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2006 Sophomore Student Survey:
College Comparisons of
Learning with Technology

This document reports survey data on gender and racial/ethnic differences in the respondents' experiences with technology in the classroom at NC State. Survey results for all respondents are provided in "2006 Sophomore Student Survey: All Respondents." For information about the survey and analysis methods, see "2006 Sophomore Student Survey: Introduction, Methods, and Student Demographic Profile." For exact question wording, see the survey instrument, or click on the "Q" in the table headers below.

Technology In the Classroom | Technology Outside the Classroom | Overall Impact of Teaching and Learning Technologies


Technology In the Classroom

Q Static electronic presentation in class
Num courses using static e-presentation NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 33.3 44.5 44.2 36.0 42.9 20.3 42.9 46.8 23.1 33.3 16.4
Some % 45.2 40.2 41.9 40.9 47.6 52.9 39.4 38.3 57.7 37.0 55.2
A Few % 16.7 11.7 11.6 13.3 4.8 23.8 11.8 10.6 15.4 27.8 23.9
None % 4.7 3.5 2.3 9.8 4.8 3.0 5.9 4.3 3.8 1.9 4.5
Total N 1329 256 43 225 42 399 170 47 26 54 67

Effect on learning: static e-presentation NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 46.7 57.4 48.8 54.3 48.8 32.0 53.1 57.8 50.0 45.3 40.3
No difference % 39.6 32.7 32.6 31.5 34.1 51.8 32.1 33.3 38.5 43.4 49.3
Don't learn as well % 8.4 5.6 16.3 3.2 12.2 12.8 8.6 4.4 7.7 7.5 6.0
Not applicable % 5.3 4.4 2.3 11.0 4.9 3.4 6.2 4.4 3.8 3.8 4.5
Total N 1291 251 43 219 41 384 162 45 26 53 67

Q Non-static electronic presentation in class
Num courses using anim/multimedia/sim, etc. NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 10.6 12.5 14.0 13.8 14.3 6.3 9.5 19.1 11.5 13.0 9.0
Some % 38.6 41.6 37.2 28.9 42.9 40.9 40.8 36.2 42.3 44.4 34.3
A Few % 29.7 27.5 20.9 28.0 28.6 37.6 19.5 29.8 30.8 24.1 32.8
None % 21.1 18.4 27.9 29.3 14.3 15.2 30.2 14.9 15.4 18.5 23.9
Total N 1324 255 43 225 42 396 169 47 26 54 67

Effect on learning: anim/multimedia/sim, etc. NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 42.0 45.6 41.9 39.7 34.1 41.7 36.4 48.9 69.2 41.5 41.8
No difference % 32.3 31.2 23.3 26.5 41.5 39.3 27.2 35.6 15.4 34.0 31.3
Don't learn as well % 3.0 2.8 7.0 2.3 7.3 2.6 3.7 . . 5.7 1.5
Not applicable % 22.7 20.4 27.9 31.5 17.1 16.4 32.7 15.6 15.4 18.9 25.4
Total N 1285 250 43 219 41 379 162 45 26 53 67

Q Instructor demonstration of Web materials in class
Num courses using instr demo of Web mats NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 9.3 9.5 7.1 12.4 9.5 6.3 9.5 21.3 7.7 11.3 7.5
Some % 36.2 40.1 38.1 34.7 40.5 35.0 37.3 40.4 26.9 34.0 29.9
A Few % 43.4 36.9 40.5 43.1 42.9 48.9 43.2 31.9 53.8 41.5 44.8
None % 11.1 13.5 14.3 9.8 7.1 9.8 10.1 6.4 11.5 13.2 17.9
Total N 1320 252 42 225 42 397 169 47 26 53 67

Effect on learning: instr demo of Web mats NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 34.6 31.3 33.3 45.6 36.6 27.5 36.1 48.9 42.3 35.8 32.8
No difference % 48.3 48.2 40.5 41.5 46.3 57.1 48.7 35.6 38.5 39.6 44.8
Don't learn as well % 4.5 4.4 9.5 2.3 4.9 4.5 3.2 8.9 7.7 9.4 4.5
Not applicable % 12.6 16.1 16.7 10.6 12.2 10.8 12.0 6.7 11.5 15.1 17.9
Total N 1276 249 42 217 41 378 158 45 26 53 67

Q Computerized exams/quizzes in class
Num courses using computer exams/quizzes NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 7.7 6.3 11.6 7.2 12.2 6.9 12.4 11.1 . 3.7 6.1
Some % 30.8 28.6 44.2 24.9 43.9 28.0 45.9 37.8 20.0 31.5 18.2
A Few % 31.8 26.3 25.6 33.9 26.8 37.4 29.4 22.2 40.0 31.5 30.3
None % 29.7 38.8 18.6 33.9 17.1 27.7 12.4 28.9 40.0 33.3 45.5
Total N 1313 255 43 221 41 393 170 45 25 54 66

Effect on learning: computer exams/quizzes NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 20.5 18.8 35.0 17.3 25.0 19.7 27.2 20.9 20.0 24.1 12.1
No difference % 37.1 31.2 32.5 33.2 47.5 42.3 43.8 34.9 24.0 33.3 31.8
Don't learn as well % 10.9 8.8 12.5 13.1 7.5 8.9 15.4 14.0 16.0 9.3 10.6
Not applicable % 31.5 41.2 20.0 36.4 20.0 29.1 13.6 30.2 40.0 33.3 45.5
Total N 1275 250 40 214 40 381 162 43 25 54 66

Q Course-specific software in class
Num courses using course-specific software NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 4.2 2.4 2.3 3.6 2.4 5.6 4.1 10.6 11.5 1.9 3.0
Some % 18.4 13.9 9.3 12.6 17.1 27.0 8.8 27.7 42.3 13.0 23.9
A Few % 20.3 12.3 18.6 13.1 19.5 29.5 14.1 21.3 26.9 22.2 32.8
None % 57.0 71.4 69.8 70.7 61.0 37.9 72.9 40.4 19.2 63.0 40.3
Total N 1318 252 43 222 41 396 170 47 26 54 67

Effect on learning: course-specific software NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 18.6 10.8 11.9 10.9 14.3 30.4 8.5 24.4 46.2 13.0 26.9
No difference % 18.9 14.4 11.9 11.8 23.8 25.9 12.8 28.9 26.9 18.5 25.4
Don't learn as well % 3.3 1.2 2.4 3.2 . 3.9 2.4 4.4 7.7 5.6 7.5
Not applicable % 59.3 73.6 73.8 74.1 61.9 39.8 76.2 42.2 19.2 63.0 40.3
Total N 1292 250 42 220 42 382 164 45 26 54 67

Q Electronic feedback to instructor in class
Num courses using e-feedback to instr in class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 5.1 2.4 7.0 4.0 9.8 5.8 6.5 8.5 3.8 5.7 4.5
Some % 21.2 17.9 23.3 11.6 26.8 30.6 14.7 29.8 19.2 9.4 26.9
A Few % 31.8 27.8 27.9 21.9 19.5 46.2 20.6 27.7 15.4 30.2 43.3
None % 41.9 52.0 41.9 62.5 43.9 17.4 58.2 34.0 61.5 54.7 25.4
Total N 1319 252 43 224 41 396 170 47 26 53 67

Effect on learning: e-feedback to instr in class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 22.2 16.3 26.2 14.3 19.0 35.7 13.9 22.7 3.8 14.8 25.4
No difference % 29.8 26.6 26.2 15.7 33.3 40.9 21.2 40.9 30.8 24.1 43.3
Don't learn as well % 4.2 3.2 4.8 4.1 2.4 4.7 4.2 . 3.8 7.4 6.0
Not applicable % 43.8 54.0 42.9 65.9 45.2 18.6 60.6 36.4 61.5 53.7 25.4
Total N 1290 252 42 217 42 381 165 44 26 54 67


Technology Outside the Classroom

Q Learning management systems outside classroom
Num courses using LMS outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 24.3 25.6 18.6 19.5 34.1 23.4 28.8 38.3 . 25.5 25.4
Some % 46.2 46.5 58.1 50.9 43.2 42.1 54.7 44.7 30.8 45.5 34.3
A Few % 23.3 22.8 11.6 26.1 18.2 26.7 11.8 14.9 53.8 21.8 31.3
None % 6.2 5.1 11.6 3.5 4.5 7.8 4.7 2.1 15.4 7.3 9.0
Total N 1329 254 43 226 44 397 170 47 26 55 67

Effect on learning: LMS outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 35.1 39.6 34.1 34.7 38.1 31.2 40.0 40.9 23.1 33.3 30.3
No difference % 53.0 50.0 43.9 53.9 54.8 57.1 49.4 52.3 46.2 48.1 59.1
Don't learn as well % 4.8 4.0 9.8 7.8 . 2.6 5.0 4.5 11.5 11.1 1.5
Not applicable % 7.1 6.4 12.2 3.7 7.1 9.0 5.6 2.3 19.2 7.4 9.1
Total N 1280 250 41 219 42 378 160 44 26 54 66

Q Electronic communication among students outside classroom
Num courses using e-comm amg stdnts outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 22.0 23.3 18.6 19.1 27.9 24.4 16.6 29.8 11.5 16.4 26.9
Some % 32.8 29.6 41.9 28.9 44.2 34.8 32.5 36.2 34.6 40.0 23.9
A Few % 26.0 26.9 20.9 27.1 14.0 24.9 28.4 17.0 38.5 18.2 37.3
None % 19.3 20.2 18.6 24.9 14.0 15.9 22.5 17.0 15.4 25.5 11.9
Total N 1325 253 43 225 43 397 169 47 26 55 67

Effect on learning: e-comm amg stdnts outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 36.6 37.2 35.7 33.6 35.7 43.8 24.2 34.1 30.8 29.6 43.9
No difference % 40.0 38.5 38.1 35.9 47.6 37.7 47.8 43.2 42.3 44.4 43.9
Don't learn as well % 2.3 2.4 7.1 4.5 . 1.3 1.3 2.3 7.7 . .
Not applicable % 21.1 21.9 19.0 25.9 16.7 17.2 26.8 20.5 19.2 25.9 12.1
Total N 1275 247 42 220 42 377 157 44 26 54 66

Q Electronic communication with instructor outside classroom
Num courses using e-comm w/instr outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 31.7 30.8 35.7 31.4 38.6 31.6 32.4 31.9 23.1 29.1 32.8
Some % 31.5 32.0 28.6 28.3 34.1 32.9 32.9 36.2 26.9 23.6 34.3
A Few % 22.1 20.6 19.0 23.9 15.9 23.0 22.9 14.9 34.6 21.8 20.9
None % 14.6 16.6 16.7 16.4 11.4 12.4 11.8 17.0 15.4 25.5 11.9
Total N 1325 253 42 226 44 395 170 47 26 55 67

Effect on learning: e-comm w/instr outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 42.5 40.2 44.7 46.6 31.0 46.0 34.0 38.6 34.6 36.4 54.5
No difference % 39.6 39.8 31.6 34.2 54.8 39.2 49.7 38.6 38.5 38.2 31.8
Don't learn as well % 1.6 1.6 5.3 1.8 . 0.8 2.5 4.5 7.7 . .
Not applicable % 16.3 18.5 18.4 17.4 14.3 14.0 13.8 18.2 19.2 25.5 13.6
Total N 1276 249 38 219 42 378 159 44 26 55 66

Q Electronic submission of coursework
Num courses using electronic submission of coursework NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 23.5 26.9 20.9 11.1 20.5 30.1 17.1 23.4 . 25.5 40.9
Some % 51.4 52.2 51.2 49.3 61.4 51.3 55.3 57.4 38.5 50.9 40.9
A Few % 20.5 16.6 18.6 32.0 15.9 16.2 20.6 14.9 53.8 20.0 18.2
None % 4.6 4.3 9.3 7.6 2.3 2.5 7.1 4.3 7.7 3.6 .
Total N 1325 253 43 225 44 396 170 47 26 55 66

Effect on learning: electronic submission of coursework NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 34.8 41.9 26.2 27.5 33.3 35.6 29.8 45.5 26.9 35.8 40.9
No difference % 51.2 43.5 54.8 54.1 59.5 52.7 54.7 43.2 46.2 49.1 54.5
Don't learn as well % 8.2 8.9 9.5 8.7 4.8 8.0 7.5 6.8 15.4 11.3 4.5
Not applicable % 5.8 5.6 9.5 9.6 2.4 3.7 8.1 4.5 11.5 3.8 .
Total N 1276 248 42 218 42 376 161 44 26 53 66

Q Electronic preparation of coursework outside classroom
Num courses requiring electronic prep of coursework NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 24.4 23.6 41.9 42.5 27.9 17.7 17.8 26.1 8.0 18.2 19.4
Some % 39.9 42.5 23.3 25.2 46.5 42.7 49.1 47.8 52.0 38.2 37.3
A Few % 25.6 22.4 20.9 15.5 18.6 33.8 24.3 21.7 32.0 25.5 34.3
None % 10.1 11.4 14.0 16.8 7.0 5.8 8.9 4.3 8.0 18.2 9.0
Total N 1324 254 43 226 43 396 169 46 25 55 67

Effect on learning: electronic prep of coursework NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 28.1 28.7 24.4 28.0 22.0 25.6 37.3 38.6 20.0 20.4 26.2
No difference % 57.5 52.6 58.5 50.9 68.3 64.5 51.9 52.3 64.0 61.1 61.5
Don't learn as well % 2.9 5.7 2.4 2.3 . 2.9 1.3 4.5 4.0 . 1.5
Not applicable % 11.5 13.0 14.6 18.8 9.8 6.9 9.5 4.5 12.0 18.5 10.8
Total N 1268 247 41 218 41 375 158 44 25 54 65

Q Digital content resources outside classroom
Num courses using digital content resources NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 10.4 8.3 14.0 17.8 18.6 7.9 8.9 10.6 7.7 9.1 6.0
Some % 36.1 34.8 34.9 43.6 32.6 32.0 33.7 53.2 38.5 40.0 32.8
A Few % 35.6 36.8 25.6 22.7 30.2 45.4 35.5 25.5 42.3 30.9 35.8
None % 17.9 20.2 25.6 16.0 18.6 14.7 21.9 10.6 11.5 20.0 25.4
Total N 1322 253 43 225 43 394 169 47 26 55 67

Effect on learning: digital content resources NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 26.3 24.3 21.4 35.5 16.7 24.4 25.8 31.8 34.6 18.9 24.2
No difference % 50.1 48.2 47.6 44.7 61.9 55.4 47.2 52.3 46.2 54.7 42.4
Don't learn as well % 4.1 5.7 4.8 2.3 . 3.7 3.8 4.5 3.8 5.7 7.6
Not applicable % 19.5 21.9 26.2 17.5 21.4 16.4 23.3 11.4 15.4 20.8 25.8
Total N 1273 247 42 217 42 377 159 44 26 53 66

Q Course-specific software for out-of-class assignments
Num courses using course-specific software outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
All/Most % 8.1 4.0 4.7 4.9 4.9 14.5 3.0 13.0 15.4 3.6 11.9
Some % 32.1 29.1 27.9 11.6 19.5 51.3 18.3 37.0 34.6 21.8 49.3
A Few % 23.2 14.7 20.9 17.3 17.1 29.2 27.8 21.7 19.2 29.1 29.9
None % 36.6 52.2 46.5 66.2 58.5 5.1 50.9 28.3 30.8 45.5 9.0
Total N 1317 251 43 225 41 394 169 46 26 55 67

Effect on learning: course-specific software outside class NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
I learn better % 20.4 16.0 11.9 9.0 4.7 34.1 13.6 27.3 38.5 20.0 18.2
No difference % 25.1 18.8 19.0 12.7 23.3 38.7 24.1 22.7 23.1 20.0 28.8
Don't learn as well % 15.7 11.2 19.0 10.0 14.0 20.4 8.6 20.5 3.8 14.5 43.9
Not applicable % 38.8 54.0 50.0 68.3 58.1 6.7 53.7 29.5 34.6 45.5 9.1
Total N 1281 250 42 221 43 372 162 44 26 55 66


Q Overall impact of all teaching and learning technologies
Tech helped ability to answer questions in field of study NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
Mean 3.08 3.14 2.86 2.96 3.21 3.11 3.02 3.28 3.38 3.04 3.02
A great deal % 26.4 29.2 16.3 22.3 35.7 28.1 19.0 44.7 42.3 20.0 24.2
Some % 58.6 58.8 60.5 55.4 54.8 58.7 67.3 40.4 53.8 65.5 56.1
A little % 11.5 8.6 16.3 17.9 4.8 9.6 10.7 12.8 3.8 12.7 16.7
Not at all % 3.6 3.5 7.0 4.5 4.8 3.5 3.0 2.1 . 1.8 3.0
Total N 1323 257 43 224 42 395 168 47 26 55 66

Tech helped ability to solve probs in field of study NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
Mean 3.07 3.04 2.91 2.83 3.26 3.18 3.05 3.17 3.50 3.00 3.17
A great deal % 27.1 24.5 23.3 17.2 37.2 33.7 20.2 38.3 53.8 23.6 30.3
Some % 56.5 59.1 48.8 57.3 55.8 53.2 67.3 42.6 42.3 56.4 57.6
A little % 12.5 12.5 23.3 17.2 2.3 10.6 10.1 17.0 3.8 16.4 10.6
Not at all % 3.8 3.9 4.7 8.4 4.7 2.5 2.4 2.1 . 3.6 1.5
Total N 1327 257 43 227 43 395 168 47 26 55 66

Tech helped ability to use research methods in field to gain new knowledge NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
Mean 3.04 3.14 2.71 3.01 3.17 3.03 2.96 3.21 3.38 2.85 2.91
A great deal % 25.9 30.7 14.3 23.6 31.0 27.7 18.0 36.2 42.3 16.4 22.7
Some % 56.0 56.8 52.4 57.8 59.5 53.3 62.9 51.1 53.8 56.4 50.0
A little % 13.9 8.6 23.8 15.1 4.8 13.7 16.8 10.6 3.8 23.6 22.7
Not at all % 4.2 3.9 9.5 3.6 4.8 5.3 2.4 2.1 . 3.6 4.5
Total N 1321 257 42 225 42 394 167 47 26 55 66

Tech helped ability to use info from books, journals, etc . NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
Mean 3.05 3.17 2.81 3.19 3.26 2.87 3.07 3.30 3.23 3.00 2.95
A great deal % 27.0 32.3 18.6 32.7 39.5 20.6 22.6 46.8 30.8 21.8 22.7
Some % 54.2 54.1 48.8 55.3 46.5 52.0 62.5 38.3 61.5 60.0 54.5
A little % 15.5 11.7 27.9 10.2 14.0 21.3 13.7 12.8 7.7 14.5 18.2
Not at all % 3.2 1.9 4.7 1.8 . 6.1 1.2 2.1 . 3.6 4.5
Total N 1325 257 43 226 43 394 168 47 26 55 66

Tech helped ability to use skills, tech of field to complete major project/assignment NCSU College/School
CALS CED CHASS CNR COE COM COT Design FYC PAMS
Mean 3.10 3.11 2.93 3.08 3.26 3.09 3.06 3.32 3.65 2.84 3.08
A great deal % 28.6 31.9 18.6 25.9 39.5 28.2 21.3 46.8 65.4 16.4 27.3
Some % 56.1 51.8 60.5 58.9 51.2 57.1 65.2 40.4 34.6 54.5 56.1
A little % 11.8 12.1 16.3 12.5 4.7 10.4 11.6 10.6 . 25.5 13.6
Not at all % 3.5 4.3 4.7 2.7 4.7 4.3 1.8 2.1 . 3.6 3.0
Total N 1319 257 43 224 43 394 164 47 26 55 66

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For more information on the 2006 Sophomore Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Assistant Director for Survey Research
University Planning and Analysis
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
Email: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu

Posted: November, 2006

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