BLACKBOARD STUDENT SURVEY RESULTS

WINTER 2002

17 classes surveyed

Comment Report: Assisted comments

Respondent	Comment
2	I had to use group discussions and to many people in my group would screw it up. We wasted a lot of time [peoples fact]
3	I loved having the online gradebook
5	? Don't really know how it helped me this semester
6	Really I didn't like the use of Blackboard; very time consuming
8	It was easy to access grades
11	Easy to contact group members
12	It really didn't
15	I like it because you can always find out homework assignments and your grades
16	It assisted my learning process by allowing me to communicate with other students easily
17	The group discussions we had informed me of others view points
18	I mainly used it just to check my grades and announcements. It didn't aid my learning process that much.
22	It helped me in e-mails + group discussions
23	didn't
24	more typing
25	It gave us a chance to learn others opinions
26	I got to see other people's opinions
27	It helped me in E-mails and group discussions. I also liked looking at my grades when he posted them
29	Made it easier to communicate with others
30	It allowed me to access group discussions at any time
33	I could learn how to communicate with my group member using the Internet
34	I was able to assess my grade B4 being fully aware of my progress. I could also work comfortably B$ being able to send info straight to my professors through Blackboard
35	Let's me check my grade...nice having an online syllabus. Kind of a pain checking though.
36	I found it more of a pain than anything. I did like the e-mail + being able to check my grade
37	Blackboard allowed me to be able to post times and communicate with people in my group
38	Updated my grades and let me know ahead of time what was going on and what assignments were due
39	Able to check progress being made in class. Announcements + reminders were given about quizzes
40	My professor could keep the class posted if something changed from course outline. It helped me keep in check with my grade
41	I knew my frequent updated grades. It helped our professor keep us up with news.
42	Blackboard allowed me to view the course schedule easily so that I knew what to be prepared for.
43	Blackboard is very helpful in communicating with other students + also with the instructor
44	It didn't
45	It gave me the information I needed without all of the stuff that was useless information.
46	Blackboard was not required for this class. We could however use it for checking grades and to see announcements
47	I was able to communicate with other students if I didn't know their phone number or e-mail address
48	It gave us easier access to e-mail + stay in contact w/ our other classmates
49	It allowed me to complete assignments online. It allowed me to interact w/ classmates online instead of over the phone. It made for less paperwork
50	It really didn't.
52	Always had instructions available to you on blackboard not worried about losing papers.
53	The online gradebook was very convenient.
54	Gave me assignments to do gave me assignments so I knew changes in the class or assignments
55	Was able to learn from others and see what others think about discussions.
56	It allowed me to interact with students from home. Also allowed me to do my assignments from home--at my convenience.
57	Group learning.
58	Allowed me to do more work @ home.
59	Could do assignments at times convenient to me.
60	It was helpful to do assignments on-line + was helpful to check my grades + know where you are in the class.
61	I used Blackboard as a planner. It let me check due dates easily
63	Discussion Boards/forums; everyone had to contribute own ideas.
64	Availability to do assignments at home + submit [i.e. weekend...]
65	I was able to post messages + they were immediately available
66	Allowed group participation at home.
67	It was nice to check events in the class + take quizzes when it was convenient to me.
68	It allowed me to do class on-line from home rather than actually making the long commute to school.
71	It made it more convenient to access and do my assignments around my time table
72	Having assignments posted on BB was much easier than coming to class
73	I liked being able to reflect on an assignment by myself not in class and do the work more thoughtfully
75	I was able to take online quizzes on the computer that will assist in my boards
76	It was very convenient to learn at my own pace
77	Less interaction with classmates but more free time.
78	Was very convenient and easy to use
79	I didn't have to come in to campus as much!
82	Allowed me to do more work at home
85	Being able to complete assignments at home on my time.
86	It was helpful to access the info from home. The windows [point & click] method was very easy to navigate
87	I really enjoyed it. It made for less time in the class & you could do your assignments at home @ times that was convenient for you
88	I wasn't required in class as much
89	I was better able to work @ my own pace. I was also able to work @ home easier.
90	I got to stay at home where I was comfortable
93	Discussion board assignments are an extremely effective tool in developing a more comprehensive understanding of a related topic relative to reading response/threads of classmates posted on blackboard
94	I could  do the assignments without having to be on campus.
95	It didn't really because all we used it for was to print notes for class. I would just log on & print notes
96	Well we really didn't learn anything on blackboard but it helped me receive information on upcoming events in the class.
97	It enabled me to keep track of my grades so that I could see what areas I needed to improve in. If you used Blackboard the professor would put on helpful tips for a quiz etc. This information was only mentioned on Blackboard so it helped with the studying process.
99	We received our notes on Blackboard
100	Lots of notes for this class Blackboard enabled us to keep them organized and accessible.
101	I used blackboard to print off my lectures. This was required. I also used it to view my grades on tests. I could also view the solutions to the tests.
102	It gave me key points in the chapter that I could download & study.
103	I felt that it was helpful to be able to access notes for the course; my grade log.
104	Our professor was able to leave us additional tips on line.
106	I was able to get my notes for this class; without the notes. I would've been lost.
107	Allowed me to discuss things with other people in my class.
108	I find it helpful to find out test grades-I also like that I can print my notes before class instead of taking notes during class.
109	Our lectures were all posted on blackboard. It was helpful because I could check my grade whenever I wanted to.
110	The way blackboard printed up my notes I needed for class was awful. There were lines running across my pages and things missing. I hated using it.
111	In Chem 101 Blackboard was used to print chapter notes; check assignment; and check grades. In Child Psychology I used  blackboard to check my grades; check announcements; and take weekly quizzes. In Native American Literature blackboard was used for check grades; discussion board; and announcements.
112	The teacher put his notes [lecture notes] on there. We were able to get them off. They were much better than the book because they expounded on what the booklet left out.
114	It was nice to get class notes & grades online
115	Our professor put the lecture notes on the blackboard site so we could print them off for class and we to study.
116	I just used it to check grades and print off lecture notes.
117	It allowed for me to get the notes and assignments that I missed because of absence from class.
118	Easy accessibility to notes & Quiz Study Guides
119	Getting class notes and results from tests is a great way to feedback and gain access to materials at any time
120	It gave me the opportunity to download notes from my course.
121	I just used it to check my grades.
122	It was convenient to be able to check my grade whenever I choose to. Also having the notes posted there helped with lecture.
123	My professor posted the lecture notes on blackboard and key points which helped me study for exams.
124	All of our notes [lectures] were posted on blackboard. Also; I could use it to check my grade.
125	It didn't really help all that much. I had to print off notes because my professor was too cheap to make copies himself. There was nothing on his site that would have helped me learn how to do things different.
126	It really didn't help me out at all. I just used it so I could access the material I needed to pass the class.
128	Our prof posted the lecture notes for each class period the day before for us to print and bring to class.
129	I was able to review my grade when I wanted.
130	I wasn't always in class and it helped me to prepare myself for the day I would go.
131	It allowed me to get the class notes directly over the net.
132	It made it unnecessary to take notes in class since all had to do was get them off Blackboard.
133	It helped give lectures especially if you missed a day of class. Keep me to date with everything going on in the class.
134	It gave me classroom announcements. And if you missed a class or discussion the notes were there for you to look at. It also kept your grade up to date.
135	It told me what I had to do for my class. It told you what the assignment was.
137	It allowed for almost immediate feedback on grades. Any announcements and due dates were posted. Lecture notes made class easier.
138	It didn't. I just got my notes off of it.
139	We used Blackboard to download class lecture notes. This made it easier so that we didn't have to copy his notes in class so we could spend more time listening to what he had to say.
140	It was handy to have our lecture notes beforehand and to be able to print them off so that we didn't have to spend more time writing notes than listening. It's also nice to know your grade at all times.
143	I really wouldn't say it assisted my learning process but it made things convenient if I wasn't in class on a particular day because I could check blackboard for assignments and lecture notes posted.
144	It didn't. I logged on to find assignments and that was it.
145	Helped me to interact with my class more efficiently
146	Gave access to information & learning outside of class; kept students up to date more effectively
147	The only thing we use BB for is to see our assignments & grades. It's not really beneficial. It would be nice if it was more like Deltas seeing your transcript; courses; etc. that would be beneficial
148	All assignments where placed on Blackboard is meaning that you don't have to worry about losing what assignments are about.
149	The assignments were clear. You knew what the teacher wanted and important dates.
150	Didn't really assist learning at all.
151	I can check up on schedules and assignments whenever I want.
152	It really didn't help my learning process.
153	It helped me with what assignments I needed to do and also to see my grades I receive from this class.
154	It allowed me to get my grade as it progressed through the semester.
155	It makes it easy to get access to information about my class by simply login in and checking it out. It also put me in touch with my professor instructions for homework. It also lets me check my grade to see where I stand for the class.
156	Allowed me to check assignments I wasn't sure about; and specifics about them.
158	It was pretty good. I had no problems.
159	Blackboard particularly helpful in giving an update.
160	It didn't really increase my learning process because it was only used to check grades and assignments
161	It gave the instructor easy access for posting assignments. If you are absent for some reason all you had to do was go on blackboard to know what was covered that day and any assignments you might have missed.
162	The professor put assignments and solutions on the blackboard. I was able to find the answers the teacher posted.
163	It didn't.
165	All of our labs and tests information were given on Blackboard so I needed Blackboard  to be successful in the course.
166	Help with reviewing for test because teacher posted past assignment solutions.
167	All the lecture notes & assignments were posted so always able to see what I needed to do.
168	Helped to check grades.
170	Information was readily available
171	I was able to listen during class because I did not take notes during class. The professor put everything on Blackboard. All assignments were posted to blackboard and I was able to communicate with m group.
172	It kept me informed about my grade. What I needed for class and it kept me on task.
173	It's great.
174	Info at fingertips. Knowledge all in one place.
175	This is a computer class so using blackboard was a natural extension. It was helpful to have everything on line so I could re-read it whenever convenient.
176	Blackboard has been an excellent tool used to help aid my educational experience. I found it great to use 24 hours a day and at any time it is convenient to you.
177	Again the showing of document was helpful
178	I really liked the links my professor put up--easy access and I can find them.
179	It was nice to be able to look things up whenever I had time.
182	I learned how to be successfully transfer and attach files as well as become completely comfortable with sending my assignments on-line.
183	I could look at assignments at home.
184	I could regularly check assignments and my progress. I also liked being able to contact my professor and other classmates. The ''on-line'' week of class was fun!
185	I was not familiar with computers in the first place. This blackboard course made me familiar with almost everything about computers and what to do with them.
186	I learned how to communicate through yet another ''forum.''
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188	Our teacher put links there that we needed to do assignments.
189	I was able to have access to my grades and upcoming assignments if there weren't mentioned in class. I was also able to contact my instructor or other classmates if I had a question.
190	Electronically talk to other classmates and professors.
191	It was nice to see the assignments and the due dates.
192	It helped me keep up with my grades so I knew where I stood in my class.
193	Blackboard helped me to check my grades; so I always knew where I stood in my class.
194	It informed me on my grades on tests.
197	I can't really think of anything.
198	In this course; blackboard really wasn't there to assist the learning process. We had to introduce ourselves in the discussion board and a few links were posted; but mainly I used it to keep track of my grade
199	I think more than anything it allowed me to be able to navigate the internet better.
200	Through assignments. Also let me know my grade in class at any time.
201	We used blackboard to get specific websites needed for assignments.
202	Didn't really affect it too much.
204	I liked it because I was able to go out and check my grades anytime I wanted to.
206	It let me interact more with students outside of the class.
208	I didn't feel that blackboard was used with the purpose of assisting the learning process in class.
209	Blackboard really didn't assist my learning process.
210	Grades were seen
211	In this class we only had two assignments that we went to blackboard to do and not much else was put on the site.
213	It provided easy access to external sites that we were required to visit.
214	It helps keep track of my grades and helps to keep in touch with other students.
215	Was able to get material when missed a class.
216	Our class had quotations that needed to be answered each week in the group discussion board component of blackboard. These questions developed my knowledge of issues related to the course.
217	Blackboard has a roster of the people in class with their notes posted. This was very helpful if I were to miss a class. Also the assignments tests and grades were posted to make it easy if you missed.
218	Links to websites and communicating to professors.
219	It let me contact my teacher quicker.
220	It helps in that when a teacher wasn't around; blackboard was.
221	The assignment given on it helped me to think rationally and as long as I wanted to.
222	It didn't really. It allowed me to turn in assignments and check on homework.
223	The instructor I believe assisted on learning process but blackboard made it easy for me to access grades and do homework faster.
224	Blackboard was useful to me because it was used to do assignments on. I just found it easier to do an assignment on blackboard rather than having to turn it in by hand.
225	It really didn't assist other than other external links to the internet given by the prof.
226	It really didn't help me. Thought it was a pain in the butt because I had lots of other homework to do.
227	Blackboard helped me understand many different aspects in politics.
228	Blackboard did not really affect my learning process.
229	Throughout my two years at Saginaw Valley I have been required to use blackboard for five classes. By using Blackboard my classes were easier to understand and was significantly easier to communicate with my instructor[s]. The main reason I am so found of blackboard is due to the convenience. It only takes a few seconds to access material that was directly given to you for a class.
230	It gave me assignments that taught you a lot about political science.
231	It helps me to be able to see what I need to do as many times as possible. It also allows me to have easy access to the professor.
232	Instead of printing off and turning in assignments; we could just post them on blackboard. This saves paper and also saves the trouble of losing assignments.
235	made it easier than actually having written [hand] assignments
236	Our teacher posted questions on Blackboard which we had one week to reply to. We used the discussion group area to complete this. Having the question available on-line was good because we can access them from anywhere.
237	Blackboard assisted in my learning process because I was able to have other links readily available to help me if I needed them since the teacher was not there.
238	I was able to work on assignments in a more relaxed environment.
239	Due to different fieldwork assignments contacting students about important announcements could have been difficult; but we could easily find them posted on Blackboard. We were also able to reflect on experiences in between class sessions.
240	It allowed us to do things at our own pace and in the discussions we could think about what we wanted to say before we said anything.
241	I liked being able to talk back and forth with my classmates without having to worry about an expensive phone bill.
242	Blackboard allowed for everyone to write their ideas down to be shared with others. This helped to expand in class discussions.
243	Blackboard enabled me to do assignments outside of class and I wasn't required to write down my responses on paper. I could simply type and send them.
244	I liked the use of technology in the classroom. It was more convenient to post discussion board assignments online rather than turning everything into the teacher. It was easy access at home. You can see the class' opinions and responses which is helpful.
245	Helped me to work and talk with other students in the class while I was doing fieldwork. I was able to share information and experiences.
246	It was nice to hear from other classmates by reading their thoughts and views.
247	It allowed me to have access to announcements. I was also able to post and reply to other classmates on assigned topics.
248	It allowed for additional comments on lecture topics.
249	I was able to discuss class related topics.
250	It was easy to access and I could see other students responses in the discussion board respond to them.
251	I liked being able to see the comments of my classmates on the discussion boards.
252	We were able to communicate with classmates when we were in the field.
253	Assessing Blackboard allowed me to do assignments for this course. It allowed me to talk with other classmates.
254	The discussion groups were a great way to share knowledge and ideas with classmates.
255	We were able to talk with one another about our experiences in the field.
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