Graduate Student Satisfaction with Interactive Televised Courses Based on the Site of Participation

Abstract

This study measured the satisfaction of 150 graduate students who were randomly selected from 690 enrolled in 46 different courses offered both as origination sites on-campus and at a distant remote site. Both origination and remote sites students were satisfied with their experiences, but remote sites students were more satisfied than origination site students. Students generally agreed that facilities and technologies at both sites promoted effective communication and learning; the content of the courses was well organized; and the instructional materials were relevant and helpful. Students also offered suggestions to improve future interactive televised courses.