Summer 2003 Distance Education Survey (Student Comments)

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

• flexibility of classes. able to do a lot of the work at my own pace. clearly not having to drive to

Carrollton everyday.

• convenience

• Don't have to drive

• Access from home or work

• didn't have to drive an hour to campus and an hour back

• Not having to drive to Carlton is the best part.

• Group chats

• The convenience of not having to drive to campus for class. Was easy to voice opinion.

Instructor was responsive to chat opinions.

• Not having to be in the classroom everyday.

• It was nice to not have to be stuck in a classroom.

• No class.

• Flexibility

• I was able to work while in school during the summer.

• I was able to work on the assignments when it was convenient for me.

• I did like that I could come in at my own time

• go at my own pace

• could do work at my own pace. I could finish extra work at one time if I felt like it

• The ability to complete assignments when it was convenient for me.

• I got to work at my own pace and create things I did not know how to do before.

• It was easy to understand.

• flexibility of being able to work on the assignments when I had the time

• The convenience of the online class.

• I liked this class being online because it was accommodating to my day to day schedule.

• I liked being able to do my work on my time. I also liked being able to communicate with others

without leaving my home.

• I could take the test at 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning. The time for online classes are very flexible.

• It allows you to do the exercises at your own pace and when the time is convenient for you.

• Schedule flexibility.

• It fit in my schedule so that I could get the work done and other responsibilities also.

• The flexibility the on-line class gave me to complete my work.

• it was very easy to understand

• No driving required! :)

• Working at my own pace allows me to get ahead and adjust to my personal schedule.

• I was able to do things at my own pace. I did not have to step on campus to learn.

could work at own pace. The instructors answered questions & concerns promptly. Did work when

convenient for me.

• The flexibility to do the work at any time rather than having to be in class at a specific time.

• easy

• I liked the bulletin board questions and posts because it helped me to see where everyone else

was coming from and gave me different perspectives.

• the freedom to work on assignments at my own pace. the bulletin board because it allowed me

to converse with other students.

• I liked that I was able to be out of town & still do the course at my convenience. I also liked how

the class could all talk to each other on the discussion board.

• The fact that I could do my work at my own pace and when I wanted as long as it was done

before the due date.

• I could do school work at home.

• The entire class was online. I liked that I did not have to be in class at a certain time. Instead I

simply had to turn in assignments by the deadlines. I also communicated with more people in my

online course than I would have in a regular course.

• I could do stuff on my own time.

• The ability to work on the class at my convenience instead of at a scheduled class time.

Sometimes I was working at 11pm at night or at 7am in the morning. As an adult with job and

family responsibilities it was great!

• You’re able to work at your own pace without the distraction of others. Many people get caught

up in talking about different subjects which irritates me when I am paying for that particular class.

• Flexibility to submit my assignments at my convenience

• I was able to work at my own pace.

• I like having the flexible times to work on the course work. Ex. I work while my daughter naps

and the times always vary. As a stay at home Mom I don't need to find a sitter. It has worked

well for me. Thanks

• I enjoyed being able to work in groups as well as independently. Dr. Putney was very informative

and very understanding of her students. I really enjoyed her.

• It was easy for me to work at my own pace and fit the assignments into my busy schedule.

• It was easy to work from home after work and did not need a sitter. The professor was clear

and concise in her directions. All assignments were easy to access and comprehend.

• It let me work around my already busy schedule.

• The ease of use and the fact that it saves me approximate 2 1/2 hours driving per class.

• It was very easy to use.

• the flexibility of scheduling my course work

• On your own time no driving

• It saved me a lot of driving time. I also liked being able to know exactly what the assignments

were and I liked the opportunity to work ahead on weekends since our school was still in

session until May 30.

• I liked that I could complete the assignments when it was most convenient for me.

• Not having to commute to the college

• Flexibility to complete assignments at my own pace

• I could go at my own pace and did not have to wait on others. If I needed help I could get it.

• Not having to drive to turn in assignments

• I was able to turn my assignments in early and complete them at home.

• Flexibility with assignments not spending 2 hours driving to and from class.

• I could do it when it was convenient for me.

• The reflex time line.

• That it was adaptable to my time frame!

• Freedom to work on assignments independently according to my time schedule.

• I liked being able to work with other students and share knowledge about children's

literature with them

• I mostly liked the flexibility in time schedule- it takes me well over an hour to drive to campus

so not having to go really helped!

• Professor was very quick with responses to assignments

• convenience

• Dr. Putney! She was very organized and knowledgeable about the subject.

• convenience

• The online portion of the class allowed me to contribute to a class structure without having to

spend hours listening to others who had different concentrations than I.

• the flexibility the sharing of other's work online was beneficial to me. I also appreciated a

student helper for the course very much.

• You didn't have to stick to a set time to be in class. You knew what to expect from the beginning.

• the instructor's set up of discussions``the instructor’s use of the grades option

• WebCT is user friendly and I never had a problem with it

• The convenience being able to work at your own pace. Especially when you are already working.

• I was able to complete the assignments at my own pace and when I had the available time

since I am a teacher full time it allowed flexibility.

• That I did not have to drive from LaGrange to Carrollton. Also I got to spend that driving time

with my child instead of sacrificing her for another degree.

• The fact that I can do the work required on my own time after my children have gone to bed

or during any free time that I might find during the day.

• Not coming to campus

• Being able to turn in assignments via the computer.

• The freedom to complete assignments in my own time frame.

• having access to all course info

• the convenience of being able to work on this at times convenient to me.

• Easy to access from home able to obtain class outline prior to attending class ease

of participation

• Not having to spend 2 hours driving and 1 1/2 hours in class.

• I liked being able to take our quizzes online.

• The convenience of not coming to campus.

• Let me work at my own pace

• WebCT was only used for class notes to be posted and for grades.

• ability to turn in assignments electronically and get immediate feedback

• I don't like driving all the way to Carrollton. It saves me a drive.

• It gives me the chance to participate with the class with flexible hours.

• Flexibility to do work on my own timetable

• easier than trying to come to class

• That I did not have to travel to campus as often

• not having to go to class as often

• It gave me more time to be flexible with my work.

• being able to stay at home and learn without having to drive 50 miles one way to class.

• flexibility

• I liked the ability to work on my own time.

• The free access

• It is easy to get to instead of driving all the way to Carrollton.

• I liked the flexibility of work when I wanted to versus sitting in class during specific hours.

• can do homework and class work online at home

• Assignments being posted and grades.

• It allowed me to complete the assignments on my time and if I ever needed the instructor

he was contacted easily through email.

• Flexibility of meetings assignments etc.

• Since I have a busy work schedule I liked having the flexibility of turning in my work when my

schedule allowed (by the due date of course).

• Work at your own pace. Also as long as everything is turned in by the end then it is okay.

• flexibility and freedom to express thoughts in light hearted atmosphere

• Less wasted time... no need to travel a couple of hours to learn something I could teach myself.

• It made my schedule very flexible. I was able to do class work after work and that is very helpful.

• Working on my own time schedule not having to drive to campus!

• I was able to work at my own speed and under my own unusual schedule.

• The ability to complete assignments at my own pace.

• Being able to pace myself on assignments.

• convenience

• I enjoy working at my own speed and individually rather than in groups.

• I liked the fact that you didn't have to sit in a classroom. I enjoyed turning in the work through email.

• it was fun and interesting but I didn't have the stress of being in a classroom

• I liked the daily feedback and interaction that you got without the expense of driving to campus

everyday

• Everything

• Convenience

• The professor was very helpful with discussion questions.

• The fact it’s on line. I couldn't have taken it otherwise.

• I enjoyed the professor and the class itself. I learned quite a bit and Dr. Waters were very helpful.

• not having to drive; flexibility

• That I could do the class at my own pace and not have to follow the class as a whole.

• I liked the flexible schedule.

• I only enjoyed not having to show up for class.

• The flexibility to work on the class in my spare time.

• flexible

• Understandable most of the time.

• I could work at my on pace and work when I had the time to do so.

• Being able to work from home and being able to work at my convenience.

• I live an hour away so being able to access my lessons from home was very helpful. In

addition I often had to do my work late at night. Being able to access information at whatever

time was very helpful.

• all of it

• Being able to do the assignments from home.

• I could do it on my own time

• It fit in well with my summer schedule. I do not know if I would have had the time to take this

class otherwise and it was needed so I could graduate.

• I like being able to work at my own pace and I like being able to work from any computer anywhere.

• The ability to work at my own pace.

• How things were set up.

• that I could work on it at anytime and not have to worry about making it to class.

• Not having to drive to campus. The ability to work at my own rate.

• the immersion in technology

• Flexibility no commute

• I could work at my own pace

• own pace ``resources ``self explanatory

• I liked that everything could be done online but if you were uncertain about what the assignment

was the professor was in class each day.

• flexibility of completing lessons and readings

• Access to the information while not having to travel.

• doing it on my own time.

• I like that I do not have to drive so far to learn be read a PowerPoint like I do for many of my

other classes.

• I could go at my own pace.

• complete at own pace

• Working at my own pace.

• The instructor was very interactive and helpful and the systems were easy to use.

• I could work at my own pace.

• flexibility in schedule

• Being able to excess to course at home when I was unable to come to class.

• I liked that I could take this class online because I live so far away from campus. I work full time

and have a baby I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for online learning.

• Being able to work ahead on my projects.

• flexibility of when to complete assignments

• Not having to drive

• I really appreciate being able to do coursework at times that fit into my schedule. It makes it much

easier to juggle family work and classes!

• I like being able to do things when it is convenient for me. It is also easier to do assignments etc.

from home instead of commuting to Carrollton.

• convenience I work much better in late evenings

• Flexibility less travel; great communication on WebCT

• Student flexibility in terms of time and physical location to submit work.

• That I didn't have to drive a long distance to get the information I needed for class.

• Being able to do some of the work online without having to travel so far to class was a real benefit.

I live over 60 miles from campus and it takes me at least 1 hr. and 20 minutes to get to campus in

Carrollton at least 45 minutes to get to the Newnan campus so not have to travel was a bonus.

• Allows for flexibility - the student can access WebCT from any computer and from every state.

• It gave me extra time to work on my assignments because I didn't have to drive to the Newnan

campus.

• I liked that I could take this class and participate even though I live more than 85 miles away from

campus.

• Didn't have to drive a long distance.

• Being able to access it at any time.

• The flexibility of being able to arrange "coming to class" (online)around my schedule.

• online debates chat rooms to meet group and work on activities

• I could tailor it to my schedule.

• The convenience of taking care of class from my home and not having to spend the time traveling

to and from the UWG campus. Also I was able to take care of things here while I was taking class

something I would not have been able to do had I had to attend class on campus.

• fit into my schedule.

• the freedom to work on your own time

• Flexibility

• Being able to work on my time. I could access the course at any time of the day.

• Flexibility in accessing course at any time.

• I could work at my own pace and at anytime of the day or night.

• Being able to go online on my time schedule

• very convenient

• Flexibility of hours and not having to drive through the Atlanta traffic so often.

• flexibility; no traveling

• Able to work at own pace and schedule

• Convenient...saves time. Can do work when you want. Doesn't interfere with schedule

• Student interaction and flexibility

• Totally allowed me the flexibility to be a student at West Ga. I never would have driven to

campus for the classes.

• flexibility

• flexibility

• Flexibility to work at my own pace. Instructor had notes and resources readily available.

• Flexibility.

• Being able to work from home

• Easy to use. I could work on my class at my own pace and when I had the time.

• I could do the work on my own time.

• it was easy to communicate with the instructor and the people in my group

• Not having to spend more time driving than I am actually in class.

• having access to the syllabus

• flexibility to work at own pace in order to meet deadlines

• Flexibility! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff when I had a problem with the technology.

• I enjoyed the ability to set my own schedule in order to complete assignments.

• Access to resources and links to resources.

• The time saved in travel could be used for class work.

• I could be at home with my child and still participate in class discussions

• Not having to come to class daily. And being able to submit assignments from home.

• less driving but you work independently at your own pace and time

• I like that I do not have to drive so far to take the classes. I like that I can be in the comfort

of my own home & still learn critical info for my job.

• It gave me the opportunity to work independently at home at my own pace and when it was

most convenient for me

• Convenient

• Being able to post our homework and the amount of resources that were available from our

instructor than were listed on the course content page.

• Ability to participate in on-line discussions.

that I didn't have to drive to Carrollton and could work at my own pace.

• Bulletin Board

• The chat room discussions were motivating. The bulletin board discussions provided great

strategies: I learned a lot from them. It was easy to get the articles we needed to read.

• I liked the flexibility of not coming to class every day.

• I liked not having to drive to Carrolton twice a week

• The many resources available and the fact that I could work on my own time.

• I did not have to travel as much.

• I can do my work when it is convenient to me.

• That we could make our own time.

• I could work at my own pace.

• not having to come to campus for class

• I was able to make my own schedule at least in regards to when I could do my work...

• It's very convenient.

• Being able to get up out of my bed and go straight to the computer-without the hassle of

getting dressed.

• The ability to stay home and spend more time reading. The ease of posting materials on the net.

• As I live so far away it was very helpful to me to be able to work online.

• the flexibility of the course. when the class was held online I could get on at night when I had the

time to complete the work not a certain like if you actually had to attend class.