Access to Online Professional Development Survey

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* 3. What subject or subjects do you teach? (If still in training, what do you plan to teach?)

English as a second or foreign language

Content courses in English (e.g., Mathematics, Science, History, etc.)

Foreign language (other than English)

Bilingual program (English and another language)

English for specific purposes (e.g., academic, nursing, business, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your approximate monthly income from teaching (in US dollars)? For a currency conversion tool Click here. (will open in a new window)

less than $100

$100

$200

$300

$400

$500

$600

$700

$800

$900

$1000

Between $1000 and $1500

Between $1500 and $2000

Between $2000 and $2500

Between $2500 and $3000

more than $3000

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which of these do you use for your professional development as a teacher? Check all that apply.

Facebook

Facebook messenger

Twitter

Google +

Google Hangouts/Talktone

Google Drive (Docs)

YouTube

Linked In

Skype

Line

Blogs

Wikis

Webinars

Online courses (paid)

Online courses (free)

Online certificate programs (paid)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is the PRIMARY way you access the Internet?

Computer or laptop

Tablet (like iPad or Nexus)

Smart phone

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you describe your Internet connection?

Fast. I rarely have trouble accessing anything.

Okay for browsing websites and chatting with people on Facebook, but not strong enough for webinars.

YouTube videos load very slowly, or not at all.

Webpages load slowly and it's difficult to search for things online.

I can chat on Facebook or Twitter, but that's all.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How do you feel about each of the following statements?

	Strongly agree	Agree	Slightly agree	Neutral	Slightly disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university).	1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university). Strongly agree	1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university). Agree	1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university). Slightly agree	1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university). Neutral	1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university). Slightly disagree	1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university). Disagree	1. It's important to me to earn a TESOL certificate from an accredited organization (like a university). Strongly disagree
2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation).	2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation). Strongly agree	2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation). Agree	2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation). Slightly agree	2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation). Neutral	2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation). Slightly disagree	2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation). Disagree	2. It's important to me to study what interests me (I don't really care about certificates or accreditation). Strongly disagree
3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule.	3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule. Strongly agree	3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule. Agree	3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule. Slightly agree	3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule. Neutral	3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule. Slightly disagree	3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule. Disagree	3. It's important to me to learn with other people within a structured class and schedule. Strongly disagree
4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own.	4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own. Strongly agree	4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own. Agree	4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own. Slightly agree	4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own. Neutral	4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own. Slightly disagree	4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own. Disagree	4. It's important to me to choose when I study and be able to study on my own. Strongly disagree
5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences.	5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences. Strongly agree	5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences. Agree	5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences. Slightly agree	5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences. Neutral	5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences. Slightly disagree	5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences. Disagree	5. It's important to me to find FREE webinars and FREE online conferences. Strongly disagree
6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work.	6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work. Strongly agree	6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work. Agree	6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work. Slightly agree	6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work. Neutral	6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work. Slightly disagree	6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work. Disagree	6. It's important to me to do ongoing professional development in order to show my supervisor at work. Strongly disagree

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* 9. Which of these are obstacles to you participating in online professional development? Choose all that apply.

I don't really have any obstacles. I can choose what I like to do based on my preference and time.

Time zones. Things seem to happen at times I am not able to be online.

Money. I can't afford to pay for courses that I'd like to take.

Money. I can afford to pay, but don't have a credit card or PayPal so it's difficult.

Internet. My connection isn't strong enough to participate in webinars and other live events.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If you could change one thing to make it easier for you to join online professional development, what would it be?

I would like to have more events in my time zone.

I would like to be able to pay for things in my local currency.

I would like to have a stronger, more dependable Internet connection.

I would like to receive recommendations from a trusted source.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Is there anything you'd like to share about the challenges you face as a teacher trying to use online resources for professional development?

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* 12. Would you be interested in sharing your story to help teachers around the world understand the challenges some teachers face? If so, please share your name and email address so we can contact you.

Access to Online Professional Development

Teacher access to online professional development

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* 1. In which country do you teach?

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* 2. What type of teaching environment do you work in? Check all that apply to you.

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* 3. What subject or subjects do you teach? (If still in training, what do you plan to teach?)

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* 4. What is your approximate monthly income from teaching (in US dollars)? For a currency conversion tool Click here. (will open in a new window)

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* 5. Which of these do you use for your professional development as a teacher? Check all that apply.

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* 6. What is the PRIMARY way you access the Internet?

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* 7. How would you describe your Internet connection?

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* 8. How do you feel about each of the following statements?

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* 9. Which of these are obstacles to you participating in online professional development? Choose all that apply.

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* 10. If you could change one thing to make it easier for you to join online professional development, what would it be?

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* 11. Is there anything you'd like to share about the challenges you face as a teacher trying to use online resources for professional development?

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* 12. Would you be interested in sharing your story to help teachers around the world understand the challenges some teachers face? If so, please share your name and email address so we can contact you.