SeniorNet of Dallas Computer Use Survey
1.) Do you have access to a computer now or plan to use one in the future?
| 97% (40) | Yes, a PC | |
|---|---|---|
| 2% (1) | Yes, a Mac | |
| 0% (0) | No |
41 voters have answered this question.
2.) My age is:
| 10% (4) | 50-60 years | |
|---|---|---|
| 22% (9) | 61-70 years | |
| 47% (19) | 71-80 years | |
| 20% (8) | over 81 years young |
40 voters have answered this question.
3.) What is your current experience with a computer, if any? (Check all that apply).
| 16% (23) | I have used a computer in my work. | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% (36) | I have used a computer to email family & friends. | |
| 13% (19) | I have learned some skills from family members. | |
| 4% (6) | I know very little about computers or how to use one. | |
| 12% (18) | I have taken computer classes at SeniorNet. | |
| 9% (14) | I have taken computer classes elsewhere (Junior college, church). | |
| 17% (25) | I am comfortable using a computer. |
141 voters have answered this question.
4.) If you live in the DFW area, where are you located?
| 2% (1) | (Not in DFW area) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2% (1) | Addison | |
| 0% (0) | Arlington | |
| 0% (0) | Carrolton | |
| 62% (23) | Dallas | |
| 0% (0) | DeSoto | |
| 0% (0) | Duncanville | |
| 0% (0) | Farmers Branch | |
| 0% (0) | Frisco | |
| 0% (0) | Ft. Worth | |
| 13% (5) | Garland | |
| 0% (0) | Grand Prairie | |
| 0% (0) | Irving | |
| 0% (0) | Lewisville | |
| 0% (0) | McKinney | |
| 5% (2) | Mesquite | |
| 2% (1) | Park Cities | |
| 0% (0) | Plano | |
| 8% (3) | Richardson | |
| 2% (1) | Rockwall | |
| 0% (0) | Rowlett |
37 voters have answered this question.
5.) What are your main interests in using a computer? (Check all that apply).
| 32% (38) | Email family and friends | |
|---|---|---|
| 24% (29) | Learn to use the Internet | |
| 21% (25) | Use to keep track of family finances | |
| 14% (17) | Be computer savvy for/with children & grandchildren | |
| 7% (9) | Start or maintain a business |
118 voters have answered this question.
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).
| 15% (40) | communicate via Email | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (29) | Use as a source for news | |
| 13% (34) | Do general research | |
| 9% (25) | Do research on health, medical information | |
| 6% (16) | Track investments | |
| 8% (21) | Bank online | |
| 11% (30) | Shop online (airline tickets, books, clothing) | |
| 5% (13) | Do family genealogy research | |
| 0% (0) | Build a personal web page or Blog | |
| 4% (11) | Play online games | |
| 3% (9) | Education - take online courses | |
| 8% (22) | Access government forms | |
| 2% (7) | Sell products online (Ebay) |
257 voters have answered this question.
7.) If available, what computer courses would you be most interested in? (Check all that apply)
| 2% (5) | Computer Fundamentals (course for novices) | |
|---|---|---|
| 4% (9) | Introduction to Computer Applications | |
| 10% (20) | Word Processing - Microsoft Word | |
| 8% (16) | Working with spreadsheets - Microsoft Excel | |
| 10% (19) | Internet and Email | |
| 9% (18) | Family Genealogy | |
| 12% (23) | Working with digital cameras, photographs | |
| 10% (19) | Making greeting cards | |
| 9% (17) | Computer Graphics - Photoshop | |
| 7% (14) | Workshop on using Ebay | |
| 2% (4) | Workshop on creating an web page or Blog | |
| 4% (8) | Workshop - Keyboard | |
| 6% (11) | Workshop on Online Maps | |
| 0% (0) | Other classes |
183 voters have answered this question.
8). Would you consider taking computer classes at the SeniorNet Learning Center in Dallas?
| 89% (35) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% (4) | No | |
| 0% (0) | Undecided |
39 voters have answered this question.
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
| 100% (10) | Thanks for your input. |
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10 voters have answered this question.
