How important are the following methods of communication to your course experiences?

scale: definitely not important, not important, unsure, important, very important

• in class discussion
  

• out of class face-to-face discussion with other students

• out of class face-to-face discussion with professors

• newsgroups, listservs, or a collaborative messaging system (e.g. FirstClass)

• email with students

• email with professors

• live computer chat

• telephone

Please indicate the response with which you personally agree, or is closest to your personal opinion of yourself

scale: agree strongly, agree somewhat, undecided, disagree somewhat, disagree strongly.

• computers do not scare me at all

• I'm no good with computers

• I would like working with computers

• working with a computer would make me very nervous

• generally, I would feel OK about trying a new problem on the computer

• the challenge of solving problems with computers does not appeal to me

• I do not feel threatened when others talk about computers

• I don't think I would do advanced computer work

• I think work with computers would be enjoyable and stimulating

• I feel aggressive and hostile toward computers

• I am sure I could do work with computers

• figuring out computer problems does not appeal to me

• It wouldn't bother me at all to take computer courses

• I am not the type to do well with computers

• when there is a problem with a computer that I can't immediately solve, I would stick with it until I have the answer

• computers make me feel uncomfortable

• I am sure I could learn a computer language

• I don't understand how some people can spend so much time working with computers and seem to enjoy it

• I would feel at ease in a computer

• I think using a computer would be very hard for me

• once I start to work with the computer, I would find it hard to stop

• I get a sinking feeling when I think of trying to use a computer

• I could get good grades in computer courses

• I will do as little work with computers as possible

• I would feel comfortable working with a computer

• I do not think I could handle a computer course

• If a problem is left unsolved in a computer case, I would continue to think about it afterward

• computers made me feel uneasy and confused

• I have a lot of self-confidence when it comes to working with computers

• I do not enjoy talking with others about computers.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements? I. On General Computer Experiences

scale: strongly disagree, disagree, no opinion, agree, strongly agree.

• the use of computers makes academic life intellectually exciting

• I feel comfortable using computers

• my overall experience with computers on campus has been positive

• there are enough campus computers available for students at my institution

• there is enough technical support for computing at my institution

• students with computer skills get respect from their peers

• the high cost of computing may prevent me from continuing my studies

To what extent do you agree with the following statements? II. On Communication and Cooperation

scale: strongly disagree, disagree, no opinion, agree, strongly agree.

• computer messaging is effective for communicating with other students about course work

• computers are effective for communicating with other students socially

• communicating with instructors by email is generally effective

• communicating with instructors by email is better than talking with them face-to-face

• relationships with classmates are enhanced by computer based communication

• I rely on other students to help me with computer work

• other students rely on me when it comes to computer work

• I rely of faculty to help me with computer work

• I interact with other students trying to get computers working

To what extent do you agree with the following statements? III. On Work Processes

scale: strongly disagree, disagree, no opinion, agree, strongly agree.

• computers increase the amount of work I have to do

• computers change the type of work that I do

• computers save me a lot of time

• computers enable me to work more effectively

• computers improve the quality of my work

• working with computers can be frustrating

• working with computers can be satisfying

• computer use in my courses increases what I have to learn

• computer use increases the expectations of my instructors

• I am less likely to go to class if I can get class materials on the web

• I am less likely to go to class if I can communicate with my professors using email

To what extent do you agree with the following statements? IV. On The Quality of Education

scale: strongly disagree, disagree, no opinion, agree, strongly agree.

• computers in teaching make the learning process too impersonal

• computers in teaching make learning easier

• this university (college) offers enough opportunities to learn about computer use

• the introduction of computers in teaching is too rapid

• there is a need for courses to teach how to use computers

• I prefer courses where I get to use computers,

• computers do not replace the need for lectures and discussions

• computer based instruction should replace some conventional classroom and lab time

• computer based instruction should replace all face-to-face contact in some courses

• I would avoid taking a course because it had a computer component

• students should be required to have their own computer,

• my institution should supply every student with a computer

• computer competence should be a requirement for graduation

• computer skills are important for my student work

• computer skills are important for most of the jobs I am interested in

To what extent do you agree with the following statements about this questionnaire?

scale: strongly disagree, disagree, no opinion, agree, strongly agree

• this questionnaire was clear and well organized

• this questionnaire covers the important issues

• this questionnaire is too long

• this questionnaire could be much shorter and still cover the important issues

• I would rather have done this questionnaire on paper

• I would have participated even without the incentive

• generally I like to fill out surveys

Do you have any comments on the issues covered by this survey or on the survey itself?

scale: write-in