Undecided) A (Agree) SA (Strongly Agree) Value

4 4 4 5 4
Subset Score

4.2

Email (Interaction)
The use of email makes the student feel more involved. The use of email helps provide a better learning experience. The use of email makes a class more interesting. The use of email helps the student learn more. The use of email increases motivation for class.

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SD (Strongly Disagree) D (Diagree) U (Undecided) A (Agree) SA (Strongly Agree) Value

2 2 2 2 2
Subset Score

Concern
Computers are changing the world too rapidly. I am afraid that if I begin to use computers I will become dependent upon them. Computers dehumanize society by treating everyone as a number. Our country relies too much on computers. Computers isolate people by inhibiting normal social interactions among users. Use of computers in education almost always reduces the personal treatment of students. Computers have the potential to control our lives. Working with computers makes me feel isolated from other people.

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SD (Strongly Disagree) D (Diagree) U (Undecided) A (Agree) SA (Strongly Agree) Value

1 4 4 4 1 4 2 2
Subset Score

2.5

Utility
Computes could increase my productivity.

Teachers' Attitudes Toward Computers Questionnaire (DH)

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SD (Strongly Disagree) D (Diagree) U (Undecided) A (Agree) SA (Strongly Agree) Value Subset Score

Computers can help me learn. Computers are necessary tools in both educational and work settings. Computers can be useful instructional aids in almost all subject areas. Computers improve the overall quality of life. If there was a computer in my classroom, it would help me to be a better teacher. Computers could enhance remedial instruction. Computers wil improve education.

4 4 2 2 2 2 3

2.625 7
pleasant fresh exciting likeable comfortable

Perception
unpleasant suffocating dull unlikable uncomfortable

3 x

Absorption
I like to talk to others about computers. It is fun to figure out how computes work. If a problem is left unsolved in a computer class, I continue to think about it afterward. I like reading about computers. The challenge of solving problems with computers doesn not appeal to me. When there is a problem with a computer that I can't immediately solve, I stick with it until I have the answer.

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SD (Strongly Disagree) D (Diagree) U (Undecided) A (Agree) SA (Strongly Agree) Value

2 2 2 2 2 2
Subset Score

Significance
It is important for students to learn about computers in order to be informed citizens. All students should have an opportunity to learn about computers at school. Students should understand the role computers play in society. Having computer skills helps one get better jobs. Computers could stimulate creativity in students.

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4 4 4 5 3