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Department of Geography and Meteorology, Valparaiso University
Geography of Cyberspace
GEO/COM 280X

Questionnaire

Cut and paste the text below into an e-mail addressed to mlongan@valpo.edu and answer the questions.

Name:
E-mail address:
Phone Number:
IM screen name:
Class: Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 5th Year Senior | Graduate
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Hometown:
Have you ever taken a class in geography before? Y N

Are you interested in finding more about majoring or minoring in geography?

Would you consider graduate study in geography in the future?

What would you say is your experience with the Internet? (indicate all that apply)

a. I use e-mail and surf the web but that is it
b. I know how to use Myspace and other similar sites.
c. I can use Dreamweaver or another HTML editor to create a web page
d. I know how to code HTML "by hand"
e. I host my own blog
f. I have done web design professionally.
g. I can do computer programing

What is your experience in graphic design?

a. I have no graphic design experience.
b. I took cartography and have some experience.
c. I took GIS and have some experience.
d. I regularly use Photoshop or other photo editing software
e. I regularly use Illustrator or other drawing program

How much experience do you have working with non-profit organizations?

a. What is a non-profit organization?
b. I am familiar with non-profit organizations but have had little involvement.
c. I have volunteered for a non-profit organization.
d. I have worked as an employee or board member for a non-profit organization.

How well do you tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty?

a. I don't mind ambiguity and uncertainty and trust that eventually things will become more clear.
b. I am mostly comfortable with not knowing where things are going, but get a bit anxious.
c. I like things structured and predictable and don't tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty well.
e. I absolutely hate ambiguity and uncertainty. If things don't turn out as predicted or planned I get annoyed.

 

What web sites do you most regularly visit?

What are the top three video games that you have played?

What is your favorite cyberpunk novel?

Do you own a cell phone?


What made you decide to take this class?

Is there anything in particular that you hope this class can offer you that will help you in pursuit of your vocational goals?

Complete the following sentence:
Geography of Cyberspace will have been a significant learning experience if after the class is over I …

 


Copyright 2006 Michael W. Longan