Needs Assessment - Appendix 1
Questions from Alumni Survey 2004
1 of 5 - Professional Foundations
How satisfied are you with the instruction you received from the Instructional Technology department in developing your ability to perform the following:
PF1: to apply current research and theory to the practice of instructional design. Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Undecided, Dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
PF2: to update and improve your knowledge, skills and attitudes pertaining to instructional design.
PF3: to apply fundamental research skills to instructional design projects.
PF4: to identify and resolve ethical and legal implications of design in the work place.
PF5: to communicate effectively in visual form.
PF6: to communicate effectively in oral form.
PF7: to communicate effectively in written form.
2 of 5 - Planning and Analysis
How satisfied are you with the instruction you received from the Instructional
Technology department in developing your ability to perform the following:
PA1: to conduct a needs assessment.
Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Undecided, Dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
PA2: to design a curricula or program.
PA3: to select and use a variety of techniques for determining instructional content.
PA4: to identify and describe target population characteristics. PA5: e) to analyze the
characteristics of the learning environment.
PA6: to analyze the characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and their use
in an instructional environment.
PA7: to reflect upon the elements of a situation before finalizing design solutions and
strategies.
3 of 5 - Design and Development
How satisfied are you with the instruction you received from the Instructional
Technology department in developing your ability to perform the following:
DD1: to select, modify, or create a design and development model appropriate for a
given project.
Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Undecided, Dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
DD2: to select and use a variety of techniques to define and sequence the instructional
content and strategies.
DD3: to select or modify existing instructional materials.
DD4: to develop instructional materials.
DD5: to design instruction that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners and
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groups of learners.
DD6: f) to evaluate and assess instruction and its impact.
4 of 5 - Implementation and Management
How satisfied are you with the instruction you received from the Instructional
Technology department in developing your ability to perform the following:
IM1: to plan and manage instructional design projects.
Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Undecided, Dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
IM2: to promote collaboration, partnerships and relationships among the participants in
a design project.
IM3: to apply business skills to managing instructional design.
IM4: to design instructional management systems.
IM5: to provide for the effective implementation of instructional products and programs.
5 of 5 - Descriptive Information
DI1: Are you male or female?
DI2: What degree(s) do you hold from Utah State University in Instructional
Technology?
Masters
Education Specialist
Doctorate
DI3: How long did it take for you to complete your Masters degree?
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years or more
DI3: How long did it take for you to complete your Education Specialist degree?
2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years or more
DI3: How long did it take for you to complete your Doctorate degree?
2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 years, 6 or more years
DI4: Are you currently employed in the field of Instructional Technology? Yes, No
DI5: Overall how well did your degree in Instructional Technology prepare you for
working in the field? Very well, Well, Undecided, Not well, Not at all
DI6: How long did it take from your graduation date until you were employed?
A company hired me prior to my graduation date
1 month or less
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2-3 months
4-5 months
6 months or more
I was employed before starting graduate school and continued with that job
DI7: What is your current salary in US dollars?
Less than $40,000, $40,000-$50,000, $50,000-$60,000; $60,000-$70,000; $70,000 or
more
DI8: How satisfied are you with your current job?
Very satisfied, Satisfied, Undecided, Dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
DI9: How much influence did your degree in Instructional Technology have in
getting your first job after graduation?
A lot, Some, Undecided, Not much, None
DI10: How much influence did your degree in Instructional Technology have in
getting your current job?
A lot, Some, Undecided, Not much, None
DI11: How much influence did Utah State faculty/staff have in getting your first job
after graduation?
A lot, Some, Undecided, Not much, None
DI12: How often do you use skills and/or training at work that you acquired
through your Instructional Technology degree?
Always, Often, Undecided, Sometimes, Never
DI13: Which of the following interest you? Please tick any that apply and provide a
comment
News/Updates from the IT department
Short Courses
Reunions
DI14: Would you recommend USU's IT program to a friend who was considering
graduate school?
Strongly Recommend, Recommend, Undecided, Would not Recommend, Strongly
Discourage
DI15: What was the best thing about your experience in Instructional Technology at
Utah State University?
DI16: What would you change about the Instructional Technology program at Utah
State University?
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