suny learning network & coursespace student survey spring 2006

SLN – CourseSpace Student Survey ~ Spring 2006

SUNY Learning Network & CourseSpace Student Survey

Spring 2006


CONTENTSPart I. Executive Summary

Study Methods i

Part II. Profile of Online Participants 1College of enrollment 3 Discipline / content area 6 Gender 7Age 8Academic level 9Employment status 10Distance from campus 11Registration status 12

Part III. Profile of Computer Technology & Online Ability Experience 13

Internet connection type 14Prior online learning experience 15Level of computer skill 16

Part IV. Students’ Online Format Course format (SLN or CourseSpace) 17Blended Course 18

Part V. Profile of SLN RespondentsMain reason for taking courses 20Course availability online 21Desire to repeat experience 22Completing entire degree online 23

Part VI. Impressions of Online Course ExperienceOverall satisfaction, learning, & interaction (Items 18–23) 24Overall impressions of course instructor (Items 24-27) 30Comparison of online learning & classroom based instruction (Items 28-30) 34

Part VII. Impressions of SUNY Learning NetworkOverall satisfaction 37Satisfaction with technical support 38

Part VIII. Impressions of Online Learning EnvironmentComparison of online learning & classroom based instruction (Items 33-39) 39 Lower quality of interaction (Items 40-41) 46Presence of multimedia elements 48Consideration of course withdrawal 49 Anonymity associated with online medium (Items 44-46) 50Convenience associated with online medium (Items 47-48) 53


The following report contains information collected from the SUNY Learning Network (SLN) - CourseSpace Students Online Survey for Spring semester 2006.

As of June 14, 2006; 7760 questionnaires were electronically collected. The data included 2534 blank questionnaires. These blank questionnaires were deleted from the initial sample if the entire questionnaire was blank and contained no completed items. Survey returns that were partially completed where included in the final sample of ##. The remaining ##responses were analyzed in the report.

The student survey was created and collected online using the SurveySolutions Express Software by Perseus Development Corporation.1 Students enrolled in online courses via SLN or CourseSpace during the Fall Academic Semester were asked to complete and submit an online survey form for each course they were taking.

The analysis of data was conducted using SPSS software and Microsoft Excel.

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1 SurveySolutions Express Software, Perseus Development Corporation http://express.perseus.com/perseus/asp/login.aspx

Study Methods


II. Profile of SLN & CourseSpace Student Respondents

1

Percent

28.1Male

70.8Female

Gender

15.0Not employed

55.3Full time

27.1Part time

Employment Status

28.1Social sciences³

22.3Physical and life sciences and engineering²

15.8Arts and humanities¹

Student Primary Discipline/Field

9.1Non-matriculated

12.4Graduate

18.0Senior

16.4Junior

24.7Sophomore

14.0Freshman

Academic Level

0.1above 65

1.556 to 65

10.946 to 55

19.736 to 45

26.026 to 35

41.1Under 18 to 25

Age

Table II.1a Student Respondents’ Profile

Student Primary Discipline (i.e., Major Field of Study)¹ Includes: American history, American literature, American studies, architecture,

archeology, area studies, fine arts, art history, classics, communications, creative writing, English, history (non-U.S.), journalism, language and literature(non-U.S.), music, musicology, philosophy, religious studies, and theater art.

² Includes: agriculture, animal science, astronomy, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental sciences, food technology, geology, mathematics, medical sciences, and physics.

³ Includes: anthropology, business administration, business management, city/urban planning, economics, education, educational psychology, geography, law, library science, linguistics, physical education, political science, psychology, public administration, social work, sociology, and TEFL/applied linguistics.



2

Percent

.6Specialized College

3.4University Center

4.5Technology College

32.1University College

59.1Community Colleges

Institution Type

5.6CourseSpace Students

88.5SLN Students

Type of Online Delivery System

Table II.1bProfile of SLN ~ CourseSpace Student Respondents, Spring 2006

Figure 1. SUNY System institutions


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Item 1:

In which college did you enroll in this course?

Students were provided an alphabetized list containing the names of 64 SUNY institutions to choose from, as well as the options:• I choose not to answer this question, or • Other.

56.72.4119Jamestown CC

54.30.317Hudson Valley CC

53.94.8234Herkimer County CC

49.10.01Geneseo UC

49.10.7351Genesee CC

48.40.627Fulton-Montgomery CC

47.80.421Fredonia UC

47.41.678Finger Lakes CC

45.82.7132Fashion Institute CC

43.13.1152Farmingdale TC

40.00.02Environmental Science & Forestry UC

39.921.41043Empire State College

18.51.466Dutchess CC

17.20.15Delhi TC

17.00.01Cornell UC

17.10.13Cortland U College

17.00.13Cobleskill TC

17.00.01Columbia-Greene CC

15.05.3258Cayuga CC

16.91.992Clinton CC

9.70.313Buffalo State College

9.80.01Canton TC

9.50.01Buffalo UC

6.01.051Brockport College

9.43.5170Broome CC

4.90.02Binghamton UC

4.90.01Alfred U UC

4.90.01Alfred State TC

4.83.2157Albany UC

1.61.679Adirondack CC

Cumulative PercentPercentFrequency

Table II.2 SUNY System Institutions

Table II.2 provides the frequencies and percentages for individual SUNY system institutions that respondents indicated they were affiliated with for the purpose of enrolling in SLN or CourseSpace classes.


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100.04,879Total

100.00.021Other

100.00.627Chose not to answer

99.40.21Westchester CC

99.10.029Utica-Rome SC

99.11.994Ulster County CC

97.22.4117Tompkins-Cortland CC

94.80.944SUNY IT TC

93.91.155Sullivan County CC

92.85.3257Suffolk County CC

87.50.02Stony Brook UC

85.41.049Rockland CC

87.52.098Schenectady County CC

84.41.680Plattsburgh U College

84.40.01Potsdam U College

75.90.01Optometry UC

82.86.9335Oswego U College

72.40.14Oneonta U College

75.93.5170Onondaga CC

72.30.211Old Westbury U College

72.02.3110Niagara County CC

72.10.13North Country CC

69.80.15New Paltz U College

69.70.02Morrisville State TC

69.69.4460Monroe CC

60.20.313Maritime College TC

60.03.3159Jefferson CC


Table II.2 continuation ~ SUNY System Institutions


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100.04,879Total

99.8.02Other


99.7.629Specialized Colleges

99.13.4167University Centers

95.74.5221Technology College

91.232.11,566University College

59.159.12,883Community Colleges


Table II.2 SUNY System Institutions by type

0.2

0.6

3.4

4.5

32.1

59.1

0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0

Chose not to answ er

Speciality College

University Center

Technology College

University College

Community College

Percent

Figure 2. Percentages of declared SUNY institutions.

Table II.2a and Figure 2 provide a summary of SUNY institution types.


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Figure 3. Academic Disciplines

¹ Includes: American history, American literature, American studies, architecture, archeology, area studies, fine arts, art history, classics, communications, creative writing, English, history (non-U.S.), journalism, language and literature (non-U.S.), music, musicology, philosophy, religious studies, and theater art.

² Includes: agriculture, animal science, astronomy, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental sciences, food technology, geology, mathematics, medical sciences, and physics.

³ Includes: anthropology, business administration, business management, city/urban planning, economics, education, educational psychology, geography, law, library science, linguistics, physical education, political science, psychology, public administration, social work, sociology, and TEFL/applied linguistics.

100.04,879Total


96.258.12,813Social sicences³

38.122.31,079Physical / life sciences & engineering²

15.815.8766Arts & humanitites¹


Table II.3 Students’ Academic Disciplines

Table II.3 and Figure 3 provide the combined frequencies and percentages for question 2.

Item 2:

Respondents were asked to provide their academic disciplines by selecting from a dropdown list containing 62 possible options.

In addition to the discipline options, respondents were also given the opportunity of selecting:

• I choose not to answer this question, or

• Other.

Respondents selecting the category ‘other’ were immediately routed to the statement…

“If you answered “other,” please specify the course discipline area.” This request was followed by a text box in which respondents were able to type a written response.

In all, 415 students of 4879 valid responses selected the “other” category. These written replies were analyzed and combined with responses submitted from the dropdown list choices. The combined data was coded into the following three categories:

• Arts and humanities

• Physical / life sciences & engineering

• Social sciences

Discipline:

15.822.3

58.1

3.80.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.0

Arts &humanitites¹

Physical / lifesciences &

engineering²

Socialsicences³

Chose not toanswer

Perc

ent



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Figure 4. Percentages for student reported gender.

100.04,861Total


98.928.11,367Male

70.870.83,440Female


Table II.4 Gender

Gender:

FemaleMaleI choose not to answer this question.

Item 3.

70.8

28.1

1.10.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.0

Female Male Chose not to answer

Perc

ent

A majority of respondents, approximately 70%, indicated they were female.

Table II.4 and Figure 4 provide the frequency and percentage breakdown for Item 3.



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Figure 5. Percentages for student reported ages.

0.8

0.1

0.1

1.4

3.8

7.1

9.1

10.6

12.0

14.0

18.3

22.0

0.8

0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0

Chose not to answer

66 or above

61 to 65

56 to 60

51 to 55

46 to 50

41 to 45

36 to 40

31 to 35

26 to 30

22 to 25

18 to 21

Under 18

Percent

Under 1818 to 2122 to 2526 to 3031 to 3536 to 4041 to 4546 to 5051 to 5556 to 6061 to 6566 or aboveI choose not to answer this question.

Age:

Item 4.

100.04,861Total

99.10.1761 to 65

99.01.47056 to 60

97.53.818351 to 55

93.87.134346 to 50

86.79.144141 to 45

77.610.651436 to 40


99.20.1366 or above

67.112.058231 to 35

55.114.067926 to 30

41.118.388922 to 25

22.822.01,06918 to 21

0.80.841Under 18Valid


Table II.5 Student Reported Age

Approximately 54% of respondents were 18 years to 30 years of age.

Table II.5 and Figure 5 provide the frequency results for respondents’ age.



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Figure 6. Percentages student academic level percentages.

100.04,861Total


94.69.1444Non-matriculated

85.512.4603Graduate

73.118.0877Senior

55.116.4796Junior

38.724.71,201Sophomore

14.014.0679Freshman


Table II. 6 Student Reported Academic Levels

14.0

24.7

16.418.0

12.49.1

5.4

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Non-matriculated

Chose not toansw er

Perc

ent

Academic Level:

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Non-matriculated I choose not to answer this question.

Item 5.


Table II.6 and Figure 6 provide the survey results for student reported academic level.


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100.0Total


97.415.0727Not employed

82.455.32,679Full time

27.127.11,312Part time


Table II.7 Student Reported Employment StatusEmployment Status:

Table II.7 and Figure 7 provide frequencies and percentages for students’ employment status.

Part timeFull timeNot employedI choose not to answer this question.

Item 6.

2.6

15.0

27.1

55.3

0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0

Chose not to answer

Not employed

Part time

Full time

Percent

Figure 7. Percentages for employment status



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Figure 8. Percentages for students’ distance from campus.

100.04,842Total


96.221.31,029More than 2 hrs

74.98.34041 to 2 hrs

66.623.31,12730 minutes to 1 hr

43.340.01,937Less than 30 minutes

3.33.3160On campus


Table II.8 Distance from Campus

Table II.8 and Figure 8 provide the frequencies and percentage rates for the question results.

Distance from Campus:

On campusLess than 30 minutes30 minutes to 1 hour1 to 2 hoursMore than 2 hoursI choose not to answer this question.

Item 7.

3.3

40.0

23.3

8.3

21.3

3.8

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

On campus Less than30 minutes

30 minutesto 1 hour

1 to 2hours

More than 2hours

Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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100.04,842Total


97.053.42,588Part time

43.643.62,109Full timeValid


Table II.9 Student Registration Status

Figure 9. Students’ registration status.

Registration status:

Full timePart timeI choose not to answer this question.

Item 8.

43.6

53.4

3.00.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

Full time Part time Chose not to answer

Perc

ent


Table II.9 and Figure 9 provide the frequencies and percentage rates for respondents’ registration status.


Part III. Profile of Computer Technology and Online Ability / Experience

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18.85th + course

45.1High

6.94th course

10.63rd course

15.82nd course

47.01st course

Prior Online Learning Experience

49.8Average

4.3Low

Level of Computer Skill

Percentage

Table III.1 Computer Skills and Experience


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Figure 10. Percentages for students’ internet connection.

100.04,842Total


99.04.3209Did not know

94.782.03,971

High speed (Cable modem, DSL, ISDN, LAN, etc.)

12.712.7613

Low speed (Dial up, 56k modem or less)


Table III. 2 Reported Internet Connection Type

Table III.2 and Figure 10 provide frequencies and percentages of respondents’ home technology capabilities regarding internet connections.

Internet Connection Type:

Low speed (Dial up, 56K modem or less)High speed (Cable modem, DSL, ISDN, LAN, etc.)I do not knowI choose not to answer this question

Item 9.

12.7

82.0

4.3 1.00.0

20.0

40.0

60.0

80.0

100.0

Low speed High speed Did not know Chose not toanswer

Perc

ent

Part III. Profile of Computer Technology & Online Ability / Experience


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Figure 11. Percentages for students’ level of experience with SLN / CourseSpace courses.

100.04,802Total


99.118.89045th course

80.36.93324th course

73.410.65073rd course

62.815.87592nd course

47.047.02,2601st course


Table III. 3 Student Reported Experience with Online Courses via SLN / CourseSpace

Please describe your level of experience with SLN/CourseSpace courses, this was my...

First SLN/CS course Second SLN/CS course Third SLN/CS courseFourth SLN/CS courseFifth + SLN/CS courseI choose not to answer this question.

Table III.3 and Figure 11 provide a breakdown of frequencies and percentages regarding respondents’ level of online course experience.

Item 10.

47.0

15.810.6

6.9

18.8

0.90.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

1st course 2nd course

3rd course 4th course 5th +course

Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 12. Personal computer skills at beginning of course.

100.04,804Total


99.245.12,169High

54.149.82,392Average

4.34.3205Low


Table III. 4 Reported Computer Skill

Table III.4 and Figure 12 provide respondents’ perception of their computer skills prior to enrolling in their current online course.

What was your level of personal computer skills before enrolling in this course?

LowAverage High I choose not to answer this question.

Item 11.

4.3

49.845.1

0.80.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

Low Average High Chose not toanswer

Perc

ent



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Figure 13. Percentages for respondents’ enrollments per online format

100.04,804Total


98.74.7224Did not know

94.15.6268CourseSpace

88.588.54,251SLN


Table IV. 1 Students’ Enrollments per Online Format

Table IV.1 and Figure 13 provide the results for question 12.

Was this course offered via SLN (did you take this course in a completely online format) or was it a classroom-based course utilizing CourseSpace online enhancements?

SLN (completely online)CourseSpace (classroom-based course with web enhancements)I do not knowI choose not to answer this question

Item 12.

88.5

5.6 4.7 1.30.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0

100.0

SLN CourseSpace Did not know Chose not to answer

Perc

ent

Part IV. Students’ Online Format


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Figure 14. CourseSpace respondents enrolled in blended / hybrid courses

100.0268Total

6.718Chose not to answer

93.340.3108No

53.053.0142Yes


Table IV. 2 Blended / hybrid course:

Table IV.2 and Figure 14 provide frequency results for question 12a.

Was this a blended/hybrid course? - i.e. were some instructional activities that would normally occur in the classroom shifted to an online format and classroom "seat-time" for students reduced due to this shift?

YesNo I choose not to answer this question

Item 12a.

53.0

40.3

6.7

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

Yes No Chose not to answer

Perc

ent

Part IV. Students’ Online Format


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The next section of the survey was not accessible to all respondents. These items (13-17) were written specifically for SLN students, to gain additional insight into students’ motivations for taking online classes. The survey was designed to use the respondents’ answers to Item 12 (i.e., students’ online format) as a logic trigger that determined whether respondents needed to complete items 13 thru 17.

Only respondents who indicated that they were CourseSpace students were routed directly to item 18, thus bypassing items 13-17. While those who had indicated they were enrolled in an SLN course, were ‘not sure’ of their online format, or ‘chose not to answer’ the question were routed to item 13.

Part V. SLN Students Only

9.1Course not available in the classroom

14.1Course scheduling conflict

11.9Distance from campus

30.1Yes, some additional courses

51.0Yes, as many as possible

Desire for repeat experience

13.1Not sure

26.9Yes

58.1No

Completing entire degree online

9.3Not sure

17.1Conflicting family responsibilities

33.2Conflicting work responsibilities

Primary reason for taking course

Percentage

Table V.1SLN Student Respondents, Spring 2006


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Figure 15. Percentages for students’ primary reasons for studying online.

100.04,492Total

100.09.3418Other

90.73.6161Interest in technology

87.111.9553Distance from campus

75.21.776Lack of transportation

73.514.1635Course scheduling conflict

59.49.1407Course not offer on campus

50.333.21,490Work conflicts

17.117.1770Family conflicts


Table V.2 SLN Student Reason of Taking Online Course (SLN students only)

What is your main reason for choosing to take courses in an online format?

Conflicting family responsibilities Conflicting work responsibilities Course was not available in classroom Course scheduling conflict Lack of transportation Distance from campus Interest in technology/the internet Other (please explain)

Item 13:

9.3

1.7

3.6

9.1

11.9

14.1

17.1

33.2

0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0

Other

Lack of transportation

Interest in technology

Course not offered on campus

Distance from campus

Course scheduling conflict

Family conflicts

Work conflicts

Percent



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Figure 16. Percentages of students’ alternatives choices to online courses.

100.04,454Total

100.04.3191Other

95.722.71,011Would not take course

73.028.11,251Take similar online course at different college

44.96.1273Take same course on campus at different college

38.838.81,728Take same course on campus


Table V.3 Student Reported Alternatives if Online Course was notAvailable (SLN students only)

If this course was not available from your college in an online format what would you do?

I would take the same course in the classroom at my current college. I would take the same course in the classroom at a different college. I would take an equivalent online course from another college.I would not take the course. Other (please explain).

Item 14.

38.8

28.1

22.7

6.14.3

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

Would take thesame course on

campus

Would takesmiliar online

course atdifferent college

Would not takethe course

Would take thesame course on

campus at adifferent college

Other

Perc

ent



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Figure 17. SLN students’ interested in taking additional online courses.

100.04,415Total


98.12.194No

96.05.6249Only if necessary

90.49.3411Not sure

81.030.11,327Yes, some

51.051.02,251Yes, many


Table V.4 Student Desire to Repeat Online Experience(SLN students only)

Based on your experience, would you consider taking other online courses in the future?

Yes, as many as possibleYes, some additional coursesNot sure Only if absolutely necessary No I choose not to answer this question.

Item 16.

51.0

30.1

9.3 5.6 2.1 1.90.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.0

Yes, many Yes, some Not sure Only ifabsolutelynecessary

No Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 18. SLN students who will complete their entire degree online

100.04,415Total


98.158.12,563No

40.013.1578Not sure

26.926.91,189Yes


Table V.5 ~ Students planning to complete entire degree online

Table V.5 and Figure 18 provide the frequency and percentage of results collected from student respondents.

(SLN students only)

Are you planning to complete your entire degree online?

YesNot sure No I choose not to answer this question.

Item 17.

26.9

13.1

58.1

1.90.0

10.020.030.040.050.060.070.0

Yes Not sure No Chose not toanswer

Perc

ent



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Figure 19. Reported satisfaction with course.

Table V.1a and Figure 19 displays frequencies and percentages collected for item 18.

Overall... I was satisfied with this course.

Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree I choose not to answer this question.

100.04,220Total


92.03.7155Strongly disagree

88.34.1173Disagree

84.212.1511Neutral

72.134.31,447Agree

37.837.81,597Strongly agree


Table VI.1a Overall Course Satisfaction

The remaining sections of the survey sought to gain a sense of students’ overall perceptions of their courses (Items 18-23), their instructors (Items 24-27), and the online learning environment (Items 28-30). Items 18 thru 27 consisted of statements that students were asked to indicate their level of agreement using a 5 point Likert-type scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

Items 28-30 also used a 5 point Likert-type scale, yet differed from the previous items in that range of agreement changed to range of comparisons, i.e., from ‘much less than in other courses’ to ‘much more than in other courses.’ In all items students were also able to select a sixth option, “I choose not to answer this question.”

Part VI. Impressions of Online Course Experience

Item 18.

37.834.3

12.1

4.1 3.78.0

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Stronglyagree

Agree Neutral Disagree Stronglydisagree

Chose notto answer

Perc

ent


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Figure 20. Percentages for student reported learning.

Overall...I learned a great deal in

this course.


100.04,220Total



89.53.7157Disagree

85.814.4607Neutral

71.434.51,456Agree



Table VI.1b Reported Learning a Great Deal

Table VI.1b and Figure 20 display the frequencies and percentages of students’ responses.

Item 19.

36.9 34.5

14.4

3.7 2.58.0

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 21. Percentages reported for interaction with instructor.

The student responses are depicted in Table VI.1c and Figure 21.


100.14,220Total



85.17.9334Disagree

77.217.8750Neutral

59.429.71,252Agree



Table VI.1c Reported Interaction with Instructor

Overall... I had a great deal of

interaction with my instructor for this course. (Interaction includes activities such as initiating comments and questions, as well as responding to your instructor's comments, questions, etc.)

Item 20.

29.7 29.7

17.8

7.9 6.7 8.2

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 22. Percentages for reported quality of interaction with instructor.

100.04,220Total



84.27.6319Disagree

76.717.9756Neutral

58.827.31,153Agree

31.431.41,327Strongly agreeValid


Table VI.1d Quality of interaction with instructor was very high Overall...

the quality of interaction with my instructor was very high in this course.

Strongly agreeAgree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree I choose not to answer this question.

Table VI.1d and Figure 22 provide the frequencies and percentages of the students’ responses.

Item 21.

31.427.3

17.9

7.6 7.5 8.3

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 23. Reported interaction with classmates.

100.04,220Total



87.76.6279Disagree

81.118.7789Neutral

62.434.51,458Agree



Table VI.1e Reported interaction with classmates

Table V.1e and Figure 23 provides the frequencies and percentages of the students’ responses.

Overall... I had a great deal of interaction

with my fellow classmates in this course.


Item 22.

27.9

34.5

18.7

6.63.8

8.4

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 24. Reported quality of interaction with classmates.

Overall...the quality of interaction with

my classmates was very high in this course.


100.04,220Total



86.97.4314Disagree

79.421.9924Neutral

57.531.91,347Agree



Table VI.1f Quality of interaction with classmates was high

Table V.1f and Figure 24 provides the results collected from the students’ responses.

Item 23.

25.6

31.9

21.9

7.44.5

8.6

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 25. Reported timeliness of instructor’s feedback.

The next set of items (24-27) focused on instructors’ teaching techniques and communication skills.

100.04,220Total



85.26.6280Disagree

78.611.9502Neutral

66.728.51,204Agree



Table VI.2a Prompt Feedback from Instructor

Overall the instructor for this course...

was prompt in providing feedback on assignments


Table V.2a and Figure 25 provide frequencies and percentages collected from the students.

Item 24.

38.2

28.5

11.96.6 6.5 8.2

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

Perc

ent



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Figure 26. Percentages of student views of instructors’ constructive feedback.


provided constructive feedback on assignments.


100.04,220Total



86.35.6235Disagree

80.712.3521Neutral

68.328.61,209Agree



Table VI.2b Constructive feedback from instructor

Building on Table VI.2b and Figure 26 display the results collected from students.

Item 25.

39.7

28.6

12.35.6 5.3 8.4

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.0

Stronglyagree


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Figure 27. Instructor clearly communicated how to succeed


clearly communicated how students could succeed in the course.


100.04,220Total



87.04.2176Disagree

82.812.0507Neutral

70.829.01,223Agree



Table VI.2c Clear communication from instructor

Tables VI.2c and Figure 27 provide the results collected from the students in response to item 26.

Item 26.

41.8

29.0

12.0

4.2 4.68.4

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.0

Stronglyagree


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expected high quality work from students in the course


100.04,220Total



89.91.252Disagree

88.610.7452Neutral

77.931.41,326Agree

46.546.51,963Strongly agreeValid


Table VI.2d Instructor expected high quality of work

Figure 28. Instructors’ expectation for high quality of work

Table VI.2d and Figure 28 provide the complete results collected from students.

Item 27.

46.5

31.4

10.7

1.2 1.58.6

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

Stronglyagree


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Figure 29. Level of interaction with instructor as compared to classroom based instruction.

The next set of items (28-30) asked the students to compare their online learning experience with similar learning experiences they had while attending classroom based instruction.

Compared to other similar courses you have taken in the classroom, how would you rate...

your level of interaction with the course instructor for this course?(Interaction includes activities such as initiating comments and questions, as well as responding to your instructor's comments, questions, etc.)

Much less than in other coursesLess than in the other courses About the same as in other courses More than in other courses Much more than in other courses I choose not to answer this question.

100.04,133Total


89.311.2464Much more than

78.013.2546More than

64.835.71,474The same as

29.217.2711Less than

12.012.0494Much less than


Table VI.3a Level of interaction with instructor compared to classroom based instruction

Table VI.3a and Figure 29 provide results collected from respondents for their level of interaction with the course instructor.

Item 28.

12.017.2

35.7

13.2 11.2 10.7

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Much less than Less than The same as More than Much morethan

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Figure 30. Percentages for student interaction with classmates as compared to classroom instruction.

100.04,129Total


Table VI.3b Interaction with fellow classmates compared to classroom based instruction



64.236.51,506The same as




Tables VI.3b and Figure 30 provide the frequencies and percentages collected for item 29.


your level of interaction with your fellow classmates in this course.

Much less than in other courses Less than in the other courses About the same as in other courses More than in other courses Much more than in other courses I choose not to answer this question.

Item 29.

10.1

17.6

36.5

14.810.4 10.6

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Much lessthan

Less than The sameas

More than Much morethan

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36

Figure 31. Percentages for students’ levels of learning as compared to classroom based learning.


your level of learning in this course?

Much less than in other courses Less than in the other courses About the same as in other courses More than in other courses Much more than in other courses I choose not to answer this question

100.04,121Total




60.144.81,848The same as




Table V.3c Level of learning compared to classroom based instruction

Table V.3c and Figure 31 provide the results from collected from students.

Item 30.

5.210.1

44.8

17.212.2 10.4

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.050.0

Much lessthan

Less than The sameas

More than Much morethan

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Figure 32. Reported satisfaction with SLN.

Table VII.1a and Figure 32 provide the frequencies and percentages for collected remarks.

100.04,093Total



90.61.875Disagree

88.710.1413Neutral

78.635.01,434Agree



Table VII.1a Overall Satisfaction with SLN

The next block of items sought students level of agreement with two statements regarding the SUNY Learning Network and / or CourseSpace Programs.

Part VII. Impressions of SUNY Learning Network

Overall I was very satisfied with the SUNY Learning Network/CourseSpace Program.


Item 31.

43.6

35.0

10.1

1.8 2.07.5

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.050.0

Stronglyagree


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Figure 33. Reported satisfaction with technical support from HelpDesk.

100.04,093Total



84.50.833Disagree

83.723.1944Neutral

60.627.91,140Agree



Table VII.1b Technical support satisfaction


Overall I was very satisfied with the technical support available from the SLN/CourseSpace HelpDesk.

Tables VII.1b and Figure 33 provides the frequencies and percentages for the students’ remarks.

Item 32.

32.827.9

23.1

0.8 0.8

14.8

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Part VII. Impressions of SUNY Learning Network


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Figure 34. Reported student level of course participation when compared to classroom based instruction.

Items 33 – 37 were grouped in an attempt to gauge the students’ views regarding their level of participation in their online courses as compared to classroom based experiences.

Think about a similar classroom-based course you have taken. Compared to that course, because of the way this course uses online communication and interaction, how likely were you to ...

actively participate in scheduled discussions about the course material.

Much more than in classroom courses More than in classroom courses The same as in classroom courses Less than in classroom courses Much less than in classroom courses I choose not to answer this question.

100.04,093Total




45.033.01,350The same as




Table VI.2a Active participation in discussions

Tables VI.2a and Figure 34 provide the frequencies and percentages for the students’ remarks.

Item 33.

18.623.4

33.0

10.7

3.9

10.4

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Much morethan

More than The same Less than Much lessthan

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Part VIII. Impressions of Online Learning Environments


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Figure 35. Reported student willingness to ask questions necessary for clarification.

Table VI.2b and Figure 35 provide the frequencies and percentages for the students’ responses.

Think about a similar classroom-based course you have taken. Compared to that course, because of the way this course uses online communication and interaction, how likely were you…

ask for clarification when you didn't understand something.


100.04,093Total



86.09.7397Less than

76.341.51,699The same as




Table VI.2b ~ Asked for clarification

Item 34.

15.019.9

41.5

9.73.8

10.2

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.0

Much morethan

More than The sameas

Less than Much lessthan

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Part VI. Impressions of SUNY Learning Network


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Figure 36. Reported student participation in course discussions with classmates.


Think about a similar classroom-based course you have taken. Compared to that course, because of the way this course uses online communication and interaction, how likely were you to...

discuss the ideas and concepts taught in this course with other students.

100.04,093Total




69.734.91,428The same as




Table VI.2c ~ Discussed course ideas and concepts with others

Table VI.2c and Figure 36 display the results obtained from respondents for item 35.

Item 35.

14.620.3

34.9

13.8

6.010.5

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Much morethan



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Figure 37. Reported cooperative learning in course as compared to classroom based instruction.

Much more than in classroom courses More than in classroom courses The same as in classroom courses Less than in classroom courses Much less than in classroom courses I choose not to answer this question


work on assignments with my classmates.

100.04,093Total


87.817.4712Much less

70.420.0820Less

50.431.91,306Same

18.510.6432More

7.97.9324Much more


Table VI.2d ~ Worked on assignments with classmates

Table VI.2d and Figure 37 provide the results collected for item 36.

Item 36.

7.910.6

31.9

20.017.4

12.2

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Much morethan



Chose notto answer

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43

100.04,093Total



85.66.3257Less than

79.340.81,670The same as




Table VI.2e ~ Investigated topics of interest



actively investigate questions or topics that are interesting or relevant to me.

Figure 38. Reported level of active investigation of course topics as compared to classroom based learning.

Table VI.2e and Figure 38 provide the frequencies and percentages for the students’ responses.

Item 37.

17.021.5

40.8

6.3 3.7

10.8

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.0

Much morethan



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Figure 39. Reported levels of more thoughtful online discussions as compared to classroom based learning.

Because of the way this course uses online communication, i.e., some or all of your comments are written:

…I put more thought into my online discussion comments than in classroom-based discussions.


100.04,006Total



89.76.4257Disagree

83.318.3735Neutral

64.934.41,377Agree



Table VI.3a ~ Put more thought into online discussion

Table VI.3a and Figure 39 provides the frequencies and percentages of the results collected for item 38.

Item 38.

30.534.4

18.3

6.41.4

8.9

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Figure 40. Reported development of effective writing skills to communicate.


…my experience in the course has helped me learn to communicate my ideas more effectively in writing.


100.04,006Total



88.85.8233Disagree

83.021.5860Neutral

61.535.01,401Agree



Table VI.3b ~ Learned to communicate ideas more effectively in writing

Table VI.3b and Figure 40 provide details regarding the students’ responses.

Item 39.

26.6

35.0

21.5

5.82.4

8.7

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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46

Figure 41. Reported lower quality of interaction with instructor

100.04,006Total



72.927.71,111Disagree

45.221.1845Neutral

24.114.9596Agree

9.29.2368Strongly agree


Table VI.4 ~ Lower quality of interaction with instructor


...I had lower quality interaction with my instructor.

• Strongly agree • Agree • Neutral • Disagree • Strongly disagree • I choose not to answer this question.

Table VI.4 and Figure 41 provide the frequencies and percentages for remarks collected.

Item 40.

9.2

14.9

21.1

27.7

17.5

9.6

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

Stronglyagree


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47

Figure 42. Reported lower quality of interaction with classmates


…I had lower quality interaction with my classmates.


100.04,006Total



74.628.51,140Disagree

46.224.1966Neutral

22.016.0640Agree



Table VI.4 ~ Lower quality of interaction with classmates


Item 41.

6.1

16.0

24.128.5

15.8

9.6

0.0

5.0

10.015.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Figure 43. Reported use of multimedia in online instruction.

100.04,006Total



80.613.3531Disagree

67.423.1926Neutral

44.326.51,061Agree



Table VI.4 ~ Instructor used other forms of media




…in addition to text, this course presented content by using other media (for example - graphics, animation, audio, or video).

Item 42.

17.8

26.523.1

13.3

8.411.0

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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49

Figure 44. Reported consideration for dropping online course.


100.04,006Total


90.349.21,970Strongly disagree

41.219.0762Disagree

22.19.4378Neutral

12.77.4297Agree



Table VI.5 ~ Considered dropping the course

Table VI.5 and Figure 44 display the descriptive results for item 41.

Item 43.


…I have considered dropping out of this course.

5.3 7.4 9.4

19.0

49.2

9.7

0.0

10.0

20.030.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Figure 45. Percentages for feeling more comfortable in asking awkward questions online.

100.04,006Total



88.39.7387Disagree

78.626.41,059Neutral

52.229.61,185Agree



Table VI.6 ~ More comfortable asking awkward question

Because of the way this courses uses online communication, I felt…

more comfortable asking an awkward question via online communication.

Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree I choose not to answer this question

Tables VI.6 and Figure 45 provide frequencies and percentages for responses collected.

Item 44.

22.6

29.626.4

9.7

2.9

8.8

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Figure 43. Percentages for feeling more isolated due to online mode of communication.

100.04,006Total



73.528.61,147Disagree

44.923.1924Neutral

21.815.3611Agree



Table VI.7 ~ Felt more isolated in online courseBecause of the way this courses uses online communication, I felt…

more isolated due to the use of online communication.


Table VI.7 and Figure 46 provide frequencies and percentages for item 43.

Item 45.

6.5

15.3

23.1

28.6

17.7

8.8

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Figure 47. Percentages for feeling more comfortable in disagreeing with instructor via online communication.

Because of the way this courses uses online communication, I felt…

more comfortable disagreeing with the instructor via online communication.


100.04,006Total



85.117.5700Disagree

67.640.81,635Neutral

26.817.2688Agree



Table VI.8 ~ Felt more comfortable disagreeing with the instructor

Table VI.8 and Figure 47 provide frequencies and percentages for item 44.

Item 46.

9.6

17.2

40.8

17.5

5.29.7

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.045.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Figure 48. Reported ‘anytime- anyplace’ access allowing for more study time.

Because there is anytime – any place access to the class through the SLN or CourseSpace course website:

…I was able to spend more time studying.


100.04,000Total



90.95.1203Disagree

85.817.7709Neutral

68.137.21,486Agree



Table VI.9a ~ Spent more time studying

Table VI.9a and Figure 48 provide frequencies and percentages for item 45.

Item 47.

31.037.2

17.7

5.11.4

7.7

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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Figure 49. Reported increase of productive study due to anytime-any place access.

100.04,000Total



90.83.9156Disagree

86.919.4775Neutral

67.536.01,438Agree



Table VI.9b ~ Additional time spent studying was productive

Because there is anytime – any place access to the class through the SLN or CourseSpace course website:

…The additional time I spent studying was productive (e.g., helped me learn more).


Table VI.9b and Figure 49 provide frequencies and percentages for item 46.

Item 48.

31.636.0

19.4

3.91.3

7.9

0.05.0

10.015.020.025.030.035.040.0

Stronglyagree


Chose notto answer

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suny learning network & coursespace student survey spring 2006

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