Can Surveys Predict Online Student Success?
Can Surveys Predict Online Student Success? Thursday October 30, 2008#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3)Surprisingly, the answer to this question seems to be a resounding “no.” Colleges have often used informal surveys to help students determine their preparation for online classes. Such surveys ask basic questions about students’ technical abilities and learning styles. A new study researched the effectiveness of two student surveys: “Is Online College Right for Me?” and “What Technical Skills Do I Need?” Researchers found that the survey results were not very valuable in predicting student success. The study, published in the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, explains: “Although these two surveys appear to have face validity in terms of the conventional wisdom associated with individual traits and skills deemed necessary for success in distance education, the lack of pred
