Evaluating the Wireless Network in a School LibraryQuestionnaire - Essay Example

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Grade Level in School:

• Elementary
• Middle /Junior
• High School

Frequency of Library Use:

• Daily
• 1-2 times per week
• Fortnightly
• Once a month

Please select any one answer which you think answers the question best:

1. What do you use the library for?

• I surf the Internet and online databases for understanding my subjects better
• I use the Internet to finish my school homework
• Use CD-ROMs and other software in the library
• Print out material that would help me in my subjects

2. What do you think was the major reason for the library to upgrade to a wireless network?

• To support flexible network access in and around the campus     
• To integrate information and communication technology with classroom teaching  
• For the ease of installation and maintenance of wireless networks.
• All of the above

3. Do you understand how wireless technology works?

• Uses radio frequency     
• Solar energy  
• Infrared radiation  
• Internet  

4. What do you think is the major advantage of the wireless network from the perspective of our library?

• It offers me the flexibility and the convenience of accessing the Internet from any place on the campus with my personal laptop
• Gives the library an uncluttered, neat look
• Easy Installation and maintenance
• Helps me to integrate e-learning with my routine classroom activities

5. What do you think is the disadvantage of the wireless network from the perspective of our library?

• The security of the network is vulnerable
• Students and teachers need to have different security profiles
• The speed is slow when compared to wired networks
• Also planning a wireless network for the whole campus becomes difficult due to the vast space that needs to be covered.

6. According to you what part will the wireless network play in enhancing students’ learning capabilities?

• A significant part     
• Would help minimally  
• Will not make any such difference

7. How has the wireless network personally helped you?

• Has improved my learning capabilities     
• Has given me the flexibility and freedom of accessing the network from any part of the campus
• Increased effective communication with my teachers and classmates
• All of the above

8. Why do you think the speed is less in the school library wireless network?

• The distance between the user and the access point is more
• Many students access the network simultaneously
• The physical obstructions in the library such as the walls
• All of the above.

9. What other equipment would you like to add to the wireless network?

• Laptops
• PDAs
• Scanners
• Colour LaserJet Printers

10. How would you rate the wireless network in terms of speed and adequacy?

• Excellent
• Good
• Adequate
• Bad

11. How would you rate the wireless network in terms of efficiency and reliability?

• Excellent
• Good
• Adequate
• Bad

12. Which of these personal electronic devices do you use with the library wireless network?

• Laptops
• IPods
• Cell phones
• PDAs
• Lack of technical assistance

13. How concerned are you about the health problems related to radiation from wireless networks?

• Very concerned
• Not much
• Never concerned
• I am not aware of such health hazards

14. Does the wireless network provide a user-friendly and student-centered environment?

• Yes, it lays complete emphasis on the student
• Not much
• It needs to understand the student needs better  
• I am not sure  

15. What is your major concern about this particular wireless network?

• Slow and inadequate network and Internet access
• Security Concerns
• Inadequate printing terminals

16. What would you suggest to improve the existing wireless network?

• The network access speed needs to be improved     
• The security problems need to be addressed  
• The library should have more technical people around to help the students with any problems related to the use of this network
• I think the network is good.