Student Survey

Computer-based Classes in Indiana


This survey is a research project designed to identify the needs, characterictics, advantages, concerns, and computer skills levels of distance education students who are taking computer-based classes offered by universities in Indiana. I appreciate your time and valuable input.


Please answer the following questions:

1. Marital Status:
Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed

2. Your Occupation:

City and State in which you live:

City and State in which you work:

3. Age:
Under 21
21-30
31-40
41-50
Over 50

4. Gender:
Male
Female

5. Highest Level of Education Completed:
High School Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Ph.D./Ed.D.
Other

6. Your area of study/major:

Are you currently studying toward a degree?
Yes
No


7. Do you have ready access to a computer where you study?
Yes
No

If yes, what type of computer?
IBM PC Compatible
Macintosh
Other

Do you have a modem?
Yes
No

If yes, what speed (bps) is your modem?
2,400
4,800
9,600
14,400
28,800
Over 28,800
Don't know

8. How are you connected to the university computer system?
Direct LAN connection
Local call (to modem pool)
Long distance call (to modem pool)
Internet Service Provider (telnet using PPP or SLIP)
Internet Service Provider (serial connection to menu)

9. What is your monthly connection cost?
Under $10
$10 to $19.99
$20 to $29.99
$30 to $39.99
$40 to $49.99
$50 and over

10. Which of the following course expenses are paid by your employer?
Tuition
Books
Other materials
Release time
Other (Please Specify):

11. What are your purposes for taking computer-based distance education courses?
License or relicense
Career promotion or advancement
Improve job performance
Learning/Education Value
Other (Please Specify):


12. Please identify your level of skills in the following applications?
Please rate the skills as follows:

5 4 3 2 1
Electonic Mail (e-mail)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
World Wide Web (WWW)
Gopher
Bulletin Board (VAXNotes, Usenet,..)
CHAT (IRC, America online,..)
Telnet

13. Who do you contact for help with computer problems? (Please check all that apply).
Instructor
Friend
Classmate
Family Member
University Expert
Vendor/Publisher
Other (Please specify).


14. Please answer the following questions concerning the most recent computer-based course you have taken at the university level.

Did you receive adequate documentation for the utilization of computer applications from the university where you are taking computer-based courses?
Yes No

Did you have any computer experience before you took a university-level computer-based course?
Yes No

Was this the first computer-based course you have taken?
Yes No

Do you plan to enroll in more computer-based distance learning courses at the university level?
Yes No

Would you recommend computer-based courses to others?
Yes No

Have you enrolled in any on-campus courses?
Yes No

Do you think it worthwile to take distance learning courses by computer only?
Yes No

Do you have interaction with classmates by computer?
Yes No

Do you share ideas and problems with classmates by computer?
Yes No

Do you have group projects or discussions with other classmates by computer?
Yes No


15. Please answer the following items by checking the appropriate box.

How do you rate the documentation for accessing computer resourses that the university gave you?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not acceptable

How do you rate your instructor's availability via the computer?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not acceptable

How do you rate your instructor's comptency in helping you with computer-related questions in this course?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not acceptable

How do you rate the university support provided in cases of unexpected technical problems?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not acceptable

How do you rate the Internet provider's support in cases of communications problems?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not acceptable

How do you rate the content and materials of the course?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not acceptable

How do you rate the overall system of computer-based distance learning based on your experience?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not acceptable

16. What are your main concerns in computer-based distance education?
Please rate the concerns as follows:

5 4 3 2 1
Student/teacher communication
Teacher's computer competency
Students' computer competency
Support services in the university
Personal interaction in the group
Students' access to campus resources
Computer training programs provided by the university
Connection cost
Computer cost
Other (specify)

17. What do you see as major advantages of computer-based classes in Indiana?
Please rate the advantages as follows:

5 4 3 2 1
New opportunity for adult education
Student-centered education
Faculty roles as facilitator
Cost efficiency
Flexibility of time and place
Variety of learning resources

18. Additional comments:



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