Courtroom Preparation and Technology

LNC Technology

Pre-Course Survey

Question 1 What kind of computer do you use? (Check all that apply.)

Windows
Macintosh
Desktop
Laptop

Check here if you will be able to bring a laptop computer to class.

Question 2 How do you access the Internet from home? I dial-up with a modem
I have a high-speed connection (DSL, cable, other)
I'm not sure
Question 3 Which of the following pre-requisite items have you taken care of?

I have a computer, printer, and Internet connection
I have a USB flash memory device [example]

I have Microsoft Office 2007 with PowerPoint installed
~or~

I will get Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. The best deal seems to be at Amazon, or you can install the trial version as a temporary solution.

Question 4
Please indicate your experience with these programs.
No Experience
A Little Experience
Regular User
Advanced User
Word Processing (Microsoft Word, Word Perfect)
Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers)
Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote)
Web research (library databases, advanced searches)
Web page editor ( Dreamweaver, Google Sites)
E-mail management (e.g., mailing lists, attachments, etc.)
Windows (or Mac) operating system (e.g., managing files and folders, installing programs, setting control panels, etc.)
Importing and editing pictures from a digital camera
Other programs? (please list)
Question 5 Please check all of the peripherals that you have used before.

Flat-bed scanner (for pictures or text)
Digital still camera
Digital movie camera
Digital audio recorder
CD or DVD authoring (you make your own CDs or DVDs)
USB memory stick
Other peripherals?

Question 6 Please choose the statement that best describes you.

I often think it's fun to learn new things to do on the computer.

I typically tolerate learning new things to do on the computer (if it helps me get my job done).

I am usually reluctant to learn new things to do on the computer.

Something else?

Question 7 Please indicate the ways that you usually learn new technologies (e.g., medical equipment)

Read: I read the manual before I start using the program.

Trial and error: I try out the program to find out how it works, checking the Help menu or Google when I get stuck.

I ask someone who is familiar with it to explain it to me.

I attend a workshop or watch a video tutorial.

Something else?

Question 8 Please describe the two most important things that you would like to master during the Courtroom Preparation and Technology module of the LNC program. With such a small group, this is your chance to influence the agenda for the course.
Question 9 (Optional) Feel free to include any other comments that would be helpful in tailoring this section of the program to your needs, (e.g., what you liked or didn't like about previous technology sessions you've attended).
Question 10 Please enter your name.

  Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions about your technology preparedness, please contact the instructor, Paul Hyde, paulhyde@udel.edu, 302.831.1988.

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