APPENDIX

Blended learning course:
Introductory survey question examples

The purpose of this survey is to provide us with a shared understanding of our backgrounds, computer experience, goals, and expectations for this blended learning course.

1. Gender

Female

Male

2. Age

15–19

20–25

26–30

31 plus

3. Employment status

I have a full-time job.

I have a part-time job.

I am not presently working.

4. Previous experience with digital technology tools and applications. Please select as many items as applicable.

I own a SMART phone (e.g., cell phone with Internet access).

I have a blog.

I have a Twitter account.

I have a Facebook account.

I have a YouTube account.

I have a Second Life account.

I have my own laptop.

5. Personal rating of computer skills

Novice (not really comfortable using computers)

Intermediate (comfortable using a computer)

Advanced (have developed some expertise and enjoy using a computer)

6. Home Internet access

Yes

No

7. Course goals

What are your goals for this course? What do you want to take away from this blended learning course experience?

8. Weekly class sessions

What do you expect will happen during the weekly class sessions? What will the instructor do in class and what will you do?

9. Outside of class work expectations

What type of work do you expect to do outside of the classroom for this course, if any?

10. Assessment of learning

How do you think your learning in this course will be assessed?