Do you feel taking a course on-line would be better for you than in a classroom setting? 

 Do you think some courses would be better on-line than others? 

 Survey Results – Qualitative

Below are listed a selection of qualitative comments made by participants in response to survey questions.

 Computer Skills Assessment 

“Yes, I learned much from it as well” 

“kind of – a bit basic though” 

“No, it was quite pointless, I considered it a waste of time” 

“Yes, because it confirmed my skills” 

“Yes, I knew more than I thought I did” 

Overall, how would you rate this resource?

“Seven out of ten- though the information is basic it is useful” 

“Good, I learned a lot” 

“Very helpful, even though I don’t like sitting at a computer much” 

“10 out of 10” 

“Effective and very easy to use and understand” 

“Great and innovative – frustrating when system is slow responding” 

“It’s a good skills update” 

Do you think there is anything else that could have been included in the resource?

“More interactive tests” 

“It should have a print-out at the end so we can see how we went” 

Toolboxes for Career Pathway Development

 Overall, how would you rate these resources? 

“Good. Loads of information. Gives you an idea of what’s involved” 

“Informative, bright and cheerful” 

“Very good for rural areas” 

“Quite good. Opens your mind to other career areas” 

“Multi-sensory introduction into various vocations” 

“Alright, but I don’t think I would take the course over the internet” 

Has this process assisted you in determining what vocation(s) you might now pursue? (YES / NO) Why?

“No – only because I have one, but if I didn’t have a vocation it would help me very much” 

Yes – By explaining what is available, where, and what resources are accessible” 

Do you consider it was a worthwhile activity to help work out what skills you have/need? (YES / NO) Why?

“Yes – it at least shows you options” 

“Yes – By giving an overview of the job you can quickly assess what skills are required and what skills you already have” 

“Helps to identify existing skills and allows you to further develop any areas lacking” 

Yes – It informed me what skills were needed” 

Toolboxes As Learning Tools 

What were the good things about the on-line learning experience? 

“Going at own pace” 

“Lots of practical scenarios” 

“Great way to learn in a different environment – different stimulus” 

“Easy to understand” 

“Very realistic” 

“Colourful and new” 

“Stimulating and challenging” 

What did you like about those things? 

“It could be like working in the environment” 

“Accessible from home” 

“I could take things at my own time” 

What negative aspects did you find? 

“Need a plan of direction to utilize facility properly” 

“Too easy to turn off” 

“Requires a better index” 

“I don’t like sitting at a computer at any time really” 

“Not very user-friendly, difficult to navigate” 

“System is unable to give feedback along the way” 

“…too much information at once” 

Do you feel taking a course online would be better for you than in a classroom setting? (YES / NO) Why? 

“No – you need a good mix of both” 

“No – I don’t have the skills to competently use a computer” 

“No – Need the one-on-one and input from other students” 

“No – Need the human interaction – tutor face to face the best communication” 

“No – Need the teacher and class mates” 

“No – I feel you still need some class room aspects and interaction…there is definitely scope to combine the two” 

“No – I feel you learn more when you discuss things with your tutor” 

“No – Fractured learning structure. Cold and sterile” 

“No - A combination of both would be beneficial” 

“No – As a distance-ed student, I’ve found that without a classroom setting it can be hard to actually learn material” 

“No – Its better for people to interact with their peers” 

“No – I’d like someone to…bounce ideas off. You can’t do this by yourself” 

Do you think some courses would be better online than others? (YES / NO) Why? 

“…the hands-on work, where you learn things on-line and then go out and do it in the field” 

“On-line courses could make some courses more interesting and easy to learn, especially if they are information based rather than practical based” 

What do you think would make a successful online learner? 

“Someone who is computer literate and enjoys using a computer” 

“Computer experience” 

“You need excellent computer skills – be a self-directed learner” 

“A lot of time, patience and computer knowledge needed” 

“A school aged person” 

“A very concise and exact person with a background in computers and IT” 

“Motivation, eagerness to learn, confident PC background” 

“Flexibility” 

“Good concentration and dedication”