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.