Internet Learning Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 2014 | Page 120

Internet Learning Survey Item Clear instructions tell me how to get started and how to find various course components. A statement introduces me to the purpose of the course and its components. Etiquette (or “netiquette”) guidelines for how to behave online are clearly stated. Survey Mean Survey SD 2008–2010 QM Rubric 2011–2013 QM Rubric Item # and Points Item # and Points 2.66 0.60 1.1 (3) 1.1 (3) 2.04 0.83 1.2 (3) 1.2 (3) 1.43 0.93 1.3 (1) 1.3 (2) The instructor introduces her- or himself. 1.91 0.87 1.4 (1) 1.7 (1) I am asked to introduce myself to the class. 1.00 0.96 1.5 (1) 1.8 (1) Minimum preparation or prerequisite 2.08 0.82 1.6 (1) 1.5 (1) knowledge I need to succeed in the course is clearly stated. Minimum technical skills expected of me 1.99 0.87 1.7 (1) 1.6 (1) are clearly stated. � Table 1. Course Overview and Introduction Survey Item Survey Mean Survey SD 2008–2010 QM Rubric 2011–2013 QM Rubric Item # and Points Item # and Points The course learning objectives describe 1.84 0.88 2.1 (3) 2.1 (3) outcomes that I am able to achieve. The module/unit learning objectives 1.80 0.89 2.2 (3) 2.2 (3) describe outcomes that I am able to achieve and are consistent with the course-level objectives. (For example, upon completing this lesson you will be able to…) All learning objectives are clearly stated and 1.83 0.90 2.3 (3) 2.3 (3) written from my perspective. Instructions on how to meet the learning 2.30 0.77 2.4 (3) 2.4 (3) objectives are adequate and stated clearly. The learning objectives (my expected 2.18 0.77 2.5 (2) 2.5 (3) learning) are appropriate for the level of the course. � Table 2. Learning Objectives 119