Online Survey-for the Novice online learner

Please complete as much of this survey as you wish to. Your opinions and ideas about online learning are valuable.
Name (optional): 


  1. Have you read the Researcher’s Consent form?
    Yes
    No


  1. Have you considered online studies before?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you have access to a computer with Internet connection, at least 4- 5 times per week?
    Yes
    No


  1. Have you used a computer to access the Internet?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you use email on a regular basis (i.e. several times per month)?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you understand the following terms: Web Browser
    Yes
    No


  1. Connection speed
    Yes
    No


  1. Posting to a web site
    Yes
    No


  1. Discussion Groups (also known as Internet forums)
    Yes
    No


  1. Download
    Yes
    No


  1. (Electronic) attachments
    Yes
    No


  1. Search Engine
    Yes
    No


  1. Please rate your attitude about Internet communications and online learning.

            1 2 3 4 5      
      You have strong computer skills Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      You are comfortable looking up information on the Internet Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      You accept learning challenges eagerly Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Online learning is an isolating concept Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Internet communications are easily misunderstood Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Collaborative learning happens best in a face-to-face setting. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      You are concerned about the authenticity of online degree programs Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      You think of the Internet as another communication tool Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is work related (ie, word processing or creating products)


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is email related


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is spent browsing the Internet


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is spent researching or seeking specific information


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is used for chatting or Instant Messaging


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is for shopping or online auctions


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is doing online banking or bill paying


  1. Of all the time I spend on a computer, about is spent doing other computer activities (such as gaming, video editing, digital photography or other leisure activities)


  1. If you were considering attending a traditional, land-based college or university program, what factors would influence your choice (please rank in order with “1” being most important)
        1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Distance from home  
    Cost of program  
    Expectations of program  
    Time constraints  
    Impact on personal life  
    Improvement of work situation  
    Meeting new people  
    Advancing education  


  1. Please indicate if you have participated in the following activities. Choose the circle closest to "learner" if you have only participated in that capacity, the one closest to "instructor" if that is your only experience with the activity, or select the middle circle to indicate you have both "learned" and "instructed" via that activity.
    *Face to face Settings:
    Traditional Classroom setting
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. One on one tutoring
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. College style lecture
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. Small group workshops or discussion groups
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. *Distance Settings
    Teleconference
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. Videoconference
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. Traditional correspondence course (via mail):
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. Online instruction
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. Blended instruction (any combination of a face-to-face model and a distance model)
     
      1 2 3  
    Learner  Instructor


  1. Below are some commonly noted concerns about online programs. Please indicate your own view by agreeing or disagreeing that you feel these concerns are valid.
    There is no way to ensure the identity of someone online
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Online programs are not rigorous enough
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Online study must be very lonely
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. The only way to succeed in an online course is to be highly motivated
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Online degrees are akin to those matchbook programs
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. One has to have strong computer skills to learn online
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. There is not enough human interaction in online learning
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. One would never really get to know their classmates
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Online degrees are not as prestigious as traditional ones
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Studying online would require too much reading
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Online learning is a substitute for a traditional education
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Online learning is another option for getting an education
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. An online degree would cost much more than a traditional one
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. I don’t know enough about online learning to have a strong opinion
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Online programs are too new to have a sense of what’s available
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. I only ever hear about US online programs
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. I would consider an online program if I had a better idea of the expectations
    Agree
    Disagree


  1. Optional--gender and age


  1. What is your profession?


  1. Highest level of schooling completed


  1. First computer owned—date, and kind of computer (if you remember)


  1. Types of job-related tasks you use a computer for, if any


  1. Computer programs or application used for personal use, if any


  1. Have you ever considered an online certificate, diploma or degree program before?


  1. If yes, what programs did you look at? What affected your decision to enroll, or not?


  1. What sorts of programs of study do you think are best suited to online study, if any?


  1. Have you ever read or posted information on an Internet forum, such as a Yahoo Group, or a health care or special interest site?


  1. If you were to enroll in an online course of study, do you think your communications with others—fellow learners and instructors—would be different than in a face-to-face setting? What would make you more or less comfortable with online communication?


  1. Why do you think online courses and programs have grown in popularity in the last few years?


  1. If an online degree program were of interest to you, what reasons might lead you to chose it over a traditional face-to-face course?


  1. Do you have any additional questions or concerns?
Lisa