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Computer availability and principals' perceptions of online surveys(*)
Danice K Eaton1, Nancy D Brener, Laura Kann
1Division of Adolescent and School Health, Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. dhe0@cdc.gov
The Journal of School Health
|June 15, 2011
Summary
Conducting online surveys in US high schools is not recommended due to insufficient computer capacity and logistical challenges. Many schools lack the necessary technology for in-class online surveys, potentially leading to low participation rates.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Educational Technology
- Survey Methodology
Background:
- Traditional school-based risk behavior surveys use paper-and-pencil methods.
- This study investigated the feasibility of online survey administration in US high schools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the practicality of implementing in-class online surveys in US high schools.
- To identify challenges and preferences related to online versus paper-and-pencil survey administration.
Main Methods:
- A national sample of US high school principals (n=580) responded to a mailed survey in fall 2008.
- Data collected included computer availability, internet connectivity, and perceptions of online survey administration.
Main Results:
- While most schools have computer labs with internet access, less than half possess sufficient computers for in-class online surveys.
- Logistical issues, such as providing enough computers and scheduling, were primary concerns.
- Principal preference for online surveys varied based on class scheduling, with a preference for staggered class times.
Conclusions:
- Many schools lack adequate computer resources for voluntary in-class online surveys.
- Online survey administration may create significant burdens, potentially resulting in low school participation.
- Online administration for in-class student surveys in US high schools is not advised.
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