Number of surveys returned - 369

Circle the Group in which you belong:

Parent of a K - 12 student . . . 304 81%

18 to 50 with no children presently in school 33 9%

Over 50 . . . . . . 37 10%

Which of the following do you have at home?

VCR 365 100%

Video Disc 40 11%

Computer 255 69%

Telephone 365 100%

Other 28 8%

Which of the following do you use at work?

VCR 103 28%

Video Disc 17 5%

Computer 234 63%

Telephone 268 73%

Other 34 9%

Do you have Internet at home?

Yes 115 31%

No 253 69%

Have you attended any computer classes?

Yes 147 40%

No 225 60%

If Yes ........

Name of class 78 different answers

Where class was taken Most common answer was a local school

Second most common answer was an employer

When class was taken 1986 to Present

More than 50% in past three years

Have you heard about the community classes offered through the Pekin Public School District ?

Yes 203 55%

No 165 45%

Have you ever attended a community class through District 108 ?

Yes 66 18%

No 306 82%

Would you take advantage of an open computer lab set up at public access sites in our community if they were offered ?

Yes 262 73%

No 97 27%

If you were to attend a community class, which time of day would best suit your needs ?

Weekday morning 68 18%

Weekday afternoons 37 10%

Weekday evenings 235 64%

Saturday mornings 99 27%

What are your personal needs with technology training ?

Computer Basics for Beginners . . 167 45%

What you need to know to purchase a computer 97 26%

Windows training . . . . 168 46%

Word processing . . . . 133 36%

Basic Internet . . . . . 207 56%

Web site training . . . . . 163 44%

Desktop publishing . . . . 129 35%

Spreadsheets . . . . . 151 41%

Do you have any technology skills you would be willing to share in a community class ?

Yes 23 7%

No 322 93%

If yes, in what area ?

21 areas listed

Would you be willing to receive training so that you could teach a computer class ?

Yes 83 24%

No 260 76%