Student Survey: Open SUNY COTE Online Learning Survey (Spring 2015)

Survey:

Open SUNY COTE Online Learning Survey(Spring 2015)

Executive Summary

This report contains a detailed statistical analysis of the results to the survey titled Open SUNY COTE Online Learning Survey (Spring

2015). The results analysis includes answers from all respondents who took the survey in the 45 day period from Friday, April 17, 2015 to

Sunday, May 31, 2015. 2469 completed responses were received to the survey during this time.

Author: Dr. Peter Shea

Filter:Responses Received: 2469

1) Please indicate your college affiliation:

Response Count Percent

Adirondack / Community College 1 0.0%

Albany / University Center 0 0.0%

Alfred State / Technology College 1 0.0%

Alfred University, NYS College of Ceramics / University Center 0 0.0%

Binghamton / University Center 4 0.2%

Brockport / University College 153 6.2%

Broome / Community College 48 1.9%

Buffalo, University at / University Center 4 0.2%

Buffalo State College / University College 171 6.9%

Canton / Technology College 0 0.0%

Cayuga / Community College 190 7.7%

Clinton / Community College 37 1.5%

Cobleskill / Technology College 0 0.0%

Columbia-Greene / Community College 1 0.0%

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Cornell, NYS College of Agriculture & Life Sciences / University Center 1 0.0%

Cornell, NYS College of Human Ecology / University Center 1 0.0%

Cornell, NYS College of Veterinary Medicine / University Center 0 0.0%

Cornell, NYS School of Industrial & Labor Relations / University Center 0 0.0%

Corning / Community College 113 4.6%

Cortland / University College 4 0.2%

Delhi / Technology College 2 0.1%

Downstate Medical Center / University Center 0 0.0%

Dutchess / Community College 58 2.3%

Empire State College / University College 0 0.0%

Environmental Science & Forestry (Syracuse) / University Center 1 0.0%

Erie / Community College 1 0.0%

Farmingdale State / Technology College 107 4.3%

Fashion Institute of Technology / Community College 107 4.3%

Finger Lakes / Community College 86 3.5%

Fredonia / University College 3 0.1%

Fulton-Montgomery / Community College 28 1.1%

Genesee / Community College 0 0.0%

Geneseo / University College 1 0.0%

Herkimer County / Community College 36 1.5%

Hudson Valley / Community College 0 0.0%

Jamestown / Community College 56 2.3%

Jefferson / Community College 0 0.0%

Maritime College / Technology College 1 0.0%

Mohawk Valley / Community College 0 0.0%

Monroe / Community College 479 19.4%

Morrisville State College / Technology College 0 0.0%

Nassau / Community College 0 0.0%

New Paltz / University College 31 1.3%

Niagara County / Community College 100 4.1%

North Country / Community College 3 0.1%

Old Westbury / University College 31 1.3%

Oneonta / University College 0 0.0%

Onondaga / Community College 14 0.6%

Optometry / University Center 0 0.0%

Orange County / Community College 86 3.5%

Oswego / University College 2 0.1%

Plattsburgh / University College 0 0.0%

Potsdam / University College 2 0.1%

Purchase / University College 0 0.0%

Rockland / Community College 0 0.0%

Schenectady County / Community College 126 5.1%

Stony Brook / University Center 0 0.0%

Suffolk County / Community College 0 0.0%

Sullivan County / Community College 16 0.6%

SUNYIT / Technology College 3 0.1%


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Tompkins Cortland / Community College 143 5.8%

Ulster County / Community College 34 1.4%

Upstate Medical Center / University Center 0 0.0%

Westchester / Community College 160 6.5%

I choose not to answer this question. 23 0.9%


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2) Gender:


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3) Age:


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4) Academic Level:


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5) Employment Status:


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6) Registration status:


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7) Please describe your level of experience with online or blended courses, this was my...


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8) What was the format of this course?


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9) What is your main reason for choosing to take courses in an online format?


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10) Based on your experience, would you consider taking other online courses in the future?


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12) Design & Organization


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12.1) 1. The instructor clearly communicated important course topics.(Design & Organization)


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12.2) 2. The instructor clearly communicated important course goals.(Design & Organization)


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12.3) 3. The instructor provided clear instructions on how to participate in course learning activities.(Design & Organization)


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12.4) 4. The instructor clearly communicated important due dates/time frames for learning activities.(Design & Organization)


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13) Facilitation


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13.1) 5. The instructor was helpful in identifying areas of agreement and disagreement on course topics that helped me tolearn.(Facilitation)


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13.2) 6. The instructor was helpful in guiding the class towards understanding course topics in a way that helped me clarify mythinking.(Facilitation)


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13.3) 7. The instructor helped to keep course participants engaged and participating in productive dialogue.(Facilitation)


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13.4) 8. The instructor helped keep the course participants on task in a way that helped me to learn.(Facilitation)


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13.5) 9. The instructor encouraged course participants to explore new concepts in this course.(Facilitation)


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13.6) 10. Instructor actions reinforced the development of a sense of community among course participants.(Facilitation)


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14) Direct Instruction


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14.1) 11. My instructor provided useful illustrations that helped make the course content more understandable to me.(DirectInstruction)


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14.2) 12. My instructor presented helpful examples that allowed me to better understand the content of the course.(DirectInstruction)


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14.3) 13. My instructor provided clarifying explanations or other feedback that allowed me to better understand the content ofthe course.(Direct Instruction)


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15) Affective Expression


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15.1) 14. Getting to know other course participants gave me a sense of belonging in the course.(Affective Expression)


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15.2) 15. I was able to form distinct impressions of some course participants.(Affective Expression)


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15.3) 16. Online or web-based communication is an excellent medium for social interaction.(Affective Expression)


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16) Open Communication


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16.1) 17. I felt comfortable conversing through the online medium.(Open Communication)


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16.2) 18. I felt comfortable participating in the course discussions.(Open Communication)


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16.3) 19. I felt comfortable interacting with other course participants.(Open Communication)


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17) Group Cohesion


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17.1) 20. I felt comfortable disagreeing with other course participants while still maintaining a sense of trust.( Group Cohesion)


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17.2) 21. I felt that my point of view was acknowledged by other course participants.( Group Cohesion)


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17.3) 22. Online discussions help me to develop a sense of collaboration.( Group Cohesion)


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18) Triggering Event


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18.1) 23. Problems posed increased my interest in course issues.( Triggering Event)


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18.2) 24. Course activities piqued my curiosity.( Triggering Event)


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18.3) 25. I felt motivated to explore content related questions.( Triggering Event)


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19) Exploration


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19.1) 26. I utilized a variety of information sources to explore problems posed in this course.(Exploration)


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19.2) 27. Brainstorming and finding relevant information helped me resolve content related questions.(Exploration)


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19.3) 28. Online discussions were valuable in helping me appreciate different perspectives.(Exploration)


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20) Integration


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20.1) 29. Combining new information helped me answer questions raised in course activities.( Integration)


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20.2) 30. Learning activities helped me construct explanations/solutions.( Integration)


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20.3) 31. Reflection on course content and discussions helped me understand fundamental concepts in this class.( Integration)


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21) Resolution


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21.1) 32. I can describe ways to test and apply the knowledge created in this course.(Resolution)


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21.2) 33. I have developed solutions to course problems that can be applied in practice.(Resolution)


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21.3) 34. I can apply the knowledge created in this course to my work or other non-class related activities.(Resolution)


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22) When I work as part of an online group:


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22.1) ...we set goals for our online coursework.(When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.2) ...we consider different methods and strategies to reach our goals. (When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.3) ...we coordinate and assign tasks to each other. (When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.4) ...we identify problems or issues that may impede the completion of our work.(When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.5) ...I let others know when I finish my assigned tasks. (When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.6) ...I share my thoughts about the quality of our work or processes (When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.7) …I pay attention to our group’s efforts and offer suggestions for improvement.(When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.8) …I am aware of our strengths and weakness as an online group.(When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.9) ...I encourage others to contribute to the task or project.(When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.10) ...I offer assistance to my peers when they need it. (When I work as part of an online group:)


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22.11) ...I share additional information related to learning activities and materials with my group. (When I work as part of anonline group:)


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23) When I work individually:


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23.1) ...I think about the best ways to achieve my goals for my online coursework.(When I work individually:)


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23.2) ...I plan my time and tasks to manage my online workload.(When I work individually:)


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23.3) ...I seek out others in my online course to check my understanding of course content, tasks or assignments. (When Iwork individually:)


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23.4) ...I identify problems or issues that interfere with my completion of tasks in my course. (When I work individually:)


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23.5) …I evaluate the quality of my work. (When I work individually:)


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23.6) ...I make an effort to evaluate my engagement and motivation to complete my coursework. (When I work individually:)


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23.7) ...I am aware of my strengths and weakness, as an online learner.(When I work individually:)


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23.8) …I give some thought to the strategies I use to complete my coursework.(When I work individually:)


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23.9) …I try to draw connections between new material and things I have learned previously.(When I work individually:)


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23.10) …I take the time to review course materials related to the task at hand.(When I work individually:)


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23.11) …I can see that my current efforts in this course will help me in the future. (When I work individually:)


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23.12) ...I seek additional information related to learning activities and materials from my group members. (When I workindividually:)


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23.13) ...I pay attention to changes in my thinking as a result of my participation in course activities.(When I work individually:)


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23.14) …I see the results of my efforts in my grades or performance(When I work individually:)


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24) When taking an online course, to what extent do you voluntarily seek out other students to support you in your learning? Ifyou have done so, please describe some of the ways you and other students have assisted each other to improve your

learning.

When taking an online course, to what extent do you voluntarily seek out other students to support you in your learning? Ifyou have done so, please describe some of the ways you and other students have assisted each other to improve yourlearning.

I have checked if others are having similar tech problems.

This semester I identified who the active participants were and reached out to them, and made coffee dates. We ended up forming a final

project group.

n/a

sometimes

N/A

I have never sought out other students to assist in my learning.

We shared our own opinions and we were very respectful of each others opinions, and that helped me learn a lot.

Do not seek out other students support. Not necessary.

Discussions often lead to points of view being bounced back and forth and backed up by others, equally understood by both sides.

so mcuh

I have not.

Group Study / Teamwork

I do not seek out others unless it is a part of a group assignment.

No often, I work on my own most of the time.

N/A

People have given me advice through the discussion forum and have supported me with things I have wrote.

qwer

I have not done this

Able to talk about the assignments and receive help. Know where one stands in the class as terms of grade.

To help me understanding the question.

i have not seeked help

I speak with my other classmates for help and understanding quite often.

I see one person in another class and we ask each other questions.

I have spoke with another student whom I know through a mutual friend. They are just as confused, and dumbfounded with the course

material as I am. Feeling unsure, and not confident in our abilities in the least bit.

never

I WORKED ALONE, BUT, I GOT SUPPORT FROM THE CAMPUS TUTORS

We discuss topics thouroughly and take perspective from each others view points

I usually don't seek out other students. I usually start with the professor.

None

By utilizing group discussions to finalize projects

If I have a question that the instructor is not available or its trivial I would ask the class at large.

Not as much in this course, but I have in others.

I spoke in person with other students whom were taking the class in person and online.

.

I work strictly independently. I am self-driven and have no need for collaboration, although I have helped a student when asked.

Hardly ever

I did not seek out other students for help

Students do not particapte as much as they should , seems as if they wait until deadline to submit work which hinders others.

I haven't reached out for help, but have enjoyed interaction during discussions, I enjoy reading different viewpoints and ideas.

have not done so


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Never

When seeking support, I would try contacting fellow students through email and see if they would like to meet up in a group somewhere in

the campus such as the library. While meeting and discussing, we would try to study first than do a discussion about what we learned. We

would also point somethings that aren't noticeable that could important to understand.

I dont seek out support. If im unable to identify a problem i will seek out the professor to clarify.

When I need assistance with some of my school work from my fellow classmates, I generally just send out an email and I receive helpful

responses.

Quite honestly, I've never felt as though I was actually collaborating with my fellow students. Although this course is offered online, this

college does not invest much effort in making the experience collaborative.

I generally in this level of course do not look to my classmates.

In past online courses, I have mostly asked questions of the professor before consulting with other students. I have worked with other

students before, and find this useful as well.

Shared text book

Never had to seek out other students within my course. If I needed help, I sought out family members who knew more. Mostly because

they think like I can and will dumb it down to make it easier for me to understand. Most others I meet or talk to in today's society use

extremely complicated words instead of simple ones to make them sound smarter and more sophisticated when in all reality, they sound

stuck up and like jerks.

I don't.

Most students never help or respond similar to the teacher.

n/a

Yeah

As much as possible

I do not.

No too much the students via email. But I do ask the professor lots of questions :)

n/a

N/A

I never had looked toward other students, but I looked toward my instructors to help understand what I couldn't on my won.

I didn't seek out others

I didn't, because I have not needed to.

Not at all

We commuicate with each other to see when the tests are and to keep up to date with work

In terms of discussion boards, if I was ever unsure of how to answer a discussion question I simply looked at other student's responses to

assist me.

I don't actively seek out other students in the class. I may post a question about the course and if/when other students see my post they

can respond.

I haven't. I work better alone.

Na

n/a

I have not sought out for help from other students.

I have not sought support from other students

can't relate to this

I rarely do, I prefer contacting the course instructor as much as possible.

I did not seek out the support of other students in the course.

When there is a question it is posted in the question forum and classmates usually have the same question or can answer quickly

Ask questions when need be.

N/A

I do not typically seek the assistance of other students but I have been asked by other students to help them with problems they are

having with the course work.

I haven't talked to any other students

I did not seek out other students to support in my learning.


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never

Never

I do not

N/A

At least 4 or 5 times

I see them in class and ask them.

study groups

N/A

When doing online discussions, we look at other student's responses and respond to them.

Never

I don't seek out other students to support me in my learning.

I have never asked for other students help.

We all have different perspectives. So we all learn from everyone's experiences

Posting discussion posts early so there's something to comment on for others.

I don't really.

text messages

I rarely reach out to other students outside of the discussion boards.

I got a couple of student phone numbers and we brain storm on what ever the conflict subject is at the time.

I like to see how everybody is working, see how things progress.

When working online I prefer to work independently. It gets really hard to really work with other students and I just prefer to be on my own

in online classes.

Not often

Never

None

N/A

No. Question not answered were because they did not apply.

Collaborate off each other discussion answers and agree or disagree to get a different point of view.

None I like to work along that is why I took an online course

through social media outlets

Mostly to teacher and if i did with peer it was with the labs

I typically do not seek student advise, if i have questions, i email the teacher.

I did it on my own

I try to reach out to other students as much as possible by emailing or writing through blackboard course message.

A few times I've asked or answered a question.

I need not to seek other help to complete this class

The discussion forum or feedback from work assignments help me to learn from my peers.

Through Blackboard, we shared questions and resources

N/A

N/A

In the discussions, things that we were unclear of, others would help clarify. The discussions also create topics to talk and think about.

sometimes, if there is something i need help with, i ask other students if they know

I was not asked to assist nor did I ask for assistance to improve my learning in this course.

N/A

I don't.

When needed I asked questions and the students did respond.

I have met colleagues online and have had discussions outside of class to study and better my understanding of a topic.

I don't take online classes.


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NA

n/a

Na

Yes, I have engaged in many student chats on the blackboard website.

I do not typically seek out other students to support me in my learning.

I'm not interested in talking to other online students.

We have group discussions about our work in class and online (it's required by our teacher), I've talked to classmates on my own time

about assignments, and there is a discussion board online that we can use freely to seek support.

by reminding me of new information , or keeping me up to date on thing, someone that trustworthy, also someone that likes to study as

hard as it do.

Typically, I rely on my own understanding when completing course work. If group work is required, I am an excellent team player;however,

I prefer to work alone is possible.

N/A

I once messaged the other students for an online course asking if they knew where to go to send submissions. That is it.

I had done so on Angel, I didn't really see availability on Blackboard.

I am friends with some students in the same online course and we text and talk as often as we can about the assignments and what the

professor is asking for

n/a

N/A, participating students had very poor writing skills. Real life work experience was lacking and was apparent in the discussions.

DDbh

I had a question about some of the material and I posted it in online discussion board for all the students to answer.

n/a

When they tell me I need to fix something, I check to see what it is.

I asked other students about deadlines and how they interpreted the material.

N/A

Peer review workshop in English 101. We would make suggestions to others about their essays they were writing.

I will email a student if need be for additional information.

I like to work alone

If I can't figure something out or am having trouble, I email other students

I seeked help with someone who is a finance major to help with reading some of the graphs.

There was a few times that I may not have understood material, and I would email a classmate and they would always be willing to help

and share ideas.

I do seek out other students in my class for assistance only when i absolutely need it.

N/A

Only in open discussion groups when a certain question or topic is posed by the instructor. Otherwise, I reach out directly to my

instructor/Professor.

Almost never, the only time was to clarify about the assignment when the professor was unreachable; never about the course content.

other students in the same major had to work with each other because the instructor would not return emails, answer a questions or

provide feedback on grades

I only go out of my way to seek other students' assistance if an assignment requires it, since I don't have a high opinion of my classmates.

I prefer to seek help from the professor rather than other students.

I do not seek out other students.

By communicating with other students that I knew from the classroom environment I discovered that they were experiencing the same

problems I was.

I do not

none

I do not.

I start with people I know to see what courses they are taking and more than likely we are taking a similar course. We interact and talk

about the class and ideas and scenarios regarding topics.


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Not very frequently; however, did sometimes.

I haven't

i have emailed another elder student in the group and we have shared support.

If I don't understand an assignment or if I can offer help to another student, I post in "ask a question" discussion forums or message

classmates.

I do not seek out other students for help.

i will post a discussion

I offer to assist in any way that I can as I've taken many online classes. I engage other students in discussions and often we carry

discussions longer than required and even onto private messaging.

N/A

I am taking a hybrid class and have some online classmates in my lab as well. We are able to communicate there.

N/A

This course did not really lend itself to group activities, and that is okay with me

I have met with other students outside of school. I have gone to the tutor and I have gone to the teacher for help.

We had to respond to other classmates each week for our discussion post. By doing this I was able to see others outlook on the subject

as well as expand on my opinion. This helped me expand my own thoughts on each topic.

none

I have not.

I tried to ask questions of other students about different modules, but not one responded. After a while I gave up and tried to answer

questions myself with web research.

NA

I don't.

Very little extent.

n/a

Well many of the people that were in my online course, were also in some of my classes on campus. when I didn't understand something, I

would ask them if they knew what had to be done.

not often

encourage each other.

Group Discussions

I actively participate in the class forum, both responding to others and responding to those who respond to me.

I did not seek out support from other students.

This course does not use discussion boards for helping other students.

Everyone in my class sits next to me in my high school so we communicate almost constantly about the coursework.

I have never really sought out other students.

N/A

I did not for this course

I don't.

For this course, I never felt that I needed to-- but I knew that if I needed help, I could seek it out with no problem at all using the discussion

boards.

I've never really consulted the other students because our teacher, Mrs. Ford, explained things thoroughly.

N/A

We communicated in the discussion posts when a student had a question I answered to the best of my ability.

lots of times

none, most were a bunch of cry babies who expected a good grade handed to them and complained every time homework was assigned.

Never, unless I have a friend who already took the course, then they help me gain a different perspective to figure out the problem.

I have emailed other students to ask for assistance and support.

not often

not often, enjoy working independently. If I have questions I ask the instructor


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None.

minimally, but through discussions and message boards, I have been able to gain necessary knowledge and share mine

ask peers/friends for help

I am not social and do not seek out other students

I always seek out someone to proof read my papers before I turn them in, so I can assure they're on topic, and well written.

often

IF I've read someone's discussion and everything they talked about was incredibly intelligent; like if little information was in the book but

else where.

I try to ask others to help clarify easily misinterpreted instructions, but that is about it. I also try to help others understand the instructions.

It helps learn to study the material first before taking any quiz but since it is online you can look up the answer up.

I LIKE IN CLASSES FACE TO FACE I THINK PEOPLE RELAEAY TOMUCH ON TECKONOLOGYS AND ARE STARTING TO LACK

COMUNICATION SKILLS DO TO TECHNOLOGY

N/A

I ask other students their techniques for memorizing coursework, and sometimes if i find an important material related to the course, i

communicate it to others

I seek out to other students when I am unsure of what is asked of me to do and or I do not understand the readings or questions.

I do not seek out other students, I seek out the professor

Very little.

Working together in lab and during lecture time is the best time to get information from others and

I ask the other students to proofread my work and I proofread theirs.

We proof read each other's essays.

The flexibility gave me the opportunity to communicate with fellow students.

We have read each others papers and corrected them with feedback.

Asking questions I didn't understand.

I would message them for help.

.

Discussions are highly encouraged in the online forum. Reading and writing responses on the discussion forums were helpful for

interactive learning.

I have offered to proofread (no one took me up on it), pointed out to the instructor that an online resource was not made available for most

of the class (she made it available), pointed out that due dates were inconsistent with syllabus and asked for clarification (she corrected

and clarified them), pointed out to a classmate that their discussion posts were in a format that required downloading (she asked me not to

help her without asking permission first). I reply to at least half of posts (I received about 10 replies the entire course). I give

encouragement and ask questions (I received about 3 answers). During the Final Paper module, I posted my strategies and plans and got

no reply.

I don't do this very often, most of my interaction with other students comes from group discussions.

I haven't done so thus far.

I do not seek out other students for help.

If I absolutely don't know the answers to certain questions.

After i respond i generally check other reponses against mine, then i know i'm on the same page.

We would communicate about the different topics discussed in each section.

If i do not understand how to complete a task or what is being asked, I will create a thread, email the professor or ask a peer in the online

course.

I have not done so

little

I really don't seek assistance from classmates, though I try to offer assistance when help is requested.

none

I don't usually seek out other people.

We help out together in groups.

never reached out to other students for help


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We answer each others questions using the discussion group, because the instructor does not interact with us. In 4 weeks, she has

graded nothing, and has answered one question on one discussion topic. The rest, we have answered for each other.

There was absolutely no interaction with the professor or any other students in the class. There were no discussion groups, no office

hours, no way to know who the other class members were, or even if there were other class members. For all I know I was the only one

taking this online course.

I love the discussions to broaden my knowledge of different products that others use.

I was okay not seeking help in my learning but I was able to help classmates with their learning.

I ask quesions when things aren't clear

I have taken many online courses and have never attempted to reach out to a student for help.

course3 email is a plus

No not really.

through discussion questions

I basically search out my self

None. I rely on myself.

I did not seek out

na

I hate group projects and working in groups. I have no interest in having a support group.

Doesn't Apply

i will reach out to other students via email or in some cases teachers post discussion boards and communicate that way.

definitely easier to interact with students at my campus. Less interaction with those at satellite campuses.

N/A

If I can't go to office hours of my professor then I seek assistance from my peers

I have emailed students if I didn't understand something and I have had them email me as well.

NO

I have minimally sought out other people and it was tech related.

this latest course I did.

NA

Cannot answer.

Yes

in my previous on-line class, there was ongoing group discussion that clearly aided in my learning. In this class there was very VERY

minimal discussion. Myself and one other asked questions but were encouraged to ask professor. Cautious of professor response if I tried

to support another conversation

I read multiple discussion boards to gain more knowledge from other students.

Whenever I have questions that I need to discuss to figure out the information

N/A

None.

n/a

we have a discussion board for students ask questions and get feedback

no other students in my school take the course

detail

We have openly discussed learning objectives when we get together. This class has also facilitated a lot of open discussion with our work

colleagues, wonderful experience.

Emailed eachother, gotten together outside of class to do work together

I seek them out when I need help or there may be an issue

Never

Not applicable

I have not sought out other students to further my learning.

We reach out via email or text to help one another better understand the assignment or material at hand when it can be hard to

understand what is being asked via online


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sometime i use the help of fellow student to help me with the task at hand

none

I do not.

We did not interact with each other at all. Group communication or activities were not a part of this online experience.

Hardly ever.

I have emailed other students about my concerns.

never

I have asked questions about others opinions in online discussion boards and have texted or called classmates regarding clarification of

topics or assignments

N/A

no

email each other questions we may have

n/a

I did not reach out to other students for support.

I have found that students do not voluntarily reach out to other students in an online learning atmosphere, unless they have to or because

it is required for a gradce.

Discussion forums allow each to share their perspective and give appropriate feedback which is important for learning

Never

we would go over the problem and so trial and error

Google Docs!

not usually

asking questions of each other

On the discussion board.

n/a

Only in times where the instructor did not respond in a timely manner.

In discussions we give positive feedback to responses.

no

N/A

I haven't taken an online course yet. I've taken classroom courses with online text companion material.

Study groups

providing feedback suggesting additional resources

N/A

During class discussions, and when I need some more clarification about the information we are learning that week.

I have not done so.

never

I have not extended myself to other students. I find learning on my own is best for myself.

n/a

Not once have I done this, I prefer to figure things out on my own or email the teacher for help.

Only when I feel that I don't understand exactly what the professor has written, and that was not often that I didn't understand.

give each other feedback when a discussion is going on and more indepth insight of whats going on

N/A

I have not reached out to other classmates for help but I did have the chance to email the professor whom was extremely helpful. We had

biweekly assignments in which the classmates had to respond to our own discussion which helped broader our topics and knowledge of

interests. In the end it did improve everyones learning.

I have asked their understanding of what the professor is looking for in regards to her written assignment questions. I have other classes

in the classroom with some of the students in my online class.

No

I have not, I usually email the instructor.


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N/A

N/A

I have previously met with other classmates to study for tests.

None, I had no access to know who was also in this course.

We will sit down and go through the labs together and if one doesn't understand we help each other and if none of us understand look to

a different way to help us understand.

through email or discussion board

NA

Spoke to classmates when I saw them in another class

I look for others in the online class if needed.

I didn't reach out to any students I just did the assigned work and submitted it

I did not

i did not

I haven't sought out other students

Interacting via the online postings of trends and ideas opened my mind to new perspectives and topic. I did not however reach out to a

specific student for individual help as I did not deem it necessary.

I think discussion session is perfect way to exchange ideas.

s

N/A

I have not done so yet, but have considered.

Helping hands

I didn't.

I rarely ever do.

None

n/a

Not very much

Not really at all unless required by instructor

When I take an online course, I usually do not voluntarily seek out support from other class members.

Not often

NA

I never seek out other students to support me in my learning. I always go to my professor.

Not much I rather work independently

I have asked other students enrolled in the same online course as me for help when we work together in person.

I met a girl in class because we had to meeet up as a class one time at the beginning of the semester. After that we exchanged contact

information and took our tests and studied together.

I usually seek the professor's help, but when I have been doing group projects my partner and I have emailed back and forth trying to help

eachother out.

Na

not Really voluntarily, more like you have to to pass the course but in a way I guess it helped motivate us.

No usually, as I work independently.

By asking if they have another approach and trying both ways to reach a consensus

No

i don't take online course!

if one of my peers were stuck on a question, I would offer my help

I didn't really seek out help from other classmates... The quizzes that are online were done independently.

I ask questions and sometimes we read the content together as a group.

We have collaborated in researching certain topics together, and discussing ways we've approached assignments

No online courses


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N/A

did not

did everthing basically by myself

Through the student discussion board, we are able to put a question out there to the entire class if we need assistance

n/a

N/A because I work individually

No

i would only look for support if i was struggling with the course. otherwise, i try to figure it out myself.

I like to give in-depth commentaries when I am replying to a fellow peer's work. As a member of a group in the discussions, I appreciate

having different opinions being expressed or having constructive criticism when needed. We reflect on the work of others and try to assist

when we think they need more clarification.

I do not seek out other students to support my learning.

Did not in this class

i dont i usually jus ask the instructor

By expanding the discussion on the assigned topic.

i have not taken an online class, so i couldnt tell you.

often

no comment

I don't need other students to complete the work. Some discussions are required so I participate, at least giving supportive comments to

encourage people.

no

One of my friends told me her friend was taking the same online class. We meet each other on campus and exchanged contact

information and meet up once a week to see how things were moving along with the work.

I email students who are in my online class or ask them to meet me at the library.

We explain exactly what commands to perform in order to achieve the correct outcome.

I just read the discussion forums and if I am having additional problems I email the professor.

We give each other feedback and suggestions on the creative writing narratives that we are working on throughout the semester in open

forums.

i didn't really seek out other students in this math class online

none

we were able to read what the students wrote and able to agree or disagree, by doing this it helped open my mind to different things.

I will email members of my group if I become stuck on HW or studying for an exam.

I seek out help from other students in their feedback. I ask them for what their response is and if they could give another point of view and

possibly if they could correct me where I am indefinitely wrong.

All the online classes I've taken were Microsoft Office classes in which there hasn't been group work.

N/A

None

N/A

no many times

I work better alone and if I have a question I ask the professor

Bulletin board postings: Ask for help or clarification from other students

In discussion-heavy online courses, I have seen students ask each other questions to clarify course requirements or better understand

another person's experiences/point-of-view. However, with many online courses, students prefer to work independently.

N/A

Not applicable.

I did not seek out other students.

n/a

I will ask a question if I really need help.


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Texting each other questions, websites with good practice questions and using a group Facebook page and ask fellow pupils for their

opinions.

Not that much

n/a

Never

n/a

If I am concerned or confused about an assignment I will ask another classmate to explain or clarify the teacher's directions

I do not seek out other students' support when learning online. I find it easiest and most beneficial to myself to work independently. I have

only asked one or two questions for clarification on an assignment.

I feel embarrassed asking other students for help or support.

Not Applicable

Open forum questions help a lot.

hate online courses

None.

Weekly skype meetings , but I know my group we are a cohort.

n/A

I never seek out help from other students. I've never been asked for help either. Typically online learners just do for themselves.

I didn't.

I didn't seek out other students.

I don't seek out anything from other students.

I never ask students

Making sure each other gets the work done on time, if needed help we all work together towards receiving the best grade we deserve.

If I am confused on how to solve a problem, I will look to my group's advice to resolve it.

n/A

n/a

I don't much actually.

Through our posts

In this particular course we had the opportunity to meet in class as well, so questions were raised at that time. I would be willing to seek

out student help from my peers via the online course mail if necessary.

Studies and helped each other with different courses.

None

The way in which we help each other is by providing extra sources of information and by raising questions that will increase our interest in

the topic.

n/a

I never reached out to other students

n/a

No

I have not done so, but I have resolved any and all of my questions with a direct of email discussion with my professor.

N/A

don't take online courses

I do not seek out others.

did not

Never

I didn't use the students to work through my class.

I can only rely on myself.

Not usually

n/a/

If I need help I post a question and in a few hours, someone always reply in return to help me.


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If I have friends who happen to be in the course, I will ask for assistance.

I have very little interaction with other students.Being 62-years old makes it tough.

I have not done so.

Very little

not offten

My group communicated very well when attending in the class room, we were able to help one another with ways to navigate through the

class

help me understand the subject I was stuck on.

I don't in most cases.

never

n/a not online

In group discussions, we suggest ways for others to improve on their initial analysis posts.

I often seek help from peers. We study together for the quizzes.

I do not seek out help from other students

Through comments on discussion posts that may have helped another student, or vice versa, understand a topic better.

Other students and I have assisted each other to improve our learning by studying together and even working on assignments with each

other so we can ask each other questions and learn more together than we would individually.

none

I have not sought out to other students.

I didn't.

-have homework meetings together

Whenever I dont understand something, I would go ahead and talk to one of me peers.

There was no need.

I do not. I feel I am fully responsible for my coursework and assignments.

I usually dont seek out help just read and stay up on my own work.

I offered a way to reduce sizevof jpg attachment to classmate to improve upload

None

It wasn't very often that I would reach out to other students for support. I would either contact the teacher or seek support from my

colleagues at work.

I haven't had a reason to reach out for support.

Contacted fellow students to discuss topics I need other perspectives to understand.

No, the way this course was organized there was no reason or incentive to interact with others in the class.

I am pretty self-sufficient so I rarely reach out to other students.

rarely

x

I would ask my peers or my professor if I needed assistance with a specific question or assignment

Unless otherwise mandated, my online coursework has always been individual with no other assistance, save from the instructor.

I never took any online courses.

A reason I like online courses is because you work alone. I did not feel the need to contact others.

I simply have had discussions with some other students in the class about how we apply some of the course topics into our work or

competitive atmospheres.

I asked some of my residents in my dorms for help and their perspectives on questions.

By asking each other questions on assignments.

n/a

N/a

I dont usually contact the others in the class, unless it is for a group discussion post

Just talked to a few other students about test-taking strategies for the course because I was unhappy with my test grades.

my class was not dependent on online content


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I found other students who took the course last semester to ask them about some of the work that was assigned.

N/A

when needed

ive asked someone in the class with issues of due dates and confusion

i dont take online classes

N/A I usually reach out to the professor and not to other students for support.

Ask.

Used the messaging system to help each other understand what we should be doing. (Only if we've been assigned to the same team.)

When I took an online course related to creating a web page, there was a lot of interaction amount class participants as to how to

correctly write a particular piece of computer code. It was very helpful.

not online but, by phone, have set up study times.

n/a

I will either post a question or email one of my fellow classmates for insight to a question that may be giving me some problems.

Very little-mostly group discussions

I have helped individuals learn about how to use online course work. I have not really asked other people in my class about their work or

ask for help.

I seek out other students if I truly need assistance.

I don't unless I have a question.

n/a

Send a message to the Lounge

We shared our thoughts to go through the issues

none

N/a

I never had to because all my online courses were just like drop boxes and material and we actual met face to face in a classroom

I have really tried to converse with other classmates via the online medium

Sharing other students' opinions made me imporve my brainstoriming.

n/a

I do not seek out other students to support my learning.

Unfortunately I did not seek anyone out as I did not know my classmates from previous sessions and was afraid to ask for help.

n/a

I like to elaborate on what others post and push our learning curve together.

There is virtually no interaction between myself and the other class members. I have never spoken with or otherwise communicated other

than the mandatory discussion online.

By including first names in every response to a discussion post you personalize the post . You can then develop a rapport with that

student.

Generally I only seek out other students if I don't know how to do something, or what it is we are supposed to do.

Seeking other students I will often ask questions to gain new thought processes or other techniques that are being used by others.

Sharing ideas and giving constructive criticism to optimize each others work.

Never. I have not been a part of an online course.

never

None

n/a

Well after being prompted by my wonderful Professor Silverman, I started to extend my hand to other classmates with hopes of becoming

a stronger writer through exercises of comparing and contrasting our work, brainstorming and completing online discussions. All these

methods helped me to discover new ways of thinking and doing and to adopt concepts and styles into my own writing.

I had little interaction with other students. but those that I did contact were very helpful

When needed, we'll primarily discuss through e-mail.

we try to meet up with each other


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I have not sought any help from any other students.

During class discussions.

yes i tried friend from other courses to help me with some problems that i had for example understanding better.

never

Helping each other with more difficult homework questions allowed us to understand the material better.

I have never done so.

N/A

In the group discussions

We have communicated via e mail to discuss questions we felt did not need to be addressed by the professor

N/A

I sometimes seek out other students.

nothing

I asked for help and no one replied

I have only talked to one other student in my class. He ended up dropping the class, so he wasn't much help

None

n/a

i havent

I have not actively sought other students' support in my learning; however, I have used their opinions expressed in discussion to support

my learning.

Only when required

email discussion

N/A I did not take an online course during Spring 2015

The only person I have sought out is my sister who has online course experience

Since this was an English course, most interaction was based on literary interpretation and criticisms. It was enjoyable to see the different

takes on the same material, and the opportunities for discussion based on those differences

Very rarely do I seek out other students in the course.

na

I didn't reach out to other students.

We have supported each other in the classroom enviroment

Utilize email to connect with other students

n.a

when i need help

N/A

we communicate via email, phone and in person

I have yet to meet student's from my classes but have conversed with them They help me understand ideas better.

When i was absent for a class, i emailed one of the students in my class and got a response within minutes, they were super helpful and

nice a great environment to learn.

Normally only if I am having a really tough time in a course will I seek other classmates online. Otherwise, I contact the professor.

I do not do so, and I do not feel the need to do so.

no

i don't seek support

not really

never took an online course

twolf email

I do not seek out other students' help, as they are usually just as clueless as me if not more.

NA

I did not take an online course.


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I do not interact with my peers online, unless I have to as part of my discussion grade.

Never

not that much.

Na

study groups

No.

I don't seek out other students for support towards my learning of this course.

I have participated in many study groups this semester. We shared information and developed a study guide that was facilitated by our

professor.

Did not do.

I worked with a small group every week to complete this course work. Overall groups in the class tend to work better than individuals.

Interesting to see how other offices operatate and what materials they use

I have not done this.

N/A

I did not actively seek help from my classmates.

I try to seek out a student who has previously or currently taking the course to get a better understanding of the material if needed.

Being that the professor does not help or respond to any of us as an online course instructor, we had no choice but to communicate with

one another and seek advice and help from one another.

The only time I reached out to other student for help is when I had a problem finding something on the modules, so a mass email was sent

out and I received help almost immediately.

I preferred to work completely alone.

no

I do not.

none

never

did not take an online course

Email other students and ask questions.

only when I have questions

by having peers read and give their opinion of your writing help me understand flaws to improve

I did not ask other students for help.

Not in Blackboard

The only type of support used was to read all of the other student's discussion opinions and interpretations.

n/a

never

As often as possible. Email communication with classmates works best.

N/A

Giving other students information and commenting on their own thoughts and comments helps them learn and helps me learn as well.

We assist one another in solving homework problems (allowed by the teacher).

I did my work on my own.

a lot

-

Through discussion boards.

worked alone for the first half and then we came together to see if we had the same main points and ideas.Also explained our reasoning

to one another.

None.

I asked the class for help when I had trouble cutting and pasting a Word document. I got a few replies, one of which I used with success!

In one of my classes we are encouraged to use real life examples when discussing the topic, reading other students examples and

comparing them to my life has helped me out.


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I have never found another student in the class to enhance my learning experience.

I don't take onlive classes

No because i dont want a students help i want my teachers help to make sure im getting the teachers answer and attention

I do not seek support from other students in this format only a post system was employed

Yes i do

Seeking support from other students was not encouraged in class.

we figured out stuff together

No extent taken.

NA

why

I couldn't get into the online course

When I need Help I do

If I need assistance, I go directly to the professor of the online course.

n/a

I have done the work alone,if I had to do group project - emails worked well

me and another student would collaborate on homework and discuss our opinions.

I usually seek out assistance with the technical aspect of the course. Any additional issues are usually resolved by a search engine

none

I spent approximately 10 hours with a tutor for each test. I feel that I do not have a strong enough background in Math to be an online

student in this subject. Because of this one on one learning I was able to pass the course with an 83%

na

NA

i have no idea

I do not seek assistance from other people other than the instructor.

N/A

Very rarely. When I have, both myself and the other student email back and fourth until we can figure out a solution.

not at all.

studying together and working on assignments together when they seem difficult

I have not.

None

give them unlimited trys or they wont learn

none

Online question forum and I have exchange numbers with at least one other student. We call each other to work through problems.

NONE

I didn't really ask for help from other students.

I didn't seek out other students.

Discussion forum

Never

none

i do not seek out other students to support my learning

I have reached out to others outside of class, especially since some students take other courses with me as well.

I didn't ask for help in the current clas. I did ask for help with friends who have taken the course previously. And I was told I need to ask

the professor herself instead.

I dont really reach out to other students i mainly try to figure it out for myself

Write in the discussion board,or look and see if someone one else has the same question

Helping each other submit homework assignments.

n/a


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As part of our requirement we communicated regularly with the other students

When I don't understand of coursework, I went to the learning center for help.

NO

none

HAVEN'T DONE SO

N/A

N/A

none

Some of the know how of how to work with it, was lacking.

i ask other students for help if i don't understand something

I didnt have any chance to participate with classmates during online course

met with students in the math lab.

I did not seek out help from others unless it was a group project.

always learning new materials

I did like how people shared their experiences through the discussions.

by answering questions that my classmates ask of me.

When in need of assistance or advice on areas or topics I may be in need of assistance with, or things that I may need advice on and

have not been able to get our class instructor to imply on that has helped me resolve whatever issue it was being addressed at that time.

n/a

I find that using forum to discuss topic can allow students to interact and gain different perspective in many things while learning.

N/A I didn't take an online course.

i verify due dates and check to see if i am understanding material correctly

I think we asked questions in our peer discussions and were able to respond to one another with solutions.

I have not sought help from other students.

Friends who take the course would occasionally get together/contact each other to discuss the assignments/dynamics.

We talk to each other of things we don't understand and find the solution together

Professor Lamb encouraged thorough responses to group discussion posts, and I quickly identified the students who were clearly reading

and responding to the text and my own posts. They became the ones who I would ask specific questions of, though I also felt very

comfortable just asking the professor directly.

Some when I have passed one in the halls of school.

N/A

It is not in my nature to seek out other students.

In Hybrid, I sought out notes other classmates had taken.

The feedback I received from my classmates in our group discussions were very informative and provided a different viewpoint which help

me improve my learning.

We have communicated through email to help each other with homework.

I haven't.

I don't really seek support.

I haven't done that activity yet.

I enjoy the post discussions as they enable me to see different points of view.

Not at all

I regularly email my fellow classmates with questions and always receive helpful support from them and Dr. Norcia

I may ask some clarification questions at times

No, I have not sought out other students.

previous semester i had a classmate seek me out and add me as a friend on facebok to talk about class material

non

Often times, instructors of online classes have been unavailable to answer questions or support students. In these cases, I've been asked

by peers and I've asked them what their understanding is in an effort to confirm their and my own.


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None

we had a video project due at the end of the class. For this project a few of us agreed to review each others videos before submission for

feedback.

prof lindley suggested we go to the tutoring center on

campus.Iwenttothecenter,howeverIflunkedthefinalsoIflunkedtheclass,andIwillneverevertakeanonlineclassagain.Ithinkthekeyboardspacebar-

is-broken!

N/A

I don't like online course communication between students...too many people are unreliable...prefer individual work.

dhdgh

Suggesting online and outside sources that would assist our goals.

i only seek support when information is not clear.

I have always struggled while taking tests. I reached out to others students to see their opinions. Other people were feeling the same way

which help me not to feel so alone!

great

I help others understand the online process

no

I do this comfortably when I see that there is a need.

N/A

n/a

I do if I have a question or need another opinion.

n/a

Its great to work with someone else so you can collaborate ideas and discussions. It also helps to study with another person.

na

n/a

I always asked questions to my other classmates whenever i need help.

I would engage a particular student into a discussion.

I did not seek out the help of other students.

Not too often

I don't seek other students for support.

I really have not unless a group activity is required.

Only if it was someone I previously knew.

My classmates really helped me with my citing, it was really nice having them to encourage me.

I don't seek out others.

i did not seek others help

I don't.

I haven't done so.

n/a

I ask them questions if I need clarification on an assignment.

i don't.

No

na

Not at all

To a certain extent depending on what content is done. One way that me and other students assist each other is to give feedback in

possible way we can improve.

verbally speaking to other students before and after class

n/a

none

We normally help each other through participation and something e-mail messages


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yes, through emails we worked together to solve problems

I have seek help from other student to find where certain assignments are located.

Didn't happen. Had no idea who the faces attached to the names were

I my hybrid course there were two people that were programmers already. They were able to assist and explain the material in ways that

the instructor was not able to do.

n/a

N/a

I actively tried to answer other students questions.

Go Hawks!!!

I ensure that I read other students' postings and if they require a response from myself that the response is thoughtful and relates to the

discussion.

I did not seek out assistance from other students.

emails or other types of messages. Some online courses have the question box.

NA

Conversing

Never did

Sometimes

Never

I DID NOT TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE

with assisted each by suggesting prefer learning tools such as youtube videos, internet etc.

Never

I didn't have need to ask for support from other students yet.

I havent done so because the time in my days do not allow me to set aside time to do so

very minimally

Never

when im confused about anything or any material i may not have full comprehension of i asked my classmates or my coworker.

We worked together a lot to come up with ideas for our thesis and to improve and give feedback.

Rarely

The class I took was Eng. 1020 or college composition II was offered on the campus. It involved going on the campus for class and doing

the homework assignments that was assigned at the end of class by reading a poem and doing a journal entry. There was one discussion

on Google+ that students had to be part of for a grade for attendance. As for me participating in the discussion on Google+, it spread my

variety of both doing the course on campus and online.

Rarely

na

When i feel frustrated about work and my progress

n/a

N/A

None

sometimes I would go to math lab, math xl Does show steps to solve but I like talking to someone and seeing firsthand

If I had an issue understanding a topic in a discussion post, seeing other students discussion post assitted in my understanding of the

topic.

None

N/A

n/a

Clarifying instructions.

Ask questions about their opinions, as well as what was their experience.

n/a

For the most part we worked individually except during discussions


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i dont

I really didn't in this course

Just ask, as in any class room

I did not work in a group. The course I had was blended. I am now taking a current class that is totally online and are unhappy with the

instructions that the school has given. the school wrote to go online a week before classes to see your class and instructions. There is

nothing there, the teacher should put something including description of class and requirements. There is nothing so I do not know what I

am getting into here. There are lab requirements and don't know when that is. I work so I have to make arrangements ahead of time.

5% of 10% at least

offline emails

When it comes to lack of professer communication

The teacher did not contact us for months. The other students and I all communicated to get the work done through what was on the

syllabus.

None

reviewing papers in class

I have sought out students for class notes clarification in order to do exams or quizzes

If we were unsure about a certain module we would ask each other and explain what to do

They should make things clearer for people to understand

I don't normally seek out other students support, I have a tendency to keep to myself.

I have not

No assistance. Instructor didn't even always have our discussion board posted and I had to email him to get it opened. I asked questions

on the discussion board, and no one in class answered, and the instructor also did not answer. I am still waiting (4 days now) for him to

answer an email of mine, but I am sure that's not forthcoming. He also didn't answer other emails and I had to call the office and ask

someone to put a note on his desk to please answer my email.

We would email back and fourth if we were uncertain of how to do something or had a question to clarify with each other before emailing

the professor.

By posting in specified discussion sections on blackboard. Receiving few responses, or none at all from fellow students makes the

process difficult.

Sometimes. I seek out students for online help and how to use the websites if i need help.

to assist with my learning i would message a classmate

I normally look at their structure of writing or what kind of information they had posted to see if i had done the same.

N/A

per our discussions

I have not done so.

We spoke through the online class discussion. Because no one was truly sure what we were doing.

offer suggestions and personal experiences.

n/a

I did not seek out other students in this course. Lectures were held at school and I have been extremely busy in my outside life to seek

students support in a math class.

Never did an online course

This was more of an individual course than a group course.

Not much at all

I have not had any meaningful collaborative experience in either of my online courses. This is a primary weakness, and key development

opportunity for learning online.

If I am having difficulties understanding something I will definitely ask others if they are having the same difficulties and for help. But I am

not always answered.

Had a fellow student in other classes. we discussed projects.

first class

in my previous online classes if i was unsure of what was needed to be done with an assignment, i would seek out help from another

student. This would allow me to be able to complete the assignment without having to ask a teacher for help all the time.

I am not afraid to ask other students for help or advice.

none


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None

In the group project we divided the term paper amongst 3 people.

I don't. I function more as an independent student.

I did not seek out any help from any of the students. We all would just reply to posts made for the assignments, but no one really brought

any challenging thoughts to the table.

n/a

I did not

I don't all that much, only if there's an interesting conversation going that I'm involved in. I'm not much of a people person.

Never did assist each other

in statistics we used each other for a project

I did not contact other students.

I do not

no

I don't

We don't really

pass

helped with doing homework

Instead of just saying, "I agree," in our discussions, we seek out practical ways to show support our posts: current events, magazine

article, informative websites, etc.

very little

I seek out help from other students if I have a small problem or just a simple question. If it's something that I feel I need extra help with, I

will confront the Professor instead.

Never

I never really ask other students about the course unless i am really confused about something.

wrote on their blogs on how to use a website

I don't.

none

I would contact another student and get an idea of what they are doing. Then I would compare their ideas to mine, just to see if they are

similar or not.

I read what other students' responses and replies.

e-mail

sometimes just to get a different perspective.

nothing

When posting in the discussion groups

Not so often.

I Don't

Never taken an online class.

internet.

ive never actually asked another classmate for help in an online course, but I have asked the instructor and gotten helpful responses from

students in discussion

help with homework, or projects. getting to know people..

Often

I do not seek help.

Academic tutoring

text or email

Always

I happen to know one of the students personally. She was a great help.


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If i recognize a fellow students name from the introduction I would contact that student or vise versa and we would help each other with

the reading material and help with reminding each other of the assignments due dates

this will be my first online class.

yes

no

I have not started online courses yet, start in the summer session

sharing notes

I have asked questions about posts that sparked my interest , also asked if any other students where struggling with a particular part of

the curriculum.

I SEEK HELP IF I NEED IT

As this was my sixth online course I offered advice to the newbies in online learning about how to get the most out of the course thru

sincerity, mutual respect and pacing.

i go and instant message them

N/A

I do not typically ask other students for help.

Not at all.

N/a

Its harder to collaborate with other online students, many of them don't even live in the state and are currently attending colleges else

where that didn't provide the class online. However, students are aware of this when they decide to take an online class and its not

necessarily a bad thing that you don't know who your classmates are, it almost makes it easier to have open and honest class

discussions.

When I have had a rough time understanding concepts, I sought assistance from a peer.

N/A

I never really asked any other students for help or support besides my Adviser if that counts..?


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25) When required to work as part of a group to complete assignments for an online course, what types of preparation (skills,materials, resources, or instructor guidance) have helped you and your team be successful learners?

When required to work as part of a group to complete assignments for an online course, what types of preparation (skills,materials, resources, or instructor guidance) have helped you and your team be successful learners?

N/A

The instruction to create google docs was really useful because it created a unified medium.

n/a

online, books

N/A

N/A, did not work as part of a group.

Instructor tried to pair students up in one assignment. Did not work well at all.

Time management, planners, dividing up work for the week, etc.

we used research from online,our textbook and information between all of us.

yeah so much

nothing.

Notes

We did not work as a part of a group at all during this class.

I've never had to complete an online group assignment other than participating in discussions, and that just requires doing the reading.

N/A

We never worked in groups.

qwer

I have not done this

Yes

no group work

w

Personally contacting them verses just email.

There was no group activity and not much interaction with the instructor. This course was like doing an independent study.

We did not work as part of a group. It was suggested that it would happen, but it did not... unsure of the reason as to why.

n/a

N/A

n/a

Ability and availability to communicate.

Understanding group dynamics from in person group projects, being unafraid to take charge when productivity lulls

Having a team leader to turn in all of the assignments.

N/A

We really didn't have much group work in this course.

All students in the group have to be equally vested in the project. What often happens is one or two students are and do all the work. The

success of the learner comes from the willingness to work hard and succeed, and only the individual student can motivate themselves to

do so.

.

There have been no group assignments, thankfully.

Organization, teamwork, shared options and understanding.

there were no group activities

there is no team some are serious about some arent

There were no group activities.

Never worked as part of a group online


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When working in a group, no matter what type of topic or questions are assigned, we would try to split things up into sections and each be

assigned. For example: one of the online courses required online homework submissions and when working with fellow classmates, we

would complete the homework with the help from chapters that the professor posts on blackboard before the submission date, and share

with each other our answers and what we learned from them. Sometimes when some of us could not answer a question due difficulties,

we would help each other either sharing the information that we got, or also find the answer from the chapters.

Following the directions in the assignment is helpful.

We did not work as a group for any assignments

I have never been asked to complete a group assignment in an online course.

NA

I have not had the opportunity to work as a group online in my nursing courses this semester.

Did not work in a group setting

We never worked in groups

Didn't have group activities other then discussions which were plainly whoever thought one way was the only way they'd think.

We did not work in a group.

n/a

Plan wisely

being organized, and meeting up to work on uncompleted work

mostly instructor guidance

NA

n/a

N/A

I never had to work in a group.

Group work was not part of this course

N/A

N/A

We all work together, and use all of are individual skills and become a team.

I was not asked to work as part of group.

I have not been required to work with a group online.

n/a

Na

n/a

The material in the introduction of each section in our course provided my with the knowledge to succeed.

My current work has been individual

Basically everything we need to get work done

I have not had to work as a group as part of an online course.

I was not required to work as part of a group in my course.

Skills are divided into strengths and weakness. Materials are the internet as well as resources like email and text.

communication

N/A

It's important to have a clear understanding of the assignment and that all members of the group have done the required reading before

meeting together to try to accomplish anything. It is difficult to catch someone up if they have not done the legwork.

I haven't been asked to work as a group

I did not work as a group in my online course.

discussions

just planning it out

We do not

N/A

N/A


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Tutoring.

no team assignments

N/A

Textbook was a great help, as well as online resources.

Never worked as a group

I have not participated in any online group work. No teachers I've had have assigned any group work.

I never worked in a group with other people

Was not required to work as part of a group to complete assignments

Never required to work as group.

instructor guidance

I have never worked in a group at this college.

step by step instructions

I like to plan a little bit in advance so I have an idea as to what I will be doing.

use of youtube videos

N/a

I like when the instructor participates in the discussions and does not just leave the class on its own after giving the work

N/A

N/A

Did not have group assignments assigned.

We didn't work in groups.

I have not experienced that yet and hope I never do.

We havnt been required to do so expect to respond to discussion question from peer

This has never happened

The library, the internet, each other, our knowledge of what we were taught in class or online.

text book readings,sometimes research and participation

there we no group work out side of class

Great communication via email, phone, skype, group chat, etc.

Doodle was very useful in organizing meetings. Google Docs helped to work in collaboration

N/A

N/a

Communication is a big factor. If no one is able to reach one another then nothing would get done.

did not work as a group

We were only obligated to work together in an online discussion group.

N/A

I have not worked as a group online.

I didn't have to work as a group.

I have not had any group assignments other than discussions where feedback to peers helped with understanding.

I don't take online classes.

HED130

NA

n/a

Na

TO help my team be successful learners i kept up with the course work and read over the notes multiple times.

I have never been assigned group work in an online course.

I was not required to participate in group.

n/a


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Our teacher gives us a guideline of what we should be discussing/completing in our assignments, and we use materials provided both

online and from skills/experience we've learned in the class.

by using email, phone to reach out to one another, sharing facts in our group about the assignment, online resources, meet up groups.

To remain hard working and honest with one another. Each task requires responsibility and must be completed based on who was

assigned what. Text book and internet resources are crucial in the sucess (as well as time management) of an online course.

N/A

I have never done an online assignment with peers before.

Learning through other members, different ideas on how to use materials in the classroom.

n/a

N/A, no group assignments.

zdgh

n/a

I take my time on the work I do and ask for help if I'm doing something wrong.

I was not required to work in a group.

N/A

Communication

On line resources through school library because it is a vast amount of informational available. Professors are helpful as well as tutors

that are available st both campuses.

N/A

Everything

Read the book and research information online.

n/a

I have not had the opportunity to work in a group to complete an online assignment.

N/A

Clear expectations and instructions of what the team is supposed to accomplish. Quick feedback/follow up to questions.

We never worked in groups.

NA

I have not taken any purely online coursework in the Spring 2015 semester.

I have yet to work in a group for an online course, but for discussions I have learned to not reject any ideas and be very open-minded.

leadership, listening, assessing

none

We didn't work in groups this class was more on your own.

none

N/A

I have helped my team by being a motivator. I assign each individual something they can be responsible for. I ask for strengths so we can

make sure the work is completed efficiently. I find this most successful.

Never had group assignments.

N/A

n/a - have not worked in groups this semester.

Having a professor who makes the requirements for a group project more clear would be ideal. My current professor did not do this, and

there were many group members who did not do their assigned job, which meant everyone was penalized, and that is not right. Our

grades should not be dependent on another student's work ethic.

didnt work as groups

N/A for this course Online group work is very difficult if everyone doesn't understand what is expected of them (past experiences)

N/A

The lab part of the course is on campus, and my lab partner and I work together to apply the lab results to the coursework.

N/A

I am not interested in group activities so this course suited me just fine


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Na

textbook, send email

No group work.

NA

I didn't.

we broke it down into smaller groups to cover the task then brought it all together so we could all understand it.

n/a

There was no group work on this online class.

planning assignments ahead of time

All of the above

I have not had to do this.

I did not have to work as part of a group.

This course does not use the discussion board to help students. The instructor is extremely had to contact. Sometimes four days would

go by without a reply.

We don't do group projects.

I have never done group work

N/A

I didnt not have to for this course

I haven't.

We have not done any group assignments.

No group sessions.

N/A

N/A

Handouts are useful

no group work done

Instructor guidance

skills, materials, resources, or instructor guidance

n/a

Not applicable

emailing/texting group members and assigning individual jobs/tasks

None.

did not work as a group

n/a

Task delegation and check ins

We haven't really worked as a group.

instructor guidance

I haven't worked with a group for an online course

We are all apart of the online community and can ask each other for help at any time, but I we are not assigned as a group for the

coursework.

Have to meet mostly every day to get your guys materials done before the assignments is due.

N/A

N/A

The e-evolve version of our textbook and itself, internet connectivity.

My class never worked in a group.

resources is what has helped me the most

Did not work as group.

Everyone being cooperative with class assignments


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Resources and materials

Networking with each other and meeting outside was helpful.

several websites and the texbook required

Trying to work well with fellow members of the group.

Teacher gives a out line of what she needs and we all spit the tasks and work to together to do finish product.

.

Didn't work as part of a group in this course.

N/A

We were never required to work as a group. All threads were posted individually, and we were asked to post a reply to three. Discussions

were the goal, but they never occurred. The instructor was a ghost in the online discussion forum -- she never commented, moderated,

corrected, or encouraged.

I did not work on any projects as part of a group.

I haven't worked as a group in an online course.

we have commented to each other what we think was good or bad about the assignment at hand.

Asking for help.

i never had that experience. only individual work on my on.

N/A

Peer review, constructive criticism and revisions.

I have not worked in a group

instructor guidance

N/A

notes, handouts

We haven't worked as a group in an online course I have taken.

We take notes and study hard.

never worked as group

There was no group work in this course.

There were no groups in this course.

Power point and videos were clear and excellent help!

No group assignments was apart of this online course.

Help has been so with understanding things in course.

I have never had an online course that required me to work with others on a project or assignment.

course discussion requirements help communication skills

instructor guidance

i have not worked with a group yet

never had to work with another when on my online class

Have not been required to complete a group project.

We did not work in groups

na

I do as much of the work myself to make sure it is done correctly.

Doesn't Apply

I have not had to work in a group in an online setting.

no team exercises

N/A

Knowing what's elected of us is clearly defined in the group assignments.

I have not been required to work in groups, yet.

NO

Web lectures.


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Have had no group assignments

NA

The instructor helped us understand what we needed to do to prepare for tasks online. I have had to plan my time carefully, even though it

was a struggle going online and keeping up with work every day. Some of the exercises from the book or online have also helped.

Yes

NO group work

Didn't work in a group

Not applicable

I have not been assigned to work as a group

N/A

I have never had to work in a group.

n/a

keeping on track with due dates

more guidance on discussion forums. I found things confusing

We worked together and each took segments of material to review, we used internet and both books assigned as tools to assist with our

learning.

Have not worked in a group

Lots

Not applicable

we have not been required to work as a group in this class.

Instructor guidance because it can be difficult to work as a team online when you never really get to see one another and only get to

communicate online

Email that everyone easily accesses even if it not the one provided by the school. So that any issues can be talked through and then go

from there to solve them.

google

none

Not applicable to this course

N/A

I have never had to do this.

We plan a time to meet and plan out the project accordingly. If we had a concern with the project we would email the professor.

neber

N/A

none

instructor guidance

n/a

I did not really work in a group.

I think communication is key, and holding people accountable. Google drive has been really nice to utilize because it can be accessed by

all members of the group easily and is automatically saved.

Collaboration, email, discussion forums, and student work exchange for analysis.

we make an outline

Google docs/slides! It wouldn't have been possible without them!

we made a chart of everyone's responsibilities and communicated effectively to achieve our goals.

no group assignment in this class

Technology made it easy to communicate.

Teamwork and cooperation

n/a

Communication with team members is essential. Assigning tasks to each member and always having an alternative if a team member does

not put in their portion of the work, which seems to be a growing trend.


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N/A

I did not have any group work

N/A

I like the instructor guidance. Sometimes, the online companion software for the text books didn't function well.

Library is great place to get work done

All of the above

time management

Group work is difficult when members of the group do not pull their weight!

N/A

I've never worked in a team or group for a project online.

This has not happened yet.

yes

I have yet to work in a group setting with online courses.

n/a

Since it was a HYB course, discussing in class first was very helpful, but after that we all just did our part and barely ever communicated

after

instructor gives an example of requirements and explain creative ways for groups to work together

Didn't have any problems.

N/A

Group assignments were more of a discussion board that throughout the week we had to respond to whichever topic seemed most

appealing to us. The preparation we had was our own experiences and some online resources. Of course from the guidance of the

instructor of what to expand upon.

Not applicable

We do not really work as groups.

When the instructor has already created a group area to interact through in the Blackboard environment.

N/A

N/A

Strong communication and individuals responsibility to the assignment as well as providing helpful resources ad tools, if needed.

N/A

n/a

instructor guidance and resources provided by instructor

NA

reading shared resources

Having the textbook, as well as two opinions.

N/A

N/A

I haven't had group projects, only individual work.

I did not work as a group

s

N/A

Instructor guidance has been helpful, as well as course resources.

Teach me the lesson

I wasn't required

I never worked in a group for an online class.

None

n/a

We didn't work in groups.


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N/A

Skill, material, resources and instructor guidance will always lead to successful learners.

Materials, resources.

NA

I can't say that I have ever worked on a group assignment in any of the online courses I have ever taken.

Guidance from my instructor was helpful.

Asking questions definitely helped and knowing the material very well.

We were never required to work as a group

Since your grade counts on the other person, we all pull our weight because we hope other people will do the same. Emailing and Google

docs are great for communication and working on projects.

Na

Instructor gave specific instructions and that always helps.

open communication

instructor guidance was big, resources were provided (time, material)

Never had to work in a group

i have no idea because i dont take online course!

talking to my peers about the topic at hand and listening to others

I did not work with anyone as a group.

Having a physical book as well as an online book and being able to communicate with our professor.

All of the above!

No online courses

N/A

n/a

no group work was required ...

n/a

n/a

N/A

No

discussion board on blackboard and email have helped

A lot of time management skills are necessary for successfully being in an online course. Having an open mind and the ability to be

critiqued is helpful for developing a good relationship with other group members.

I was not asked to work in a group

Handouts text book

making sure there is communication in the group

Using the email is great tool

havent taken an online class.

instructor and online materials

no comment

The instructor provides clear instructions.

no

For this online class, my professor did not have us do group assignments due to the class only being six weeks. However, she did

encourage us to contact herself or other students for support when it came to assignments.

Early preparation to start on the project, reading the outline of what is expected of the project.

We did not have group assignments

We met in person a few times and were in constant communication online.

We never had the chance to work as part of a group. We only had the chance to give feedback and suggestions to each other on writings.

i didn't work with a group online


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taking

When we get an assignment, one person will initially send out an email, projecting what they plan to do and in what time frame. This has

helped the rest of the group figure out what they should do to contribute and when.

We did not get the chance to work in a group setting, but all together as an online course we worked together well helping each other's

skills grow in writing properly and learning more about the current events as they relate to music and politics.

Same answer as the question above.

N/A

N/A

Appropriate reading material

The study guides posted to Blackboad were a great deal of help during the synchronized sessions.

N/A

N/A

Not applicable.

Was not required to work in groups.

n/a

not applicable

none needed for this course

n/a

Didn't work on group projects.

n/a

Having multiple social medias to work through (Facebook, Blackboard, Skype) have helped to make group work more manageable.

I find being able to share different viewpoints without the stress of improvisational brainstorming is very helpful. When learning online, a

response can be well-thought out and more easily presented. You only understand the idea, and there are no distractions.

I have not worked as a group while being in an online course.

resources were given : books also Google

Not Applicable

n/a

hate online

none.

Creating a work plan, agreeing to regular meeting times

N/A

Most of the gorp projects i've one had other people who did not do any work, I would do my part and get whatever grade I can.

did no group assignments

There were no group assignments

none.

My own knowledge

Took what the teacher advised us to do and worked with it.

Paying attention to due dates and getting our work done ahead so we have time to evaluate it. It is helpful when the instructor gives

constructive feedback on ways we can improve.

N/A

The class met at school but the online venue created an opportunity to stay connected with group members outside of school. Joint

writing and editing of report. Shared resources.

instructor guidance

n/a

Social media accounts, instant messaging, and face chat.

Haven't done that

No groups in this course

I havent had to work in a group.


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None

We did not work in groups in this class but last semester I worked with a classmate. We did everything on-line through sharing our

information and thanks to the instructor's guidance.

n/a

N/A there was no group work

n/a

N/A

N/A

N/A

same as above

I have come to the realization that you can not make other help.

Group projects don't work well.

n/a

Do not work as group

Didn't work as a group.

Yes. I may as well have done the group project entirely on my own.

Yes

n/a

n/a

I have learned to communicate better and be open to any questions or comments someone has. It is a very friendly atmosphere and

everyone is willing to help.

I have never worked in a group

I asked my neighbor to study this course material with me, because she is able to take notes, and listen to me think out loud as I reason

things through.

We did not work in groups.

Nothing, I don't do well working in groups online

nn/a

We did tend to ask a lot of questions when we were with each other, there was little to no communication on line

comunicate with other students

N/A

n/a

communication.

there was no group work

I was never assigned any group assignment.

none

N/a

N/A

We didn't do group work

The book as well as the internet.

Was not part of a group.

I have not had to work as a group so far. I hope this does not change.

I have worked on class projects in class room but not so much online as it is usally no required so far.

Start early. Go online often. Think about goal and what you are looking to achieve. Be concise Ask for help if needed

outside of class meetings with team members

It helped when everyone would log into the discussions often. The hard part was waiting for people in the group to respond. Not everyone

did their fair share and that became frustrating.

n/a

NA


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the teachers notes

x

I did not have to work in a group although there were many times we need to critique each other on a specific topic or specific assignment

In group settings, preparation is best when outcomes are clear, resources are available, roles of individual group members are clearly

defined, and instructor is readily available for guidance.

I never took any online courses.

We did not have to work as a group in my online class, which makes sense because it is online.

read the book

I believe that knowing everyone's strengths and weaknesses helps a great amount because everyone is comfortable and confident with

what they have been assigned.

Group studies

n/a

N/a

not required to work as a group

We did not have group work for this course.

being on time and helping each other out.

NA

I was not required to work as part of a group

N/A

The teacher constantly reminding us of group work

i dont take online class

being in constancy contact and having access to all the information we need.

Skills, other material that supports and strengthens understanding of topic.

Timing was very important, it is important to get in contact with team members asap. You don't want to be talking to each other the night

before the project is due.

our group work was in our lab.

n/a

N/A

I did not work in a group for my online courses.

When working as a group I make sure I know what part of the assignment I am doing and that I am available to help those in my group if

they need it.

Didn't have any group assignments. I like it better that way.

n/a

N/a

From the discussion, we went back to what we already went through and shared experiences.

n/a

usig internet resources, also resourcing from the text books helps

Never had to

Splitting up the group work and communicating is very helpful

Especailly other students' resources really helped me be successful learners.

n/a

We did not have to do any group work.

The gathering and splitting of the assignment I find helps all involved.

yes i do

Others have done research and mentioned things I hadn't known about, this pushed me to learn more and in the end I learned other new

things as well. Definitely have to push yourself and your peers for online though.

n/a

Was not required to do this this term.


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Luckily I have never had to work as a group online. I HATE group work.

Participation and getting things done early is the best. However, My experience is that the group projects do not get participation by at

least 1/3 of the students and as with this class the project was not complete because 1 person did not turn in their part of the assignment

and someone said they could do it and they didn't turn it in. If you look at the notes I was the first to mention this to the instructor and it

took a few days for others to participate. Now this being the 3rd group project that has not been turned in and 100% fail rate in my online

classes for group projects. Yeah me! While I like the group projects it requires participation and that lacks.

We were offered a broad range of resources on the TC3 library as well as detailed instruction on where to look in our book for skills to

incorporate in our writing.

I haven't done an online course.

never have

n/a

The fact that all my classmates seemed serious about passing this course and getting all they could get out of it helped the most. It's

difficult to be the sole motivator, but when your working with a group of motivated students and having an inspiring Professor at the helm,

anything is achievable. I've grown as a writer and a thinker because of this course. I'm very thankful.

we had no group requirements

A review of online resources, primarily the use of the internet.

Talking to the professor

There was no group work.

Communication daily.

resume

make a debate of some of the homeworks we had.

never

We never worked as groups.

N/A

I read other students posts and evaluate them to my understanding, and see if i can comment back on ether if i disagree or agree on the

matter, as well as point out information that was helpful, or what interested me the most.

N/A

When I have emailed my professor, she emailed back right away and answered my question successfully.

instructor guidance

We didn't work in groups

Not required for this course.

n/a

i havent

I have not been required to work as part of a group.

never worked with a group

its important to review your material before hand and plan your contribution

N/A I did not take an online course during Spring 2015

we didnt do group assignments

na

I wasn't assigned to do group work.

we were not required to work together as an online group

n/a

n.a

N/A

divide work meet regularly to format information and provide feedback to each other

Um, When trying to work in a group format I try to use valid sources of research material to help me better understand topics such as

encyclopedias. That way if talking in a group I can know more about a subject. I will also try to watch it on Youtube (videos) as they

breakdown the ideas nicely.

we were recommended to do a lot of dialogues and had a lot of time to prepare and get to know one another.

websites and books found in our lilbrary


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Team work and cooperation

Being able to be open with your ideas and speaking up. It isn't as easy online as it is in person, but overall just being able to speak up.

Does not apply.

instructor guidance, group communication

i haven't worked online in a group

good writing

never took an online course

n/a


NA

No online course

My grade has never depended on the participation of others in an online setting - THANK GOD! I would be very upset if I had to depend

on someone else to successfully complete my work!!!

I would rather choose to have my own groups for members I already know compared to those I do not know their study behavior/habits in

completing tasks.

N/A

teacher instructs us what to do.

yes

instructor guidance

N/A

I have never worked as part of a group in an online course.

We were given areas of concentration for exams. Our study group found the information that would help us study for the exams and we

practiced exam scenarios and routinely covered this material.

Was not assigned a group assignment.

Excel, and overall my group meshed and worked together very well.

N/A

N/A

I've never had too

I did not work as part of a group to complete assignments.

I haven't worked in a group during this course

We were never assigned group work or assignments.

Trying to keep everything organized.

i use the text book and additional outside research

N/A

I do not work as a group and do not wish to take courses that require this

never worked as group

did not take an online course

I write all materials down before typing

we didnot work in group material

n/a

Not in Blackboard

We were not required to work in groups to complete and assignment.

n/a

n/a

the questions that the instructor had listed for us to evaluate each others essays

N/A

My Professors notes certainly helped me and the comments of the other students gave me insight that I found useful.


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N/A

N/A

a lot

-

Through research and sharing comments with each other.

note cards, expressing main ideas that each of us had picked out etc.

Don't work as a group.

I did not work as a group in this course. I have in other classes and feel the open discussion free of a criticism is a good start.

My teachers have always done a great job of letting me and my classmates know the assignment and what materials to use, and if any of

us students still were unsure of what was expected they would e-mail each other right away and as a group we would help.

Set aside times to work together.

I don't take online classes

didnt do that yet

internet resources only.

Talking with others

except everyone's ideas

Never needed to work as a group. Everything that needed to get done was a single person activity.

NA

not

I couldn't get into the online course.

Google Docs

N/A

n/a

splitting up the work into sections

N/A

n/a

There were no Group activities or communications from anyone other than the Teacher.

na

NA

i have no idea

i have not worked in a group.


Nothing.

n/a

I have not worked as a group.

None

It helps you be accountable

none

I have not been required to be part of a group.

NONE

The only thing we did was discussion questions as a group and instructor required responding to other students which encouraged/forced

interaction.

I didn't work in a group.

online ressources

Never worked as a group online and that is honestly why I prefer classes online BECAUSE I don't have to deal with the other students

who usually just distract me from my learning objectives

n/a


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i did not work in an online group

Google docs

N/a

never worked in a group

N/A

n/a

The power points that were provided were very helpful and the online resource provided different tools in order to complete our

assignments

I never had a group assignment.

being able to communicate at all time and helping one other, to get the job done

didn't work as a group

HAVEN'T NEEDED TO WORK AS A GROUP

N/A

N/A

no group work

I was able to talk with group members, and to each work on different parts of task.

organization skills and making sure we all have equal amount of work to complete

In this class there wasnt any group

gather as much as information as group as possible but also do solo information gathering.

A clear layout Exchange Share options to swap info back and forth

library materials

We actually didn't get to work in groups.

being a good listener.

I try to not use online for such projects because my grades or others grades we receive shouldn't be based upon others.

I like discussions but would not enjoy a team assignment.

there wasn't any group work in this class

To work on reading assignments, answering questions whether they are multiple choices and/or writing them. It allows much better

grasping to learn as much we can.

N/A Online Assignments were done individually.

We had a Group Story even though we were to add on to someone else story, i think we all made sure that we did our best at adding-on

and making sure the stories had great detail and were on topic.

I was not required to work as part of a group to complete assignments for an online course.

N/A

At the moment the work has been individual

We didn't do group projects per se, but the professor continually encouraged us to respond to each other's ideas and posts, and as the

course continued, more students would share resource information (websites, books, etc.) to further illustrate points made in responses.

Sure.

N/A

Opportunities to communicate effectively while at a distance has been the most successful strategy when working with a group.

I took a course which I learned about group dynamics and how to have a successful group.

I appreciated the option to use credible websites to collect more information.

We all put as much effort as the next person, everyone does their own part and does what they are supposed to do, so it runs smoothly

Resources, good sources of information and strong interest in the topic.

Was never asked to work as a group.

I haven't been sign an assignment like the one your asking for.

Not applicable

Dr. Norcia was always a reliable resource and provided all materials and resources necessary. Although online, her presence was very

much appreciated and helpful.


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None. I find it very difficult to participate in group activities in an online class. I take online for the convenience and independence. Doesn't

work well when having to meet with people outside the "virtual" classroom

Didn't work in groups

we didn't do any group activities.

resources

yes

Does not apply to my courses.

N/A

n/a

No-group-projects!

n/a

Didn't have to work in a group for this online course and I'm glad because I don't like to depend on other people when it comes to my own

college career and grades.

ghghtrurj

Clear instructions and due dates.

accessibility to the internet is essential always

My group discussions I felt were beneficial to us all. Being able to compare experiences helped me broaden my knowledge. Our

professors power points and videos were a great help as well!

great

The online criteria

have not have group activities

I try to give as much as I can to ensure success for the group and myself.

N/A

n/a

Reading & answering questions in the book. ;

n/a

na

video chat

N/A

I did not work in a group.

we helped each other a little

I find it extremely difficult and stressful working in a group in online classes.

Communication is key.

Weeding out the ones who didn't want to do anything, but wanted our work to hand in.

posting to my classes mates and learning from their point of views on child psychology was a great, I liked being able to post back and

forth to my classmates and my teacher.

I did not have to work with a group to complete an assignment.

never have

we did not do group work

Haven't done this.

I haven't worked as part of a group.

n/a

not applicable.

Not in a group

na

Reading material before tackling projects.

One type of preparation that have helped me and my team be successful learners is to both edit each of our individual work and suggest

ways it can be improved.


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n/a

n/a

none

N/A

really no group projects

Did work as part of group in this area.

No group activity

N/A

n/a

N/a

N/A

Let's do It...

Consistent and scheduled communication with the group, as well as setting tasks and timelines for each group member.

N/A

n/a

practice

Definitely meet in person

No group assignments

We haven't

Never groups for online course unless it's hybrid course

I DID NOT TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE

all of it

Never had to

Online research.

I try not to but i usually have to wing it when it comes to this online class

working together

There was open communication in emails to one another and the instructor.

My professor gave us feedback on all of our work and explained why we got the grades that we did.

Never had to do this

cant really recall me working in a group assignment or task in this course

To make each person have assigned tasks and responsibilities and a rubic they are graded on.

N/A

As for the online part of the course, it wasn't like working in a group. It was more for yourself and relying on yourself to get the task done

that was assigned. For me, if I have a deadline for an assignment that is due then I get it done. But it taught time management and not rely

on others to do my work because when taking college courses, it's all up to you to get it done at the best you can do. I have ADD

(Attention Deficit Disorder). I always struggled with school but this helped me a lot and I would recommend this to anybody like me!!

Instructions and rubric

na

Difficult to answer, not many of these oppurtunties.

n/a

N/A

n/a

The online Dewitt library provided additional information that aided in my understanding of the assignment.

None

N/A

n/a

The same as above.


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n/a

The instructor always participated in the discussions encouraging us and prompting us to further our discuusions

none

was not required except for discussion

Discussions and feedback from instructors.

read and read other students info

The course should say something before it begins in case something conflicts and students can drop if needed. Advisors do not say much

when registering for classes.

everything is handle by the instructor and the course book

things we were taught in class, readings etc.

N/A

Availability of Skype or Face Time

n/a

I think nothing needs to be changed - it was a helpful course

Research, and resources to show where we gathered our info

Counting on others for online course work is near to impossible, but if group work is necessary delegating to individuals strengths is a

must.

biggest is communication

No group work given.

Working in google docs, splitting it up into sections, making a plan first of what you want to do as a group so you are all on the same

page.

Again, the online group aspect of coursework is impossible without active conversation. The responses were so insufficient that at times I

was forced to fully complete assignments myself and turn them in. When these group assignments specify in their instruction that all

members are to combine efforts and opinions into an assignment, it is extremely difficult to create their contributions in the final

submission. The instructor was certainly not at fault for this, it's just one aspect of online courses that is taxing. If everyone actively

discussed topics and issues outside the graded discussion requirements, it would be far more rewarding to take online courses.

Instructor guidance and academic resources are very important to me.

being organized

The instructor would give many examples and also specifically tell us what is to be done. Examples were given nd resources like websites

to get information from was also given. It was helpful to both me and my peers

n/a

web and other classmates

Never worked in a group

There was no group assignments

Time management and communication between instructor and students is very important.

n/a

N/A

Never had to do this yet

N/A

I find it best to work with other motivated students.

I have not been required to work collaboratively, and based on the interactions I've seen, I am glad of that. I would be much more

comfortable with requirements to collaborate in a classroom setting.

I have applied my working experience to the assignment, along with research from the Gladys Markus online Library provided by FIT,

which is a remarkable tool.

willing to help group succeed best possible ways

time management has helped a great deal. finding the right time to all be available online or near a phone to be able to work together on

projects was always a plus.

Communication is key.

haven't been required to do group work

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Just getting our thoughts together

I have never had to work with a group in my online courses.

N/a

n/a

I never had the chance to work as a group

I didn't work as part of a group.

I had no help there.

We did not have to work as I group.

communication and role assignment is key.

none

N/A

never worked in a group

pass

N/A

Clear outlines in the syllabus for resources, links and websites. The instructor gave opportunities throughout the semester for groups to

meet for a portion of class time to work on our projects and presentations, and we had dress rehearsals.

library

Listening skills is the main skill needed for group work in order for us to be successful. We needed to depend on each other as well as

motivate each other.

Making a google chat so we can all talk to each other and work out the problems of the assignment. We also used other online resources

to help us further our knowledge on the task at hand.

never worked in groups

n/a

Everyone has their weaknesses and strengths. Some people are more informed about the topic and maybe someone else is more

organized. Every little skill is important.

n/a

e-mail professor and ask questions in class

I don't recall any other than posting your assignments on a thread. I didn't find that beneficial at all because you can't read anyone's post

until you post. So what's the point.

nothing

the learning materials posted by the professors

Google Drive

Following instructions and asking questions when you are not sure.

Understanding the content and working together.

emailed students.

books, computers, internet, discussion

Communication

I did not particpate in a group

Replying to messae

study groups

Yes

N/A

never happened

I'm not sure.

yes

I have not started online courses yet, start in summer session

I love to do power points

specific instruction .


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DIDN'T WORK IN A GROUP

Khan Academy was very instrumental to my learning & interpreting the material with videos and articles to illustrate the gist of the material.

never did

N/A

Delegating tasks.

Always talking about the assignment.

I was not required to work as part of a group

Our textbooks and discussions help.

I firmly believe that online classes are valuable asset to the one's academic success. However,I think it depends also on the professor and

the class, because my professor wasn't very engaged ore interactive with his students; no announcements, or heads up, or precise And

clear goals/deadlines outlined to guide students more efficiently. And this was a very difficult course with an abundance of time needed to

be put in, as well lots of projects and tedious modules. More discussions would have been helpful.

Collaboration and communication through email.

Did not have the pleasure this semester.

N/A

I never worked in group assignments online.


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