The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany

Writing and Learning Activities 2009-10: Form 1 Page 109 of 122
Uses of Technology
15. To what extent do students in this class use
computers and word processors when they write? (Circle
one response in each row.)
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Never/
Hardly
ever
Sometimes
Frequently
For finding source materials on the internet 1 2 3 4
For writing first drafts 1 2 3 4
For editing and revising their own work 1 2 3 4
For sending work in progress to peers for response or
editing
Almost
always
1 2 3 4
For final copy to hand in 1 2 3 4
For embedding video, audio or graphics in their writing 1 2 3 4
16. In making assignments for this class,
To what extend do you require that work that is handed in
be typewritten/ printed rather than handwritten?
Never/
Hardly
ever
Sometimes
Frequently
Almost
always
1 2 3 4
17. When you allow it, what percent of your students typically provide typed final drafts?
____%
18. Which best describes the availability of technology in your school?