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SeniorNet of Dallas Computer Use Survey

As volunteer educators we are interested in how seniors as a group view computers and how they want to make use of them. If you are 50 years old or older, we would appreciate your participation in the following short poll which is COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS. The results will be used for no other purpose than to customize our SeniorNet course curriculum. SeniorNet of Dallas, 214-841-2818.
1.) Do you have access to a computer now or plan to use one in the future?
Yes, a PC
Yes, a Mac
No
2.) My age is:
50-60 years
61-70 years
71-80 years
over 81 years young
3.) What is your current experience with a computer, if any? (Check all that apply).
I have used a computer in my work.
I have used a computer to email family & friends.
I have learned some skills from family members.
I know very little about computers or how to use one.
I have taken computer classes at SeniorNet.
I have taken computer classes elsewhere (Junior college, church).
I am comfortable using a computer.
4.) If you live in the DFW area, where are you located?
(Not in DFW area)
Addison
Arlington
Carrolton
Dallas
DeSoto
Duncanville
Farmers Branch
Frisco
Ft. Worth
Garland
Grand Prairie
Irving
Lewisville
McKinney
Mesquite
Park Cities
Plano
Richardson
Rockwall
Rowlett
5.) What are your main interests in using a computer? (Check all that apply).
Email family and friends
Learn to use the Internet
Use to keep track of family finances
Be computer savvy for/with children & grandchildren
Start or maintain a business
6.) If you use the Internet now or plan to in the future, list the main Internet activities you would use. (Check all that apply).
communicate via Email
Use as a source for news
Do general research
Do research on health, medical information
Track investments
Bank online
Shop online (airline tickets, books, clothing)
Do family genealogy research
Build a personal web page or Blog
Play online games
Education - take online courses
Access government forms
Sell products online (Ebay)
7.) If available, what computer courses would you be most interested in? (Check all that apply)
Computer Fundamentals (course for novices)
Introduction to Computer Applications
Word Processing - Microsoft Word
Working with spreadsheets - Microsoft Excel
Internet and Email
Family Genealogy
Working with digital cameras, photographs
Making greeting cards
Computer Graphics - Photoshop
Workshop on using Ebay
Workshop on creating an web page or Blog
Workshop - Keyboard
Workshop on Online Maps
Other classes
8). Would you consider taking computer classes at the SeniorNet Learning Center in Dallas?
Yes
No
Undecided
If you would like to take one of our classes or if you have a suggestion for a new class call SeniorNet of Dallas at 214-841-2818
Thanks for your input.
This poll was created on 2007-08-26 20:56:32 by SeniorNet of Dallas