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Patrick Nobby

Summary of Survey

Arizona State University

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My survey largely covered the specifics of how each student would want the class to be

run not necessarily in class itself but class norms like communication, icebreakers, or testing and

examinations. What I found was a surprising variety of answers with some being completely

unexpected given the current attitudes of modern students. First, of those surveyed, half the

students wanted traditional examinations, while the others wanted a different form like essays or

projects. This was surprising as I expected one or the other, not a split. Another surprising

element was the lack of desire for an icebreaker, with a preference to move directly into class

content rather than an easier start; a response which directly contradicts the recommendation of

the ASCD in always starting an online class with an icebreaker. The rest of the responses of the

survey fit in line with the original expectations, examples namely including every response

wanting the option to keep the camera off during class, and most wanting a note sheet provided

as a reference for the class. Finally, many of the responses were in keeping with the

recommendations set by the Michigan Virtual Online Guide, such as keeping email professional

and tidy, and keeping class organized (TEACHER).

Link to Survey: https://forms.gle/aSjGNon4b8hrZhtQ8

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Citations

NA. “Successfully Taking Offline Classes Online.” Successfully Taking Offline Classes Online -

Educational Leadership, ASCD,

www.ascd.org/publications/educational-

leadership/summer20/vol77/num10/Successfully-Taking-Offline-Classes-Online.aspx.

NA. “TEACHER GUIDE TO ONLINE LEARNING.” MVLRI, Michigan Virtual, 2017,

TEACHER GUIDE TO ONLINE LEARNING.