Operationalization of constructs
| Dimensions | Indicators | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Construct – peripheral services (PS) | ||
| Facilitating services (FS) | Comprehensive training/induction on distance learning skills (as how to manage time, how to succeed in DE) was given to us | FS1 |
| There is considerable social support for us as students (as encouragement, interpersonal communication with faculty and tutors) | FS2 | |
| Adequate administrative support (as enrollment and admission services, appeal mechanism) is available for us as students | FS3 | |
| All the relevant course information (as course objectives, assignments, timelines, study requirements, resources, learning outcomes) are provided to us on timely manner | FS4 | |
| Enhancing services (EnS) | Psychological support (as counseling services, career guidance services) is available for us as students | EnS1 |
| Financial support (as multiple and flexible payment methods, scholarships) is available for us as students | EnS2 | |
| There are alternative forms of information sharing methods (as SMS alerts, online notices, snail mail, e-mail) | EnS3 | |
| Latest technology is used in academic and non-academic activities (as online application, registration, payments, examinations, student forums, discussion boards, access to library facilities) | EnS4 | |
| There are opportunities for extra-curricular activities (as student organizations, sports) for us as students | EnS5 | |
| Construct – student experience quality (ExQ) | ||
| I am having a great time with my academic activities | SExQ1 | |
| My academic activities are interesting | SExQ2 | |
| I am having a very enjoyable time with this degree program | SExQ3 | |
| I am having a very pleasant experience with this degree program | SExQ4 | |
| My experience with this degree program make me happy | SExQ5 | |
| My experience with the degree program is enjoyable | SExQ6 | |
| My experience is beyond words | SExQ7 | |
| I truly enjoy my experience | SExQ8 | |
| I believe that I receive a superior experience at university | SExQ9 | |
| My experience at university is excellent | SExQ10 | |
| Construct – student involvement (SI) | ||
| Active participation (AP) | I utilize time for my academic activities regularly | AP1 |
| I log into LMS and get updated with study program regularly | AP2 | |
| I attend day schools regularly | AP3 | |
| I actively take part in classroom discussions | AP4 | |
| Self-learning (SF) | I normally summarize what I learn in day schools and from course materials | SL1 |
| I normally combine ideas from different courses in discussions or when completing assignments | SL2 | |
| I normally connect my learning to societal problems or issues | SL3 | |
| I examine strengths and weaknesses of my own views on topics or issues | SL4 | |
| Student faculty interaction (Int) | I talk about my career plans with academic staff members | Int1 |
| I discuss course topics, ideas or concepts with academic staff members outside the class | Int2 | |
| I discuss my academic performance with academic staff members | Int3 | |
| Learning with peers (LP) | I ask other students to help me understand course material and subject matters | LP1 |
| I normally explain course material to other students | LP2 | |
| I normally prepare for exams by discussing or working through course material with other students | LP3 | |
| Dimensions | Indicators | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitating services (FS) | Comprehensive training/induction on distance learning skills (as how to manage time, how to succeed in DE) was given to us | FS1 |
| There is considerable social support for us as students (as encouragement, interpersonal communication with faculty and tutors) | FS2 | |
| Adequate administrative support (as enrollment and admission services, appeal mechanism) is available for us as students | FS3 | |
| All the relevant course information (as course objectives, assignments, timelines, study requirements, resources, learning outcomes) are provided to us on timely manner | FS4 | |
| Enhancing services (EnS) | Psychological support (as counseling services, career guidance services) is available for us as students | EnS1 |
| Financial support (as multiple and flexible payment methods, scholarships) is available for us as students | EnS2 | |
| There are alternative forms of information sharing methods (as SMS alerts, online notices, snail mail, e-mail) | EnS3 | |
| Latest technology is used in academic and non-academic activities (as online application, registration, payments, examinations, student forums, discussion boards, access to library facilities) | EnS4 | |
| There are opportunities for extra-curricular activities (as student organizations, sports) for us as students | EnS5 | |
| I am having a great time with my academic activities | SExQ1 | |
| My academic activities are interesting | SExQ2 | |
| I am having a very enjoyable time with this degree program | SExQ3 | |
| I am having a very pleasant experience with this degree program | SExQ4 | |
| My experience with this degree program make me happy | SExQ5 | |
| My experience with the degree program is enjoyable | SExQ6 | |
| My experience is beyond words | SExQ7 | |
| I truly enjoy my experience | SExQ8 | |
| I believe that I receive a superior experience at university | SExQ9 | |
| My experience at university is excellent | SExQ10 | |
| Active participation (AP) | I utilize time for my academic activities regularly | AP1 |
| I log into LMS and get updated with study program regularly | AP2 | |
| I attend day schools regularly | AP3 | |
| I actively take part in classroom discussions | AP4 | |
| Self-learning (SF) | I normally summarize what I learn in day schools and from course materials | SL1 |
| I normally combine ideas from different courses in discussions or when completing assignments | SL2 | |
| I normally connect my learning to societal problems or issues | SL3 | |
| I examine strengths and weaknesses of my own views on topics or issues | SL4 | |
| Student faculty interaction (Int) | I talk about my career plans with academic staff members | Int1 |
| I discuss course topics, ideas or concepts with academic staff members outside the class | Int2 | |
| I discuss my academic performance with academic staff members | Int3 | |
| Learning with peers (LP) | I ask other students to help me understand course material and subject matters | LP1 |
| I normally explain course material to other students | LP2 | |
| I normally prepare for exams by discussing or working through course material with other students | LP3 | |
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