Instructional Technology Utilization Survey of Mid-Western Adult Literacy Programs John Sabatini, Senior Researcher National Center on Adult Literacy, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania Key Findings: Computer Usage/Access by Teachers One third of the programs (50 of 154) surveyed reported that over 75% of their teachers use computers for instructional preparation activities such as planning, assessing student work, and preparing course materials. In one fourth of the programs (40 of 154), however, less than 25% of the teachers used computers for instructional preparation. In about 56% of the programs (86 of 154), more than 90% of teachers have access to computers where they work. In acumulative total of 74% of programs, over 50% of the teachers have access to computers.   Sixty-six percent of programs provide some technology training for teachers. Over 42% of programs surveyed provide in-house, formalized technical training for their staffs. Community and state training was the second most utilized formalized training service (26%), followed closely by outside trainers and consultants (23%). About two thirds of programs surveyed rate their instructors' access to computers as adequate at present. Of those whose current needs are being met, a larger percentage foresee needs for increasing access in the future. Introduction | Survey Questionnaire | Descriptive Statistics | Technology Use of Programs | Software Use in Adult Literacy Instruction | Computer Usage/Access by Teachers | Computer Usage/Access by Students | Inventory of Available Computer Technology | Networking and Telecommunications | Finances | Needs Assessment: Increasing Tec hnology Use To contact the author: 1. e-mail sabatini@literacy.upenn.edu 2. call 215-898-2100 or fax 215-898-9804