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Please respond to the following questions as accurately and honestly as possible. The purpose of this survey is to get information about your experience with and use of computer technology in this course. Your responses will be used to assess how computers are used to support this and other courses. The survey takes approximately ten (10) minutes to complete; however, please take as much time as you need to respond thoughtfully to all questions. 

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1. Background Information

COURSE AND SECTION*
1. Class
2. Major Other:
3. Minor or Concentration in History? (check if yes AND if major other than History (B.A.) or Soc. Sci. Secondary Ed--History)
4. Do you live on campus? (check if yes)

2. Technology Access

1. How do you have access to a computer? (Check all that apply)
At home
At work
On campus
Through a friend/relative
Other:
2. Which of the following campus computer facilities have you used? (check all that apply)
Chesnutt Library
Chick Building
SBE Computer Lab
Social Science Computing Lab
Other:
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree No opinion
3. I regularly use the FSU campus computer labs.
4. FSU computer labs are well equipped.
5. FSU computer labs are well maintained.
6. FSU computer labs are adequately staffed.
7. FSU computer labs are open at convenient hours.
8. FSU computer labs are conveniently located.
9. I have adequate access to computers for the purposes of this course.

3. Technology Skills and Use
1. What type of computer operating system do you most frequently use?
DOS
Windows
Macintosh
Unix
Linux
Other:
2. What type(s) of application(s) do you commonly use? (Check all that apply
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Internet access
Computer video
E-mail
Other:
3. Through which of the following commercial providers do you have Internet access at home?
None
America Online
Compuserve
MSN
Prodigy
Netcom
Other
Other:
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree No opinion
4. I am intimidated by computers.
5. I am knowledgeable about computers.
6. I possess good Internet research skills.
7. I possess good typing skills.

4. Course Technology Assessment
1. I have adequate computer skills for the purposes of this course.
2. The training in computer skills was adequate for the purposes of this course.
3. This course helped me strengthen my computer skills.
4. The computer skills required in this course will help me in my career.
5. I am able to get into the web site for this course whenever I need to.
6.The course web site made course materials more easily accessible.
7.How do you most frequently get Web-based materials for this course?
Directly from the Internet
From the instructor
From another class member
8. How often do you access the course web site?
Less than once per month
Several times per month
Several times per week
Every day
Questions 9-18 refer to specifically to the Blackboard web site.
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree NA/No opinion
9. I found the course web site easy to navigate.
10. The Announcements helped me keep up with the class.
11. The Course Information area provided useful information.
12. The online Course Documents enhanced my learning experience.
13. The Assignments area provided instructions and guidelines that helped me succeed in the course.
14. The online assessments (quizzes, exams) were a useful supplement to classroom-based assessments.
15. The Student Tools area (Gradebook, Digital Drop Box) was useful.
16. The Communication area helped me stay in touch with my instructor and/or classmates.
17. The Groups area helped me communicate with members of my teams and complete group projects.
18. The External Links provided access to resources that would not otherwise have used.
19. The course web site increased the effectiveness of this course.
20. I use e-mail on a regular basis.
21. How often do you use e-mail to communicate with the instructor of this course?
Less than once per month
Several times per month
Several times per week
Every day
22. How often do you use e-mail to communicate with other students in this course?
Less than once per month
Several times per month
Several times per week
Every day
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree No opinion
23. The use of e-mail increased the effectiveness of this course.
24. The instructor responded promptly to e-mail messages.

5. Other Questions
1. The instructor is available for help outside class.
2. I would choose to take another web-enhanced course. 
3. I would like to take a course offered completely online.
4. Other comments or suggestions.

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Created by John I. Brooks III. Last updated 01/01/04.
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