Technology Survey
As you know, an important part of our class this semester will be administered via the class website (writing assignments, on-line discussions, etc.). At the middle and at the end of the semester I will be asking you for your evaluation of this aspect of our course. At the beginning of the semester I need to know a few things about your prior experiences with technology in courses you have taken.
For each question circle only one answer:
1. I am a: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
2. I am: Male Female
3. My major (or expected major) is:
4. Is this the first class where the website figures prominently? Yes No
5. If you answered "no" to question 4, skip to question 8. If you answered yes, please give your evaluation of the various on-line resources used in those earlier courses to your overall learning experience in those courses (5=Very Important, 1=Not Important)
5 4 3 2 1
6. Did any of those earlier courses include an on-line discussion forum?
Yes No
If yes, how often did you visit the forum?
Once a week Once a month Once or twice all semester Never
If yes, how many times did you participate in the on-line discussion forum (post a message)?
Once Twice Three times More than three times Never
7. Please give your evaluation of on-line discussions to your overall learning experience in those earlier courses (5=Very important, 1=Not important)
5 4 3 2 1
8. Do you own a computer? Yes No
9. Do you have access to a computer where you live? Yes No