I am supervising an undergraduate research project. The student involved needs a few questions answered about online learning. Is there a chance any of you would respond to a very short survey? The 4 questions below are for either instructors or for students involved with online learning. This project has IRB approval at our University. There is consent form information to help you make a decision about this request. You will have to copy and paste the survey and your answers and then e-mail your response to me [email protected] Be sure to respond to the appropriate section (instructors of online courses or students who have taken online courses) Thank you very much! Nan Johnson-Curiskis, Ph. D. Speech Communication Department MN State University, Mankato ******************************* Questions for learners who have taken online courses 1. What type of course have you taken online? (either entirely online or partially with some online components) Graduate Undergraduate Certification course 1. How many courses have you taken online? 2. How satisfied are you with the courses you took online? Very Satisfied satisfied unsatisfied 3. What were the benefits of taking an online course? List as many benefits as you like here: 4. What are the disadvantages of taking an online course? List as many disadvantages as you like here: ****************************************** Questions for instructors who have taught online courses 1. What type of courses have you taught online? (either entirely online or partially with some online components) Graduate Undergraduate Certification course 2. How satisfied are you with the courses you taught online? Very Satisfied satisfied unsatisfied 3. What are the benefits of teaching an online course? List as many disadvantages as you like here: 4. What are the disadvantages of teaching an online course? List as many disadvantages as you like here: Please feel free to add any other comments you have about taking or teaching an online course here: ********************************************* Thank you for your participation. Return to [email protected] Consent Form for Participation in Online Course Study *********************** I understand that this survey is completed for the purposes of a research project. I also understand that my participation is voluntary, and my responses will remain confidential. I am age 18 or older. Completing this form signifies my informed consent. Thank you for volunteering to be a part of this survey. The purpose of this research is to gain insight as to the feasibility of teaching a course in Interpersonal Communication through an online delivery method. Dr. Nan Johnson-Curiskis and Darrell Niemiec will be the investigators of this study. Any questions should be direct to Dr. Johnson-Curiskis or Mr. Niemiec regarding the research and investigation process. The research process is expected, at maximum, to span five weeks of time. This form provides permission for the investigators to use your responses in the study. All the responses you provide will remain confidential. Your name will not be used in order to assure your anonymity. If for any reason you will not be able to complete the survey, you will have the freedom to withdraw at any time. Thank you for your participation. Dr. Nan Johnson-Curiskis Speech Communication Department Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN 56001 507-389-1998 [email protected] Student Researcher, Darrell Niemiec
