Evaluation of "MiLCA"

Questionnaire for the course start

The significance and aim of the questionnaire

In a series of courses, the attempt is currently being made to utilize the potential of new computer-based media for learning purposes and for university teaching.

This questionnaire is part of a study in which the effect of the use of new media on teaching quality is examined.

In order to get reliable and precise results about the seminar in which you are taking part, please make sure that you answer all questions carefully. Questions marked with * are required.

If you have any questions concerning the study, you can contact us at:

Katrin Vogt
Psychologisches Institut der Eberhardt-Karls-Universität Tübingen
Lehrstuhl Angewandte Kognitionspsychologie und Medienpsychologie
Tel.: +49-7071-979-314
k.vogt@iwm-kmrc.de


 

Creating an anonymous code

In order to find out possible changes in people's opinions and attitudes through their participation in the course, we will carry out a second survey after the course. To be able to allocate these two questionnaires to the corresponding persons we need a personal code of each participant. This code guarantees your anonymity. The personal code consists of a combination of letters and numbers.

This alphanumerical combination is not known by anybody at the university. Nevertheless you are able to derive your personal code at any time you will need it.

The personal code comprises the following eight letters and numbers.

1.1.  Please enter the first two letters of your mother's Christian name: *
 
 
1.2.  Please enter the first two numbers of your mother's birthday: *
  Please enter two-digits!
 
 
1.3.  Please enter the first two numbers of your own birthday: *
  Please enter two-digits!
 
 

Your motivation

2.1.  Please enter the title of the course you are participating. *
 
 
2.2.  At which university are you enrolled? *
 
 
2.3.  What are the reasons why you are participating in this course? *
 
because I enjoy working with the content:
because the content corresponds to my preferences:
because my participation is obligatory:
because I need the content of the seminar for my professional or scientific education:
because I will receive grades for the course:
because I am very interested in the content of the seminar:
because I'm interested to join a seminar which uses new media for learning:
because I am curious about how one can study with new media:
because I enjoy working on the computer:
 

Your previous knowledge

3.1.  How would you estimate your previous knowledge on the course content? *
 

 

Your computer experience

4.1.  For what function you have used your computer so far? *
 
for text processing (writing, editing):
for transferring files (text, graphics, pictures, a.o.) to other students:
for programming:
for surfing in the Internet:
for communicating via e-mail:
for communicating with newsgroups, computer conferences:
for studying with (working with learning programmes):
for working simultaneously with other students on one document (so called application-sharing, f. e. by means of NetMeeting):
for playing games:
 
4.2.  On average, how much time per day do you spend on the computer? *
  approx. hours per day
 
 

Access to a computer / internet connection

5.1.  Where do you have access to a computer? *
 
 yesno
at home
at work
at a computer-pool at the university
other (please specify)
 
5.2.  Which of these Computers have an internet connection? *
 
 yesno
at home
at work
at a computer-pool at the university
other (please specify)
 

Your attitude towards studying cooperatively

6.1.  What is your opinion of studying cooperatively? *
 
I enjoy learning with others:
I enjoy discussing with others:
I enjoy participating in group work:
I think group work often is chaotic:
I profit by explaining things to others:
I profit by having things explained to me by others:
I enjoy studying alone:
I enjoy exchanging information and ideas with people who have similar interests:
I often assume a leadership role in groups:
 

Your opinion of computer-assisted study

7.1.  New media - e. g., computer based training software (CBT), in which the student can independently work on study material - are increasingly being used in University education.
What is your opinion about studying with the computer? *
 
Even if you do not have the required experience, please answer this question carefully

I think/imagine studying with the computer is ...
 
satisfying:
exciting:
time-saving:
easy:
motivating:
pleasant:
interesting:
desirable:
clarifying:
 

Comparing studying with the new media to studying with traditional methods (e. g. lectures, text books)

8.1.  How would you consider studying with the new media compared to studying with traditional methods (e. g. lectures, text books)? *
 
The use of a computer-based study programme...
 
encourages thorough study:
assists in discovering connections between different content:
promotes creative thought:
encourages the acquisition of detailed knowledge:
encourages the acquisition of context knowledge:
offers greater scope for independent action:
 

Your opinion of computer mediated communication

Using computer-based communication media teachers and students will no longer have to communicate face-to-face in seminars or lectures. These media enable both students and teachers to communicate with one another at any distance. The type of the course can therefore take the form of virtual seminars or virtual work-groups in which communication will take place via e-mail, computer conferences or newsgroups.

9.1.  What is your opinion about computer-assisted forms of communication for teaching and studying? *
 
Even if you do not posses any experience, please answer the question carefully

I suppose, studying with computer mediated communication is...

 
satisfying:
exciting:
time-saving:
easy:
motivating:
pleasant:
interesting:
desirable:
clarifying:
 

Comparing computer mediated communication (cmc) to direct (face-to-face) communication

10.1.  How would you consider computer-mediated communication compared to direct forms of (face-to-face) communication? *
 
The use of the computer for communication (e. g., by e-mail, computer conferences, newsgroups)...
 
has a positive effect on studying:
facilitates content-related discussion:
takes less time:
is seldom impeded by technical problems:
promotes creative thought:
facilitates active participation in a discussion:
simplifies co-operation with others:
 

Questions concerning your person

11.1.  Please enter your age *
  years
 
 
11.2.  Please enter your gender *
 
male
female
 
11.3.  Please enter your profession
 
student (please specify year)
doctoral student
scientific employee at a research institute
other (please specify)
 
11.4.  What subject(s) are you studying or have already completed studying? *
 
 
11.5.  If you are a student what degree are you are aiming at?
 
 
11.6.  Do you currently edit a scientific paper for a qualification? *
 
yes, for a graduate degree
yes, for a doctoral degree
yes, for a post-doctoral degree
yes, for another type of scientific qualification (please specify)
no, I am not undertaking any scientific work at present
 
11.7.  If you are currently editing a scientific paper for a qualification, how closely related is the theme of your scientific work to the course?
 

 
11.8.  Have you ever participated in courses using new media? *
 
yes (please enter name and type of the course)
no
 
11.9.  If you have already participated in courses using new media how would you assess the use of media in these courses?
 

 
Thank you for participating

Please make sure to have answered all questions.

 

 

 
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