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Survey 1

Online Learning & Community Survey

5 point Likert-type scale

1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree

Teaching Presence

Design & Organization

  1. The instructor clearly communicated important course topics.
  2. The instructor clearly communicated important course goals.
  3. The instructor provided clear instructions on how to participate in course learning activities.
  4. The instructor clearly communicated important due dates/time frames for learning activities.

Facilitation

  1. The instructor was helpful in identifying areas of agreement and disagreement on course topics that helped me to learn.
  2. The instructor was helpful in guiding the class towards understanding course topics in a way that helped me clarify my thinking.
  3. The instructor helped to keep course participants engaged and participating in productive dialogue.
  4. The instructor helped keep the course participants on task in a way that helped me to learn.
  5. The instructor encouraged course participants to explore new concepts in this course.
  6. Instructor actions reinforced the development of a sense of community among course participants.

Direct Instruction

  1. The instructor helped to focus discussion on relevant issues in a way that helped me to learn.
  2. The instructor provided feedback that helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses.
  3. The instructor provided feedback in a timely fashion.

Social Presence

Affective expression

  1. Getting to know other course participants gave me a sense of belonging in the course.
  2. I was able to form distinct impressions of some course participants.
  3. Online or web-based communication is an excellent medium for social interaction.

Open communication

  1. I felt comfortable conversing through the online medium.
  2. I felt comfortable participating in the course discussions.
  3. I felt comfortable interacting with other course participants.

Group cohesion

  1. I felt comfortable disagreeing with other course participants while still maintaining a sense of trust.
  2. I felt that my point of view was acknowledged by other course participants.
  3. Online discussions help me to develop a sense of collaboration.

Cognitive Presence

Triggering event
  1. Problems posed increased my interest in course issues.
  2. Course activities piqued my curiosity.
  3. I felt motivated to explore content related questions.

Exploration

  1. I utilized a variety of information sources to explore problems posed in this course.
  2. Brainstorming and finding relevant information helped me resolve content related questions.
  3. Online discussions were valuable in helping me appreciate different perspectives.


Integration

  1. Combining new information helped me answer questions raised in course activities.
  2. Learning activities helped me construct explanations/solutions.
  3. Reflection on course content and discussions helped me understand fundamental concepts in this class.

Resolution

  1. I can describe ways to test and apply the knowledge created in this course.
  2. I have developed solutions to course problems that can be applied in practice.
  3. I can apply the knowledge created in this course to my work or other non-class related activities.

Survey 2

Online Learning Survey

Question 1

Please take a minute to give your opinion regarding the course structure.
Question 1 options:

  • Strongly Disagree
  • Disagree
  • Neutral
  • Agree
  • Strongly Agree
  • Don't know / N/A


  1. The purpose of each communication method (e-mail, discussion, etc.) is clearly stated.
  2. A clear course schedule with topics and activities is posted.


Question 2

Please take a minute to share your opinions about the course learning outcomes.
Question 2 options:

  • Strongly Disagree
  • Disagree
  • Neutral
  • Agree
  • Strongly Agree
  • Don't know / N/A


  1. The learning outcomes are clearly stated.
  2. The learning outcomes are evenly spread throughout the modules.
  3. The learning activities are consistent with the learning outcomes.
  4. The assessments are consistent with the learning outcomes.
  5. Specific and descriptive criteria are provided for required work and participation.


Question 3

Please share your comments about the course materials.
Question 3 options:

  • Strongly Disagree
  • Disagree
  • Neutral
  • Agree
  • Strongly Agree
  • Don't know / N/A


  1. Course materials are presented in a consistent and logical manner.
  2. All course materials are clearly written and edited and have a high production quality.
  3. Media elements (movies, graphics, animations, etc) used were valuable.
  4. The required textbook(s) supported the learning outcomes.
  5. The required textbook(s) are integrated into the course.


Question 4

Please take a moment to reflect on these questions pertaining to the online environment.
Question 4 options:

  • Strongly Disagree
  • Disagree
  • Neutral
  • Agree
  • Strongly Agree
  • Don't know / N/A


  1. The course was easy to navigate. The table of contents was easy to follow and it was easy to find information.
  2. The amount of scrolling I had to do in each page was appropriate.
  3. The number of activities in each module was appropriate.
  4. The discussion forums were relevant to my practice.
  5. Instructions on how to access resources at a distance are sufficient and easy to understand.
  6. The tools and media used supported the learning outcomes and enhanced the learning process.
  7. The weblinks for the course were relevant and functional.
  8. The images used were appropriate to the content of the course.
  9. Self-assessments and feedback activities are relevant and valuable.
  10. The modules were available online far enough in advance to allow sufficient learner prep time.


Question 5

This section requires feedback about your interest in the course.
Question 5 options:

  • Strongly Disagree
  • Disagree
  • Neutral
  • Agree
  • Strongly Agree
  • Don't know / N/A


  1. You were actively engaged in meaningful and relevant activities throughout the course.
  2. You were actively and meaningfully engaged in the online discussions.
  3. The number of discussion forums were appropriate for the course.


Question 6

  1. What did you like best about this course?

Question 6 options:

  • Open Text Box


Question 7

  1. What suggestions do you have to help improve the course overall?

Question 7 options:

  • Open Text Box
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