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Pre-Workshop Survey

DBE Coding and Robotics Teacher Training

Name: __ School: __ Email: __ Phone: __ Date: _____


Section 1: Background Information

Teaching Experience

Years Teaching: __ Current Grade Level(s): __ Subject(s) Taught: _____

School Information

School Name: __ School Type: [ ] Primary [ ] Secondary [ ] Combined Location (Province): __ Number of Students: _____


Section 2: Technology Experience

Computer Skills

Rate your computer skills: - [ ] Beginner (basic use) - [ ] Intermediate (comfortable with common software) - [ ] Advanced (can troubleshoot, use many programs) - [ ] Expert (programming, advanced features)

Coding Experience

Have you ever written code? - [ ] Never - [ ] A little (HTML, basic scripts) - [ ] Some (one programming language) - [ ] Experienced (multiple languages)

If yes, which languages/tools?


Scratch Experience

Have you used Scratch before? - [ ] Never - [ ] A little (tried it once) - [ ] Some (created a few projects) - [ ] Experienced (use regularly)

Arduino/Robotics Experience

Have you used Arduino or robotics before? - [ ] Never - [ ] A little (seen demonstrations) - [ ] Some (built simple projects) - [ ] Experienced (regular use)


Section 3: Workshop Expectations

Learning Goals

What do you hope to learn? (Check all that apply) - [ ] Basic coding concepts - [ ] How to use Scratch - [ ] How to use Arduino - [ ] How to integrate into curriculum - [ ] How to assess student projects - [ ] Classroom management strategies - [ ] Troubleshooting techniques - [ ] Other: _____

Concerns

What are your main concerns? (Check all that apply) - [ ] Not enough technical knowledge - [ ] Limited resources at school - [ ] Time constraints - [ ] Student ability levels - [ ] Internet access - [ ] Hardware availability - [ ] Curriculum integration - [ ] Assessment methods - [ ] Other: _____

Prior Knowledge

What do you already know about: - Computational thinking: __ - Coding education: __ - Robotics in schools: __ - Cloud computing: __


Section 4: School Context

Technology Resources

What technology is available at your school? - [ ] Computers/laptops (number: _) - [ ] Tablets (number: ) - [ ] Internet access: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Limited - [ ] Arduino kits: [ ] Yes (number: __) [ ] No - [ ] Other: _____

Support

What support is available? - [ ] IT support at school - [ ] Colleagues with coding experience - [ ] School administration support - [ ] Parent/community support - [ ] Budget for resources - [ ] Other: _____

Challenges

What are the main challenges at your school? - [ ] Limited technology - [ ] Internet access issues - [ ] Large class sizes - [ ] Limited time - [ ] Lack of training - [ ] Other: _____


Section 5: Curriculum Integration

Interest Areas

Which subjects are you most interested in integrating coding/robotics? - [ ] Mathematics - [ ] Natural Sciences - [ ] Technology - [ ] Languages - [ ] Life Skills - [ ] Social Studies - [ ] All subjects - [ ] Not sure yet

Current Integration

Do you currently integrate any technology/coding in your teaching? - [ ] Yes (describe: _____) - [ ] No

Student Interest

How interested are your students in technology/coding? - [ ] Very interested - [ ] Somewhat interested - [ ] Not very interested - [ ] Don't know


Section 6: Learning Preferences

Learning Style

How do you learn best? - [ ] Hands-on practice - [ ] Reading/written materials - [ ] Watching demonstrations - [ ] Discussion with others - [ ] Combination of above

Workshop Preferences

What workshop format do you prefer? - [ ] Step-by-step instruction - [ ] Self-paced exploration - [ ] Collaborative projects - [ ] Mix of approaches

Support Needs

What kind of support do you need? - [ ] Technical support - [ ] Curriculum guidance - [ ] Resource recommendations - [ ] Ongoing mentorship - [ ] Peer network - [ ] Other: _____


Section 7: Goals and Outcomes

Personal Goals

What are your personal goals for this workshop? 1. __ 2. __ 3. _____

Student Impact

How do you hope this will impact your students?



Implementation Plans

Do you have plans to implement what you learn? - [ ] Yes, immediately - [ ] Yes, within a few months - [ ] Yes, within a year - [ ] Not sure yet - [ ] No specific plans

If yes, what are your plans?




Section 8: Additional Information

Special Needs

Do you have any special needs or accommodations?



Dietary Requirements

Any dietary requirements for workshop meals?


Other Information

Anything else we should know?




Thank You!

Your responses help us tailor the workshop to your needs. We look forward to working with you!

Survey Completed: [ ] Yes Date: _____


Note: This survey will be kept confidential and used only for workshop planning purposes.