Tools and Tutorials

Tools

Tools for Phase 1: Data Collection

CDS 2012 Survey: What's New and Important to Know
2012 Survey Participation Checklist—for the EDUCAUSE primary representative or CDS manager
Full 2012 survey or individual 2012 survey modules
Which Modules Should Your Organization Complete? decision tree
Question Overview—for someone who wants a complete list of topics in the 2012 survey
Survey Glossary—explanations of words and phrases used in the CDS survey
Survey Crosswalks—year-to-year survey comparisons
- All 2012 survey modules
- 2011 to 2012 survey map and spreadsheet—for someone who completed the 2011 survey and wants to know how those questions map to this year’s survey
- Legacy (pre-2011) to 2012 survey map and spreadsheet—for someone who completed the legacy survey in the past, but didn’t complete the 2011 survey

Tools for Phase 2: Data Download and Analysis (for 2011 data only)

Visual Data Dictionary—an enhanced version of the data dictionary intended to make analysis easier
SAS Programs for CDS—programs enabling SAS users to import the data download and produce reports

For more information on 2012 reporting tool plans, please see the FAQ.

Webinar Tutorials

EDUCAUSE staff will periodically host free webinar tutorials. No tutorials are scheduled at this time. Learn about upcoming tutorials in the CDS Update newsletter. Subscribe now.

Recorded Tutorials

February 9, 2012—Analyzing Your Data

How to Participate

On the day of the event, you will:

Go to the Adobe Connect website.
Select “Enter as a Guest.”
Enter your name in the "Name" field.

Technical Requirements

To participate you will need:

A high speed WIRED connection (wireless and/or dial-up are not recommended)
A reliable telephone line (preferably landline) in case you experience audio difficulties while listening to the webinar with your computer speakers
Cookies enabled in your web browser.
Adobe Connect
Operating system, browser, and software requirements (below)

Run the Adobe Connect Connection Test to verify that your computer meets hardware and software requirements to use Adobe Connect. If you have problems completing the test or installing required software, visit the Adobe Support website or call Adobe Technical Support at 800-945-9120.

If you have audio difficulties, visit the Audio Troubleshooting page.

Participant Requirements

Windows
Windows 7 Windows Vista, XP Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or later	Internet Explorer 6 or later (in 32-bit mode only); Firefox 2 or later; Google Chrome Internet Explorer 6 or later; Firefox 2 or later; Google Chrome
Macintosh
Mac OS X v10.4, 10.5, 10.6 (Intel) Mac OS X v10.4 (PowerPC) Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or later	Safari 2 or later; Firefox 2 or later; Google Chrome Safari 2; Firefox 2 or later; Google Chrome
Linux
Red Hat or Novell Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or later	Firefox 2 or later

Mobile Devices

Please note that there is limited functionality on a mobile device; simultaneous teleconference activity is restricted when using a carrier that does not support simultaneous data and voice.

Apple Devices
iOS 3 or 4, created for Apple iPhone Install and use the Adobe Connect Mobile App for iPhone/iPad/iTouch	compatible with Apple iPad and iPod Touch (3G or 4G connection recommended)
Android Devices
Android 2.2 Adobe AIR® for Android Install and use the Adobe Connect Mobile App for Android devices	compatible with HTC Nexus One and Motorola Droid (3G or 4G connection recommended)