Technology Survey (#7)

For those of you who do not know it, I work for the Institute for Learning and Teaching Excellence. As a result, I was asked to put together a technolgy survey to be distributed to students who are preparing to take online courses. The followoing is what I came up with:

Section I: Learning Styles

1. How important is face-to-face interaction with your instructor?

Very important

Somewhat important

In my opinion, LESS is more

2. For me, face-to-face participation in the classroom is

Integral

I could live without it, but it is nice

No life form could ever take the place of my computer

3. My reading skills are

Skookum

So so

? (For our friends who can't read)

4. Are you an independent thinker?

Yes, leave me alone

Somewhat, but I want to know help is available

I need all the help I can get

5. What type of classroom setting do you prefer?

Independent study: who needs teachers?

Student-centered: I like to have the opportunity to ask questions

Teacher-directed: For the love of God, Give me details!

6. How much time do you have to devote to an online course?

My time is limited; that is why I am taking an online course

I have the same amount of time I do for an on-campus course

I'm a bum; i’ve got nothing but time

7. Would you be available to come to a few on-campus meetings?

I would be willing to do that

Some of them—if my schedule permits

Online means online; I’m not coming to any of them!

Section II: Technical Comfort Level

1. How comfortable are you with computer technology?

Calling me a computer geek would be an understatement

I have been using computers for awhile, but sometimes need assistance

What’s a computer?

2. How often do you use e-mail?

I am an e-mailaholic

I use it several times per week

I would use it but I don’t know where to put the stamp

3. Do you use Instant Messaging (IM)?

Are you kidding? I use MSN, AIM, Google, Yahoo, and Skype IM at the same time!

I have used IM before, but not on a regular basis

If it’s not on my typewriter, then I have never used it

4. Do you have access to a computer?

I have an up-to-date computer at home with high-speed Internet access

I have to use the computers on campus or at other facilities

I don’t have a computer and I don’t know where to find one

5. How do you feel about confronting new technology?

Let me at it!

I proceed with caution

In cave we say, “Me no like change.”

6. How would you describe your experience with the World Wide Web?

I am a master surfer!

I get on the Web from time-to-time for fun

World Wide What? All of these technical terms are confusing me

7. Are you familiar with the IU Southeast computer support resources?

Yes; I have the extension, 2447, memorized

I have heard of the Help Desk thingy, but I am not sure where it is

We have that? Why wasn’t I informed?

To all of my S554 classmates, please feel free to take the survey and let us know your answers. FYI: there are no "right" or "wrong" answers, but I will give you the responses I prepared for the survey results.