spfister - EDIT 5370 - MODULE 7 - Reflective

Stephen Pfister

EDIT-5370

Module 7 - Reflective

April 7, 2019

My questionnaire was created to determine each student's understanding of topics and methods that would be required to successfully complete an online course. The questions are planned around main topics to determine the student’s ability to work independently, ability to keep deadlines, ability to communicate electronically with the course and instructor and other students, ability to use equipment and software needed for the course, ability to reliable access the internet, and needs.

I wrote questions that would help identify a student’s levels of understanding and their ability for success in the course. I started with a table that outlined terms, tools and software, asking the student to identify their level of  understanding in each, based on Basic, Intermediate, Expert and None. Next I created a list of questions, multiple choice and long answers. The assessment gives me the ability to identify where the students are in regards to online learning, as well as if they have any accessibility issues.

After completing the survey, courses can be adjusted to work well for the majority of students. While the content will not be changed, certain aspects of the course may be adjusted. For instance, if a majority of the students are not great at keeping deadlines, I may break the modules down into sections that are due throughout the week. However, if most students work well with timelines, I can have the modules due at the end of the week, and let the students handle managing the sections, turning them all in throughout the week or by the due date.

If there are a few students that need some extra help with completing the course, I can create some optional learnings that will help teach online learning. I can also encourage students to reach out to me with any concerns and address them as needed. The data will help determine how much I need to press on students reaching out to me.