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IT Survey Infographic 2022 - Text Only Version

The following is the IT Survey 2022 infographic data, captured in a text-only version. 

CSUN IT Survey - Students 

Respondents: 2039

Top Devices Used for CSUN-Related Work

  • Laptop: 40%
  • Smartphone: 27%
  • Tablet 17%

Canvas Course and Engagement Features

  • 97% agree and strongly agree assignments increase course engagement when learning
  • 95% strongly agree announcements and notifications increase course engagement when learning
  • 95% agree and strongly agree that grades, feedback, gradebook messaging increase course engagement when learning
  • 93% agree and strongly agree that recorded lectures increase course engagement
  • 76% think learning would be improved if all academic courses were structured similarly in Canvas

Encountered Accessibility Barrier While Using Technology Tools

  • 25% Canvas
  • 19% myNorthridge Portal / CSUN Portal
  • 7% CSUN Mobile App
  • 4% myCSUNsoftware
  • 3% myCSUNbox
  • 8% other software/app
  • 11% PDF/Video
  • 6% CSUN Website
  • 17% Other

Type of Information that Students Want to Receive from CSUN Information Technology

  • 50% New technologies available on campus
  • 39% Updates to existing technology available on campus

Awareness of Student Technology Services

  • 87% approval of IT service delivery
  • 74% agree that services that are available from the IT Help Center are helpful
  • 68% are aware that the device loaner program is available at no cost
  • 54% are aware that myCSUNsoftware is available at no cost
  • 50% are aware that myCSUNbox is available at no cost
  • 32% are aware that LinkedIn Learning is available at no cost

Preference in Receiving Communication About New and Existing Technology Related Services Offered by CSUN

  • 57% Email
  • 20% CSUN Website
  • 13% Social Media
  • 9% Other students 
  • 1% other

 

CSUN IT Survey - Faculty

Respondents: 272

Devices Used for CSUN-Related Work

  • 35% Laptop
  • 24% Desktop
  • 23% Smartphone
  • 14% Tablet
  • 4% Wearable technology
  • 1% Other

Preferred Method of Learning About Academic Technology or Areas of Teaching Practice

  • 24% Online Asynchronously
  • 22% Online Self-Paced
  • 21% Online synchronously
  • 17% In-Person with peers
  • 16% In-Person individually

Creating and Maintaining Accessible Course Content at CSUN

  • 76% Know that CSUN provides assistance to ensure that a technology or communication is accessible
  • 38% Contact the IT Help Center regarding accessibility assistance
  • 27% Contact the Faculty Technology Center
  • 19% Expressed that they are responsible for ensuring that their course content is accessible
  • 16% Contact the Universal Design Center regarding accessibility assistance
  • 16% Expressed that the Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) team is responsible for ensuring the accessibility of technology

Top Impediments to Using New Technologies to Innovate in Learning Spaces

  • 23% Shortage of Time
  • 17% Lack of Available Technology

Top Three Items Used When Teaching in Classrooms

  • 31% Computer
  • 28% Projector
  • 18% Whiteboard

Awareness of Services for Faculty

  • 92% are aware that the Faculty Technology Center offers basic and intermediate-level training on topics such as Canvas, Zoom, Panopto, H5P and other technologies for improving teaching and learning

  • 70% are aware that Information Technology provides a self-service option to install campus-wide available software directly from your university-owned computer
  • 61% aware that the Faculty Technology Center offers one-on-one consultations that you can schedule at your convenience

When Faculty Are in Need of Technology Support

  • 25% contact the IT Help Center
  • 21% figure it out on their own
  • 15% contact technical staff assigned to their area
  • 13% contact peers or colleagues

Most Significant Challenge While Teaching in a Classroom or Lab that Affects Student Learning

  • 37% Equipment
  • 15% Computer
  • 13% Laptop
  • 13% Projector
  • 8% Furniture
  • 7% Technology 
  • 7% Whiteboard 

 

CSUN IT Survey - Staff

Respondents: 542

Device Used for CSUN Related Work

  • 32% Laptop
  • 28% Desktop
  • 25% Smartphone
  • 10% Tablet
  • 4% Wearable Technology
  • 1% Other

Who Ensures the Accessibility of Technology at CSUN

  • 23% CSUN's Accessible Technology Team
  • 23% CSUN's Division of Information Technology
  • 20% Person who creates the content
  • 16% Publishers who develop content for use in academic courses
  • 16% Vendors who develop software platforms or interfaces
  • 1% Other

Purchase, Request, or Recommend the Purchase of Technology

  • 54% Do not purchase, request, or recommend for purchase, create or acquire software of other technology
  • 39% Staff purchase, request or recommend for purchase, create or acquire software or other technology
  • 28% Always and usually consider the accessibility of technology balancing other requirements
  • 6% Seldom or never consider the accessibility of technology balancing other requirements
  • 4% about half the time consider the accessibility of technology balancing other requirements

Staff Awareness of Technology Services

  • 92% are aware that Adobe Sign is available at no cost
  • 89% are aware that myCSUNbox is available at no cost
  • 78% are aware that IT provides a self-service option to install campus-wide available software on state-owned devices
  • 70% are aware that LinkedIn Learning is available at no cost

IT Help Center Resources

  • 94% Staff agree and strongly agree that the types of services available from the IT Help Center are helpful
  • 92% Staff agree and strongly agree that the IT Help Center is able to address problems or questions

Ensuring that Technology and Communication is Accessible

  • 43% contact the IT Help Center for assistance to ensure that a technology or communication is accessible
  • 30% know that CSUN provides assistance (resources, training, and support) to ensure that a technology or communication is accessible
  • 29% contact the Universal Design Center for assistance to ensure that a technology or communication is accessible