Fall 2002 Distance Learning Courses' Aggregate Survey Results

In order to strengthen UWG’s distance and distributed learning programs, separate evaluations have been developed for distance courses. These evaluations specifically address issues to ensure that the technology used is appropriate, and that students are satisfied with their learning experiences. Each term a Student Evaluation is distributed to all students enrolled in distance learning courses. The evaluation is made available online to those enrolled in web-based courses, and paper copies are distributed to those enrolled in GSAMS courses. The evaluations were developed by the Distance Learning Administrator and a team of faculty experienced in distance teaching. Evaluation results, including a compilation of student comments, are reported to each department chair, and then forwarded to the respective faculty. The Distance and Distributed Education Center retains copies of all evaluations. Data collected is used to help determine which courses need to be offered, the effectiveness of the interaction, and how training and support services can be improved. Our university’s selected online course delivery tool, WebCT, also allows for formative assessment and evaluation by the instructor, who can track student usage patterns. 

Survey results for a individual course, are available upon request from distance@westga.edu

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Information: DE Student Survey

Question 1: At the beginning of the semester my attitude toward on-line learning was positive. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			155  42.94%	130  36.01%	51  14.13%	18  4.99%	7  1.94%

Question 2: At the end of the semester, my attitude toward on-line learning is positive. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			132  36.57%	148  41.00%	38  10.53%	29  8.03%	14  3.88%

Question 3: My instructor was positive about the online component of this course. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			172  47.78%	130  36.11%	38  10.56%	10  2.78%	10  2.78%

Question 4: I found WebCT easy to understand and utilize by the second week of class. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			175  48.48%	148  41.00%	12  3.32%	16  4.43%	10  2.77%

Question 5: I now find WebCT easy to use and understand. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			200  55.71%	135  37.60%	13  3.62%	8  2.23%	3  .84%

Question 6: Having the flexibility to contribute to class discussions outisde the classroom on my own time was valuable to me. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			160  44.44%	103  28.61%	61  16.94%	29  8.06%	7  1.94%

Question 7: I feel more comfortable participating in class online that I do in a face-to-face setting. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			72  20.00%	60  16.67%	107  29.72%	91  25.28%	30  8.33%

Question 8: The Distance Learning Helpline was helpful to me. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Didn't use Helpline	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
361			39  10.96%	40  11.24%	251  70.51%	17  4.78%	9  2.53%

Question 9: Where do you access the Internet most regularly? 

N			1. home	2. UWG computer lab	3.Undecided	4. work	5.other
363			252  84.02%	47  12.95%	3  .83%	52  14.33%	6  1.66%

Question10: How would you describe you level of experience using computers and the Internet (prior to this course)? 

N			1.novice	2.beginner	3.knowledgeable	4.expert
363			15  4.13%	64  17.63%	251  69.15%	30  8.26%

Question 11: I would like to take classes in the future that are mostly on-line. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
363			135  37.60%	115  32.03%	57  15.88%	30  8.36%	22  6.13%

Question 12: I would like to take classes in the future that are completely on-line. 

N			1. Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.Undecided	4.Disagree	5.Strongly disagree
363			122  34.08%	68  18.99%	78  21.79%	60  16.76%	30  8.38%

Question 13: Where do you live? 

N			1. Less than 10 miles from the Carrollton campus.	2. 11-20 miles from campus.	3. 21-45 miles from campus.	4. 46-65 miles from campus.	5. 66-85 miles from campus.	6. more than 85 miles from campus.
363			101  22.72%	28  7.71%	85  23.42%	73  20.11%	37  10.19%	33  9.09%

Question 14: What did you like about the online portion of this course?

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Question 15: What did you dislike about the online portion of this course?

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Question 16: What suggestions would you make for future online courses?

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Question 17: What is your age? 

N			1. <20	2. 20-29	3. 30-39	4. 40-49	5. 50+
363			35  14.1%	208  64.54%	74  21.58%	39  11.36%	22  5.4%

Question 18: Registration for this course was available at a distance (online, via phone or via fax). 

N			1. Agree	2. Disagree	3. Unsure
363			242  68.95%	13  3.70%	96  27.5%

Question 19: Materials required for this course were available for convenient purchase. 
 

N			1.Strongly Agree	2. Agree	3.disagree	4.Strongly disagree	5.unsure
363			103  29.10%	196  55.37%	18  5.08%	15  4.24%	22  6.21%

Question 20: The academic advising related to distance learning which I received prior to this course was: 
 

N			1. Excellent	2. Good	3. Neutral	4. Needs Improvement	5.Unacceptable
363			64  18.50%	116  33.53%	126  36.42%	35  10.12%	5  1.45%

Question 21: Information on financial aid available prior to registration was: 
 

N			1. Excellent	2. Good	3. Neutral	4. Needs Improvement	5.Unacceptable
363			29  8.50%	83  24.34%	66  19.35%	23  6.74%	5  1.47%

Question 22: Information on career services on UWG's website is:: 
 

N			1. Excellent	2. Good	3. Neutral	4. Needs Improvement	5.Unacceptable	6. Does not apply
363			29  8.50%	83  24.34%	66  19.35%	23  6.74%	5  1.47%	135  39.59%

Question 23: Means for resolving student complaints related to this course were: 
 

N			1. Excellent	2. Good	3. Neutral	4. Needs Improvement	5.Unacceptable	6. Unsure
363			46  13.49%	97  28.45%	83  24.34%	28  8.21%	14  4.11%	73  21.41%

Question 24: Means for resolving student complaints were: 

N			1. Excellent	2. Good	3. Neutral	4. Needs Improvement	5.Unacceptable	6. Does not apply
363			34  1012%	90  26.79%	82  24.40%	25  7.44%	12  3.57%	93  27.68%

Question 25: How many on-campus courses (not online) are you taking this term? 
 

N			1. (answeedr 0)	2. (answeedr1)	3. (answeedr 2)	4. (answered 3)	5. (answered 4)	6. (answered 5)
363			80  22.86%	96  27.43%	40  11.43%	46  13.14%	60  17.14%	28  8.00%

Question 26: Did you use the UWG Library website to access information needed for your class?:
 

N			1. Yes	2. No
351			160  44.08%	191  52.62%

Question 27: Were you aware that the UWG Library has a Distance Learning Support Service to help you get the libary and research materials you need?: 
 

N			1. Yes	2. No
351			184  50.69%	167  46.01%