Survey Says!

I created a survey using a Google Docs Form, asking EDM 310 students about their opinions on some things about the class. 30 people responded, and this is what they had to say.

The questions I asked and the responses I was given are as follows:

Were you excited about taking EDM 310 initially?

I couldn't wait!		2	7%
It was required - no preference.		18	62%
I had nooo idea what I was getting myself into!		9	31%

Has EDM 310 met or exceeded your expectations so far?

This is exactly what I expected.		4	14%
I had no idea it would be this intense!		20	69%
No sweat. Easy stuff.		5	17%

How often do you attend required lab meetings and lectures?

I haven't missed one.		17	59%
They're required?!		1	3%
I go when I wake up on time.		0	0%
I've only missed a couple.		11	38%

What is/are your favorite part(s) about this class so far?

Writing blogs		9	31%
Reading blogs written by kids		13	45%
Creating my PLN for future reference		0	0%
Reading my classmates' blogs		1	3%
Projects! Presentations, podcasts, surveys!		1	3%
Skyping with people I've read about		2	7%
Working with my group members		2	7%
No exams!!		20	69%

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.


Do you like filling out surveys posted?

I don't mind them.		24	83%
I don't see the point.		4	14%
What surveys?		0	0%
I couldn't wait to make my own!		1	3%

How about the blogs?

I look forward to doing mine every week.		5	17%
It's just another thing to do.		14	48%
I can't wait to get this over with.		10	34%
What blogs?		0	0%

What have you learned the most about so far?

Blogging		20	69%
iGoogle/Google Docs		17	59%
Skype		2	7%
Podcasts		12	41%
Delicious		0	0%
iTunes/iTunes University		3	10%
Personal Learning Network		13	45%
Other		1	3%

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.


Which ones do you feel would be most useful to you in the future?

Blogging		17	59%
iGoogle/Google Docs		16	55%
Skype		9	31%
Podcasts		11	38%
Delicious		3	10%
iTunes/iTunes University		7	24%
Personal Learning Network		6	21%
Other		4	14%

People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.

Dr. Strange mentioned how the lab meetings may not be required anymore. How do you feel about this?

I'll probably still come anyway.		18	62%
I don't understand why attendance is required anyway...		4	14%
Do it! Do it! Do it!		4	14%
I need more personal time for homework anyway.		3	10%

Using this scale, how strongly would you recommend this class to someone else?

1 -	Not at all!	2	7%
2		2	7%
3		1	3%
4		1	3%
5		5	17%
6		5	17%
7		6	21%
8		4	14%
9		2	7%
10 -	Prescribe to everyone.	1	3%

The recent debate about the expected time/workload for this class seems to be a touchy subject. How do you feel about it?
(These answers can be viewed here, and published comments about this question can viewed on my blog here.)