Do you want a new iPod Touch but cannot afford it because all your money has been spent on tuition and books?

Starting this week, students will be emailed an invitation to take a survey to better understand student experiences with technology. It’s completely confidential, and no personally identifying information will be published.

To take the survey, go to http://tinyurl.com/collegesurvey.

The winner of the iPod Touch will be randomly chosen within four weeks after the study is completed.  All you need to do is place your student ID at the beginning of the survey.

The survey itself will be thorough, discussing everything from what software you use on a regular basis, to what sites you use to blog and or do social networking (Facebook, MySpace, etc.).

It will ask questions about what kinds of electronics you use, which email provider you prefer, and the ways you communicate (e-mail, text messaging, etc).

It is important that students respond to the survey because it is essential that we understand the technology that runs in our daily lives. However, that doesn’t mean everyone has equal knowledge about how to use it. This survey will gauge that understanding.

This survey is a fantastic way to address that knowledge gap. It will also help the college better target the most common issues students are having with technology.

It will be of great benefit to students that the college knows your level of skill with technology.

This way, they can create better methods in helping you understand how to use computers, especially during your college life.

If you have any questions about the survey, you can contact Dwayne Harapnuik at dwayne.harapnuik@lethbridgecollege.ab.ca, or (403) 320-3202 Ext 5349. You can also visit http://learn.lethbridgecollege.net.

In my next column, two weeks from now, I’ll take a look at Windows Vista and the controversy surrounding it. If you have any thoughts on any of my articles, please email me at kevin.lloyd@lethbridgecollege.ab.ca or visit www.thedigitaldistraction.com.

Originally posted 2008-10-02 10:44:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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