Ireland-English For ICT Familiarity Questionnaire2

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In the following questions, you will be asked about digital media and digital devices. As you probably know, these

include desktop computers, portable laptops, notebooks, smartphones, tablet computers, mobile phones without

Internet access, game consoles and Internet-connected television.

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Are any of these devices available for you to use at school?

(Please select one response in each row.)

Yes, and I use it Yes, but I don’t

use it No

Desktop computer

Portable laptop or notebook

Tablet computer (e.g. iPad®, BlackBerry® PlayBookTM)

Internet connection

Internet connected school computers

Internet connection via wireless network

Storage space for school-related files, e.g. a folder for own documents

USB (memory) stick

ebook reader, e.g. Amazon® KindleTM

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Data projector, e.g. for giving presentations

Interactive Whiteboard (IWB)

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How often do you use digital devices for the following activities outside of school?

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Almost every

day Every day

Browsing the Internet for schoolwork (e.g. for preparing an essay or presentation).

Browsing the Internet after classes, e.g. for finding more information, definitions, explanations.

Using email to communicate with other students about schoolwork.

Using email to communicate with teachers and to submit homework or other schoolwork.

Using social networks to communicate with other students about schoolwork (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr).

Using social networks to communicate with teachers (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr).

Downloading, uploading or browsing material from my school’s website (e.g. timetable or course materials). Checking the school’s website for announcements, e.g. school closures.

Doing homework on a computer.

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Doing homework on a mobile device, e.g. tablet computer, smartphone.

Downloading learning apps onto a mobile device, e.g. tablet computer, smartphone.

Downloading science learning apps onto a mobile device, e.g. tablet computer, smartphone.

Downloading learning apps onto a mobile device, e.g. tablet computer, smartphone, because my teacher asked me to.

Sharing school-related materials with other students.

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How often do you use digital devices for the following activities at school?

(Please select one ressponse in each row.)

Never or hardly ever Once or twice a month Once or twice a week Almost every

day Every day

Chatting online (e.g. Facebook, Google Talk) at school.

Using email at school.

Browsing the Internet for schoolwork (e.g. preparing an essay or presentation).

Downloading, uploading or browsing material from my school’s website (e.g. timetable or course material). Posting my schoolwork on the school’s website. Using simulations at school (e.g. real-life scenarios and role-playing).

Practicing and drilling, such as for foreign language learning or mathematics.

Doing homework on a school computer. Using school computers for group work and communicating with other students.

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Are students allowed to do the following things in class for school related purposes?

Yes, and I do it Yes, but I don’t do

it No

Students are allowed to use their own portable laptops, notebooks or tablet computers.

Students are allowed to use their own smartphone (e.g. iPhone®, Samsung® Galaxy S3).

Students are allowed to use the Internet connection on their mobile device.

Students are allowed to use a school wireless network.

Students are allowed to use their own ebook reader (e.g. Amazon® Kindle™).

Students are allowed to bring and use their own USB (memory) stick.

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Thinking about your experience with digital media and digital devices: To what extent do you disagree or agree with

the following statements?

(Digital devices include desktop computers, laptops, notebooks, smartphones, tablet computers, mobile phones without Internet access, game consoles, and Internet-connected television. Digital media are texts, graphics, audio or video material that can be viewed, downloaded, etc. from digital devices.)

Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

I forget about time when I'm using digital devices.

I don’t like playing computer and video games.

I prefer doing my homework without digital devices rather than with them.

The Internet is a great resource for finding information I am interested in (e.g. news, sports, music).

It is very useful to have social networks on the Internet.

I don’t understand how people could live before digital devices were invented.

I don’t like learning how to use new software.

Spending hours on the Internet is a waste of time.

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I am not interested in the release of new digital devices.

I don’t want to spend money on expensive digital devices.

I really like discovering new digital devices or applications.

I get really upset when I can't get onto the Internet.

I like using digital devices.

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Thinking about your experience with digital media and digital devices: to what extent do you disagree or agree with

the following statements?

I can use digital devices safely.

I can use a computer, although I don't know in all detail how it works.

I feel comfortable using digital devices that I am less familiar with.

If my friends and relatives want to buy new digital devices or applications, I can give them advice. Digital devices sometimes do odd things that I can't understand.

I feel comfortable using my digital devices at home.

I am not able to install new programs without help. When I have problems with digital devices, I think I can solve them.

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If my friends and relatives have a problem with digital devices, I can help them.

If a digital device is causing problems, I tend to feel helpless.

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Thinking about your experience with digital media and digital devices: to what extent do you disagree or agree with

the following statements?

I want to get used to new digital devices.

If I need new software, I install it myself.

Reading information about digital devices helps me to be independent.

I only use digital devices when I have to.

I use digital devices in the way I want to use them.

In my free time, I read up on topics related to digital media. If I have a problem with digital devices I attempt to solve it on my own.

I feel I am forced to use digital media.

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Thinking about your experience with digital media and digital devices: to what extent do you disagree or agree with

the following statements?

I like to talk about digital devices with my friends in order to learn something new about them.

I like to exchange solutions to problems with digital devices with others on the Internet.

I get bored when my friends discuss digital media.

I like to meet my friends and play computer and video games with them.

I like to share information about digital devices with my friends.

I get bored when my friends show me new features on digital devices.

I learn a lot about digital media by discussing them with my friends and relatives.

I am (or was) in a computer group or club at my school.

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I would rather not spend time talking with my friends about digital devices.

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