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Understanding the Learning Environment

Students' Experience and Attitudes

Even with the best access to the Internet and exceptional course materials, if students have not used computers or are not confident about their ability to use computers, they may not interact with the material as you had thought. A questionnaire prior to or at the start of the course can help you determine whether students will need special sessions on what the World Wide Web is, how to use a web browser, how to acquire and install software that may be needed, and where to go for technical support if needed. Students may also need to develop skills to evaluate critically materials they find on the World Wide Web.

Pre-Term Survey

Preparation for college
I feel comfortable being on the UW campus. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I feel well prepared to succeed academically here at the UW. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I feel comfortable doing library research,
either for class work or for my own interests.		 [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I feel comfortable asking for help in the library. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I used comptuers at my high school in a lab, class, or library. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I used a computer at home during high school. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I will have my own computer while I'm at UW. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I will share access to a computer with others in my living situation. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
As a result of my participation in this class, I expect to:
Make close friends in my class. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Get to know a faculty member on a personal basis. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Develop good study habits. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Feel a part of the UW. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Do well academically. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
I have used computers to:
Play games. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Do homework or other school assignments. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Do my own projects or creative work. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Communicate using email. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Communicate using interactive chat or discussion groups. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Connect to on-line services (CompuServe, AOL, Prodigy, etc.) [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Do research using library or World Wide Web/Internet resources. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Create pages on the World Wide Web. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Write computer programs. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
Create computer graphics. [Yes] 1  2  3  4  5 [No]
For other activities. Describe:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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