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Thank you for participating in rating these questions as a part of the TIS evaluation. Please examine these
questions through the lens of how the question addresses each area within Technology Identity and rate each
item with the following scale.
1. = strongly unfavorable to the concept
2. = somewhat unfavorable to the concept
3. = undecided
4. = somewhat favorable to the concept
5. = strongly favorable to the concept (Meaning this supports the concept being measured)
I will be changing the format of the questions to include an easier way for participants to use the scales once
questions are selected. It is my hope to validate the top two sections with the assessments at the bottom. I
appreciate your collaboration towards increasing the effectiveness of this survey. The finalized survey will be
given to MSW faculty through survey monkey. Any feedback is welcome.
Regards,
Ellen Belluomini LCSW
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Technology Identity Survey (TIS)
Thank you for your time in participating in this survey. This is an assessment to find out more about how you
perceive technology as part of your identity. These belief areas are defined by Goode’s (2010) research using
Technology Identity as a conceptual framework combining identity theories and technology. This survey is
being used to further define Technology Identity. Technology for this survey can be defined as:
1. Operating and implementing new hardware (i.e. smart phones, laptops, tablets, desktop computers, video/audio
equipment, MP3 players, etc. See assessment below for a full list),
2. Understanding which software may enhance your life (common software categories are communication, business,
data management/storage, editing, graphics, multimedia, application software suites, i.e. Dropbox, Learning
management systems,email programs, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office or Apple, Google docs,
Podcasts,video games, or cloud computing.)
3. Understanding which applications may enhance your life (i.e. Social Media sites LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter,
and Skype, or productivity apps, see application assessment below for a full list.)
4. Ability to adapt to these new technological processes to solve problems (i.e. using Skype for meetings, move
information from an old system to a new one, or offering clients new applications to solve their problems).
Please fill out the demographics below then proceed to the other areas of the TIS.
What is your birth year? ____
What is your gender?
Female
Male
What is your ethnicity (check one please)?
White
Black or African American
Latino/Hispanic
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander
Other ethnic background _______
Years as a social worker in the field?
0-5
6-10
10-15
15+
Years teaching in an accredited MSW
program?
0-5
6-10
10-15
15+
How large is your university population?
500 -1,999
2,000 - 4,999
5,000 – 9,999
10,000+
What is your faculty rank?
Instructor
Lecturer
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
What type of advanced technology
training have you participated in?
College courses in technology
Certificate courses in technology
No advanced training
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What are the average hours a day do you
spend…
On a computer or tablet
On your cell phone
Using other types of technology
How do you rate your abilities to use and
integrate new technologies in social work
education? (rate highest level)
Top 5% of my peers
Better than 10% of my peers
Better than 25% of my peers
Better than 50% of my peers
Less than 50 % of my peers
4. Technology Identity Survey (TIS) -
Read each sentence and indicate the answers which best represent your beliefs or behaviors.
Each scale differs based upon the area of beliefs. There is no right or wrong answer to these
questions. Each questionnaire will be kept confidential.
Beliefs about your technology skills
Strongly Agree (SA)
Agree (A)
Undecided (U)
Disagree (D)
Strongly Disagree (SD)
1. I easily integrate new technology into my personal life
2. I easily integrate new technology into my professional life
3. I use social media (i.e. Facebook, Tumblr, blogs) to enhance my personal life
4. I use social media (i.e. LinkedIn, blogs, Twitter) to enhance my professional life
5. I easily seek out new technology to solve problems in my personal life
6. I easily seek out new technology to solve problems in my professional life
7. I become easily frustrated when a new technology is introduced
8. Using new technology makes me anxious
9. I am competent in learning about new technology tools
10. I seek out technology solutions before any other types of solutions
11. I usually teach others about the uses of different applications on the smartphone or
tablet
12. I can usually teach others about how to solve problems when their programs or
computers malfunction
13. I understand the short cuts of the keyboard with multiple programs
14. I can accurately research any topic on the Internet
15. I am proficient in all of the programs of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook,
Word, and PowerPoint) or comparable programs (i.e. Prezi, Keynote, etc.)
16. I collaborate with others via YouTube, blogging, or other digital portfolio options.
17. My email is organized into easily identified folders
18. I use the Cloud (i.e. Google, Apple, Carbonite, etc.) to back up my documents
19. I use the Cloud (i.e. Google Docs, Microsoft SkyDrive, Dropbox, ect.) to collaborate
with colleagues.
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Beliefs about your opportunities and constraints to use technology
To a Great Extent (GE)
Somewhat (S)
Undecided (U)
Very Little (VL)
Not at All (NA)
1. I have access to the types of technology I need personally
2. I have access to the types of technology I need professionally
3. I have difficulty learning new technologies
4. I do not have access to adequate technology support for learning about technology
5. I have financial barriers to accessing new technologies
6. I have a disability which interferes in my use of technologies
7. Internet access interferes with my use of technology in my personal life
8. Internet access interferes with my use of technology in my professional life
9. Internet speed interferes with my use of technology in my personal life
10. Internet speed interferes with my use of technology in my professional life
11. I know how to access training for the technologies I use
12. I have the opportunity for training on new technologies
13. Using technology is against my religious or cultural beliefs
14. My career path does not include technology as a mandatory skill
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Beliefs about the importance of technology
Very Important (VI)
Important (I)
Undecided (U)
Unimportant (U)
Very Unimportant (VU)
Or critical, important, minor importance or not importance
1. Technology offers my profession solutions never before possible
2. Technology is enhancing the quality of life for people
3. Technology creates a divide in relationships personally
4. Technology creates a divide in relationships professionally
5. Everyone should be digitally literate
6. Schools should teach critical thinking about technology resources
7. Technology offers new solutions to problems for people
8. Everyone should have equal access to technology
9. Technological resources are positively changing education
10. I feel people should not have to rely on technology to function effectively in the
world
11. I seek out new types of technology to use for my personal life
12. I seek out new types of technology to use for my professional life
13. Being literate in technological processes is imperative to obtain information and
knowledge
14. Technology improves people’s access to the democratic processes
15. There should be ethical guidelines for use of technology in professional settings
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Beliefs about one’s motivation to learn more about technology (technical processes, methods,
or knowledge of software, applications, and hardware)
True of Myself (TM)
Mostly True of Myself (MTM)
Undecided (U)
Somewhat True Of Myself (STM)
Not at All True of Myself (NTM)
1. I am excited to learn and implement new technology devices
2. I am excited to learn and implement new types of software
3. I am excited to learn about new applications for my phone or tablet
4. I seek out new types of technology to use with clients/patients
5. I seek out new types of technology to use with students
6. I learn about technology because if I don’t everyone else will pass me up in my
personal life
7. I learn about technology because if I didn’t I wouldn’t be able to keep in touch with
people I value
8. As I adapt new technologies in my professional life, I am more marketable
9. I learn about technology because it is a requirement for my profession
10. I leave the development of technological solutions in my profession to those experts
in digital technologies.
11. Technology makes me feel more connected to people
12. I use the most up to date options in technology to feel unique
13. I am hesitant to use a new technology until it has been adopted by the majority of
society
14. It is easier to collaborate when using digital tools instead of being in person
15. I integrate technology into my personal life because of outside pressure
16. I integrate technology into my professional life because of outside pressure
17. I feel successful when integrating technology in my personal life
18. I feel successful when integrating technology in my professional life
19. I learn about technology to enhance my personal life
20. I learn about technology to enhance my professional life
21. Technology makes my life easier
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Technology Ownership Assessment
Please list your ownership category of the following technology with the following symbols:
“X” for all of the below technologies which you own currently and use at least monthly
“N” for would be interested in purchasing for the first time within the next year
“U” for will update within the next year
“?” if you have not heard of the technology
Technology Hardware Personal Professional
Desktop
Touch Screen Desktop
Display
Laptop
Tablet
External hard drive
Smart phone
Analog phone
Smart TV
Streaming Player (i.e. Roku,
Hulu)
Gaming counsel (i.e. Xbox,
PlayStation)
HD personal camera/video
player (i.e. GoPro, Flip
camcorder)
MP3 player (i.e. iPod, Zune)
Multimedia projector
Interactive whiteboard (i.e.
SMART Tech)
Technology enhanced
assistive technology
GPS Device (external or
internal)
Other_______________
Other ______________
Other ______________
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Social Media/Virtual Community Assessment
“X” for all of the below areas which you own currently participate
“N” for areas you would be interested in participating in for the first time within the next year
“?” If you have not heard of or do not understand the social media
“W” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least weekly
“M” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least monthly
Social Media Sites Personal Professional
Academia.edu
Blogger
Facebook
Dropbox
flickr
Google+
LinkedIn
LiveJournal
Instagram
Pinterest
Meetup
myspace
SecondLife
Skype
StumbleUpon
Tagged
TripAdvisor
Tumblr.
Twitter
Wiki
Vk
WordPress
Other ____________
Other ____________
Other ____________
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Smartphone/Tablet Applications Assessment
“X” for all of the below areas which app areas you currently own on a tablet or smartphone
“N” for app areas you will interested in buying for the first time within the next year
“?” If you have not heard or do not understand the applications in this area
“W” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least weekly
“M” If you visit, update, or post on the site at least monthly
Smartphone/Tablet
Applications
Personal Professional
Application Development
Assistive Technologies
Banking
Books/Magazines
Web Browsing
Calendar
Camera
Dating
Fitness/Nutrition
Email
Games and Entertainment
Instant messaging
Language/Translations
Maps/Directions
Money Saving
Music
News
Note taking/organizing
Photo or Video Sharing
Productivity
Public Transportation or
Traffic Information
Restaurant Information
Search for Information
Shopping
Social Networking
Sports Information
Emotional Support
Television or Movie
Texting
Traveling
Weather
Other ____________
Other ____________
Other ____________
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