Fall 2006 Distance Education Survey (Student Comments)

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

· Being on your own

· I could do the work at my convenience and around my schedule.

· Being able to complete work at my pace instead of rushing to get it completed in class.

· Wasn't too much work

· This course was simple and easy. Submitting and completing work online made things much easier.

· It was easy to access

· I was able to do my work from home.

· Easy to comprehend

· Easy to comprehend

· The flexibility for completing assignments.

· Being able to work at any time convenient for me.

· The commute factor. I work full time and this allowed me to take more classes.

· Nothing, this was my first and hopefully last online class.

· Not having to drive to Carrollton for class. Work at your own pace and time.

· The flexibility of completing assignments.

· The commute factor. I work full time and this allowed me to take more classes.

· Flexibility, Discussions

· Flexibility to work at hours convenient to me; not having to spend time driving to campus

· Completing assignments on a flexible schedule.

· The commute factor. I work full time and this allowed me to take more classes.

· I liked that I could work on my class work from home and when ever I had a question my teacher never hesitated to help. I also liked that I could work on my class work at my own pace as long as I got my work and test done by the deadline.

· That it was self-paced. All you have to remember to do is meet the required deadlines.

· I could review material pertaining to this class online and could always go back and review. I could visit the website and do assignments whenever it was convenient for me. It saves me time not having to drive to campus, and that time can be spent working online.

· Freedom to complete work around my schedule.

· I can do the work at my own leisure and whenever I have time.

· Easy access to assignments, grades, etc.

· It was challenging, but help was available.

· I didn't like it

· Didn't have to attend class

· I could do the work on my own time.

· flexibility and not sitting in a boring class

· Flexibility

· flexibility, not having to sit in class where there is such a disparity of knowledge and one gets bored

· All assignments were available at the beginning of the course

· I like that fact that you can learn at your own pace

· I could do the work sitting in my own home without other people around me making noise.

· Convenience, ability to do assignments around my work/school schedule as well as around my children's needs

· It was nice not having to come to class if I did not have any questions about the material.

· not having to drive to campus to go to class. and being able to login in to the class sections within a certain time frame.

· I was able to complete the assignments and exams on my own time. Having doctor appointments did not keep me from turning in assignments or missing important dates.

· I can get all of it done in one day have all grades and work at my own pace.

· It is convenient for me to work on projects when I have time.

· I like that I was able to work at my pace.

· Flexibility.

· I like working at my own pace and finishing early.

· That it is for class to be on line more so the people can learn more about it.

· Not having to drive to the campus, for non-traditional students this is great.

· that u could do work from home and send it in over the computer

· assignments were practical

· could do my assignments whenever I wanted

· I could do most of my work at night so it was easier for me to have a job and still take a full load of classes.

· It afforded me to take more classes since I work full-time and I was able to complete some of the work at home, and still get assistance from the instructor if needed.

· The ability to do my work when convenient to me.

· Nothing

· made doing assignments on my own time easier

· Easy to get the work done when it fit into my schedule.

· There was nothing that I liked or disliked.

· that I can access it to fit my schedule

· I was able to work at my own pace.

· Variety of materials used: ppt, video, tutorials (authorware)--there was never anything I could not access quick and easy answers to, with a variety of tools to help me better comprehend.

· it was flexible with my schedule

· Calendar

· the ease of time.

· flexibility

· the quizzes & test

· I could complete tasks at my own pace

· grades are right there

· To be able to review the chapters at my own time, take the practice quizzes as much as I want, take the quizzes and do the modules on my own time. I like studying in the night, so an online course help me for that.

· the text quizzes

· EVERYTHING

· I could work at my own pace but could get ahead or go to the lab for help when necessary

· Not having to drive to campus.

· The thing I liked the most was that I could work at my own paste.

· Could do the work on my own schedule. It didn’t matter if it was 8 in the morning or 8 at night.

· That everything was on-line and easy to understand, and I could work at my own pace

· Organization of WebCT and devices such as the Calendar that easily let the student see when assignments are due and plan to do certain tasks

· on my time

· It made it easier for me to do the work around my schedule, and it gave me more time to do a project where you would regularly only get one hour and 15 min in class.

· The freedom to do the work as I pleased.

· I liked going at my own pace, and not having to sit thru a boring class

· I could do it when it best suited me.

· It was fairly direct and easy to understand

· The online tests and labs.

· Being able to do the work when I wanted to.

· The instructor was fast to respond to questions. I particularly like the bulletin board.

· The flexibility of assignments. Reading and learning at my own pace so to speak.

· I liked that I could do the work around my schedule.

· You could do the work whenever suited your schedule. Dr. Prince and the graduate assistants in the computer lab were very helpful and supportive as well.

· That I could do things on my own time

· You could learn at your own pace.

· I could do the work when I was ready.

· I could do the work anywhere I was at any time of the day or night. no restrictions.

· Flexibility.

· I like the fact that you can do everything on your own time and at your own pace.

· The convenience of the managing of my own class schedule.

· I liked the flexibility of doing classes in my time.

· I liked the flexibility it gave me with my job. I could work on the assignments in a wide time frame without having to be in a classroom at a certain time.

· Quizzes and grade viewing.

· no class

· nothing

· I like doing class work on my own schedule.

· Flexible work times

· that I could do the work when ever I had the time to complete it.

· I liked the freedom and the understanding I got from Dr. Prince.

· That I could do it from home or from the school lab and there was someone to help me with the class in the lab.

· Could do work when it was most convenient to me.

· knowing when assignments were due

· I did not have to go to class.

· it makes it easier to do your work on your time

· I liked the time flexible time frame in which I could complete quizzes and assignments.

· good teachers

· Don't have to go to class.

· knowing what is expected and being able to work at my own pace

· The convenience

· Nothing

· the online bulletin board for assignments

· the flexibility

· not having class, and having references to class discussions posted online.

· Not as many class meetings- I could do the work on my time and learn at my pace rather than sitting in class listening to lectures.

· I could do things on my own time.

· I could do it on my own time

· Ability to do things in my own timeframe

· Nothing

· I did not have to drive. That gave me an extra hour to work on my schoolwork and with my family.

· The flexibility

· Dr. Morris' powerpoints were excellent.

· It keeps me from having to attend class at a set time, which makes working on a degree less intrusive on my personal and professional schedules. It eliminates time conflicts, saves driving time and the cost of gas.

· It allowed for me to live life and go to school at the same time, both at my own pace.

· I was given the opportunity to live life and go to school with a family at my own pace.

· Communication with classmates and handouts available on line

· easy reference to materials

· Not having to drive after working all day and getting home at 9:15.

· self paced!!

· It was convenient with my schedule. However, I did experience some troubles with lockups during the middle of online assessments. (happened approx. 2 times)

· I liked that I could do the coursework on my own time and in a comfortable setting.

· all was well

· Not having to drive after work.

· I liked working at my own pace. I could work ahead on assignments when I had time.

· No class time. Instructor responded to emails promptly.

· Having the chance to do work when I had the time

· ability to work around my schedule.

· I have taken numerous eCore classes so the format is very familiar to me. Flexibility to do the work at home or at the office certainly appeals to me.

· I Could do the work where and when I wanted

· plenty of time to complete the projects

· flexibility

· I would have loved this course but the instructor prohibited that. She was unhelpful and I had no idea what was going on most of the time. She did not explain anything about the course.

· you work at your own pace and still meets the deadline.

· I enjoyed learning on my own time. I liked having the flexibility of choosing when I concentrated my time on course assignments and study.

· I liked that I could complete the assignments in the comfort of my own home.

· Could do work on my own time.

· easy access to grades, worksheets, and tests

· Flexibility of hours, no need to go to campus for tests, still able to communicate one-on-one with instructor.

· I liked that I could choose the time I worked on my assignments and that for the most part the program was easy to use. I do like the professor who teaches this course and all of his help.

· ok but not having a computer hurts

· Being able to work at my pace without distractions

· it was nice to be able to go online and get a worksheet and do it in the library and turn it in all without leaving the library to go to class.

· The assignments were there to complete at your own pace and you could also work on them in advance.

· I liked that I was not require to attend class and could pretty much work on the assignments in my free time.

· I liked the convenience of not having to attend a class. I was able to do the assignments when I had free time.

· I could do the work at my own time

· That I could do it in the comforts of my dorm, on my schedule.

· I really like that you can work at your own pace when ever you want. you don’t have an exact time you have to do it.

· I didn't have to leave home to access the class.

· I got to work at my own pace somewhat and I didn't have to go somewhere I could work from my room.

· Being able to do the work when I had time to do it.

· I liked nothing at all about the online portion of this class.

· I hated it! The instructor did not supply good feedback to my email questions. I have a terrible grade in this class and when I emailed her for help because I had no idea how to get better all she would say was " look in the handbook." Well, I looked and it didn't help.

· The convenience.

· I liked the flexibility of being able to study the material at my own pace.

· nothing

· I enjoyed being able to do things on my own time.

· You had a lot of freedom as to when you did your projects.

· I like that the directions the instructor gave were complete and concise

· I like that you have flexibility in doing your work from your home. Since I live so far away, and am taking a full load anyway, it was helpful.

· Being able to "go to class" when I had time. Not having a set time and day to be at school.

· The flexibility. I could work on my own time. With a family it is the only way to go.

· It allows me to learn on my own time and it is convenient.

· I liked being able to complete the assignments on my own time...I was able to see when exactly they were due and plan around that.

· being able to work at my own pace

· I liked having the flexibility of completing the assignments on my own time and accessing the class material when it was convenient for me.

· It being online, working at my own pace

· I liked the flexibility of working when it was convenient to do so. I also liked that the instructor encouraged class members to post assignments and read and respond to others' assignments. I think that kept me from feeling like I was all alone out there in cyberspace.

· Assignment due dates were very flexible. I was able to read the textbook, take all the quizzes within the first two weeks of class so that I no longer had to worry about that aspect of it. The large project was due at the end of the semester with weekly hints, tips, so that work could be done at one's own pace. Discussion board assisted in keeping up with questions/feedback from others within the class.

· The flexibility of the course. Being able to complete assignments on my own time.

· Able to complete assignments on my time.

· The convenience of not driving to the campus.

· 1. Flexibility to work at my own pace 2. Could work on projects anytime, day or night 3. Expectations were clear and reminders on "home" screen to keep me on track 4. I live 3 and 1/2 hours away, and UWG was the closest with online classes for Masters in Media. It will be valuable to me to have most (preferably all) of my classes in this format - it's not a quick commute :)

· I appreciated the flexibility. I am a teacher, Mother and student. I couldn't have taken this class in the traditional way.

· convenience

· The professor is a wonderful professor! He took a lot of time to respond anytime I had questions or concerns. Also, he took interest in how the class thought the course was coming along.

· flexibility

· Flexibility

· I live 2 hours away and this is very convenient.

· Not having to commute.

· Convenience

· Location

· I was able to login and complete at my own pace.

· It allowed me to work at my own pace.

· Flexibility to participate and submit assignments.

· It was convenient to someone who is working full time.

· The flexibility that it allows. In addition, the syllabi posted on-line that allowed you to work at your own pace and get ahead on some assignments.

· I liked how this class was set up in modules that could be accessed at any time. I could proceed at my own pace and work on assignments as I got to them.

· Working on assignments on MY time.

· Able to fit class work into my schedule.

· The discussions with my classmates helps clarify any misunderstandings so that the work can be completed.

· Having the freedom to complete assignments at my own pace, and on my own time.

· The professor was helpful and responsive. The class objectives and group activities were great. This was a great class.

· Made it where I could take the course. I don't have time to travel back and forth to Carrollton every week.

· The convenience. Online courses work well for me because I live 45 minutes away from Carrollton.

· I can work at my own pace, on my own time and I am not restricted by other people's schedules.

· The freedom to work at your own time.

· The flexibility

· I liked that I could participate in class even though I was sick.

· It was very convenient for someone who is working full time.

· there was still a lot of communication between the members of our work group and Dr Cooper that allowed us to continue work while knowing that he was watching so that we would not get too far off line.

· I enjoyed working with a group and having feedback from other participants in the course. The professor was accessible online and I felt comfortable talking with him online.

· Instructor was very available for questions; quick feedback and turnaround on graded assignments

· The live chats in the classroom

· Flexibility and not having to drive in to campus.

· Live Classroom

· Not making the long drive to campus each week.

· Everything, but especially the convenience for me.

· The ability to work at my own pace and not have to meet online at set times.

· everything

· All of the assignments were individual, so there was no issue with coordinating group assignments.

· Flexibility

· The flexibility of working at my own pace. The instructor had all assignments posted, so I could work on any of them when I wanted too.

· My professor provided helpful chat opportunities. I can work on my own time.

· Not having to go to class.

· flexibility

· I like the flexibility.

· It fit my schedule!

· convenience

· the flexibility

· The flexibility of when I work.

· I enjoy being able to spend time working on class assignments instead of spending several hours each way getting to class. It allows me to use my time more effectively.

· Flexibility for doing work when it is convenient for me and less travel to campus

· The class notes were helpful. The discussion board was helpful as well. The posting of assignments was fairly easy.

· I'm able to accomplish more since my classes are online and I think that the p

· everything

· I appreciated the electronic drop boxes for work, projects, etc. versus face-to-face due dates.

· I love being able to work from home and not have to go to class.

· Accessing the course at various times of the day.

· Always me to work around family activities and work.

· I was able to work full time and still take this course for my Master's. I also was able to complete the assignments on my own and at my own pace.

· Easy access. no travel

· the flexibility

· Being able to do the work when I had time and not having to fit going to class into my schedule.

· You could work on assignments and post things when you needed to, anytime day or night.

· Being able to learn from home and work at my convenience. Also, not being tied to class every week. It's nice especially when you have a family and live far away.

· I loved the flexibility of working on my assignments around my schedule.

· Having a family it was easy to complete assignments when I had the time whether it was during my work day or during the night!

· Convenience, flexibility Not having to drive to campus often Being able to do assignments and post at any time of day

· The ability to see answers to my questions and others and therefore learn from their questions. The ability to see everyone's work and therefore get a multiply my understanding of a topic.

· these questions are tedious, term after term. online work means flexibility in the time of day you can turn in your assignments.

· I like the flexibility that online courses provide.

· The organization of the class -- very easy to access information from the instructor

· The flexibility of receiving assignments and then posting them even at 1:00 in the morning.

· The convenience. The online nature of the class makes it easier for me to take courses. I do not have to travel twice a week to go to Carrollton, I can just log on, complete my work and post it (as long as the attachment function is working).

· Dr. Putney was great! I liked the fact that she was so quick to answer questions through e-mail and discussions.

· Flexibility. I like to be able to do my class work when it is convenient for me.

· Helpful, friendly instructor. Other students in class very helpful posting responses to questions on discussion boards.

· Optional online live discussion board, and general discussion board.

· the comfort level and not having to drive after work.

· the freedom of doing things when it was most convenient for me.

· I was able to work, go to school, and spend time with my 18-month-old son.

· everything

· Flexibility

· Not going to class.

· flexibility

· Flexibility and freedom of not having to go to campus for each class meeting.

· flexibility

· More convenient.

· everything

· time flexibility

· The flexibility to due assignments.

· The flexibility to do class work when I have time.

· I enjoyed the freedom it allowed me.

· I still feel connected to my professor and to my group even though we communicate online.

· The ease at which assignments could be posted most of the time

· Not having to be on campus

· Working from home, ease in discussions

· The flexibility of class meetings and the amount of time given to work on and finish assignments was great. This course is definitely designed for people who work full-time.

· Ease of using WebCT

· flexibility

· The flexibility to have a deadline and work toward that deadline on my own time.

· Course information was appropriate and informational.

· Not having to drive 1 1/2 hours to get to campus!!!

· Do the class on my own time

· I like being able to work at my own pace.

· I liked the fact that I could post questions and receive answers from faculty or other students. Too many overlapping assignments. Too many assignments for this course. Group assignments were not always satisfactory and satisfying.

· Dr. Putney was well organized so that made this process very easy.

· Dr. Putney was very flexible and made the discussions optional. She was very understanding.

· The easy access and working at my own pace and the no traveling. I really liked the group work for some of the assignments.

· I can submit work and communicate with my professor from home which is nice when you are working and have a family.

· flexibility for group chats and submitting my work when it is convenient for me

· Access to group discussion board and chat room. I like the backpack component on the homepage.

· The instructor was very helpful and offered optional chats. She was very accessible. I liked being able to work at my own pace and able to discuss work with my group via the live chat component.

· I love the convenience.

· Flexibility

· It gave me the opportunity to work at my own pace and in my spare time.

· flexibility

· flexibility of schedule... not having to drive

· NOTHING! It was disorganized and boring.

· That you could work on your own pace and the deadlines were reasonable

· Convenience.

· I enjoyed being able to work on my own schedule.

· I liked being able to work from home, to have class discussions online, and not driving out to campus!

· The flexibility to work when it was convenient for me.

· Flexibility

· Everything. It is nice to meet for one hour a week and have the rest of the time for assignments and projects.

· I liked being able to work on my own schedule.

· The professor.

· the flexibility

· I love the fact that I did not have to drive to Carrollton every week!

· freedom to submit work whenever

· flexibility

· The professor put everything for the entire semester online at the beginning. You were free to work ahead as you had the time. The discussions were thought-provoking and well as practical and he would add comments and questions to foster the discussion. It was great.

· Can I just say everything? Please do not change anything.

· The fact I can do the work on my schedule at my convenience. Not having to spend money on gas was an added bonus!

· flexibility

· Flexibility

· Being able to do on my own time

· Flexibility of completing assignments at home.

· I enjoyed the live classroom chats and being able to work from home. I also think the group concept was good.

· Being able to work at my own pace.

· the flexibility

· The convenience.

· I can do the work on my own schedule - and without traveling.

· Ability to work as my personal schedule mandated. Completing research on my time.

· I like not having to make the long drive each week.

· I liked not having to travel to Carrollton. It was good for my family situation.

· Not driving and flexibility of time to work around my job

· I like that all the members of the class got to read and respond to one another's ideas in the essays assigned by the professor. I learned so much more than I might have in class (can't believe I am saying this) because I could read and re-read my fellow classmates' thoughts. I have never had a class quite like this one and did not feel nearly as isolated as I thought I might. I think that this is due largely to the course design and structure as put in place by the Professor. She made it easy with her on-line tutorials and her responses to everyone's ideas throughout the semester!

· I like being able to work on the class when it fits into my schedule.

· Not traveling to class to attend.

· It provided the convenience of not having to go all the way to campus.

· Flexibility in schedule; easier to "speak your mind"

· can do my homework in my pajamas

· Class discussions between the individuals. I think we probably discussed more on-line than we would have in class.

· I liked being able to post responses to a website where others could review the content. I liked the flexibility of accessing information.

· Discussions were more in depth than a face to face class meeting. The flexibility of completing assignments on my time table.

· Not having to commute

· Discussions allowed for sharing in-depth thought rather than flippant comments.

· convenience.

· I really like it

· flexibility with class hours

· That I was able to work on my own time

· Making my own time to do an assignment!

· easy to access

· Do the work on my own time often late at night

· that I could work at my own pace.

· I love that I can do the work when it is convenient for me.

· You are able to finish assignments on your own time. I liked the homework that went along with the material. It was helpful.

· You can learn at your own pace, and I didn't feel pressured to answer questions like I would in a classroom!

· The flexibility it gave my schedule in being able to study for other classes and to work as well.

· I liked the opportunity to complete assignments and tests on my own time.

· I liked the flexibility of doing my assignments at virtually any time.

· flexibility with my schedule

· nothing

· I did not have to go to class and I could do my work when I wanted to do it

· saved time and gas work on my assignments at my own pace

· no travel test on line

· The flexibility was helpful. I liked being able to complete assignments pretty much on my own schedule. The calendar was very helpful in keeping me on track.

· The freedom to be online whenever I choose.

· Flexibility and access at all hours.

· Being able to relax at home and take the quiz. It was the only thing I cared about the course.

· Assignments were online and the instructor was available to assist as needed.

· being able to do and submit work from home.

· The material was easily accessible and easily understood

· flexibility

· Having the flexibility to do assignments at my convenience.

· Flexibility

· flexibility

· The flexibility

· doing and submitting work on-line

· flexibility is great when you work and have a family

· I like being able to work nights and still take classes.

· I like the flexibility of the course. I work full time. It is easier to manage my schedule with online classes.

· Freedom to complete assignments pretty much whenever I wanted to and not having to be in class every week. (I have a son that plays sports, so it allowed me to watch a few more games than I would have gotten to.)

· work at your own pace

· The assignments.

· Mrs. Smith made herself available for assistance as much as possible. The luxury of doing assignments at home.

· The convenience of taking the course from the comfort of my home and at my own time.

· I like online classes because they allow me to be more flexible and balance my time between family, work, and school. I work fulltime

· Flexibility. I liked not having to be in class every week and being able to complete assignments pretty much whenever I wanted to.

· the flexibility to do assignments at my own pace

· I liked the flexibility of when to do the work.

· Being able to express myself fully and participate in discussion without being in the classroom, and also I was able to complete my work at my own pace. Less pressure.

· time was paced

· I did it in the privacy of my home.

· very flexible for time

· flexibility

· Dr. Wilson realized we were all learning how to use WEB CT and addressed our assignments accordingly.

· It was convenient. It allowed me to use driving time in a more constructive way.

· I got to stay home that day

· It gave me more freedom and time. I did not feel stressed out about having to rush to complete the assignment and then drive to the campus.

· Allows me to work when I am available not when told I have to.

· Nothing. I did not like the on-line portion.

· Availability to access class data anywhere there was a computer with internet access

· nothing beyond being able to download syllabus, etc. for class. and registration

· It was convenient and gave me extra time that I needed to complete assignments.

· Being able to download the Lecture Notes and print them out and study them at home. I would be able to take adequate notes if I had to do it in class.

· It was very helpful

· I prefer a classroom where I can ask questions and get an immediate response. I am trying to work with the distance courses simply because a few of the courses I need to take are only offered through distance courses.

· With gas prices increasing, I was able to save on gas and I was able to enjoy my day while and still do my work without having to sit in a lecture for approx. 3 hours!

· The flexibility; not having to drive to campus every Saturday for class.

· not having to go to class

· I did not have to drive as much as I did during traditional session. It also afforded me the opportunity to study at my own time.

· I do not have to physically attend class. The drive is awful sometimes. But a one on one class setting is beneficial sometimes as some things cannot be explained online.

· the online portion of this course allowed me to answer questions on my own time. It gave me flexibility. I liked how the class was structured the first half in-class and the second online. Online portion of this course was convenient.

· Not having to worry about attending class

· flexibility

· Not being required to come to class and having the flexibility to do the work on my own time

· I like not having to drive to UWG.

· Flexibility less driving time

· Accessibility and convenience

· CONVENIENCE! It is not that I like on line better than meeting face to face with professor, it is just so much more convenient to continue my education this way. When classes are only offered in classroom, I can only take 2 or less a semester and work full time. When I can add on line classes it greatly increases my chance of taking more classes and graduating earlier. Thanks

· Flexibility of hours to do class work & exams

· I did not have to sit through a lecture 3 times a week.

· Convenience to fit education into an already busy schedule.

· I could complete my work in my own time.

· That you got to participate at your own pace with deadline.

· I was able to do the assignments at my own pace.

· FLEXIBILITY AND CONVENIENCE

· flexibility; no stress

· I like this portion because it helps me to be able to be at home and class at the same time. It is better for me to take on-line classes.

· That I didn't have to drive to campus.

· It encouraged me to work hard and research information on my own and it taught me how to manage my time and not lag behind in class

· Everything...I was able to move at my own pace. On-line courses are very helpful for me. I work full-time and wish more class were offered on-line for those in their Junior and Senior year.

· It fit in with my schedule.

· Having my nights free.

· Getting assignments done at my own pace, yet still being able to work with classmates.

· Flexibility

· The convenience

· The flexibility of online courses is invaluable to me as an educator.

· Very well. It was fine.

· Flexible schedule

· The flexibility of the time it saves from having to travel to the campus.

· Being able to complete assignments and discussions on my time.

· Convenience

· The flexibility of signing on at whatever time to complete work.

· I liked the ability to do the work on my own time.

· I was free to do my assignments and submit them when it was most convenient for me. Also, I liked not having to drive to class every week.

· The flexibility it affords me...I can work at times that are convenient to my busy life and work...

· that it was on-line, and easy for a working mom to complete her Grad. degree without traveling far distances.

· My own pace

· The fact that it was almost completely on line.

· I could work on my own and submit the assignments earlier than posted. This gave me the flexibility in my schedule and the ability to take another class.

· I was able to do my work on line with few interruptions of having to drive all the way to the Carrollton campus

· I liked working at my convenience without having to drive for three hours to attend class.

· I liked being able to send my assignments through WebCT.

· Convenience and immediate feedback.

· flexibility

· Completing assignments at my convenience.

· The professor

· It's one less class to have to drive to and I can pretty much work at my own pace.

· Not having to physically go to class

· I liked being able to do the course work around my work schedule.

· Dr. Rhodes made it very easy to understand.

· Convenience

· I felt I had deeper discussions and had a chance to read the opinions of others. I learned more this way. I like the quick quiz responses.

· The convenience and the ability to listen to the audio lectures more than once if needed, as well as go back and review before exams.

· I liked the part of not having to travel to class.

· Flexibility, Discussion Rooms, Wimba Live, Quizzes on-line, EVERYTHING

· convenience

· The convenience of not having to drive to campus weekly. It saved me a lot of time (traffic anguish) and money (gas).

· Able to do work when have time

· I like being able to do assignments on my own time. If I free time, I can turn them earlier than assigned. I love not having to drive so far to class!!!

· The flexibility in getting assignments done. I always had a week once the new assignment was posted to get it done and submitted. It helped me budget my time better. Also, I spent less time traveling (I work in Meriwether County, which is over an hour away).

· Not having to go to class

· convenience and availability

· Flexibility Do not have to drive to campus but can stay home

· ...liked the Wimba Live classroom & the instructor using it for test reviews, discussions, and when she took over students' computers to share with others internet projects.

· I like being able to go back to the lectures when I needed.

· assignments are detailed and organized

· The flexibility of working at home and on my on timeline and not having to drive to Carrolton to take the class.

· I like the fact that I can complete things on my own time instead of meeting each week at a particular time.

· I liked taking tests online.

· Convenience

· The dialog that I had with classmates on the DB

· Being able to complete assignments when convenient to me and not having to drive so far every week.

· I have a 19 month old daughter so I love being able to take classes on line. The professor was knowledgeable about having an on-line course.

· The convenience of completing my course work at my leisure form home or work.

· Discussion Boards were interesting and helpful. The mix of perspectives and backgrounds made for enlightening debates.

· Assignments and discussion boards were beneficial and interesting. The organization of the course and the course work itself was good.

· I did save gas money this semester.

· I don't like online classes period! Coming to class is one reason I chose West Ga.

· Not having to drive to the campus and the ease of working on your own timeline.

· ability to complete class work around work schedule

· Discussions

· The flexibility in completing assignments and not having to drive to campus.

· complete work on my own time

· flexible schedule

· I really enjoyed the classroom discussions with other students. It seemed very helpful and relevant to the course.

· I did not like this course online