spfister - EDIT 5370 - MODULE 7 - Student Characteristic Assessment

Stephen Pfister

EDIT-5370

Module 7 - Questionnaire

November 5, 2017

Student characteristic assessment

Introduction

I am your course instructor, Stephen Pfister. As the instructor, I would like to gain an understanding of characteristics, needs and learning styles of students completing this course. It is my goal to empower each student with all of the tools they need to succeed and complete this course. The questionnaire will cover topics that gauge your level of understanding of tools and characteristics necessary to succeed in online learning. It is important for each student to participate in order to make sure the course sets up every student for success. The survey does not ask for any personal information, however, there is a section where you can include your name if you’d like to. Otherwise, the survey is completely anonymous. Open expiration of the survey, the results will be evaluated and taken into consideration for modules throughout the course.

Please assess your level of understanding with the following

	Basic I have a basic understanding	Intermediate I have more than basic understanding	Expert I have expert level understanding	Little to none I have little to no understanding
Computers
Online applications
Learning applications
Blackboard
Skype
Microsoft Word
PDF
Email
Distance Education
Reading on electronic devices

Please answer the following questions, typing out your answers:

1. Do you consider yourself self-motivated and self-disciplined?
1. Yes or No
2. Can you work independently and without supervision?
1. Yes or No
3. What measures do you take to assure you are keeping weekly deadlines?
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4. Think about a time when you missed an important deadline. Answer the following questions:
1. Did you ultimately complete the project or assignment?
1. Yes or No
2. When did you realize you were not going to meet the deadline and what courses of action did you take?
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5. Describe a time when you have communicated with more than one person at once through an online channel. This could include web-based meetings, chat groups and other methods.
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6. What methods have you used to communicate with others, beyond face-to-face communication and phone calls?
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7. Do you have a device with a camera that you can use for video communications?
1. Yes or No
8. Have you used email to communicate, beyond personal communications? Please describe.
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9. Have you used Microsoft Word for writings including essays, research documents and opinion articles?
1. Yes or No
10. Can you commit at least 10 hours per week to this course?
1. Yes or No
11. Some assignments might require extra research time. On some occasions are you able to commit more than 10 hours per week to this course?
1. Yes or No
12. Are you able to complete assignments on your own, outside of a classroom setting?
1. Yes or No
13. Are you able to keep yourself on schedule with multiple tasks and weekly deadlines?
1. Yes or No
14. Do you have access to a computer that can run Microsoft Office?
1. Yes or No
15. Do you have dependable and reliable access to access the internet?
1. Yes or No
16. Do you have any special needs for accessing information online and electronically? If so, please describe. Note: please email instructor as well so that any accommodations can be made.
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17. Is there anything else that you would like to let the instructor know, prior to taking this course?
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18. If you would like the instructor to contact you about any of these or if you have any questions, please leave your name and contact information:
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