NMC Online Student Survey Results,December 2004

A survey given to students using the NMC Online course management system during Fall Semester 2004

Number of respondents = 85.

Results shown in Blue

1. My primary location for accessing the Internet is (mark only one)
  [48] On Campus
  [29] At Home
  [6] At Work
  [2] Other

2. If you own a computer that you use for schoolwork, how old is it? If you do not own a computer please leave blank and go to next question. (mark only one)
  [18] Less than 1 year
  [14] 1 to 2 years
  [9] 2 to 3 years
  [17] more than 3 years

3. If your primary Internet access is through NMC's computer labs, how long do you usually wait for a computer? (mark only one)
  [40] 0-5 minutes
  [16] 6-15 minutes
  [5] 16-30 minutes
  [14] More than 30 minutes

4. If you connect to the Internet from off-campus, what type of Internet connection do you have?
  [49] Dial-up modem
  [16] DSL
  [7] Cable Modem
  [3] Work LAN

For the questions below, please compare your NMC Online course with other courses you have taken that did not use "NMC Online." (Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement by marking the corresponding letter according to the scale below).
Because of using NMC Online in my class (in comparison to courses that did not use NMC Online) I was more likely to:
Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree
5. Seek clarification when I did not understand something. [17] [43] [10] [4] [3]
6. Review course materials to gain clarification. [27] [41] [5] [1] [2]
7. Receive instructor comments on assignments quickly. [22] [38] [9] [4] [2]
8. Discuss ideas from this course with other students. [22] [37] [13] [1] [2]
9. Actively participate in the course. [25] [35] [7] [5] [2]
10. Work on assignments with other students. [18] [40] [13] [2] [2]
11. Complete assignments on time. [25] [36] [9] [2] [2]
12. Access other online materials related to the content of this course. [24] [40] [5] [1] [2]
13. Spend more time studying for the course. [21] [35] [12] [4] [3]
14. Communicate with my instructor. [24] [35] [9] [5] [2]
15. Receive feedback on quizzes and exams quickly. [24] [32] [10] [6] [2]
16. Refer to course syllabus material. [30] [35] [6] [1] [2]
17. Learn course content because the instructor used online quizzes. [18] [29] [19] [5] [4]
18. Think more about course topics because of the online discussions. [18] [34] [14] [5] [3]

Because the instructor required the use of the computer and NMC Online:
Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree
19. I spent too much time learning to use NMC Online. [9] [16] [9] [28] [13]
20. I spent too much time trying to gain access to a computer. [7] [23] [8] [25] [11]
21. I was at a disadvantage because I did not possess enough computer skills. [1] [16] [10] [29] [18]
22. I increased my computer skills. [18] [32] [12] [8] [4]
23. I was better able to understand the ideas and concepts taught in this course. [19] [40] [10] [3] [2]

In general:
Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree
24. The instructor encouraged us to use NMC Online in this course. [29] [31] [6] [5] [2]
25. Using NMC Online contributed to my learning. [24] [40] [4] [3] [2]
26. I prefer communicating with my instructor via [personal] email, outside NMC Online. [21] [24] [16] [9] [2]
27. I am more satisfied with this course because it used NMC Online. [20] [31] [12] [8] [2]
28. It takes more effort to complete a course that uses online resources like NMC Online. [13] [22] [22] [11] [5]
29. I would like to have NMC Online used in other courses. [26] [36] [6] [2] [2]
30. I am more likely to complete my degree at NMC because of the advantages of using NMC Online in my courses. [22] [27] [17] [2] [2]

31. We are interested in your specific experiences and suggestions for improving use of "NMC Online" at NMC. Please answer the following questions with as much detail as you wish to provide.

The personal benefits to me in using NMC Online are:
 

  1. [
    I am able to turn assignments in and not have to worry about forgetting where I put it.]

  2. [
    I just think its great. ]
    [
    Ease of access to course notes.]

  3. [
    I get feedback from my instructor fast. I can review what we discussed in class. I have access to other ref. to my course. I can communicate with my other classmates. I have an opportunity to learn how to use "NMC Online". ]

  4. [
    That if and when I did miss a class due to some illness, I was able to keep up, and I was able to review on what has been said and lectured in class. Helped with a whole lot.]

  5. [
    I can go back and look at the assignments assigned or assignments that were due the following class day.]
    [
    It is good because we can also get schoolwork or assignments from NMC Online which can also benefit us if we were'nt able to go to class.]

  6. [
    Doing my homework, using it to check information for class materials, research information, ect regards class information.]

  7. [
    Easy access.]

  8. [
    Helps me faster and gives added access through the web.]

  9. [
    Its convenient.]

  10. [
    Work will be done faster!]

  11. [
    Knowing the rules and regulations, what classes to are being offered,and etc.]

  12. [
    its great because we can also work at home.]

  13. [
    I can check my e-mails and be able to communicate with friends and relatives through e-mail.]

  14. [
    Quick access in my time schedule  with my special projects and other class works that has to deal with computers.]

  15. [
    It helps me to contact my instructor to know our lessons and assignment of his/her courses. it helps me to see the information about the NMC Campus. So, I can tell other student from different country to come and attend NMC. Finally, I can know my grades of my class by using the NMC online.]

  16. [
    It is great. It helped me a lot.]

  17. [
    I am able to access my instructor's lecture notes online. If I needed anything to clarify, I could just go online and get the information.]

  18. [
    I get to communicate with my instructor along with my classmates, its like going to class at home]

  19. [
    I hope that you guys add more computer courses.]

  20. [
    For assignments and other special projects.]

  21. [
    When I am busy and can't make it to class, I can access my class work online.]

  22. [
    Knowing how to use a computer.]

  23. [
    I solve many questions in using NMC Online.]

  24. [
    I was able to gain access to PREL and other sites to retrieve information for my research for English. ]

  25. [
    Being able to check on assignments due and past was much easier because our class only met once a week.]

  26. [
    Whenever I can't make it to my class, I can always go on the net and get my assignment. It's very convenient to get information on whatever happened in the class.]

  27. [
    1. Excellent 2. I just don't know why they don't start with these in the beginning.]

  28. [
    Getting my research and other information is helpful especially for my final exams]

  29. [
    It is very useful when there is need to locate missing itmes or when I missed a class. NMC OnLine is useful and I'm glad NMC has caught up with the rest of the universities and colleges in the states. I took my first on-line course in 2000 in Seattle, WA.]

  30. [
    Quick, easy access to my course assignments, requirements and deadlines]

  31. [
    Ability to appear more prepared for classes when in actuality I never payed much attention while in class...]

  32. [
    Still having the ability to have notes instead of relying on other students for them]

  33. [
    I can access missed assignments and always keep track of my classes.]

  34. [
    Use of time, I can finish my assignments any time I want to and I can go back and change anything that I want to correct.]

  35. [
    Communicating with instructors and other students about class work.]

  36. I
    I was able to access the information that was being discussed and review when I wanted to.]

  37. [
    Faster retrieval of homeworks, notes, and other related sources discussed throughout the course.]

  38. [
    Communication with the class and instructor from off-campus.]

  39. [
    Personally, I am very thankful we have this course online since most of us are working and we do not need to go to the campus for class but just do it at home. Thank you!]

  40. [
    It saved me a lot of time plus other extra skills that I have learned from this.]

  41. [
    It was easier for me to gain access to notes that I was unable to take note of. It was also easier for me to keep t rack of the assigned readings and other assignments.]

  42. [
    Logging in for the sake of the participation grade.]

  43. [
    I could turn in my paper at the last minute and still make the deadline. And I don't have to go looking for my instructor all over the campus]

  44. [
    I get to work on class assignments on my "own" time, when I feel like doing so, and if I have the time to do so. There is no instructor present daily or however many times a class meets, to breath down my neck. Although that created problems as I was late in turning them in. smile Aside from that, this on-line concept helped a lot in my pursuit of attaining my Master's degree on-line big time. I was able to pick up pointers along the way and upon my acceptance into an on-line program, it sure made things a WHOLE lot easier. Big "Thank You" shout-outs to Rob Schultz for making this possible for me, and of course to you all who, in one way or another, are involved with this NMC Online thingi. Kudos to you all!! Improvements of course, are on the way after all the data has been compiled but, GREAT JOB to you all.]

  45. [
    I did not take any online course this semester, but I took one a while back with Ed Lieberman. The course back then was a learning experience. I found the online course really convenient because I was working at my own pace. I enjoyed it and thought maybe more ED courses should be offered online. It would be a great benefit for those who are working full time.]

  46. [
    I hope NMC will encourage all NMC Instructors to provide access online in other courses because in an everyday task sometimes we have other matters that would consider immediate attention and it is very difficult to just let it wait for the later day of the instructional hour where there are many more discussion needed to cover which thoughts and opinion surpass the day and it wasn't entertained. Therefore, hopefully that our instructors avail access for the convenience of their students open communication and further assistance.]

  47. [
    If I could not give my homework on time, I was able to give it on line and it was still accepted by my instructor.]

  48. [
    Easier access to my work.]

  49. [
    The personal benefits that I had was that i could always print out from the NMC Online the homework and project sheet, if i need it.]

  50. [
    The fact that you can alway catch up with whatever assignments you missed in class, ask questions about previous lessons that did not make sense at the time, and print out study guides that are useful when studying for a test.]

32. Did you have any problems using NMC Online? (If you had problems, please describe them briefly).
 

  1. [
    Learning the system.]

  2. [
    No. No problems at all.]

  3. [
    No I haven't have any problems using NMC Online in the past semesters I attend this college.]

  4. [
    Yes , put some more computers for the other students .......and seperate those chatters and those other students that are using the net for their project so that everything could be much more better ..........from: anonimous student]

  5. [
    Yes. Having alot of students chatting online. But most of us really need it to do some work online that needs to be turn in on time.But they are the problem through the NMC online.]

  6. [
    No, I do not have any problem about the NMC online because every time I'm using it, it always works for me.]

  7. [
    Sometimes. I need to how do make my own website.]

  8. [
    I never add any from the time that I start my school year.]

  9. [
    Initially trying to just get into our on-line course and and get beyond the home page.....it worked out after a while or it could have been just me.]

  10. [
    Nope, unless the system was down.]

  11. [
    Learning how to get places is a little inconvenient.]

  12. [
    Maybe once or twice, but it was rare.]

  13. [
    Sometimes.]

  14. [
    Yes I didn't know how to use it]

  15. [
    Yes too dam slow and needs to freeze and lag a lot less]

  16. [
    I did not always have the time to log online. I was having trouble with my computer at home, and my work does not have internet, which makes it difficult for me to access a computer. My grades were not posted. I was afraid that my work did not get through. I encountered times when my computer froze after just completing the assignment.]

  17. [
    Password problems, I forgot my password, and then I could not login using my original password. I changed it and that one didn't work too.]

  18. [
    It was difficult figuring out where to find things and how to respond when there was no place to respond.]
    [
    No problems, enjoyed it.]

  19. [
    It took me a while to connect in the site.]

  20. [
    At times I was unable to log onto the NMC online because of some technical difficulties.]

  21. [
    Yes, I had some problems: 1. I had no access to a computer except on Fridays at certain short hours. 2. Had to wait a long time and worry about my next class all at the same time when waiting for a computer. 3. I felt hassled whenever I had to search for a computer just so I could log into my class.]

  22. [
    Too hard to access the computer at NMC Online sometimes it takes more than one hour your still not get into it.]

  23. [
    I had problems getting in and my pass word never worked.]

  24. [
    There were times when I just couldn't get access. After logging in, the window won't open. I don't exactly know why. I know I typed my user name and password correctly but somehow, for reasons unknown to me, I just couldn't get in. That was the only problem I encountered. It hasn't happened again and I know I was doing things properly because the next night I was able to access the page with no problem.]

  25. [
    PIECE A CAKE! I REALLY ENJOY THE ACCESSIBILITY AND I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT OF KNOWING WHAT WILL BE HAPPENING AND WHAT TO EXPECT IN MY SUBJECT! NO PROBLEM AT ALL!]

  26. [
    Sometimes when I try to log in it won't let me]

  27. [
    No, because it was really easy to use.]

33. In your opinion, how can the use of NMC Online be improved for your courses?
 

  1. [
    The instructors could fill out the grades section so we can check how we are doing. It's there but my instructors hardly used it and I was lost as to how well I was doing.]

  2. [
    When you are having a hard time in understanding- the online for NMC is always there to help you.....it is also a second way of getting help if you cannot reach your instructor....]

  3. [
    For me, it is good to have all the courses to use NMC Online]

  4. [
    Doing a good job so far!]

  5. [
    Assists with my homework and other research.]

  6. [
    Listing guidelines like related topics to serve as added reference.]

  7. [
    Give us easy access to enter online.]

  8. [
    I think it is working properly already!]

  9. [
    In my own opinion using NMC online to improve the courses that I am taking is that instructors should have a short website of what teaching to encounter in his or her class before the semester starts. Also for the administration, making things possible for decreasing a hold up lining of students when registration comes.They should have an online notice for ongoing and new students of what requirements is needed when time to register at NMC campus.]

  10. [
    Develop easy access]

  11. [
    The use of NMC Online can be improved for courses if they have a bigger computer lab. Sometimes I have to go and come back because there was no computer available. That is when the computer lab is full.]

  12. [
    Give a handout explaining what it is]

  13. [
    Doing research helps me improve in the courses. Sometimes having alot of things that improves alot of courses by using the NMC Online.]

  14. [
    It gives me the easy way to see my class assignment and grades of the course. it also helps me to know important information about NMC especially my classes.]

  15. [
    I need to study more about computers.]

  16. [
    Now I know how to open the computer etc.]

  17. [
    All teachers should have access and course academics available on the internet ]

  18. [
    By having ALL my classes Online where they could list assignments pending and due and where the class is on course. Extra reading and study material would be an asset for the more difficult classes.]

  19. [
    That every instructor should have a online class so that student can access it through their own personal time.]

  20. [
    It's all good. Everything is just great and no problem at all.]

  21. [
    I get to do more research online and that gives me the best and faster information I need.]

  22. [
    Every course should be required to be on NMC Online. I was disappointed when two of my courses were not there.]

  23. [
    Use broadband to dsl much faster and get new g5 computers]

  24. [
    MORE COMPUTERS!!!]

  25. [
    It should be able to provide constant updates on students' grades...]

  26. [
    Updates of grades]

  27. [
    It helps in so many ways, especially when you miss class. You can always keep track with the discussions with your fellow classmates and personal contact with your instructor.]

  28. [
    No need for improvement it is a great student resource!!!]

  29. [
    If a wireless connection was available everywhere around campus instead of just the library alone, it would be very convenient because we can access it anywhere. we wouldn't have to just be confined in the library to use the wireless connection.]

  30. [
    Keep up with class discussions and assignments even if I were to miss a class.]

  31. [
    Well it all depends on how the instructor reflects his or her own teaching skills. However, I recommend that it should be used in all courses with the NMC campus. It is very useful.]

  32. [
    Regular communication.]

  33. [
    Just to make sure the site of the online courses are working properly that students will not be having hard time to access it.]

  34. [
    It should have a better connection. In other words way to get in the site.]

  35. [
    Keep track of assigned readings, assignments, and class notes]

  36. [
    MORE CAMPUS INFORMATION AND UPDATES AND MORE COMPUTERS!]

  37. [
    I feel that it is a good idea for those students who were absent during the instructional day and was able to give their homework via email.]

  38. [
    I think it as already at optimal availability and there is nothing more to do with it. It is fine the way it is.]

  39. [
    I have not seen any fault while using the NMC online, so for me, there is not much improvement needed.]

  40. [
    It is a very good online program for NMC students, what is to improve? Nothing..its good.]

34. How many credits have you completed at NMC?
  [22] 0-15
  [19] 16-30
  [12] 31-45
  [12] 46-60
  [18] More than 60

End of Survey