Survey Results: Use of Technology

Use of technology...

**Technology - Currently Used**
VCR/Videotape/Film	29
Audio lab/cassette recorder/tapes/CDs	24
Computer (general)	11
Word-processing software/dictionaries	7
Internet listservs, e-mail	6
Overhead projector	5
World Wide Web	4
CD-ROM supplementary materials	4
Tools for developing CALL/self-study materials	2
Satellite broadcasts	2

**Technology - Would Like to Use**
Self-paced computer-based learning aids	7
World Wide Web (better access, more materials)	7
Internet/e-mail (access, fonts for non-Roman writing systems)	6
CD-ROM exercises and materials	6
Video/video-based exercises	5
Interactive software course materials and tools to develop them	5
Multimedia lessons to supplement basic materials	3
Video discs	3
Video camera	2

Other Technology

TV-VCR, texts with hypertext annotations and tools to develop them, cable television, a scanner with scanning software for non-Roman writing systems, classroom access to multimedia (not being restricted to a language lab)

Summary

Not everyone who responded to this question gave separate answers to the two parts; when only one answer or answer list was given, it was included in the count for "Technology - Currently Used". Furthermore, respondents did not usually distinguish between tools they use to prepare for class, and tools they use in teaching class, or have their students use in class, so although some did distinguish, all responses were compiled together for this summary. Several respondents noted that, while they would like to have additional technological tools, they did not think additional technology was necessary for being an effective teacher; in fact, one person felt that much of the "high technology" for language instruction was more effective for large numbers of students. As LCTL classes are often smaller and allow for more personal interaction between the students and the instructor, teachers should cultivate the interaction and not rely too much on the technology.