Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id e7GIpl808516; Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:51:47 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:51:47 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.20000816144430.012bfb20@mailbox.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Laura Hauser <hauserl@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3677] Re: survey for subscribers X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.3 (32) Status: O Content-Length: 5636 Lines: 152 At 01:22 PM 8/10/00 -0400, you wrote: >Dear subscribers, > >The NIFL electronic discussion groups have been in operation since May >1995. NIFL-workplace now has over 700 subscribers! I conducted a subscriber >survey on the one-year anniversary of this group but haven't done one since >then. So, on our five-year anniversary (close enough!), we would like to >find out if this discussion group is meeting your needs and interests. We >will post a summary of the survey to the list. > >The survey should take only about 10 minutes (maybe less!) to fill out. >Individual responses will be kept confidential -- as long as you follow the >return directions below. If you return your survey to the subscriber list, >your responses will be broadcast to all NIFL-workplace subscribers. > >After you have completed the survey below, please e-mail it to >BLV1@PSE.EDU, fax it to 814-863-6108, or snail mail it to Barbara Van Horn >at 102 Rackley Building, University Park, PA 16802-3202. > >Contact me if you have questions or concerns about the survey. We look >forward to hearing from you and truly appreciate your feedback! Thanks for >your support! > >SURVEY QUESTIONS > >Please check the responses for each question or write comments in the space >available. > >1. How did you hear about the NIFL-workplace discussion group? >___ another discussion group (please specify): >__________________________________ >___ friend or co-worker >_x__ NIFL's LINCS home page >___ another agency's home page (please specify): >_______________________________ >___ Internet search on workforce education >___ newsletter (please specify): _____________________________________________ >___ other (please specify): __________________________________________________ > >2. How long have you been subscribed to the NIFL-workplace discussion group? >___ less than 1 month __x_ 1-3 years >___ 1 - 6 months ___ 3-5 years >___ 6 - 12 months > >3. How often do you post messages to the list? >___ never >_x__ rarely (1 time only or 1-2 times since subscribing) >___ occasionally (1/month) >___ often (2+/month) > >4. If you have posted messages, have you received responses-- > - on the list? ___ yes __x_ no > - privately? ___ yes ___x no > >5. If you have NOT posted messages, what prevents you from posting? >___ nothing to add so far >___ no time to formulate response >___ no interest in participating (just like to listen) >___ afraid to ask what might seem a "dumb" question >___ other (please explain): > >6. What were you original expectations of the NIFL-workplace list? >___ no preconceived expectations >__x_ access to information about - > __x_ program development > __x_ instructional approaches and learner assessment > ___ curriculum and instructional materials development > __x_ professional development opportunities (conferences, workshops, >courses) > __x_ commercially available instructional materials? > __x_ research findings and reports > __x_ legislation and funding issues >__x_ ongoing discussion about issues raised by other subscribers or the >moderator >__x_ networking with others involved in workplace literacy >__x_ opportunity to - > __x_ get answers to my specific questions about workplace literacy > ___ opportunity to share my expertise and experiences in workplace >literacy > ___ opportunity to promote my or my agency's resources or services >___ other. Please explain: > >7. Based on your original expectations, how effective has the >NIFL-workplace list been in meeting those expectations? >___ not effective _x__ above average >___ below average ___ very effective >___ average > >8. What specific issues or topics should NIFL-workplace target either >through discussion or information sharing? > >9. Who would you like to see as a guest speaker on NIFL-workplace? What >topic/s would this speaker address? > >10. Has your subscription to NIFL-workplace affected how or how well you do >your work in workforce education? >___ very positive effect on my work >__x_ somewhat positive effect on my work >___ no noticeable effect >___ somewhat negative effect on my work >___ very negative effect on my work >___ not applicable (do not work in workforce education) > >11. How long have you been involved in workplace literacy? >___ less than 1 year >__x_ 1 - 5 years >___ more than 5 years > >12. This survey is from: > ___ program administrator ___ researcher > ___ private industry trainer ___ policy maker > ___ adult education teacher or tutor ___ program developer > ___ college student ___ commercial vendor > ___ state department of education staff __x_ librarian > ___ NIFL or U. S. Department of Education staff ___ program evaluator > ___ other (please specify): ______________________________________ > > >ADDITONAL COMMENTS? > > >Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey! >****************** >Barbara Van Horn >NIFL-WORKPLACE List Co-Moderator > >Assistant Director >Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy >College of Education >The Pennsylvania State University >102 Rackley Building >University Park, PA 16802-3202 >Phone: 814-863-3777 >Fax: 814-863-6108 >E-mail: BLV1@PSU.EDU > >"The only thing worse than training good employees and having them >leave is NOT training your employees and keeping them." Zig Zigler Laura Hauser Literacy Services Officer DeKalb County Public Library phone: 404 370 8450/2240 215 Sycamore Street fax: 404 370 8569 Decatur, GA 30030
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