Distance Learning Student Needs and Demographics Assessment E-Learn University of Hawai'i Community Colleges Student Demographics 1. Name 2. email 3. Home KAPIOLANI LEEWARD WINDWARD KAUAI MAUI HAWAII HONO Choose Home Campus UHManoa UHWestOahu UHHilo HPU Chaminade University of Phoenix Other U.S. Mainland Other Asia Other Pacific Other Military 4. Gender Choose Gender male female 5. Status Choose student status Full-time (12+ credits) Part-time (less than 12 cr) Taking one course 6. Class Choose Class Standing First year less than 30 cr Second year 30-60 cr Third year 60-90 cr Fourth year 90-124 cr Bachelor's Degree 7. Age Choose Age Bracket below 18 18-21 22-30 30-50 50+ 8. First time taking a distance education class? Click and Choose Yes No 9. If not first time, how many distance learning classes have you completed in the past? None (not applicable) One (1) Two (2) Three (3) Four or more 10. Your class is being taught via Click and Choose Internet Only Video (Olelo) Cable t.v. only Video HITS Interactive t.v. only Internet and Video (Olelo) Internet and HITS Interactive t.v. Other (mail, video-conf, fax, etc.) 11. Are you currently taking more than one distance learning class? Click and Choose Yes No 12. How many distance learning classes are you currently taking? None (not applicable) One (1) Two (2) Three (3) Four or more 13. Did you have much trouble registering for the distance learning course(s)? Click and Choose Yes No Orientation 14. Where did you receive online orientation for this class? You may select more than one. From previous experience. From online college info. From online instructor info. 15. Did your instructor or your college offer an orientation on campus? Click and Choose Yes No 16. Did you attend it? Not applicable Yes No 17. If an on campus orientation session was offered, and you did not attend, choose the best description of why you did not attend. Not applicable. I attended. I can orient myself online I had scheduling conflicts Nothing was offered 18. Are you well-oriented for the class? Click and Choose Yes No 19. What difficulties do you anticipate in taking a distance learning class. You may select more than one. Not staying motivated. Not understanding the subject material. Not being able to use the communication tools. I do not anticipate any difficulties. Purposes 20. What is the primary reason you decided to take distance learning class(es)? Click and Choose Not sure Scheduling and convenience Interested in distance learning program Only way the course was offered. 21. If this is not your first time taking a distance learning class, or you think you will take another online class, what would be your primary reason? Not applicable. Convenience I enjoy the learning experience in distance learning classes. 22. Do you think you will take another distance learning class? Click and Choose Yes No 23. How do you think your online class(es) will compare to courses taught in a traditional (brick and mortar) classroom? The distance learning class will be: Not applicable More demanding Less demanding Equally demanding 24. What is your feeling about your distance learning class now (at the beginning of the semester)? Click and Choose anxious worried Not concerned at all. Excited and looking forward to it. 25. Are there enough avenues of communication being provided with your instructor to discuss issues, concerns and problems ? Click and Choose Yes No 26. Do you think there are enough avenues of communication being provided with your fellow students to discuss issues, concerns and problems ? Click and Choose Yes No Barriers 27. Do you anticipate any problems with access to support services if needed? You may choose more than one. Access to good enough computing resources. Access to library resources. Access to academic counseling. Access to learning assistance such as tutoring or tutorials. Access to personal counseling. 28. Have you had any trouble getting course materials? You may choose more than one answer. Required Textbooks Syllabus and Assignments Calendar or Schedule Videotapes (if applicable). Library Reserve materials (if applicable). 29. Do any of the following barriers to success describe you currently? You may choose more than one answer. Finances Child care Work Disability My level of technology skill Availability of technology assistance. Participation 30. Do you think you will be more likely to participate in distance learning class than you have in the past in the traditional brick and mortar classroom? Click and Choose Yes No 31. Where do you anticipate doing most of your work for this class? Click and Choose Home Work Campus library and labs Computer NOT at home, work or school Other (car, beach, boat, plane) 32. For students taking distance learning classes for a 2nd, 3rd or more time, in a few words, tell us what made you decide to continue to take a distance learning class. 33. For students new to distance learning, tell us what you have heard about distance learning that made you willing to try this new way of going to college. 34. How did you first find out about learning through the Internet or television? You may choose more than one answer. Course Schedule Home Campus Website UH SYSTEM E-learn Website Word of mouth from friends or classmates Television ad Television program Radio ad Newspaper ad OR OTHER PRINT NOTICE