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=**Module 2: Readiness Surveys**= =**Online Activity #2**=

For this activity, you will work with your colleagues to create 2 surveys for those interested in engaging in online education - instructors and students. Each survey should be designed to help the relevant group (instructors or students) decide whether online education is right for them.

The surveys you create should take into consideration the research findings presented in chapters 3 and 6, as well as other relevant information you find through your own outside research (see the module 2 readings and resources for some additional resources that may be helpful).

We will use this wikispace to create the surveys. The wiki (see below for access information) will allow you to post your questions and modify the work of your colleagues to come up with a cohesive set of questions for the readiness surveys. In addition to the questions you will create, you must also include a scoring guide and feedback options for each of the quizzes. You should work collaboratively and are encouraged to edit each other's work. The wiki will keep a record of all postings and edits so it will be clear who is participating and making meaningful contributions to the surveys.

Step 1: Read and conduct research
To begin, read chapters 3 & 6 and conduct your own research to locate other relevant resources. Be thinking about specific questions you would ask for each survey (instructor and student) and other general ideas you would want to include or bring forward for consideration.

Step 2: Post 2 questions & their justification for each survey
Based on your readings and research, develop 2 unique questions for each survey and post them in the Working areas for the instructor and learner's surveys as appropriate. You may NOT duplicate any question posted by a classmate, so it would behoove you to participate early. Post your questions on the relevant wiki page, incorporating them with the other questions as appropriate.

For each question you post, you must also provide a justification based on the research. You must explain why the question is appropriate and how the information obtained through the question will be of use to someone deciding if online learning is right for them. These justifications do not have to be long, but you must make clear and explicit connections to the research.

Step 3: Online collaboration to refine surveys
Once questions have been generated, you must work with your colleagues to produce a final set of questions, scoring guides and feedback options for each of the quizzes. You can make edits directly to the wiki pages that contains the surveys, but you may also use the discussion forum spaces to share your ideas and recommendations. Suggestions and comments must be substantive and reflect the current research. Everyone must have equal opportunity and contribution in the construction of the final surveys in order to earn full credit. Post your final surveys in the FINAL survey areas as appropriate.

Each survey will have a project manager who will be in charge of leading this collaborative effort and ensuring that a quality product is produced.

Please carefully examine the evaluation rubric for this activity so you know what is expected.