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From: ipct@cac.psu.edu <mauri collins>

I am working on a paper and need some information about how
electronic mailing group participants feel they benefit from their
membership and if they consider thier participation a 'learning'
activity. I can't find much information in the books and articles
I am reading, so I thought I would query the  participants of several
lists i am familiar with.

All responses will be combined, so no one person's responses will be
identifiable and no comments will be quoted without your permission.

DO NOT RETURN THIS TO THE LIST ADDRESS, BUT TO ME PRIVATELY
by August 5 at       ipct@cac.psu.edu

Thank you for your participation.
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1. LISTNAME: IPCT-L

2. How long have you been a member of this list?

   ___ 1. <3 months  ___ 2. 3-6 months ___ 3. 6-12 months ___ 4. >1 year

3. Why did you join this list? (please check all that apply)

        ___ 1. Generally interested in topic
        ___ 2. Had questions about topic
        ___ 3. Looking for personal resources
        ___ 4. Looking for job-related resources
        ___ 5. Looking for others interested in topic
        ___ 6. Looking for a marketplace for products
        ___ 7. Looking for forum to share opinions
        ___ 8. Looking for community/belonging
        ___ 9. Looking for recreation
        ___ 10. To develop/upgrade talents or skills
        ___ 11. Recommended by a colleague/friend
        ___ 12. Other (please specify)


4. How does your membership on this list benefit you?
   (Please check all that apply)

  ___ a. I get information valuable to me
  ___ b. I get materials I can use
  ___ c. I can ask questions
  ___ d. I get answers to my questions
  ___ e. I can learn about list topic
  ___ f. I get help solving problems
  ___ g. Feelings of community/belonging
  ___ h. Feelings of increased self-worth
  ___ i. The possibility to express self/feelings
  ___ j. Exchange thoughts/ideas/opinions with others
  ___ k. Exchange experiences/stories with others
  ___ l. Professional development opportunities
  ___ m. Networking/making contacts
  ___ n. Staying updated in my field
  ___ o. Counts toward a credential/grade
  ___ p. Helps me find peers
  ___ q. Finding a job
  ___ r. Finding a mentor
  ___ s. Other (please list:)


5. How often do you:
                                    at least once a
                              never  day  week  month  year
   Ask for information      1     2    3      4     5
   Provide information      1     2    3      4     5
   Ask questions            1     2    3      4     5
   Answer questions         1     2    3      4     5
   Make short comments      1     2    3      4     5
   Make elaborate comments  1     2    3      4     5
   Share experiences        1     2    3      4     5
   Reading posts            1     2    3      4     5


6. Without trying to, one can learn (acquire new knowledge, skills and
   feelings about oneself) simply by undertaking different activities
   at home, at work, and at play.

   Is your learning from this discussion list:

        ___ 1. Mostly unintentional, incidental, just happens
        ___ 2. Mostly planned, deliberate, what I am here for
        ___ 3. Both, at different times
        ___ 4. I don't learn from this list
        ___ 5. Other (please specify:)

7. What do you think discussion on this list most resembles:
   (Rank top 3 please)

   ___ 1. A series of private conversation(s)
   ___ 2. A ongoing small group discussion
   ___ 3. A ongoing support group meeting
   ___ 4. A ongoing argument
   ___ 5. A town meeting
   ___ 6. A newsletter
   ___ 7. A ongoing panel discussion with an audience
   ___ 8. A professional conference
   ___ 9. Broadcast Lecture(s)
   ___ 10. A classroom
   ___ 11. Other (please specify)


8. Do you think participation in electronic discussion groups can:
    (Check all that apply)

   ___ 1. Change attitudes
   ___ 2. Increase knowledge
   ___ 3. Change behavior
   ___ 4. Increase skills
   ___ 5. Change perspectives/outlooks
   ___ 6. Improve literacy
   ___ 7. Reduce isolation/loneliness
   ___ 8. Reinforce prejudices
   ___ 9. Encourage sharing of resources
   ___ 10. Encourage antagonism/argument
   ___ 11. Other (please specify)

9. Do you belong to other lists?  ___ 1. No   ___ 2. Yes   ___ How many?

10. Are you   ___ 1. female?  ___ 2. male?

11. Your age? ____

12. Highest education level?

    ___ 1. <High school      ___ 2. High School Grad
    ___ 3. Some college      ___ 4. Associate's degree
    ___ 5. BA/BS             ___ 6. MA/MS
    ___ 7. Doctorate         ___ 8. Post secondary career training

Thank you for your participaion
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