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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our social media survey. In this survey, we will ask you about social media and how it relates to your professional work. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

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Do you use social media? (example: Facebook, Twitter, blogs, RSS feeds, etc.)
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* What social media tools do you use for PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES? (check all that apply)
 
Online group share (news groups, Google Groups, Sharepoint, etc)
 
LinkedIn
 
Discussion boards/online forums
 
Twitter
 
Facebook
 
Blogs and RSS Feeds
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What do you like about these tools for your PROFESSIONAL USE? (check all that apply)
 
Timely updates via email or RSS feed subscription
 
Ease of use and access
 
Professional networking/keeping in touch with professional contacts
 
Information relevant to work/position/professional needs
 
Sharing knowledge with colleagues
 
Regular posts/news articles
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Does your organization/school allow its employees to participate in social media as organizational representatives for PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES? (announcements, networking, blogging, promotions)
 
Yes
 
Yes, but it's monitored/only certain staff allowed
 
No
 
I don’t know
 
 
 
Name your favorite online news sites, blogs, or other media that you use to stay informed PROFESSIONALLY.
   
 
 
What do you follow using the above? (check all that apply)
 
Education news
 
Education research
 
Education policy
 
Professional development workshops
 
For recreational/personal use
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* If NO, please check all reasons that apply.
 
No time/too busy
 
Don’t understand what social media is/how it works
 
Difficult to use/don’t see the point
 
Privacy concerns
 
Don’t use internet/not online very often
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What is your role?
 
Superintendent
 
Other District Administrator
 
Principal
 
Other School Administrator
 
Teacher
 
 
* How long have you held this title?
 
>1-3 yrs
 
3-5 yrs
 
5-10 yrs
 
10+ yrs
 
 
 
What professional organizations have you joined or do you stay updated on? (Please name them.)
   
 
 
How do you stay updated with these organizations? (check all that apply)
 
Website
 
Email announcements
 
Newsletters (print mail)
 
Newsletters (email)
 
Mailed print materials
 
Blog
 
RSS feed
 
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What education news sources do you follow? Example: EdWeek or ACSA's Leadership Magazine. (please name them)
   
 
 
How do you follow these news sources?
 
Print magazine
 
Print newspaper
 
Website
 
Daily emails
 
RSS feeds
 
Blog
 
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Is there anything else you would like to share on the topic of social media in education?
   
 
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