Survey Questionnaire
Q. 1: When face-to-face education suddenly stopped on March 10, I felt:
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 strongly disagree 2 disagree 3 neutral 4 agree 5 strongly agree)
1.1 Anxious
1.2 Uncomfortable
1.3 Insecure
1.4 Disappointed
1.5 Isolated
1.6 Irritated
1.7 Surprised
1.8 Sad
1.9 Other
Q. 2: When it was announced that after March 26 teaching and learning would take place exclusively online, I felt:
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 strongly disagree 2 disagree 3 neutral 4 agree 5 strongly agree)
2.1 Anxious
2.2 Uncomfortable
2.3 Insecure
2.4 Disappointed
2.5 Isolated
2.6 Irritated
2.7 Surprised
2.8 Sad
2.9 Other
Q. 3: The week before synchronous online education began, what did I do? (Please select all that apply)
3.1 I was indifferent
3.2 I searched the Internet for more information
3.3 I studied the information that our University sent to all students
3.4 I asked my peers to explain the procedure
3.5 Other
Q. 4: When synchronous online education began: (Please select all that apply)
4.1 I participated from the start without any problems
4.2 I participated from the start but I eventually stopped
4.3 I didn’t participate in the beginning but I gradually did
4.4 I didn’t participate at all in online education
4.5 Other
Q. 5 (open-ended): Please provide reasons for choosing the respective alternative in previous question 4.
Q. 6: In order to prepare for and adapt to online education I was supported by:
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 strongly disagree 2 disagree 3 neutral 4 agree 5 strongly agree)
6.1 My digital skills
6.2 The instructions sent by email by the University Computer and Network Center
6.3 The information I found on the Internet
6.4 The instructors of my courses
6.5 Peers – friends
6.6 Other
Q. 7: During the synchronous online education, I felt:
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 strongly disagree 2 disagree 3 neutral 4 agree 5 strongly agree)
7.1 Anxious/stressed about how to use the platform
7.2 Happy/joyful when I managed to participate without any problems
7.3 Satisfied/efficient when I managed to use the platform with ease
7.4 My fears calmed down as the process and courses progressed
7.5 Bored
7.6 Other
Q. 8: In my opinion, the main advantages of synchronous online compared to face-to-face on campus education were:
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 strongly disagree 2 disagree 3 neutral 4 agree 5 strongly agree)
8.1 Lower costs in time and money getting to class
8.2 Ease of participating in class from my personal space
8.3 Multitasking capability of online platforms
8.4 Ease of use of online platforms
8.5 Higher interaction with my instructors
8.6 Higher interaction with my peers
8.7 I participated more in class dialogue
8.8 I asked more questions in class
8.9 More subject experts were invited to class
8.10 Creative activities were realized – not possible in face-to-face education
8.11 Increased student participation in online classes
8.12 Other
Q. 9: In my opinion, the main disadvantages of synchronous online compared to face-to-face on campus education were:
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 strongly disagree 2 disagree 3 neutral 4 agree 5 strongly agree)
9.1 The lesson was monotonous and boring
9.2 I felt isolated
9.3 Often class interruptions due to technical problems
9.4 Fewer group activities
9.5 Less dialogue/discussion in class
9.6 Lack of physical contact with peers and instructors
9.7 Less nonverbal communication
9.8 The online platform was not easy to use
9.9 Few students monopolized the discussion in class
9.10 Other
Q. 10: During synchronous online education I faced difficulties such as: (Please select all that apply)
10.1 Too much crowded living place (noise)
10.2 I had no opportunity of being alone/ isolated
10.3 The Internet connection was not stable
10.4 I had no personal computer / shared with others in the house
10.5 I found difficulty in concentrating
10.6 I was too anxious due to confinement conditions
10.7 Other
Q. 11: During synchronous online education classes I was simultaneously: (Please select all that apply)
11.1 Talking on my phone
11.2 Exchanging messages with people outside class
11.3 Social networking
11.4 Making comments with my peers about class
11.5 Watching video/movie or listening to music
11.6 Taking pictures i.e. self-pictures
11.7 Studying other subjects
11.8 Eating/ drinking coffee
11.9 Other
Q. 12: Concerning the online courses during COVID-19 confinement semester I would prefer to be assessed:
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 strongly disagree 2 disagree 3 neutral 4 agree 5 strongly agree)
12.1 Online with written multiple choice questions
12.2 Online with written open-ended questions
12.3 Oral examination
12.4 Submission of an individual written assignment
12.5 Submission of a group written assignment
12.6 Other
Q. 13: Which of the following ways would you consider as reliable for identification purposes during online assessment? (Please select all that apply)
13.1 Showing personal student ID card on camera
13.2 Showing students’ face on camera
13.3 Sending an e-mail with a copy of the personal student ID card
13.4 Other
Q. 14: Between the two teaching and learning modalities I prefer: (Please choose only one)
14.1 Face-to-face
14.2 Synchronous online
14.3 A combination of the two
Q. 15 (open-ended): Please provide at least three reasons for choosing the respective alternative in previous question 14.
Q. 16: Before the changes due to COVID-19 I was present in University classes on campus:
16.1 Yes, regularly
16.2 No, I didn’t
16.3 None of the above
Q. 17: During synchronous online education I was present in class in general: (Please choose only one)
17.1 More than before
17.2 Less than before
17.3 The same as before
17.4 None of the above
Q. 18: I am satisfied with my University’s response to the sudden changes due to the COVID-19 situation.
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 very dissatisfied 2 dissatisfied 3 neutral 4 satisfied 5 very satisfied)
Q. 19: I am satisfied with my Department’s response to the sudden changes due to the COVID-19 situation.
(At a 5-point Likert scale: 1 very dissatisfied 2 dissatisfied 3 neutral 4 satisfied 5 very satisfied)