Discussion questions

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Possible Action Implications for the College
∗Overall, students and employees rate themselves as having slightly above average computer skills. How does this impact technology at the college? How does PCC stay abreast in the latest technological advances if its students and employees do not have the computer skills?
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 âˆ—Does the college need to examine the types of technology training it provides employees? The college may consider creating more opportunities for employees to improve their computer skills such as free online classes or tutorials.
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∗With today's rapid technology advances, students may need to have higher computer skills to be better prepared for the future technological demands of their careers. What can the college do to help students improve their computer skills?
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∗How new the computers students have and the speed of their internet connections suggest that internet courses and online services are very feasible. The college may consider offering students more online courses and online support services.
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∗Given the findings, the college could explore opportunities for employees telecommuting or conducting staff development training via the internet.
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∗Given that a large proportion of students and employees connect to the internet via DSL broadband, they are probably able to download or view large documents, videos, music, etc. This finding may affect the types of documents posted on the college’s web site or the curriculum/materials used to teach online classes.
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∗These findings indicate there is a significant need to education employees about Section 508.
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∗Given the large difference between the proportion of managers/administrators and other employees who report knowing what Section 508 is, the college needs to examine how information about Section 508 is being communicated to all employees throughout the college. The information is apparently not getting to all the employees.
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∗Given the large number of employees who do not know or are not sure what Section 508 is, the college may need to assess whether PCC’s technologies such as the college’s web site, web-based information and applications, online courses, etc., are in compliance with the Section 508 standards.

 

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