JCB Faculty Technology Survey Spring 2022 - Executive Summary

EXCECUTIVE SUMMARY

The survey had a total of 83 respondents which is an increase of 5% in response rate compared to the previous survey conducted in 2013. We can divide the survey into four sections: teaching technologies, teaching methodologies & modalities, master classroom issues, and professional development opportunities. Below is a summary of the responses.

TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES

The good news is that the overwhelming majority (96%) of faculty/instructors use D2L.
This represents a 31% increase compared to our last survey in 2013.

  • The top used features in D2L still are: Content 98%, Grades 98%, Dropbox 95%
    Followed by News 88%, Class List 84%, Discussions 83%, Quizzes 82%
  • 54% of our faculty reported using external learning resources. This represents a 42% increase from our last survey.
    • The top used resources are MH Connect 20%, Cengage MindTap/SAM 13%, and Simulations 6%
  • 67% of our faculty create video tutorials for their classes. This represents a 65% increase from our last survey.
    • 80% reported using Panopto, 30% reported using Camtasia
  • 65% of our faculty use the automatic classroom webcast & recording system
    • The main reason to use the system: support students that miss class
    • The main reasons NOT to use the system are privacy and too many tech problems
  • • The most requested technologies/software to use in classes are1:
    • TopHat, clickers, and polling 15%
    • HyFlex classroom, omnidirectional microphone, and cameras 7%
    • Attendance capture technology 2%
  • Main challenges regarding the use of technology
    • Our faculty cited lack of time (66%) and lack of tech skills (40%) as the main challenges regarding the use of technology.