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E-mail Address
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School
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Street
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City
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Grade Level
K-3
4-6
7-8
9-12
College |
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Number of students who participated
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
More than 20 |
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What subject areas do you teach? Check all that apply.
Multiple subjects (elementary education)
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Fine Arts
Mathematics
Computer Science
Foreign Language
Special Education
Vocational Education
Other -- Please specify |
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What type of computer is available to you for instruction?
Macintosh
IBM/Compatible
Other -- Please specify |
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How did you find out about MY HERO?
Conference
Internet Search
Another Teacher
Student
Other -- Please explain |
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What were your objectives for using The MY HERO Project? Check all that apply.
Research
Writing
Multimedia/Art
Computer Literacy
Character Education
History/Social Studies
Reading
Science/Environmental Studies
Global Understanding
Communication/Presentation Skills
Second Language Learners
Specify language(s)
Other |
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How many years have you taught school?
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
More than 20 years |
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Where did students work on their MY HERO projects?
Classroom
Computer Lab |
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How many computers do you have in your classroom?
None
1-4
5-10
10 or more |
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Do the computers in your classroom have Internet access?
Yes
No |
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Do the computers in the computer lab have Internet access?
Yes
No |
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How often does your class have access to the Compute Lab?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Other |
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Describe your computer experience.
I never use computer technology.
I rarely use computer technology.
I sometimes use computer technology.
I often use computer technology.
I frequently use computer technology.
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How many hours a week on average do your students spend on the computer at school?
1-5 hours
6-10 hours
11-15 hours
More than 15 hours
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How do students use the computer in your class? Check all that apply.
Organize and store information
Collect data and perform measurements
Manipulate/analyze/interpret data
Communicate information as the result of investigations
Create visual displays of data/information (e.g., graphs, charts, maps)
Plan, draft, proofread, revise, and publish written text
Create graphics or visuals of non-data products (e.g., diagrams, pictures, figures)
Create visual presentations
Perform calculations
Create models or simulations
Support individualized learning
Remediation for basic skills
To accomodate a disability or limitation
Communicate with students worldwide
Other |
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What features of the MY HERO Web site did you use in your classroom? Check all that apply.
Guestbook
Create Program
Gallery
Short Films
Directory of hero stories
Forum
AP Newswire
Library
Mi Heroe
Teacher's Room
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Did your students use the Create Program to build Web pages about their heroes?
Yes
No |
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Did you use the tutorial in the Create Program?
Yes
No |
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Was the tutorial helpful in using the Create Program?
Yes
No |
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Were the instructions in the Create Program clear and easy to follow?
Yes
No |
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Did you or your students encounter any difficulties in using the Create Program?
Yes
No |
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What suggestions do you have for making the process for using the Create Program more user-friendly?
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How did your students prepare their Web pages? Check all that apply.
Wrote an essay as a Word document and then copied and pasted it into the Create template
Typed their story directly into the Create template
Used stories from the MY HERO database as part of their research
Created separate graphics to upload to their Web page
Used PhotoShop tools to create images to upload to their Web page
Researched relevant links to add to their Web page
Cited sources
Credited photos/images.
Edited story before submitting it to MY HERO
Spellchecked story
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Did your students use the Gallery to upload their original artwork about heroism?
Yes
No |
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Did you use the tutorial in the Gallery?
Yes
No |
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Was the tutorial helpful in using the Gallery?
Yes
No |
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Did you or your students encounter any difficulties in uploading original artwork?
Yes
No |
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What suggestions do you have for making the process for uploading original artwork more user-friendly?
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Did you or your students view films in the MY HERO Screening Room?
Yes
No |
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Did your students submit films to the MY HERO Film Festival?
Yes
No |
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What skills were required by your students to use MY HERO? Check all that apply.
Knowing how to navigate the Internet
Understanding basic computer terminology
Critical thinking skills
Research skills
Writing skills
Reading comprehension
Gathering and synthesizing information
Inference
Editing skills
Creating images/artwork
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What skills did your students learn or improve on through using MY HERO? Check all that apply.
How to build a Web page with text, images and links
How to upload images/artwork
Critical thinking skills
Identifying heroic characteristics
Research
Writing
Reading comprehension
Gathering and synthesizing information
Making inferences
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How much time did your class spend on this project?
1 day
1 week
1 month
Other -- Please specify |
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What features of the Teacher's Room did you use? Check all that apply.
Lesson Plans
Calendars
e-Create Tool
Resources (links, selected stories, support materials)
None of the above
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How did you use the e-Create tool? Check all that apply.
To build a directory of your students' hero stories
To organize content on MY HERO for lesson plans
To share students' stories with their classmates
To share students' stories with their families
To link to your school Web site
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Did you encounter any difficulties using the e-Create tool?
Yes
No |
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What suggestions do you have for making the e-Create tool more user-friendly?
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Did you order the MY HERO Teacher Training videotape or DVD?
Yes
No
I didn't know one was available |
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How would you rate the effectiveness of the Teacher Training videotape or DVD?
Somewhat effective
Very effective
Not effective |
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How would you rate MY HERO compared to other educational Web sites?
Excellent
Good
Average
Fair
Poor
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Will you use MY HERO in your classroom again?
Yes
No
Maybe
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What do you consider to be the most valuable part of using MY HERO in your classroom?
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What can we do to improve The MY HERO Project?
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What kinds of lesson plans would you like to see developed on the Web site?
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