1. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support

2. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Distance Learning Student Response Profile and Totals Host Site Responses Receive Site Responses Section A

3. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 1. My class in DL had a variety of learning activities and was beneficial. Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Receive Site Responses Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

4. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 2. The teacher gave the same amount of attention to host site and remote site(s). Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Receive Site Responses Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

5. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 3. I was able to get extra help from the teacher when necessary. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Not Applicable Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

6. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 4. I feel I learned as much in a DL class as I would have in a regular classroom. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

7. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 5. Class materials such as tests, homework, assignments, etc. arrived on time. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

8. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Host Site Responses 6. I felt comfortable using room equipment (Elmo, VCR, copier/fax, etc.) when necessary. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Not Applicable Section B Overall Responses

9. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 7. I was able to clearly hear and understand teachers/aides/students at other sites. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

10. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 8. If I had to make up a missed class, it was easy to do so. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Not Applicable Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

11. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 9. Given the opportunity, I would take another DL course. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

12. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support 10. I would recommend others take a distance learning course. Receive Site Responses Agree / Strongly Agree Disagree / Strongly Disagree Uncertain Section B Overall Responses Host Site Responses

13. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments

14. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments 1. I took Distance Learning because: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ I wanted to learn about WWI and WWII. - I wanted to prepare for my SAT test. I am very interested in learning about the holocaust. - I wanted to continue on with French – I wanted to learn more about psychology. It covered two requirements needed to graduate. – I needed the credit. – I needed another science course. It was something different and I like history. – I wanted to learn from a different point of view. – I wanted a new learning environment. – It sounded interesting. I love poetry and was only available through distance learning. – It was the only way I could take sign language. – My AP class was offered through DL. – There was no other way for me to take philosophy. - My school dropped creative writing, DL was the only way I could take the course. I wanted to see what DL was like. – I was in DL before and I liked it. I wanted to continue with Spanish and get college credit. – I wanted a challenge and the college credit. – I wanted the credit for AP. Section C

15. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments Section C Students most frequently said they took Distance Learning because: They wanted that particular subject or instructor. The subject they wanted was only offered in DL. They were interested in the technology. They were interested in meeting new students. They needed that course. They wanted to try something new or different. They wanted a challenge, AP or college credit.

16. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments 2. What did you like about Distance Learning? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ We got to meet students from other schools and had great discussions. We got to learn from the other schools and share opinions. I met new people and learned a new learning technique. It was hands on, interesting and fun. – I liked the material and feel of the class. - It was a good environment with limited distractions. – It felt like a normal class. I love forensic science and the activities we did. – I enjoyed the projects and activities. - It was a good course. The technology was interesting. - It was like taking a college course. – I could not learn the subject anywhere else. – I liked the technology, doing tests and homework on line. I liked learning with the different types of alternate resources. – It was a different experience that offered a course that I would have been able to take otherwise. I really liked the teacher. - Our teacher gave us equal attention. Section C

17. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments Section C 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 try something different. The subject or course material. The opportunity to work and learn with technology. The teacher or teaching assistant.

18. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments 3. What didn’t you like about Distance Learning? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Complications with technology. - Sometimes it was difficult to hear – Sometimes we didn’t get faxes. - Equipment didn’t always work. Not enough balanced attention.- The teacher ignored our school and frequently turned the microphone off so he could only talk to his students. - It was hard to get hold of the teacher. - The teacher didn't give the same amount of attention to our class as others. Work didn’t always get to us on time. – The teacher was very unorganized. Our class periods didn’t match up.- I didn’t like the different time schedules that each school was on. - I didn’t like not having class when other schools didn’t have school. The stupid beeping buzzing noise from cell phones. - Other students being rude. – Cell phones. - Some students didn’t pay attention. – The cell phone interference is annoying. Section C

19. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments Most frequently noted as disliked by DL students: The teacher’s lack of organization or ineffective use of the equipment. Disruptive students or lack of discipline. Technical problems with audio or poor student/microphone positioning. Lack of interaction with or lack of attention from teacher or other students. Not dealing effectively with bell schedule or school calendar differences. * This year, the third most common response to this question was an indication that the student had nothing that they disliked.

20. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments 4. What changes would you suggest for the Distance Learning classes? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Section C Fix audio issues. - Find a better, easier way to transport work. – Fax takes too long. - Don’t put microphones in the ceiling. – We need better more modern equip. Better planning between teachers to avoid missing days at each school when the other school doesn't have class. – More structure and more organization. – Get our test grades and marking period grades back to us on time. Coordinate and accommodate for the different bell schedules. Make it easier to talk with the teacher. - Teacher should pay more equal attention. We should be able to meet the other students. The teacher should have a day to meet the other school. Ban cell phones. – Don’t allow students that don’t want to communicate or who are not interested in the course.

21. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Student Comments Most frequently suggested changes: Deal more effectively with bell schedule and school calendar differences. Visits by teachers to remote classes and or combined class field trips. More balanced attention to classes by the teacher and better interaction. Technical improvements and better student/microphone/camera positioning. Teachers should use the system more effectively and be better organized. Better discipline, particularly re: loud talking, tapping and class disruptions. * This year, the most common response to this question was an indication that the student had no changes to suggest.

22. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ The program went so smoothly. - It was easy. – It was like a regular class. – It was more interesting and enjoyable than expected. – It’s not that hard to be in front of the camera. You could hear and see everything well. – You could take field trips. – Crazy TV technology. – It was easy to learn. – Easy to hear conversations. DL was fun. – There was a lot of interaction. – I was surprised at the amount of attention. - The activities were hands on. – We were allowed to use the technology. Felt like a normal class. – It feels like you’re with the other class. The films and the field trip were interesting. – I was surprised at the depth of the information. Student Comments 5. What surprised you about Distance Learning? Section C

23. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support That it is unexpectedly easy to become comfortable with the system. The environment is comfortable and enjoyable. It worked so well. Student Comments Most Frequently noted as surprising about distance learning: An appreciation for the advanced technology. Interaction with remote teachers and students was easy. Section C

24. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments 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. 6. Did you feel the teacher made an effort to compensate for any limitations in the DL system? Host SitesReceive Sites Section C

25. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments (If you answered “ No”) Please describe what you wish your teacher could have done. ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ I wish our teacher hadn’t ignored us and I wish he hadn’t shut the microphone off. I wish the teacher more structure and depth to his teaching. I wish he would have asked his students for cells at the beginning of class so we didn't hear the feedback. The teacher should have answered our emails and posted our grades. I wish our teacher had been better with time management. I wish our teacher showed equal attention to both classes. I wish he had offered review class. Section C

26. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Students most frequently wished that the teacher would: Make a greater effort to include receive site students in discussions, Pay equal attention to them and get to know them. Visit remote sites at least once and offer some extra help. Be more organized and prepared. Receive site students that feel the teacher did not make an effort to compensate

27. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Student Comments (If you answered “ Yes”) Please describe the efforts the teacher made to compensate. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ She did have the computers and system fixed on multiple occasions. Our teacher scheduled after school sessions. Mr. Knaggs came to our school twice as well as brought us to Schalmont and Schalmont here. He worked the sound issues out and worked hard to teach to both classes. The teacher gave exceptions to deadlines and worked with students. She gave out her email and found ways to help. – Used Blackboard. Our teacher did everything she could. Always kept in touch with all the students in her class. Assignments given ahead of time, he was understanding and compromising and gave equal opportunity to his students. Section C

28. .. CRB/FEH/Questar III Distance Learning Project Student Survey 2009– 2010 School Year BOCES Distance Learning Program Quality Access Support Section C Most frequently recognized DL teacher efforts Students that feel the teacher did make an effort to compensate Provided extra help and review sessions. Visited receive sites and got to know the students. Promoted interaction and participation. Used BlackBoard, made e-mail or phone contact available.