BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

Receive Site Responses Section A Distance Learning Student Response Profile and Totals Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses 1 BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section B 1. My class in DL had a variety of learning activities and was beneficial. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section B 2. The teacher gave the same amount of attention to host site and remote site(s). Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

Disagree / Strongly Disagree Section B 3. I was able to get extra help from the teacher when necessary. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Not Applicable Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section B 4. I feel I learned as much in a DL class as I would have in a regular classroom. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section B 5. Class materials such as tests, homework, assignments, etc. arrived on time. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section B 6. I felt comfortable using room equipment (Elmo, VCR, copier/fax, etc.) when necessary. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Not Applicable Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section B 7. I was able to clearly hear and understand teachers/aides/students at other sites. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

Disagree / Strongly Disagree Section B 8. If I had to make up a missed class, it was easy to do so. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Not Applicable Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

Disagree / Strongly Disagree Section B 9. Given the opportunity, I would take another DL course. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

Disagree / Strongly Disagree Section B 10. I would recommend others take a distance learning course. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Overall Responses Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments 1. I took Distance Learning because: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ I wanted to take the most foreign language I could before entering college I was interested in learning more in depth about the holocaust . I wanted to take psychology and it was the only class that offered it The class I wanted to take was only available to me though DL. Latin isn't offered at my school as a regular class. I needed Mythology and this is the only period where it fit in my schedule. I wanted to take AP Statistics to get ready for college. I am interested in Psychology and Statistics is a class I would take in college so I decided to get it out of the way. I felt I could gain something from experiencing a different method than your typical classroom setting. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments Students most frequently said they took Distance Learning because: They wanted that particular subject. The subject they wanted was only offered in DL. They needed that course. They were interested in meeting new students. They wanted to try something different. They wanted AP or college credit. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments 2. What did you like about Distance Learning? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What I like is that you get to meet people from other schools and learn at the same time Interacting with kids from other schools the whole experience was new and interesting. That we could have conversations with peers from other schools who were in the same class. It’s a good way to meet and discuss things with other people using the technology is also a plus The technology and the whole idea of distance learning is great and the fact that I got to interact with students from other schools was neat. The interesting class debates and the people I got a chance to meet through this class People in another school who didn't have a teacher available for this class were still able to take it. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments Most frequently noted as liked by DL students: Meeting and interacting with different students, teachers and schools. The interesting and comfortable learning environment. The opportunity to take a class not otherwise offered. The opportunity to try something different. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments 3. What didn’t you like about Distance Learning? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ That the two systems had some trouble in the middle of the year and that there was a terrible echo. The problems with communication and the technical problems we encountered Moderate glitches that needed working out. Less attention from the host site compared to a regular class. How the other classes that weren't the host didn't participate as much as we had to. The bell system and having to wait for others to come on. It took up time to wait. The bells were not in sync between the two schools. How the teacher isn't available one-on one It was hard to make up work missed from the other room. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments Most frequently noted as disliked by DL students: Technical problems with audio or poor student/microphone/camera positioning. Lack of interaction with or lack of attention from teacher or other students. Lack of extra help or lack of one-on-one with the teacher. Not dealing effectively with bell schedule or school calendar differences. Loud, disruptive or undisciplined students. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments 4. What changes would you suggest for the Distance Learning classes? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Having a time schedule that works with all the DL sites. Do something about he times that the classes are both on because each class missed about 10 minutes.Try to coordinate times. Buttons so the camera could be operated from the students. Have kids speak loud and clear. Better audio system to eliminate "ghost sounds." Have the teacher come to our school at least once. Have field trips to different schools. The teacher needs to give the same amount of attention to every school that is taking the course. You need to choose students who are self motivated, respectful students. If there are students who aren't focused, motivated and who are always distracting it makes it hard for others to learn and pay attention. All distance learning rooms should have computers, so they may be used during class. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments Most frequently suggested changes: Technical improvements and better student/microphone/camera positioning. Deal more effectively with bell schedule and school calendar differences. Maintain better discipline. Pay attention to loud talking and class disruptions. Install Computers in the DL rooms. More balanced attention to classes and better interaction. Visits by teachers to remote classes and or combined class field trips. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments 5. What surprised you about Distance Learning? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ It was like every other class I took. I learned as easily as in other classes. I figured it wouldn't be as good as having a teacher in a regular class, I was wrong. How well we communicated with the other 2 schools and how cool the technology was. How quickly I was able to adjust, how normal a class it was. How quick and efficient it all is it like I'm right there with my class. It is a very advanced setup with many capabilities. You could record classes if you missed one Being able to work so well with other schools. I was surprised how used to the system I became. At first I was nervous and unsure of the way distance learning was but now it is actually a lot of fun. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments Most frequently noted as surprising about distance learning: That it is unexpectedly easy to become comfortable with the system. Interaction with remote teachers and students was easy. The environment is comfortable and enjoyable. It worked so well. An appreciation for the advanced technology. A need for more discipline in some classes. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments 6. Did you feel the teacher made an effort to compensate for any limitations in the DL system? Host Sites Receive Sites I didn’t feel there were any limitations. Yes, the teacher did make effort(s) to compensate for limitations in the DL system. No, the teacher did not make an effort to compensate for limitations in the DL system. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments (If you answered “ No”) Please describe what you wish your teacher could have done. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ I wish that the teacher would divide time and activities better. I wish the teacher could have done something about the sound and getting the classes together at the same time. Only two students responded negatively. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments (If you answered “ Yes”) Please describe the efforts the teacher made to compensate. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ She put forth a lot of effort to make the remote site happy and comfortable. He provided us an email address so we could contact him personally. She called me at home or I called her for help. Our teacher always tried to make us hear her and understand her when she thought we couldn't. She answered questions of both classes and tried her best to make sure the other class could hear and understand what she was saying. When systems were not working he'd fax. He made an extra effort to engage the other students. The teacher makes sure I get homework and makes personal visits. We all got together a couple of times. She came to get our projects so they wouldn’t be damaged. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

Most Frequently Recognized DL teacher efforts Section C Students that feel the teacher did make an effort to compensate Most Frequently Recognized DL teacher efforts Promoted interaction, participation and discussions. Visited receive sites and got to know the students. Made e-mail or phone contact available. Provided extra help and review sessions. BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support