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The Courseware Accessibility Study

Distance Education Survey

(CCE and EvNet)

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Part A: Learning Preferences

For questions 1 through 10, of the 23 questions, please select the ONE of two choices in each question that best describes you personally. If both seem to apply to you, choose the one that applies more frequently. You are free to skip any question, though you are encouraged to complete them all.

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1. I prefer to get new information in

Pictures, diagrams, graphs, or maps.

Spoken information
2. In a study group working on difficult material, I am more likely to

Jump in and contribute ideas.
Sit back and listen
3. In a book with lots of pictures and charts, I am likely to

Look over the pictures and charts carefully.

Focus on the written text.
4. I remember best

What I see

What I hear
5. I prefer to study

In a study group.

Alone.
6. When I see a diagram or sketch in class, I am most likely to remember

The picture.

What the instructor said about it.
7. When someone is showing me data, I prefer

Charts or graphs.

Text summarizing the results.
8. When I have to work on a group project, I first want to

Have "group brainstorming" where everyone contributes ideas

Brainstorm individually and then come together as a group to compare ideas.
9. When I am learning a new subject, I prefer to

Stay focused on that subject, learning as much about it as I can.

Try to make connections between that subject and related subjects.
10. The idea of doing homework in groups, then assigning one grade for the entire group,

Appeals to me

Does not appeal to me.
For questions 11 through 13 please select from the 6 options the one that best describes you.


11. Overall when working in a group, how would you describe yourself as a learner?
As a learner you are
1Very Self-Directed
2Somewhat Self-Directed
3Slightly Self-Directed
4Slightly Group-Directed
5Somewhat Group-Directed
6Very Group-Directed
12. When you study, do you tend to rely on your own resources and initiatives without asking others for help,or do you tend to ask others for help?
When you study, you
1Never Ask For Help
2Rarely Ask For Help
3Sometimes Ask For Help
4Often Ask For Help
5Usually Ask For Help
6Always Ask For Help
13. Generally, how much do you enjoy working in groups with other students in order to complete course assignments?
When working in groups, you
1Hate it
2Somewhat Hate it
3Slightly Hate it
4Slightly Love it
5Somewhat Love it
6Love it
For the remaining questions on this page, numbers 14 to 23, tell us how closely these statements describe you personally by rating how much you agree on the scale (with 1 representing 'disagree strongly', to 6 representing 'agree strongly'). Please choose the option that best descibes you.
14. Having someone around to ask for help gives me more confidence.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
15. I like to try things even if I don't understand how they work.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
16. I learn best in a classroom setting.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
17. I like to read about things before I try doing them.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
18. When stuck on a course-related problem, I would be willing to seek help through electronic mail (e-mail).
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
19. I am not afraid to ask questions in a group when I don't understand something.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
20. I would rather speak to someone than leave a message.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
21. I usually try to fit my responsibilities into an organized time schedule.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
22. I would be willing to read a textbook on my computer screen.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly
23. When stuck on a course-related problem, I prefer speaking to someone immediately.
1 disagree strongly
2 disagree somewhat
3 disagree slightly
4 agree slightly
5 agree somewhat
6 agree strongly

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