Course Engagement & Learning Outcomes Pulse Survey

Welcome to the Course Engagement & Learning Outcomes Survey. This survey asks about your recent experience with this course, including your engagement, use of support resources, and perceived learning progress. It should take approximately 13 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions. All responses are confidential and will be reported in aggregate to help improve the course. By continuing, you indicate your consent to participate.

How is this course primarily delivered?

• In-person
• Online live (synchronous)
• Online self-paced (asynchronous)
• Hybrid (combination of in-person and online)

The following questions ask about your engagement with this course over the last 2 weeks.

How would you rate the availability of academic support when you needed it over the last 2 weeks?

The following statements are about your learning progress so far in this course. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each.

If you could change one thing to improve your learning experience in this course, what would it be?

Finally, a few questions about you. These help us understand how different groups of students experience the course.

Thank you for completing the survey. Your feedback is valued and will be used to improve the course experience for all students. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact your course instructor.

Over the last 2 weeks, approximately how many hours per week did you spend on this course, including class time and self-study?

• Less than 2 hours
• 2–4 hours
• 5–7 hours
• 8–10 hours
• 11–15 hours
• More than 15 hours

Overall, how engaged did you feel with this course over the last 2 weeks?

Which of the following support resources did you use in the last 2 weeks? Select all that apply.

• Instructor feedback
• Teaching assistant help
• Peer study groups
• Office hours
• Discussion forums or chat
• Tutoring or help center
• Course announcements or updates
• Recorded lectures or captions/subtitles
• Textbook or course materials
• I did not use any support resources

I understand the key concepts covered so far in this course.

Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about your overall learning experience. Our AI moderator may ask a brief follow-up question to better understand your perspective.

What is your age?

• Under 18
• 18–20
• 21–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55+
• Prefer not to say

How often did you actively participate in class discussions or online forums?

Which of the following challenges, if any, did you face in the last 2 weeks? Select all that apply.

• Time constraints
• Technical issues or platform glitches
• Unclear instructions or expectations
• Low motivation or difficulty staying focused
• Competing responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
• Lack of prior knowledge or prerequisite skills
• Assessment or exam anxiety
• I did not face any significant challenges

I can apply what I have learned in this course to real-world situations or problems.

Which best describes your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

How often did you complete assigned readings, videos, or course materials on time?

Of the challenges you selected, which was the single biggest challenge?

• Time constraints
• Technical issues or platform glitches
• Unclear instructions or expectations
• Low motivation or difficulty staying focused
• Competing responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
• Lack of prior knowledge or prerequisite skills
• Assessment or exam anxiety
• Not applicable — I did not face any challenges

I feel more confident in this subject area than I did before the course.

Where are you primarily located while taking this course?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America / Caribbean
• Middle East
• North America
• Oceania
• Prefer not to say

How often did you ask questions or seek clarification when you didn't understand something?

This course has met my learning expectations so far.

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Secondary / High school
• Some college / university
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Postgraduate (Master's / PhD)
• Vocational / technical certification
• Other
• Prefer not to say

How often did you review feedback on your assignments or assessments?

Since the start of this course, how much progress have you made toward achieving your learning goals?

Which best describes your current learning status?

• Full-time student
• Part-time student
• Not currently enrolled in a formal program
• Professional certificate / bootcamp
• Informal / self-directed learning only
• Prefer not to say

How often did you collaborate or study with peers?

What is your current employment status?

• Employed full-time
• Employed part-time
• Self-employed
• Unemployed, seeking work
• Not working, not seeking
• Prefer not to say