Q01
Message
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Online & Hybrid Learning Student Experience Survey
Measures student engagement, satisfaction, perceived learning outcomes, and support needs in online and hybrid courses to guide evidence-based program improvements.
Sample questions
A preview of what’s in the template. Every question is editable before you launch.
26 questions · ~11 min
Q02
Multiple Choice
Are you currently enrolled in any online or hybrid course?
- Yes, fully online
- Yes, hybrid/mostly online
- Not currently
Q03
Dropdown
How many online or hybrid courses are you taking this term?
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5 or more
Q04
Opinion Scale
Thinking about the past two weeks, please rate your agreement: I felt actively engaged during my online or hybrid class sessions.
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q05
Multiple Choice
Which of the following would most improve your online learning experience right now? Select one.
- Technology or internet access
- Clearer instructions and expectations
- More timely instructor feedback
- Peer study groups or mentoring
- More flexible deadlines
- Accessibility features (captions, transcripts, etc.)
- Other (please specify)
Q06
AI Interview
We'd like to understand your experience in a bit more depth. An AI moderator will ask you 1–2 follow-up questions about your online or hybrid learning experience.
Q07
Dropdown
What is your current level of study?
- High school/secondary
- Vocational/technical
- Undergraduate
- Graduate/postgraduate
- Other
- Prefer not to say
Q08
Message
Thank you for your time — your responses will help improve online and hybrid learning at your institution. You may close this survey now.
Q09
Multiple Choice
Have you completed any online or hybrid course in the past 12 months?
- Yes
- No
Q10
Multiple Choice
Which of the following formats are used in your current online or hybrid courses? Select all that apply.
- Live (synchronous) lectures
- Recorded video lectures
- Discussion forums
- Group projects/collaboration
- Online quizzes/exams
- Self-paced modules
- Other (please specify)
Q11
Opinion Scale
Course materials (readings, videos, slides) were clear and well-organized.
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q12
Multiple Choice
Which of the following does your institution currently offer? Select all that apply.
- Loaner laptops or tablets
- Discounted or subsidized internet
- Device repair/support services
- 24/7 tech helpdesk
- Tutoring or academic coaching
- None of the above
- Not sure
Q13
Long Text
Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like to share to help improve online or hybrid learning at your institution?
Q14
Dropdown
What is your age?
- Under 18
- 18–24
- 25–34
- 35–44
- 45–54
- 55+
- Prefer not to say
Q15
Multiple Choice
What are the main reasons you are not currently taking an online or hybrid course? Select all that apply.
- I prefer in-person classes
- Online options for my program are limited
- Scheduling or time zone issues
- Limited access to reliable internet or device
- Cost or fees
- Past online experience was not effective
- Other (please specify)
Q16
Dropdown
Approximately how many hours per week do you spend on your online or hybrid courses, including class time and coursework?
- Less than 5 hours
- 5–10 hours
- 11–15 hours
- 16–20 hours
- 21–25 hours
- 26–30 hours
- More than 30 hours
Q17
Opinion Scale
I had meaningful interactions with my instructor(s).
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q18
Long Text
What is the biggest barrier you currently face with online or hybrid learning?
Q19
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes your gender?
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer to self-describe
- Prefer not to say
Q20
Opinion Scale
I had meaningful interactions with fellow students.
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q21
Dropdown
Where are you currently studying from?
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Middle East
- North America
- Oceania
- Prefer not to say
Q22
Opinion Scale
Overall, how would you rate your motivation to learn in your online or hybrid courses over the past two weeks?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very lowMax:Very high
Q23
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
- Not employed
- Employed part-time
- Employed full-time
- Prefer not to say
Q24
Opinion Scale
Compared with similar in-person courses you have taken, how would you rate your learning in online or hybrid courses this term?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Much worseMax:Much better
Q25
Opinion Scale
How likely are you to enroll in an online or hybrid course next term?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very unlikelyMax:Very likely
Q26
Multiple Choice
Which skills, if any, have improved through online or hybrid learning this term? Select all that apply.
- Time management
- Self-directed learning
- Digital tools proficiency
- Online communication
- Collaboration
- None of the above
What’s included
AI follow-ups
Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.
Attention checks
Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.
AI-drafted copy
Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.
Auto report
Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.
How it compares
We reviewed the closest templates from other survey tools. Here’s what they do well — and where this template goes further.
Why this template
- Includes an AI follow-up interview segment that lets students explain barriers and experiences in their own words, going beyond fixed-choice questions
- Combines engagement, materials quality, instructor/peer interaction, motivation, and outcomes into one structured instrument with clear branching (e.g., current vs. past enrollment, reasons for non-enrollment)
- Captures actionable improvement levers directly (what would most improve the experience, what institutional supports currently exist) rather than only satisfaction scores
- Ends with an open-text reflection question plus demographic segmentation (level of study, age, location, employment status) for evidence-based, sub-group program improvements
QuestionPro
Distance learning survey template for studentsA ready-to-use template focused on distance/online learning experience, covering course quality and student feedback. It's a static question set aimed at quick deployment rather than a probing interview experience. Good for benchmarking distance-specific satisfaction but not for deeper qualitative context on individual barriers.
What it does well
- Purpose-built for distance/online learning context
- Deployable as a ready template without custom build time
- Backed by an established survey platform with broad question-type support
Where it falls short
- No adaptive AI follow-up questioning to probe individual open-ended answers
- No voice-based interview option for richer qualitative capture
- No published methodology on how responses are scored or weighted
SurveyMonkey
Student Satisfaction Survey TemplateA general university student satisfaction template, useful for broad institutional feedback rather than online/hybrid-specific engagement and learning outcomes. It relies on standard closed-ended questions and open comment boxes. Suitable as a baseline satisfaction pulse but not tailored to modality-specific barriers like format, hours online, or hybrid tools used.
What it does well
- Well-known, widely trusted survey platform
- Simple templated structure for fast satisfaction benchmarking
- Broad applicability across many student populations
Where it falls short
- Not specific to online/hybrid modality distinctions (formats, hours, tools)
- No adaptive AI-driven follow-up interviewing on open comments
- No automated per-response quality scoring or transparent prompt methodology
SurveySparrow
Student Engagement Survey TemplateA conversational-style engagement survey template aimed at capturing student involvement and motivation. It's built for a chat-like completion experience but remains a fixed question flow rather than a true adaptive interview. Useful for a lightweight engagement pulse, though it doesn't address hybrid-specific formats or support-need mapping in depth.
What it does well
- Conversational UI style may improve completion rates
- Focused specifically on engagement rather than generic satisfaction
- Fits into SurveySparrow's broader survey automation ecosystem
Where it falls short
- No adaptive AI follow-up interview or voice-based interviewing
- Chat-style UI is not the same as true AI-moderated probing of individual answers
- No transparent, published scoring methodology for response quality
Frequently asked questions
What questions are in the “Online & Hybrid Learning Student Experience Survey” template?
The template includes 26 ready-to-use questions, starting with: “Welcome to the Online & Hybrid Learning Experience Survey. This survey asks about your experiences with online and hybr…” · “Are you currently enrolled in any online or hybrid course?” · “How many online or hybrid courses are you taking this term?”. The full set is previewed above, and every question is editable.
How long does this survey take to complete?
Respondents typically finish the 26 questions in about 11 minutes.
Can I customize this template?
Yes — every question, answer option, and the ordering is editable before you launch. You can add or remove questions, or ask the AI editor to rework the survey around your research goal.
Is this template free to use?
Yes. Open it in the editor and start customizing right away — no account required to try it, and the free plan covers launching your survey.
Ready to launch?
Open this template in the editor. Every part is yours to change before the first respondent sees it.
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