2014 ECAR Survey - California State University, Northridge US institutions 18 –24 749 1433 48067...
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ECAR Study of Students and Technology, 2014
California State University, Northridge Benchmarking Report
1.1. Age California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
18–24 749 1433 48067
82.4% 76.1% 73.2%
25+ 160 451 17563
17.6% 23.9% 26.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
909 1884 65630
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
1.2. Class standing California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Freshman or first-year student 250 313 16051
27.5% 16.6% 24.5%
Sophomore or second-year student 97 569 15620
10.7% 30.2% 23.8%
Junior or third-year student 239 573 14639
26.3% 30.4% 22.3%
Senior or fourth-year student 306 355 15383
33.7% 18.8% 23.4%
Other type of undergraduate student 17 74 3937
1.9% 3.9% 6.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
909 1884 65630
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.1. Own: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 49 66 2576
5.5% 3.6% 4.0%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 34 33 2019
3.8% 1.8% 3.1%
Yes, I currently own one. 802 1760 59925
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2.1. Own: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
90.6% 94.7% 92.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
885 1859 64520
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.1. Own: Tablet California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 284 704 25265
37.2% 43.9% 44.8%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 111 161 5630
14.5% 10.0% 10.0%
Yes, I currently own one. 369 738 25505
48.3% 46.0% 45.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
764 1603 56400
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.1. Own: Smartphone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 71 222 5916
8.2% 12.4% 9.5%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 31 71 2278
3.6% 4.0% 3.7%
Yes, I currently own one. 759 1498 54140
88.2% 83.6% 86.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
861 1791 62334
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.1. Own: E-reader California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
No, and I don’t plan to purchase one. 522 1022 35832
80.1% 71.6% 71.2%
No, but I plan to purchase one. 26 50 1749
4.0% 3.5% 3.5%
Yes, I currently own one. 104 355 12741
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2.1. Own: E-reader California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
16.0% 24.9% 25.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
652 1427 50322
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.2. Device OS/type: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Windows 498 1324 38948
62.1% 75.5% 65.2%
Mac 289 377 19541
36.0% 21.5% 32.7%
Linux 2 25 551
0.2% 1.4% 0.9%
Other 9 22 549
1.1% 1.3% 0.9%
Don’t know 4 6 175
0.5% 0.3% 0.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
802 1754 59764
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.2. Device OS/type: Tablet California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
iOS (iPad) 258 361 14665
70.1% 49.1% 57.7%
Windows OS 26 72 2411
7.1% 9.8% 9.5%
Android OS 71 237 6851
19.3% 32.2% 27.0%
BlackBerry OS 0 1 58
0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
webOS 2 2 57
0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Other OS 3 28 440
0.8% 3.8% 1.7%
Don’t know 8 34 926
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2.2. Device OS/type: Tablet California State
University, BA Public All US Northridge Institutions institutions
2.2% 4.6% 3.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
368 735 25408
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.2. Device OS/type: Smartphone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
iPhone 425 743 30562
56.1% 49.8% 56.6%
Android phone 307 683 21287
40.5% 45.7% 39.4%
Windows phone 12 33 1099
1.6% 2.2% 2.0%
BlackBerry phone 2 5 249
0.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Other smartphone 11 26 649
1.5% 1.7% 1.2%
Don’t know 1 3 129
0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
758 1493 53975
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.2. Device OS/type: E-reader California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Kindle 76 233 8859
74.5% 66.2% 70.0%
Kobo 0 3 86
0.0% 0.9% 0.7%
Nook 14 101 3014
13.7% 28.7% 23.8%
Sony Reader 1 4 158
1.0% 1.1% 1.2%
Other e-reader 8 9 452
7.8% 2.6% 3.6%
Don’t know 3 2 93
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2.2. Device OS/type: E-reader California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
2.9% 0.6% 0.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
102 352 12662
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.3. Device usage: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 29 34 1616
3.2% 1.8% 2.5%
Use for academic and other purposes 794 1750 59722
88.5% 93.5% 91.9%
Use for academic purposes only 65 65 2713
7.2% 3.5% 4.2%
Use for other purposes only 9 22 946
1.0% 1.2% 1.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1871 64997
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.3. Device usage: Tablet California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 253 610 21131
33.2% 37.1% 37.0%
Use for academic and other purposes 370 738 24690
48.5% 44.8% 43.2%
Use for academic purposes only 50 28 1568
6.6% 1.7% 2.7%
Use for other purposes only 90 270 9725
11.8% 16.4% 17.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
763 1646 57114
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.3. Device usage: Smartphone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 53 207 5540
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2.3. Device usage: Smartphone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
6.1% 11.5% 8.8%
Use for academic and other purposes 675 1155 42929
77.9% 64.0% 68.4%
Use for academic purposes only 13 6 380
1.5% 0.3% 0.6%
Use for other purposes only 126 437 13958
14.5% 24.2% 22.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
867 1805 62807
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.3. Device usage: E-reader California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Haven’t used in the past year 497 1009 34697
75.5% 67.7% 67.5%
Use for academic and other purposes 86 240 7995
13.1% 16.1% 15.5%
Use for academic purposes only 32 40 1380
4.9% 2.7% 2.7%
Use for other purposes only 43 202 7368
6.5% 13.5% 14.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
658 1491 51440
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.4. Academic success: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 8 9 356
0.9% 0.5% 0.6%
Not very important 21 27 1056
2.5% 1.5% 1.7%
Moderately important 64 115 3705
7.6% 6.4% 6.0%
Very important 204 399 12540
24.1% 22.1% 20.2%
Extremely important 550 1254 44397
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2.4. Academic success: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
64.9% 69.5% 71.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
847 1804 62054
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.4. Academic success: Tablet California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 26 60 2158
6.3% 7.9% 8.3%
Not very important 75 169 5672
18.2% 22.4% 21.8%
Moderately important 136 245 8191
32.9% 32.5% 31.5%
Very important 79 143 5095
19.1% 18.9% 19.6%
Extremely important 97 138 4849
23.5% 18.3% 18.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
413 755 25965
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.4. Academic success: Smartphone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 23 53 1591
3.4% 4.6% 3.7%
Not very important 112 270 9140
16.4% 23.4% 21.3%
Moderately important 205 398 14116
30.1% 34.5% 32.9%
Very important 143 209 8488
21.0% 18.1% 19.8%
Extremely important 198 223 9610
29.1% 19.3% 22.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
681 1153 42945
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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2.4. Academic success: E-reader California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 31 39 1727
26.7% 14.0% 18.7%
Not very important 27 79 2873
23.3% 28.4% 31.2%
Moderately important 40 98 2623
34.5% 35.3% 28.4%
Very important 8 33 1087
6.9% 11.9% 11.8%
Extremely important 10 29 910
8.6% 10.4% 9.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
116 278 9220
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Access library resources California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 73 336 10644
8.7% 19.9% 17.9%
Not very important 113 370 12791
13.5% 21.9% 21.5%
Moderately important 228 406 14917
27.1% 24.0% 25.0%
Very important 208 323 11012
24.8% 19.1% 18.5%
Extremely important 218 254 10257
26.0% 15.0% 17.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
840 1689 59621
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Check grades California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 43 150 4799
5.1% 8.9% 8.0%
Not very important 51 180 5834
6.1% 10.7% 9.8%
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2.5. Handheld activity: Check grades California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Moderately important 178 372 13016
21.3% 22.0% 21.8%
Very important 246 482 15934
29.4% 28.6% 26.7%
Extremely important 319 504 20092
38.1% 29.9% 33.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
837 1688 59675
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Register for courses California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 77 378 12265
9.2% 22.3% 20.6%
Not very important 94 366 11755
11.2% 21.6% 19.7%
Moderately important 161 329 11385
19.2% 19.4% 19.1%
Very important 174 259 9623
20.8% 15.3% 16.1%
Extremely important 332 362 14645
39.6% 21.4% 24.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
838 1694 59673
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Use the CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 57 207 6680
6.8% 12.2% 11.2%
Not very important 55 223 6942
6.6% 13.2% 11.6%
Moderately important 181 384 12888
21.6% 22.7% 21.6%
Very important 248 405 14606
29.6% 23.9% 24.5%
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2.5. Handheld activity: Use the CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Extremely important 297 475 18598
35.4% 28.0% 31.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
838 1694 59714
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Access information about events, activities, and clubs/organizations
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 58 211 6668
6.9% 12.5% 11.2%
Not very important 104 282 8650
12.4% 16.7% 14.5%
Moderately important 253 514 16714
30.2% 30.4% 28.0%
Very important 229 384 14918
27.4% 22.7% 25.0%
Extremely important 193 298 12688
23.1% 17.6% 21.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
837 1689 59638
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Read e-texts California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 97 320 10075
11.6% 18.9% 16.9%
Not very important 114 301 9923
13.7% 17.8% 16.7%
Moderately important 228 431 14531
27.3% 25.5% 24.4%
Very important 195 337 12685
23.4% 19.9% 21.3%
Extremely important 200 302 12373
24.0% 17.9% 20.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
834 1691 59587
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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2.5. Handheld activity: Communicate with other students about class-related matters outside class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 23 104 3640
2.8% 6.1% 6.1%
Not very important 34 108 4295
4.1% 6.4% 7.2%
Moderately important 164 390 12222
19.6% 23.0% 20.5%
Very important 238 568 18141
28.5% 33.5% 30.4%
Extremely important 377 523 21388
45.1% 30.9% 35.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
836 1693 59686
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Look up information while in class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 50 158 5742
6.0% 9.3% 9.6%
Not very important 73 218 7447
8.7% 12.9% 12.5%
Moderately important 230 465 15156
27.4% 27.5% 25.4%
Very important 214 476 15904
25.5% 28.1% 26.6%
Extremely important 273 374 15476
32.5% 22.1% 25.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
840 1691 59725
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Capture static images of in-class activities or resources
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 75 284 9476
8.9% 16.8% 15.9%
Not very important 122 339 11437
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2.5. Handheld activity: Capture static images of in-class activities or resources
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
14.5% 20.0% 19.2%
Moderately important 233 450 15931
27.8% 26.6% 26.7%
Very important 236 366 12393
28.1% 21.6% 20.8%
Extremely important 173 253 10345
20.6% 15.0% 17.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
839 1692 59582
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Record your instructor’s lecture or in-class activities
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 154 460 16310
18.4% 27.1% 27.3%
Not very important 163 416 14737
19.5% 24.5% 24.7%
Moderately important 201 372 12071
24.0% 21.9% 20.2%
Very important 163 231 8185
19.5% 13.6% 13.7%
Extremely important 157 216 8402
18.7% 12.7% 14.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
838 1695 59705
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Participate in interactive class activities
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 98 309 11348
11.7% 18.3% 19.0%
Not very important 127 339 12471
15.1% 20.0% 20.9%
Moderately important 226 415 14325
26.9% 24.5% 24.0%
Very important 203 340 11247
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2.5. Handheld activity: Participate in interactive class activities
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
24.2% 20.1% 18.9%
Extremely important 185 290 10213
22.1% 17.1% 17.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
839 1693 59604
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2.5. Handheld activity: Use the mobile device as a digital passport for access or identification
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not at all important 126 419 14039
15.1% 24.7% 23.5%
Not very important 151 365 13067
18.1% 21.5% 21.9%
Moderately important 242 402 13595
28.9% 23.7% 22.8%
Very important 157 292 10062
18.8% 17.2% 16.9%
Extremely important 160 218 8922
19.1% 12.9% 14.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
836 1696 59685
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.1. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi throughout campus
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Poor 122 290 7542
13.6% 15.5% 11.6%
Fair 161 340 10536
17.9% 18.2% 16.2%
Neutral 178 270 9493
19.8% 14.5% 14.6%
Good 284 579 20983
31.6% 31.0% 32.2%
Excellent 140 269 11007
15.6% 14.4% 16.9%
N/A 15 117 5608
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3.1. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi throughout campus
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
1.7% 6.3% 8.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
900 1865 65169
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.1. Wireless experience: Reliable access to Wi-Fi specifically in classroom/instructional spaces
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Poor 84 173 5160
9.3% 9.3% 7.9%
Fair 134 272 8186
14.9% 14.6% 12.6%
Neutral 124 242 8071
13.8% 13.0% 12.4%
Good 332 686 23266
36.9% 36.7% 35.7%
Excellent 205 379 14771
22.8% 20.3% 22.7%
N/A 21 116 5692
2.3% 6.2% 8.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
900 1868 65146
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.1. Wireless experience: Ease of login to Wi-Fi network
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Poor 96 152 5144
10.6% 8.2% 7.9%
Fair 165 275 8133
18.2% 14.8% 12.5%
Neutral 131 274 8896
14.5% 14.7% 13.7%
Good 329 652 22849
36.4% 35.1% 35.1%
Excellent 172 400 15214
19.0% 21.5% 23.4%
N/A 12 107 4912
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3.1. Wireless experience: Ease of login to Wi-Fi network
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
1.3% 5.8% 7.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
905 1860 65148
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.1. Wireless experience: Network performance California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Poor 68 291 5864
7.5% 15.5% 9.0%
Fair 159 339 9715
17.6% 18.1% 14.9%
Neutral 165 281 9861
18.3% 15.0% 15.1%
Good 351 594 24054
38.9% 31.7% 36.9%
Excellent 144 267 11293
16.0% 14.3% 17.3%
N/A 15 100 4369
1.7% 5.3% 6.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
902 1872 65156
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.2. Simultaneously connected devices California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
None 14 109 5560
1.5% 5.8% 8.5%
One 355 512 21500
39.1% 27.3% 32.8%
Two 467 1004 32217
51.5% 53.5% 49.2%
Three 62 223 5290
6.8% 11.9% 8.1%
Four 4 19 586
0.4% 1.0% 0.9%
Five 2 5 135
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3.2. Simultaneously connected devices California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Six or more 3 3 166
0.3% 0.2% 0.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
907 1875 65454
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.3. Handheld support: Accessing library resources California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 39 132 3671
4.6% 7.8% 6.2%
Haven’t used service in the past year 194 693 23444
23.1% 40.9% 39.3%
Poor 28 75 2729
3.3% 4.4% 4.6%
Fair 99 109 4490
11.8% 6.4% 7.5%
Neutral 136 263 9293
16.2% 15.5% 15.6%
Good 259 298 11435
30.9% 17.6% 19.2%
Excellent 84 126 4594
10.0% 7.4% 7.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
839 1696 59656
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.3. Handheld support: Checking grades California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 23 89 2864
2.7% 5.3% 4.8%
Haven’t used service in the past year 76 273 8783
9.1% 16.1% 14.7%
Poor 41 84 2975
4.9% 5.0% 5.0%
Fair 85 153 5498
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3.3. Handheld support: Checking grades California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
10.1% 9.0% 9.2%
Neutral 130 249 8332
15.5% 14.7% 14.0%
Good 310 560 21012
36.9% 33.1% 35.2%
Excellent 174 285 10208
20.7% 16.8% 17.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
839 1693 59672
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.3. Handheld support: Registering for courses California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 43 172 5060
5.1% 10.1% 8.5%
Haven’t used service in the past year 165 646 21667
19.8% 38.1% 36.3%
Poor 57 115 4105
6.8% 6.8% 6.9%
Fair 87 106 4295
10.4% 6.3% 7.2%
Neutral 128 224 7624
15.3% 13.2% 12.8%
Good 247 298 11295
29.6% 17.6% 18.9%
Excellent 108 135 5622
12.9% 8.0% 9.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
835 1696 59668
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.3. Handheld support: Using the CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 30 123 3646
3.6% 7.3% 6.1%
Haven’t used service in the past year 92 310 10429
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3.3. Handheld support: Using the CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
11.0% 18.3% 17.5%
Poor 36 115 3949
4.3% 6.8% 6.6%
Fair 102 188 6289
12.2% 11.1% 10.5%
Neutral 141 263 8894
16.9% 15.6% 14.9%
Good 289 469 18487
34.6% 27.7% 31.0%
Excellent 145 223 7995
17.4% 13.2% 13.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
835 1691 59689
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.3. Handheld support: Accessing information about events
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 28 75 2376
3.3% 4.4% 4.0%
Haven’t used service in the past year 154 438 14529
18.3% 25.9% 24.4%
Poor 25 62 1871
3.0% 3.7% 3.1%
Fair 80 168 4685
9.5% 9.9% 7.9%
Neutral 152 284 10077
18.1% 16.8% 16.9%
Good 293 487 19209
34.8% 28.8% 32.2%
Excellent 109 176 6879
13.0% 10.4% 11.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
841 1690 59626
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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3.3. Handheld support: Reading e-texts California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered/does not function 60 144 4252
7.2% 8.5% 7.1%
Haven’t used service in the past year 226 635 20265
27.2% 37.7% 34.0%
Poor 25 60 2063
3.0% 3.6% 3.5%
Fair 83 120 4227
10.0% 7.1% 7.1%
Neutral 143 267 9223
17.2% 15.8% 15.5%
Good 208 313 13769
25.1% 18.6% 23.1%
Excellent 85 147 5727
10.2% 8.7% 9.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
830 1686 59526
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.4. How many instructors …effectively use technology to support your academic success?
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
None 5 23 557
0.6% 1.2% 0.9%
Very few 87 130 4583
9.7% 7.0% 7.1%
Some 232 476 15825
26.0% 25.6% 24.5%
Most 268 576 19583
30.0% 30.9% 30.3%
Almost all 211 396 14816
23.6% 21.3% 22.9%
All 91 262 9291
10.2% 14.1% 14.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
894 1863 64655
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
20
3.4. How many instructors …have adequate technical skills for carrying out course instruction?
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
None 6 13 484
0.7% 0.7% 0.7%
Very few 72 119 3933
8.1% 6.4% 6.1%
Some 233 456 14510
26.2% 24.5% 22.5%
Most 297 619 21712
33.4% 33.2% 33.6%
Almost all 208 402 14477
23.4% 21.6% 22.4%
All 73 255 9505
8.2% 13.7% 14.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
889 1864 64621
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 118 203 8818
13.1% 10.9% 13.6%
Used in at least one course 114 173 6661
12.6% 9.3% 10.2%
Used in about half of my courses 183 306 10260
20.3% 16.4% 15.8%
Used in most of my courses 314 540 19586
34.8% 28.9% 30.1%
Used in all my courses 173 645 19688
19.2% 34.5% 30.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
902 1867 65013
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: E-portfolios California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 683 1483 49818
76.0% 80.0% 77.1%
21
3.5. Resource/tool usage: E-portfolios California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Used in at least one course 103 203 7784
11.5% 11.0% 12.0%
Used in about half of my courses 63 81 3381
7.0% 4.4% 5.2%
Used in most of my courses 35 45 2305
3.9% 2.4% 3.6%
Used in all my courses 15 41 1314
1.7% 2.2% 2.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1853 64602
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: E-books or e-textbooks California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 370 876 27432
41.1% 46.9% 42.3%
Used in at least one course 257 488 18257
28.6% 26.1% 28.1%
Used in about half of my courses 139 240 9262
15.4% 12.9% 14.3%
Used in most of my courses 95 172 6097
10.6% 9.2% 9.4%
Used in all my courses 39 91 3865
4.3% 4.9% 6.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
900 1867 64913
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Simulations or educational games
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 588 1146 40505
65.8% 61.5% 62.5%
Used in at least one course 187 479 15050
20.9% 25.7% 23.2%
Used in about half of my courses 61 131 5163
6.8% 7.0% 8.0%
22
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Simulations or educational games
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Used in most of my courses 45 72 2781
5.0% 3.9% 4.3%
Used in all my courses 13 35 1340
1.5% 1.9% 2.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
894 1863 64839
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Recorded lectures or “lecture capture”
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 498 1287 42450
55.4% 69.1% 65.4%
Used in at least one course 186 303 11656
20.7% 16.3% 17.9%
Used in about half of my courses 101 134 5109
11.2% 7.2% 7.9%
Used in most of my courses 80 80 3638
8.9% 4.3% 5.6%
Used in all my courses 34 59 2096
3.8% 3.2% 3.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1863 64949
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Online collaboration tools California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 244 571 15812
27.1% 30.6% 24.3%
Used in at least one course 262 516 15209
29.1% 27.6% 23.4%
Used in about half of my courses 172 299 11885
19.1% 16.0% 18.3%
Used in most of my courses 149 287 12278
16.5% 15.4% 18.9%
Used in all my courses 74 194 9835
8.2% 10.4% 15.1%
23
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Online collaboration tools California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1867 65019
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Your tablet during class California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 497 1213 42717
55.2% 65.1% 65.8%
Used in at least one course 151 262 8155
16.8% 14.1% 12.6%
Used in about half of my courses 118 160 5892
13.1% 8.6% 9.1%
Used in most of my courses 88 125 4988
9.8% 6.7% 7.7%
Used in all my courses 46 103 3186
5.1% 5.5% 4.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
900 1863 64938
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Your smartphone during class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 271 798 27215
30.1% 42.8% 41.8%
Used in at least one course 265 541 17932
29.5% 29.0% 27.6%
Used in about half of my courses 187 244 9716
20.8% 13.1% 14.9%
Used in most of my courses 116 177 6325
12.9% 9.5% 9.7%
Used in all my courses 60 103 3882
6.7% 5.5% 6.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1863 65070
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
24
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Your laptop during class California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 254 426 16597
28.1% 22.8% 25.5%
Used in at least one course 230 449 15269
25.5% 24.0% 23.5%
Used in about half of my courses 185 370 12656
20.5% 19.8% 19.5%
Used in most of my courses 144 321 11206
15.9% 17.2% 17.2%
Used in all my courses 90 304 9334
10.0% 16.3% 14.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
903 1870 65062
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Social media as a learning tool
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 426 969 34164
47.4% 52.0% 52.6%
Used in at least one course 242 509 16445
26.9% 27.3% 25.3%
Used in about half of my courses 106 219 7433
11.8% 11.8% 11.4%
Used in most of my courses 93 105 4598
10.3% 5.6% 7.1%
Used in all my courses 32 61 2305
3.6% 3.3% 3.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1863 64945
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: 3D printers California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 800 1724 59349
89.6% 92.7% 91.6%
Used in at least one course 34 44 2279
3.8% 2.4% 3.5%
25
3.5. Resource/tool usage: 3D printers California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Used in about half of my courses 27 35 1405
3.0% 1.9% 2.2%
Used in most of my courses 19 28 1127
2.1% 1.5% 1.7%
Used in all my courses 13 28 619
1.5% 1.5% 1.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
893 1859 64779
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.5. Resource/tool usage: Non-keyboard or non-mouse interfaces
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Did not use at all 575 1286 45220
64.0% 68.7% 69.6%
Used in at least one course 140 273 8500
15.6% 14.6% 13.1%
Used in about half of my courses 79 135 4917
8.8% 7.2% 7.6%
Used in most of my courses 70 106 3919
7.8% 5.7% 6.0%
Used in all my courses 35 71 2432
3.9% 3.8% 3.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1871 64988
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 70 129 5099
7.8% 6.9% 7.9%
Disagree 82 179 6276
9.1% 9.6% 9.7%
Neutral 284 630 21437
31.5% 33.8% 33.0%
Agree 276 608 21386
30.6% 32.6% 33.0%
26
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly Agree 189 317 10672
21.0% 17.0% 16.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1863 64870
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: E-portfolios California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 130 235 10123
14.4% 12.7% 15.6%
Disagree 142 297 10391
15.8% 16.0% 16.1%
Neutral 420 923 29316
46.7% 49.8% 45.3%
Agree 140 306 10763
15.6% 16.5% 16.6%
Strongly Agree 68 93 4100
7.6% 5.0% 6.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
900 1854 64693
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: E-books or e-textbooks
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 115 226 8117
12.8% 12.1% 12.5%
Disagree 126 259 9229
14.0% 13.9% 14.2%
Neutral 303 722 22827
33.8% 38.7% 35.2%
Agree 238 449 16930
26.5% 24.1% 26.1%
Strongly Agree 115 209 7731
12.8% 11.2% 11.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1865 64834
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
27
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Simulations or educational games
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 113 193 8199
12.6% 10.4% 12.7%
Disagree 130 256 9442
14.4% 13.8% 14.6%
Neutral 325 712 23770
36.1% 38.4% 36.7%
Agree 238 501 17090
26.4% 27.0% 26.4%
Strongly Agree 94 191 6301
10.4% 10.3% 9.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
900 1853 64802
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Recorded lectures or “lecture capture”
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 76 175 6715
8.5% 9.5% 10.4%
Disagree 107 212 7850
11.9% 11.5% 12.1%
Neutral 256 605 20018
28.5% 32.7% 30.9%
Agree 270 583 20133
30.1% 31.5% 31.1%
Strongly Agree 188 276 10064
21.0% 14.9% 15.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1851 64780
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Online collaboration tools
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 67 140 5275
7.5% 7.5% 8.1%
Disagree 96 177 6085
28
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Online collaboration tools
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
10.7% 9.5% 9.4%
Neutral 266 689 21084
29.6% 37.1% 32.5%
Agree 305 583 22359
34.0% 31.4% 34.5%
Strongly Agree 164 268 10041
18.3% 14.4% 15.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1857 64844
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Your tablet during class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 113 248 9022
12.5% 13.4% 13.9%
Disagree 131 277 9995
14.5% 14.9% 15.4%
Neutral 311 717 23917
34.5% 38.7% 36.9%
Agree 229 413 15050
25.4% 22.3% 23.2%
Strongly Agree 117 198 6798
13.0% 10.7% 10.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1853 64782
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Your smartphone during class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 127 274 9722
14.1% 14.7% 15.0%
Disagree 181 324 12113
20.0% 17.4% 18.7%
Neutral 283 711 23273
31.3% 38.1% 35.9%
Agree 211 400 13960
29
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Your smartphone during class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
23.4% 21.4% 21.5%
Strongly Agree 101 158 5815
11.2% 8.5% 9.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
903 1867 64883
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Your laptop during class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 79 143 5787
8.8% 7.7% 8.9%
Disagree 117 196 7175
13.0% 10.5% 11.1%
Neutral 259 578 20205
28.9% 31.1% 31.1%
Agree 252 597 20219
28.1% 32.1% 31.2%
Strongly Agree 190 346 11485
21.2% 18.6% 17.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1860 64871
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Social media as a learning tool
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 138 303 10714
15.3% 16.3% 16.5%
Disagree 171 328 12526
19.0% 17.7% 19.3%
Neutral 328 729 23445
36.4% 39.2% 36.2%
Agree 197 368 13497
21.9% 19.8% 20.8%
Strongly Agree 66 130 4641
7.3% 7.0% 7.2%
900 1858 64823
30
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Social media as a learning tool
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%) 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: 3D printers California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 153 325 12837
17.2% 17.5% 19.8%
Disagree 177 327 11944
19.9% 17.6% 18.4%
Neutral 362 808 26261
40.8% 43.4% 40.6%
Agree 117 254 8905
13.2% 13.7% 13.8%
Strongly Agree 79 146 4811
8.9% 7.8% 7.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
888 1860 64758
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.6. More effective if better skilled with: Non-keyboard or non-mouse interfaces
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Strongly disagree 129 243 9477
14.3% 13.1% 14.6%
Disagree 151 340 11641
16.8% 18.3% 17.9%
Neutral 379 805 27194
42.1% 43.2% 41.9%
Agree 166 354 12014
18.4% 19.0% 18.5%
Strongly Agree 76 120 4537
8.4% 6.4% 7.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1862 64863
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
31
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Accessing course content California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 19 19 1125
2.1% 1.0% 1.7%
Don’t use this feature at all 21 33 1896
2.3% 1.8% 2.9%
Very dissatisfied 22 31 1228
2.4% 1.7% 1.9%
Dissatisfied 37 77 2947
4.1% 4.1% 4.5%
Neutral 142 357 9811
15.7% 19.2% 15.1%
Satisfied 393 949 31536
43.6% 51.0% 48.7%
Very satisfied 268 394 16234
29.7% 21.2% 25.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
902 1860 64777
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Managing your assignments California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 26 29 1847
2.9% 1.6% 2.9%
Don’t use this feature at all 40 92 4639
4.4% 4.9% 7.2%
Very dissatisfied 34 61 2455
3.8% 3.3% 3.8%
Dissatisfied 65 166 6008
7.2% 8.9% 9.3%
Neutral 194 424 13150
21.5% 22.8% 20.3%
Satisfied 354 799 26002
39.3% 42.9% 40.1%
Very satisfied 188 290 10667
20.9% 15.6% 16.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1861 64768
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
32
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Checking course progress California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 15 18 1301
1.7% 1.0% 2.0%
Don’t use this feature at all 32 34 2202
3.6% 1.8% 3.4%
Very dissatisfied 51 64 2643
5.7% 3.4% 4.1%
Dissatisfied 85 174 6351
9.4% 9.3% 9.8%
Neutral 184 387 11556
20.4% 20.7% 17.8%
Satisfied 356 863 28348
39.6% 46.2% 43.8%
Very satisfied 177 326 12370
19.7% 17.5% 19.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
900 1866 64771
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Accessing information about institution news, events, or activities
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 37 63 3208
4.1% 3.4% 5.0%
Don’t use this feature at all 71 168 7833
7.9% 9.1% 12.1%
Very dissatisfied 25 51 1886
2.8% 2.7% 2.9%
Dissatisfied 71 126 4828
7.9% 6.8% 7.5%
Neutral 241 525 16822
26.9% 28.3% 26.0%
Satisfied 334 707 22473
37.2% 38.1% 34.7%
Very satisfied 118 216 7653
13.2% 11.6% 11.8%
897 1856 64703
33
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Accessing information about institution news, events, or activities
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%) 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Submitting course assignments reliably
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 13 17 1298
1.4% 0.9% 2.0%
Don’t use this feature at all 25 62 2801
2.8% 3.3% 4.3%
Very dissatisfied 24 50 1464
2.7% 2.7% 2.3%
Dissatisfied 58 117 3559
6.4% 6.3% 5.5%
Neutral 142 349 10580
15.7% 18.8% 16.4%
Satisfied 416 884 30952
46.1% 47.5% 47.8%
Very satisfied 225 381 14053
24.9% 20.5% 21.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
903 1860 64707
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Engaging in meaningful interactions with other students
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 31 65 2465
3.4% 3.5% 3.8%
Don’t use this feature at all 92 245 9763
10.2% 13.1% 15.1%
Very dissatisfied 49 69 2374
5.4% 3.7% 3.7%
Dissatisfied 80 165 5817
8.9% 8.8% 9.0%
Neutral 280 583 18116
31.1% 31.2% 28.0%
34
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Engaging in meaningful interactions with other students
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Satisfied 274 585 19814
30.4% 31.3% 30.6%
Very satisfied 95 156 6454
10.5% 8.4% 10.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1868 64803
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Collaborating on projects or for study groups with other students
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 48 84 3626
5.4% 4.5% 5.6%
Don’t use this feature at all 94 300 12045
10.5% 16.1% 18.6%
Very dissatisfied 46 66 2560
5.1% 3.6% 4.0%
Dissatisfied 79 192 6272
8.8% 10.3% 9.7%
Neutral 254 608 18232
28.4% 32.7% 28.2%
Satisfied 284 478 16913
31.8% 25.7% 26.1%
Very satisfied 89 130 5064
10.0% 7.0% 7.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
894 1858 64712
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Engaging in meaningful interactions with your instructors
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 33 55 2397
3.7% 2.9% 3.7%
Don’t use this feature at all 77 199 8490
8.6% 10.7% 13.1%
Very dissatisfied 44 68 2421
4.9% 3.6% 3.7%
35
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Engaging in meaningful interactions with your instructors
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Dissatisfied 94 160 5993
10.5% 8.6% 9.2%
Neutral 262 572 17278
29.2% 30.7% 26.7%
Satisfied 287 628 20856
32.0% 33.7% 32.2%
Very satisfied 101 183 7380
11.2% 9.8% 11.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1865 64815
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Receiving timely feedback on course assignments
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 21 26 1644
2.3% 1.4% 2.5%
Don’t use this feature at all 44 65 3052
4.9% 3.5% 4.7%
Very dissatisfied 47 75 2888
5.2% 4.0% 4.5%
Dissatisfied 114 210 7528
12.6% 11.3% 11.6%
Neutral 247 487 15899
27.3% 26.2% 24.6%
Satisfied 321 768 25446
35.5% 41.4% 39.3%
Very satisfied 110 226 8282
12.2% 12.2% 12.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
904 1857 64739
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Receiving meaningful feedback on course assignments
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 31 35 2040
3.4% 1.9% 3.2%
36
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Receiving meaningful feedback on course assignments
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t use this feature at all 44 71 3941
4.9% 3.8% 6.1%
Very dissatisfied 41 70 2827
4.6% 3.8% 4.4%
Dissatisfied 102 212 7673
11.3% 11.4% 11.9%
Neutral 264 476 16058
29.3% 25.6% 24.8%
Satisfied 296 768 23984
32.9% 41.2% 37.1%
Very satisfied 123 230 8193
13.7% 12.4% 12.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1862 64716
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.7. LMS satisfaction: Overall satisfaction California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Not offered 12 13 1031
1.3% 0.7% 1.6%
Don’t use this feature at all 18 27 1729
2.0% 1.4% 2.7%
Very dissatisfied 26 53 1671
2.9% 2.8% 2.6%
Dissatisfied 52 123 4224
5.8% 6.6% 6.5%
Neutral 243 503 14955
27.0% 27.0% 23.1%
Satisfied 411 926 31965
45.6% 49.6% 49.4%
Very satisfied 139 221 9104
15.4% 11.8% 14.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
901 1866 64679
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
37
3.9. Interest: Guidance about courses you might consider taking
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 24 61 1594
2.7% 3.3% 2.5%
Not at all interested 37 66 2753
4.1% 3.6% 4.3%
Not very interested 54 134 4616
6.0% 7.2% 7.1%
Moderately interested 198 577 17390
22.1% 31.1% 26.9%
Very interested 316 592 21778
35.2% 31.9% 33.7%
Extremely interested 268 427 16532
29.9% 23.0% 25.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1857 64663
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.9. Interest: Alerts if it appears your progress in a course is declining
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 29 62 1773
3.2% 3.3% 2.7%
Not at all interested 44 73 3482
4.9% 3.9% 5.4%
Not very interested 60 141 6097
6.7% 7.6% 9.4%
Moderately interested 229 573 19384
25.5% 30.8% 30.0%
Very interested 279 583 18983
31.0% 31.4% 29.4%
Extremely interested 258 426 14929
28.7% 22.9% 23.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1858 64648
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
38
3.9. Interest: Suggestions for how to improve performance
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 22 69 1839
2.4% 3.7% 2.8%
Not at all interested 32 65 2669
3.6% 3.5% 4.1%
Not very interested 55 130 4515
6.1% 7.0% 7.0%
Moderately interested 218 576 17991
24.3% 31.1% 27.9%
Very interested 303 598 22028
33.7% 32.3% 34.1%
Extremely interested 268 416 15525
29.8% 22.4% 24.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1854 64567
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.9. Interest: Suggestions about new or different academic resources
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 29 74 1933
3.2% 4.0% 3.0%
Not at all interested 21 59 2658
2.3% 3.2% 4.1%
Not very interested 74 201 6885
8.3% 10.9% 10.7%
Moderately interested 256 691 21900
28.6% 37.3% 33.9%
Very interested 290 492 19193
32.4% 26.6% 29.7%
Extremely interested 226 334 12014
25.2% 18.0% 18.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1851 64583
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
39
3.9. Interest: Automated tracking of your course attendance
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 41 99 3156
4.6% 5.3% 4.9%
Not at all interested 156 331 12478
17.4% 17.8% 19.3%
Not very interested 140 340 11556
15.6% 18.3% 17.9%
Moderately interested 204 482 15853
22.7% 26.0% 24.5%
Very interested 201 359 12462
22.4% 19.3% 19.3%
Extremely interested 156 246 9191
17.4% 13.2% 14.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1857 64696
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.9. Interest: Feedback about performance compared to other students
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 25 57 1780
2.8% 3.1% 2.8%
Not at all interested 56 118 4307
6.3% 6.4% 6.7%
Not very interested 80 183 5976
8.9% 9.9% 9.2%
Moderately interested 216 527 17326
24.1% 28.4% 26.8%
Very interested 282 555 19459
31.5% 29.9% 30.1%
Extremely interested 236 417 15806
26.4% 22.5% 24.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
895 1857 64654
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
40
3.9. Interest: Personalized support and information on degree progress
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 19 66 1649
2.1% 3.6% 2.6%
Not at all interested 24 53 1759
2.7% 2.9% 2.7%
Not very interested 37 82 3137
4.1% 4.4% 4.9%
Moderately interested 180 521 16085
20.1% 28.1% 24.9%
Very interested 335 619 23019
37.4% 33.4% 35.7%
Extremely interested 301 515 18912
33.6% 27.7% 29.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1856 64561
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.9. Interest: Personalized quizzes or practice questions
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 24 64 1756
2.7% 3.5% 2.7%
Not at all interested 29 63 2718
3.2% 3.4% 4.2%
Not very interested 67 130 5124
7.5% 7.0% 7.9%
Moderately interested 214 565 17422
23.8% 30.5% 26.9%
Very interested 303 574 20338
33.7% 31.0% 31.4%
Extremely interested 261 456 17344
29.1% 24.6% 26.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1852 64702
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
41
3.9. Interest: Personalized visualizations and dashboards
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 39 83 2488
4.3% 4.5% 3.9%
Not at all interested 30 67 2669
3.3% 3.6% 4.1%
Not very interested 66 156 5147
7.3% 8.5% 8.0%
Moderately interested 233 571 18855
25.9% 30.9% 29.2%
Very interested 300 574 20841
33.4% 31.1% 32.3%
Extremely interested 230 394 14620
25.6% 21.4% 22.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1845 64620
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.11. Individualized messages California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
I think this is great. 201 374 13688
22.3% 20.1% 21.0%
This sounds positive. 385 815 28413
42.7% 43.7% 43.7%
I am neutral. 227 488 15618
25.2% 26.2% 24.0%
This sounds negative. 53 111 4642
5.9% 6.0% 7.1%
I am totally against this. 36 76 2671
4.0% 4.1% 4.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
902 1864 65032
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 73 182 7091
8.1% 9.8% 11.0%
42
3.12. Wish instructors used: CMS/LMS California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
(Less) 1 57 105 3456
6.3% 5.7% 5.4%
2 68 155 4288
7.6% 8.4% 6.6%
3 226 588 18374
25.2% 31.7% 28.4%
4 208 417 15144
23.2% 22.5% 23.4%
(More) 5 266 407 16236
29.6% 22.0% 25.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1854 64589
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: E-portfolios California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 326 841 28747
36.6% 45.5% 44.6%
(Less) 1 149 250 9296
16.7% 13.5% 14.4%
2 85 162 5426
9.5% 8.8% 8.4%
3 173 357 11859
19.4% 19.3% 18.4%
4 87 127 4849
9.8% 6.9% 7.5%
(More) 5 71 113 4348
8.0% 6.1% 6.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
891 1850 64525
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: E-books or e-textbooks California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 139 382 12567
15.5% 20.7% 19.5%
43
3.12. Wish instructors used: E-books or e-textbooks California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
(Less) 1 162 325 10387
18.1% 17.6% 16.1%
2 69 174 6220
7.7% 9.4% 9.6%
3 206 441 14179
23.0% 23.9% 22.0%
4 153 248 9564
17.1% 13.4% 14.8%
(More) 5 167 279 11658
18.6% 15.1% 18.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1849 64575
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Freely available content beyond your campus
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 164 398 14126
18.3% 21.5% 21.9%
(Less) 1 76 128 4325
8.5% 6.9% 6.7%
2 69 128 3900
7.7% 6.9% 6.0%
3 176 402 12509
19.6% 21.7% 19.4%
4 170 352 13277
19.0% 19.0% 20.6%
(More) 5 241 445 16458
26.9% 24.0% 25.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1853 64595
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Simulations or educational games
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 139 339 12924
15.5% 18.3% 20.0%
44
3.12. Wish instructors used: Simulations or educational games
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
(Less) 1 117 211 7143
13.1% 11.4% 11.1%
2 91 128 5362
10.2% 6.9% 8.3%
3 186 440 14072
20.8% 23.8% 21.8%
4 168 384 12932
18.8% 20.7% 20.0%
(More) 5 193 350 12097
21.6% 18.9% 18.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
894 1852 64530
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Recorded lectures or “lecture capture”
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 94 271 10163
10.5% 14.6% 15.7%
(Less) 1 53 126 4014
5.9% 6.8% 6.2%
2 57 114 3543
6.4% 6.1% 5.5%
3 140 407 11721
15.6% 21.9% 18.2%
4 188 414 14219
21.0% 22.3% 22.0%
(More) 5 365 525 20897
40.7% 28.3% 32.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1857 64557
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Online collaboration tools
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 112 332 9707
12.5% 17.9% 15.0%
45
3.12. Wish instructors used: Online collaboration tools
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
(Less) 1 94 172 4873
10.5% 9.3% 7.5%
2 88 169 5353
9.8% 9.1% 8.3%
3 230 512 17847
25.6% 27.6% 27.6%
4 172 363 13729
19.2% 19.6% 21.3%
(More) 5 201 306 13043
22.4% 16.5% 20.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1854 64552
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Your tablet during class California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 160 502 17660
17.8% 27.1% 27.4%
(Less) 1 164 269 9523
18.3% 14.5% 14.8%
2 83 154 5230
9.2% 8.3% 8.1%
3 198 421 14115
22.0% 22.7% 21.9%
4 146 226 8550
16.3% 12.2% 13.2%
(More) 5 147 280 9452
16.4% 15.1% 14.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1852 64530
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Your smartphone during class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 122 413 14235
13.6% 22.2% 22.0%
46
3.12. Wish instructors used: Your smartphone during class
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
(Less) 1 212 374 11991
23.6% 20.1% 18.6%
2 110 143 6295
12.2% 7.7% 9.7%
3 198 443 14827
22.0% 23.9% 23.0%
4 123 235 8584
13.7% 12.7% 13.3%
(More) 5 133 249 8659
14.8% 13.4% 13.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1857 64591
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Your laptop during class California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 97 240 9181
10.8% 13.0% 14.2%
(Less) 1 115 136 5468
12.8% 7.3% 8.5%
2 88 146 4784
9.8% 7.9% 7.4%
3 226 497 16448
25.3% 26.8% 25.5%
4 147 413 13469
16.4% 22.3% 20.8%
(More) 5 222 421 15251
24.8% 22.7% 23.6%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
895 1853 64601
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Social media as a learning tool
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 145 414 14573
16.2% 22.4% 22.6%
47
3.12. Wish instructors used: Social media as a learning tool
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
(Less) 1 203 396 13072
22.7% 21.4% 20.2%
2 116 184 6897
13.0% 9.9% 10.7%
3 195 427 14501
21.8% 23.1% 22.5%
4 125 236 8502
14.0% 12.7% 13.2%
(More) 5 109 194 7032
12.2% 10.5% 10.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
893 1851 64577
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: 3D printers California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 363 886 31443
40.6% 48.0% 48.7%
(Less) 1 155 229 7725
17.3% 12.4% 12.0%
2 69 108 3613
7.7% 5.8% 5.6%
3 132 291 9424
14.8% 15.8% 14.6%
4 66 138 5230
7.4% 7.5% 8.1%
(More) 5 109 195 7128
12.2% 10.6% 11.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
894 1847 64563
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
3.12. Wish instructors used: Early-alert systems California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 99 235 9249
11.0% 12.7% 14.3%
48
3.12. Wish instructors used: Early-alert systems California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
(Less) 1 61 106 3822
6.8% 5.7% 5.9%
2 61 114 3814
6.8% 6.2% 5.9%
3 170 420 13508
19.0% 22.7% 20.9%
4 187 456 15262
20.8% 24.6% 23.6%
(More) 5 319 519 18924
35.6% 28.1% 29.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1850 64579
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.1. Preferred learning environment California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
One with no online components 159 301 9717
17.6% 16.1% 14.9%
One with some online components 611 1199 41394
67.5% 64.2% 63.6%
One that are completely online 34 121 5657
3.8% 6.5% 8.7%
No preference 101 247 8363
11.2% 13.2% 12.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
905 1868 65131
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.2. Extent of blended courses California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
None 67 259 10501
7.4% 13.9% 16.2%
A few 399 696 25198
44.2% 37.4% 38.8%
About half 283 429 15762
31.3% 23.1% 24.3%
49
4.2. Extent of blended courses California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Nearly all 128 366 10490
14.2% 19.7% 16.1%
All 26 111 3023
2.9% 6.0% 4.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
903 1861 64974
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.3. Taken completely online course California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
No 453 1098 34765
50.4% 59.4% 53.8%
Yes 445 750 29835
49.6% 40.6% 46.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1848 64600
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.4. Taken MOOC California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
No, and I don’t know what a MOOC is. 759 1464 49905
84.1% 78.7% 76.8%
No, but I do know what a MOOC is. 99 327 11278
11.0% 17.6% 17.4%
Yes, but I didn’t complete one. 24 38 1984
2.7% 2.0% 3.1%
Yes, and I completed one. 21 31 1778
2.3% 1.7% 2.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
903 1860 64945
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.5. Earned digital badge California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 255 516 16624
28.4% 27.8% 25.6%
50
4.5. Earned digital badge California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
No 580 1189 43727
64.5% 64.0% 67.4%
Yes 64 153 4512
7.1% 8.2% 7.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1858 64863
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.6. Would include on résumé California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Undergraduate degree 762 1638 57154
84.4% 88.2% 88.2%
Certificate from an accredited college or university 378 834 30468
41.9% 44.9% 47.0%
Certificate from an industry-based training program 256 549 20076
28.3% 29.6% 31.0%
Certificate of completion of free course 204 429 14462
22.6% 23.1% 22.3%
Digital badge 164 350 12751
18.2% 18.8% 19.7%
E-portfolio 149 293 11228
16.5% 15.8% 17.3%
Other 21 52 1651
2.3% 2.8% 2.5%
N/A 68 119 3764
7.5% 6.4% 5.8%
Total respondent count 903 1857 64811
4.7. I get more actively involved in courses that use technology.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 25 46 1755
2.8% 2.5% 2.7%
Strongly disagree 77 142 4669
8.6% 7.7% 7.3%
Somewhat disagree 108 238 8023
51
4.7. I get more actively involved in courses that use technology.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
12.0% 12.9% 12.5%
Neutral 309 614 20469
34.4% 33.2% 31.8%
Somewhat agree 250 503 18915
27.8% 27.2% 29.4%
Strongly agree 129 306 10549
14.4% 16.5% 16.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1849 64380
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. I am more likely to skip classes when materials are available online.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 25 83 2768
2.8% 4.5% 4.3%
Strongly disagree 228 603 18430
25.4% 32.5% 28.6%
Somewhat disagree 133 316 10909
14.8% 17.0% 16.9%
Neutral 185 373 12207
20.6% 20.1% 18.9%
Somewhat agree 216 345 14212
24.1% 18.6% 22.0%
Strongly agree 109 134 6022
12.2% 7.2% 9.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1854 64548
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. I entered college adequately prepared to use technology needed in my courses.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 15 26 1124
1.7% 1.4% 1.7%
Strongly disagree 46 88 2955
5.2% 4.8% 4.6%
Somewhat disagree 103 165 6271
52
4.7. I entered college adequately prepared to use technology needed in my courses.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
11.5% 8.9% 9.7%
Neutral 201 351 11243
22.5% 19.0% 17.4%
Somewhat agree 273 676 23512
30.6% 36.6% 36.5%
Strongly agree 255 539 19366
28.6% 29.2% 30.0%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
893 1845 64471
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. Technology makes me feel more connected to the institution.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 19 36 1359
2.1% 2.0% 2.1%
Strongly disagree 55 82 2746
6.1% 4.4% 4.3%
Somewhat disagree 73 108 4339
8.1% 5.9% 6.7%
Neutral 223 476 14684
24.8% 25.8% 22.8%
Somewhat agree 324 738 25610
36.0% 40.0% 39.8%
Strongly agree 205 404 15656
22.8% 21.9% 24.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1844 64394
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. Technology makes me feel connected to other students.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 22 45 1646
2.5% 2.4% 2.6%
Strongly disagree 73 136 4978
8.2% 7.4% 7.7%
Somewhat disagree 104 211 7306
53
4.7. Technology makes me feel connected to other students.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
11.6% 11.4% 11.3%
Neutral 254 560 18229
28.4% 30.3% 28.3%
Somewhat agree 290 606 21462
32.4% 32.8% 33.3%
Strongly agree 152 290 10779
17.0% 15.7% 16.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
895 1848 64400
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. Technology makes me feel connected to instructors.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 24 38 1442
2.7% 2.1% 2.2%
Strongly disagree 89 125 4700
10.0% 6.8% 7.3%
Somewhat disagree 112 239 7502
12.5% 12.9% 11.6%
Neutral 251 506 17377
28.1% 27.4% 27.0%
Somewhat agree 272 627 22320
30.5% 33.9% 34.7%
Strongly agree 145 312 11067
16.2% 16.9% 17.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
893 1847 64408
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. In-class use of mobile devices is distracting. California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 22 55 2348
2.4% 3.0% 3.6%
Strongly disagree 98 212 6987
10.9% 11.4% 10.8%
Somewhat disagree 123 285 9147
54
4.7. In-class use of mobile devices is distracting. California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
13.7% 15.4% 14.2%
Neutral 204 450 15192
22.7% 24.3% 23.6%
Somewhat agree 245 493 18022
27.3% 26.6% 28.0%
Strongly agree 207 358 12716
23.0% 19.3% 19.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1853 64412
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. I like to keep my online academic and social lives separate.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 31 54 1886
3.5% 2.9% 2.9%
Strongly disagree 31 43 1806
3.5% 2.3% 2.8%
Somewhat disagree 55 130 4179
6.1% 7.0% 6.5%
Neutral 170 360 11530
19.0% 19.4% 17.9%
Somewhat agree 227 500 17474
25.3% 27.0% 27.1%
Strongly agree 383 766 27674
42.7% 41.3% 42.9%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
897 1853 64549
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. I wish I’d been better prepared to use institution-specific technology.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 27 65 2359
3.0% 3.5% 3.7%
Strongly disagree 90 198 7082
10.1% 10.7% 11.0%
Somewhat disagree 102 215 8221
55
4.7. I wish I’d been better prepared to use institution-specific technology.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
11.4% 11.7% 12.8%
Neutral 258 610 19308
28.8% 33.1% 30.0%
Somewhat agree 239 477 17370
26.7% 25.9% 27.0%
Strongly agree 179 278 10106
20.0% 15.1% 15.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
895 1843 64446
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.7. I wish I’d been better prepared to use basic software.
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Don’t know 37 60 2120
4.1% 3.2% 3.3%
Strongly disagree 135 372 13057
15.1% 20.1% 20.2%
Somewhat disagree 132 284 10595
14.7% 15.4% 16.4%
Neutral 236 587 17933
26.3% 31.8% 27.8%
Somewhat agree 214 356 13362
23.9% 19.3% 20.7%
Strongly agree 142 188 7441
15.8% 10.2% 11.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1847 64508
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.10. Tech support California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Peers, friends, or family 688 1414 47600
76.1% 75.9% 73.3%
Instructors or teaching assistants 412 926 30081
45.6% 49.7% 46.3%
Google, YouTube, or another online source 658 1290 46580
56
4.10. Tech support California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
72.8% 69.2% 71.8%
Company or vendor 63 137 4484
7.0% 7.3% 6.9%
Help desk services 170 517 15527
18.8% 27.7% 23.9%
Other 20 52 1560
2.2% 2.8% 2.4%
Total respondent count 904 1864 64911
4.11. Help desk experience: Walk-in California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered 2 3 450
1.2% 0.6% 3.0%
N/A 21 81 3654
12.6% 16.2% 24.3%
Poor 3 10 271
1.8% 2.0% 1.8%
Fair 17 23 685
10.2% 4.6% 4.6%
Neutral 18 33 1287
10.8% 6.6% 8.6%
Good 64 190 4658
38.3% 37.9% 31.0%
Excellent 42 161 4013
25.1% 32.1% 26.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
167 501 15018
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.11. Help desk experience: Phone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered 2 12 355
1.2% 2.4% 2.4%
N/A 37 135 4071
22.3% 26.7% 27.0%
57
4.11. Help desk experience: Phone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Poor 6 13 503
3.6% 2.6% 3.3%
Fair 21 27 862
12.7% 5.3% 5.7%
Neutral 18 55 1608
10.8% 10.9% 10.7%
Good 59 158 4301
35.5% 31.2% 28.5%
Excellent 23 106 3376
13.9% 20.9% 22.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
166 506 15076
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.11. Help desk experience: E-mail California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered 4 3 290
2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
N/A 39 119 4034
24.2% 23.9% 26.9%
Poor 5 20 500
3.1% 4.0% 3.3%
Fair 19 22 917
11.8% 4.4% 6.1%
Neutral 18 63 1747
11.2% 12.7% 11.7%
Good 52 172 4545
32.3% 34.6% 30.3%
Excellent 24 98 2956
14.9% 19.7% 19.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
161 497 14989
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
58
4.11. Help desk experience: Web form California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered 3 35 815
1.9% 7.1% 5.5%
N/A 50 193 6003
31.4% 39.1% 40.7%
Poor 7 14 469
4.4% 2.8% 3.2%
Fair 20 17 746
12.6% 3.4% 5.1%
Neutral 26 84 2163
16.4% 17.0% 14.7%
Good 38 99 2917
23.9% 20.0% 19.8%
Excellent 15 52 1650
9.4% 10.5% 11.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
159 494 14763
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.11. Help desk experience: Chat/instant messaging California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered 15 79 1711
9.4% 16.1% 11.6%
N/A 75 235 7129
46.9% 47.9% 48.2%
Poor 1 9 377
0.6% 1.8% 2.6%
Fair 13 9 468
8.1% 1.8% 3.2%
Neutral 20 72 1732
12.5% 14.7% 11.7%
Good 27 51 1880
16.9% 10.4% 12.7%
Excellent 9 36 1487
5.6% 7.3% 10.1%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
160 491 14784
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
59
4.11. Help desk experience: Self-service FAQ California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered 1 33 714
0.6% 6.7% 4.8%
N/A 47 188 5192
29.2% 38.0% 35.2%
Poor 12 10 606
7.5% 2.0% 4.1%
Fair 23 21 967
14.3% 4.2% 6.5%
Neutral 24 90 2369
14.9% 18.2% 16.0%
Good 39 99 3241
24.2% 20.0% 22.0%
Excellent 15 54 1676
9.3% 10.9% 11.4%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
161 495 14765
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
4.11. Help desk experience: Overall rating of help-desk services
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Service not offered 1 0 57
0.6% 0.0% 0.4%
N/A 6 20 797
3.7% 4.0% 5.3%
Poor 4 14 373
2.5% 2.8% 2.5%
Fair 20 34 945
12.3% 6.8% 6.3%
Neutral 26 59 1806
16.0% 11.7% 12.0%
Good 78 245 6700
48.1% 48.7% 44.7%
Excellent 27 131 4326
16.7% 26.0% 28.8%
162 503 15004
60
4.11. Help desk experience: Overall rating of help-desk services
California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%) 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
5.1. Number of internet-capable devices used California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
None 9 24 643
1.0% 1.3% 1.0%
One 66 134 4539
7.3% 7.2% 7.0%
Two 344 628 22671
38.1% 33.6% 34.8%
Three 314 598 21128
34.7% 32.0% 32.5%
Four 101 262 8710
11.2% 14.0% 13.4%
Five 29 81 2742
3.2% 4.3% 4.2%
Six or more 41 141 4663
4.5% 7.5% 7.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
904 1868 65096
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
5.2. In-class experience: Smartphone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
N/A 53 220 7773
5.9% 11.8% 12.0%
Banned from using it in class 260 445 15600
28.9% 23.9% 24.1%
Discouraged from using it in class 345 748 25563
38.4% 40.1% 39.5%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 183 366 13070
20.4% 19.6% 20.2%
Encouraged to use it in class 43 72 2216
4.8% 3.9% 3.4%
61
5.2. In-class experience: Smartphone California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Required to use it in class 15 13 440
1.7% 0.7% 0.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
899 1864 64662
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
5.2. In-class experience: Tablet California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
N/A 157 446 16925
17.6% 24.1% 26.3%
Banned from using it in class 66 118 4220
7.4% 6.4% 6.6%
Discouraged from using it in class 159 284 9814
17.8% 15.3% 15.2%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 378 788 27061
42.3% 42.5% 42.0%
Encouraged to use it in class 101 202 5634
11.3% 10.9% 8.7%
Required to use it in class 32 16 743
3.6% 0.9% 1.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
893 1854 64397
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
5.2. In-class experience: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
N/A 50 126 5476
5.6% 6.8% 8.5%
Banned from using it in class 62 68 3123
6.9% 3.7% 4.8%
Discouraged from using it in class 168 273 10102
18.8% 14.7% 15.6%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 455 885 31647
50.8% 47.7% 48.9%
Encouraged to use it in class 132 387 10661
14.7% 20.9% 16.5%
62
5.2. In-class experience: Laptop California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Required to use it in class 29 115 3691
3.2% 6.2% 5.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1854 64700
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
5.2. In-class experience: Wearable technologies California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
N/A 561 1339 46609
63.0% 72.4% 72.6%
Banned from using it in class 66 102 3192
7.4% 5.5% 5.0%
Discouraged from using it in class 61 88 2935
6.9% 4.8% 4.6%
Neither discouraged nor encouraged 161 283 9897
18.1% 15.3% 15.4%
Encouraged to use it in class 30 29 1255
3.4% 1.6% 2.0%
Required to use it in class 11 8 324
1.2% 0.4% 0.5%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
890 1849 64212
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
For the next set of questions, respondents were asked to rate themselves on a scale of 0–100.
6.1a. Disposition towards IT California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Reluctant vs. Enthusiast
Mean 68.9 69.2 70.8
SD 24.6 23.3 22.7
N 794 1694 59165
Late adopter vs. Early adopter
Mean 62.5 61.6 62.5
SD 26.3 24.5 25.2
N 776 1670 57863
Technophobe vs. Technophile Mean 63.2 63.9 65.4
SD 24.4 22.7 22.9
63
6.1a. Disposition towards IT California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
N 722 1582 55003
Skeptic vs. Cheerleader
Mean 59.0 60.1 60.8
SD 23.3 21.9 22.5
N 720 1598 55496
By-the-book vs. Experimenter
Mean 59.8 59.0 59.4
SD 25.5 23.8 24.2
N 750 1631 56437
Critic vs. Supporter
Mean 62.4 63.3 64.0
SD 22.9 21.5 22.3
N 741 1616 55851
Conservative vs. Radical
Mean 55.1 52.5 53.8
SD 22.7 22.6 22.2
N 697 1548 53981
6.1b. Attitude towards IT California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Dissatisfied vs. Satisfied
Mean 68.0 68.0 68.7
SD 20.7 20.3 20.1
N 756 1672 57411
Discontent vs. Content
Mean 67.3 67.2 67.7
SD 20.0 19.4 19.5
N 738 1636 56295
Perturbed vs. Pleased
Mean 66.0 66.7 67.5
SD 19.3 19.2 19.6
N 722 1619 55827
Burdensome vs. Beneficial
Mean 70.8 70.7 71.6
SD 21.9 21.1 21.3
N 734 1635 56186
Useless vs. Useful
Mean 75.2 76.2 76.6
SD 20.3 18.8 19.3
N 748 1640 56396
Distraction vs. Enhancement
Mean 62.3 65.7 65.4
SD 24.9 23.1 23.3
N 736 1618 55559
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6.1c. Usage of IT California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Never connected vs. Always connected
Mean 74.2 75.7 75.5
SD 21.4 20.3 20.4
N 758 1636 57157
Peripheral vs. Central
Mean 63.3 65.3 65.8
SD 20.9 19.7 19.8
N 701 1544 53855
Old media vs. New media
Mean 68.6 68.6 68.8
SD 20.0 19.1 19.4
N 729 1590 55233
Infrequent vs. Frequent
Mean 74.3 76.5 76.4
SD 21.0 19.1 19.5
N 744 1626 56476
Satiable vs. Insatiable
Mean 57.7 58.1 57.9
SD 22.6 21.8 22.0
N 685 1492 52014
6.2. Gender California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Male 355 687 22880
39.5% 36.8% 35.3%
Female 530 1148 40963
59.0% 61.5% 63.1%
Other 2 7 175
0.2% 0.4% 0.3%
Prefer not to answer 11 24 862
1.2% 1.3% 1.3%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
898 1866 64880
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
6.3. Academic goal California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Digital badges that certify my skills 90 136 5341
10.1% 7.3% 8.2%
A vocational/occupational certificate 71 79 4978
65
6.3. Academic goal California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
7.9% 4.2% 7.7%
An associate’s degree 87 211 11277
9.7% 11.3% 17.4%
A bachelor’s degree 735 1593 51089
82.1% 85.6% 78.9%
A master’s degree 381 632 24222
42.6% 34.0% 37.4%
A doctoral degree 157 262 8660
17.5% 14.1% 13.4%
Another professional degree 82 121 5743
9.2% 6.5% 8.9%
Other 20 30 1230
2.2% 1.6% 1.9%
N/A 28 44 1832
3.1% 2.4% 2.8%
Total respondent count 895 1861 64789
6.4. Major California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Agriculture and natural resources 2 67 933
0.2% 3.6% 1.4%
Biological/life sciences 61 124 4458
6.8% 6.6% 6.8%
Business, management, marketing 145 284 9250
16.1% 15.1% 14.2%
Communications/journalism 40 52 2311
4.4% 2.8% 3.5%
Computer and information sciences 30 131 4016
3.3% 7.0% 6.2%
Education, including physical education 22 215 4490
2.4% 11.5% 6.9%
Engineering and architecture 81 56 4713
9.0% 3.0% 7.2%
Fine and performing arts 40 46 2020
4.4% 2.5% 3.1%
66
6.4. Major California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Health sciences, including professional programs 107 246 8915
11.9% 13.1% 13.7%
Humanities 32 24 1762
3.5% 1.3% 2.7%
Liberal arts/general studies 25 43 2163
2.8% 2.3% 3.3%
Manufacturing, construction, repair, or transportation 1 7 240
0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Physical sciences, including mathematical sciences 12 62 1777
1.3% 3.3% 2.7%
Public administration; legal, social, and protective services
11 47 1444
1.2% 2.5% 2.2%
Social sciences 114 119 5343
12.6% 6.3% 8.2%
Other—please describe 154 319 9557
17.1% 17.0% 14.7%
Undecided 25 33 1745
2.8% 1.8% 2.7%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
902 1875 65137
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
6.5. Part-time/Full-time California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Part-time 105 230 12451
11.7% 12.3% 19.2%
Full-time 790 1634 52363
88.3% 87.7% 80.8%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
895 1864 64814
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
6.6. Ethnicity California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
White 285 1459 45616
31.7% 78.0% 70.4%
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6.6. Ethnicity California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
Black/African American 51 175 4061
5.7% 9.4% 6.3%
Hispanic 361 105 8349
40.2% 5.6% 12.9%
American Indian or Alaskan native 10 43 1358
1.1% 2.3% 2.1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 161 85 5929
17.9% 4.5% 9.1%
Other 64 36 1463
7.1% 1.9% 2.3%
Prefer not to answer 63 83 2901
7.0% 4.4% 4.5%
Total respondent count 898 1871 64826
6.7. On/off campus California State
University, Northridge
BA Public Institutions
All US institutions
On campus 114 731 19975
12.7% 39.3% 30.8%
Off campus 782 1129 44805
87.3% 60.7% 69.2%
Total respondent count (Percentages sum to 100%)
896 1860 64780
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%