WPDS-TV14 Survey


Tell us about your viewing habits and preferences:

1. Demographic Information: please select all that apply to you
    Male
    Female
    District Employee
    Student
    Parent
    Pinellas County resident
    Pinellas County visitor

2. Do you know that the Pinellas County School district operates a 24-hour educational television station?
    Yes
    No

3. How did you find out about WPDS-TV14?
    Website (www.wpds.tv)
    Inside Edge monthly newsletter
    Cable Program Guide
    Newspaper
    Word-of-Mouth
    Other

4. How often do you watch the channel?
    Once a week
    More than once a week
    Seldom
    Never
    If Never, why not?


5. During those times, for how long do you watch?
    Less than an hour
    1-3 hours
    More than 3 hours

6. During what time of day do you watch?
    Mornings
    Afternoon
    After School
    Evenings
    Over Night

7. Do you watch the televised School Board meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month?
    Yes
    No

8. How do you watch WPDS-TV14?
    Bright House Cable Ch. 614
    Verizon Cable Ch. 46
    Knology Cable Ch. 14
    Internet via website (www.wpds.tv)
    Over the air (antenna)

9. To what medium do you primarily turn to for news and information about Pinellas County Schools?
    WPDS-TV14
    Pinellas County Schools website
    Inside Edge monthly newsletter
    Newspaper
    Radio
    Websites
    Local television news stations

10. Please rate the following local programs that WPDS-TV14 produces for the Pinellas County community:

     a. Student Measures - A celebrated musical program that showcases the diversity and depth of musical talent from students in Pinellas County Schools.
        Excellent
        Good
        OK
        Have not watched it
        Not interested

    b. PCS Journal - This newsmagazine-type program combines news and feature stories about the people in Pinellas County Schools.
        Excellent
        Good
        OK
        Have not watched it
        Not interested

    c. Lunchtime Jam - This elementary educational programming includes language exploration, math and writing tips, recipes and more.
        Excellent
        Good
        OK
        Have not watched it
        Not interested

    d. Digital Learning - Pinellas County Schools' staff members present information about the use of technology.
        Excellent
        Good
        OK
        Have not watched it
        Not interested

    e. Friday Night Hi-Lights - This short clips feature highlights from Pinellas County High School football games of the week.
        Excellent
        Good
        OK
        Have not watched it
        Not interested

11. Which, if any, of the following other programs on WPDS-TV14 do you watch?
    Classic Movies
    Teacher Training
    Science Programs
    Humanities Programs
    Others

12. On what subjects would you like to see new WPDS-TV14 programs focus?

    Arts/Music/Drama
        Yes
        No

    High School sports/fitness
        Yes
        No

    Student-produced programming
        Elementary
        Middle School
        High School
        None

    In-depth news/information including coverage and explanation of school issues and initiatives
        Yes
        No

    Parenting tips/Character Education/Lifestyles
        Yes
        No

    School Curriculum/Teacher Training
        Yes
        No

    School issues for the Spanish-speaking community or other foreign language
        Yes
        No

13. Did you find the WPDS-TV14 website (www.wpds.tv) useful?
    Yes
    No

14. Tell us what kinds of information you were looking for?
    Program Schedule
    Local Programs
    School Board Meetings
    Other Programs

15. Did you know that local WPDS-TV14 programs are available on Bright House Video on Demand, Channel 343?
    Yes
    No