1. A Survey of Online Learning Opinions and Attitudes
Shanea Patterson

2. This presentation will explore the results of a survey conducted regarding attitudes and opinions related to online learning at NYU.

3. The Value of Online Vs. Traditional Learning
67%
of participants believed online learning offers an equal value compared to traditional courses taken in a classroom
33%
of participants believed online learning didn’t offer an equal value compared to traditional courses taken in a classroom

4. Participant Experience with Online Learning
67% of participants have taken an online class before
33% of participants haven’t taken an online class before

5. Online Courses Taken
50% of people have taken more than two 33% have taken more than four 33% have taken more than six 17% have completed a degree program 100% online

6. Plagiarism in Online Learning
78% of participants believe there’s no plagiarism problem in online learning
22% believe there is a plagiarism problem in online learning

7. Digital Textbooks 78% of participants have used a digital textbook
22% have not used a digital textbook

8. Digital Textbook Formats Used
Other results: Asus tablet, Nook for PC, and Google Play

9. Number of Digital Textbooks Purchased
57% of participants have purchased two to three digital textbooks 29% have purchased four to six 14% have purchased more than six

10. Benefit of Online Learning to Private Institutions
66% of participants agreed that private schools like NYU would benefit from offering more online courses/degree programs 55% disagreed for various reasons (such as that some schools don’t need the extra revenue that new students would bring)

11. Aspects of Online Learning Students Value Most
Percentage of Participants
I can work from home
89%
Easier work/life balance
67%
Flexibility in completing assignments
56%
No commuting (saves gas)
33%
More opportunities online than on campus
11%
Participants were asked to select all that apply

12. Likeliness of Participants Taking Another Online Course/Program
67% of participants would take another online course 22% would complete another online degree program 22% wouldn’t take another online course 11% wouldn’t complete another online degree program