Attachment C: B2B Survey
Informed Consent Form
Evaluation of Boots to Business Virtual Training. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is conducting the study of the Boots to Business Training Program (B2B). B2B provides participants with an overview of business ownership and is open to transitioning service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses.
What is this study and what will you ask me to do?
The objective of this formative evaluation is to examine the implementation of the “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course in the virtual delivery format.
Who is doing this project?
This project is being conducted by a small business research organization called Optimal Solutions Group (Optimal), and the project is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What is the time required to participate in this project?
Your participation in this study will last less than 10 minutes.
Will my answers be confidential?
Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and your name will never be used in any reports produced from this study. All survey responses will be identified as aggregated statistics in form of averages, percentages, and frequency counts. All survey responses will be stored as de-identified information and these data will be provided to the SBA.
Do I have to participate in this project?
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. You have the right to not participate. You also can stop participating at any time, and you do not have to answer any questions that you do not want to.
What if I want more information?
If you have questions about this study, please contact Shay Meinzer at SBA, (202) 539-1429, [email protected].
If you have questions about your participation in this study, please contact Optimal at (301) 306-1170 Ext. 709 or [email protected]
For more information about the B2B, please visit: https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform/boots-business
This survey is intended for instructors who have taught an online Boots to Business class in the last two years. By clicking NEXT, you acknowledge that
you understand the information presented in this consent form,
your participation is voluntary, and
you have taught an online Boots to Business class in the last two years.
Teaching experience
What’s your affiliation?
[Subtext: Choose one]
SBA District Office
SBDC
SCORE
VBOC
WBC
IVMF
Other, specify: _____[fill in the blank]_______________________________
Which virtual environment do you have experience teaching?
[Subtext: Choose all that apply]
Synchronistic: learner (s) and instructor (s) are in the same place, at the same time, in order for learning to take place.
Asynchronous: instructors usually set up a learning path, which students engage with at their own pace.
B2B training provided
To what extent are you satisfied with the virtual platform(s) that you used for teaching B2B classes?
[Subtext: In the matrix below, rate your satisfaction with each platform that you used]
Microsoft Teams
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Zoom
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Google Meet
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Skype
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
GoToMeeting
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Adobe Connect
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Cisco WebEx Meetings
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Blackboard Collaborate
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Other Program 2
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Other Program 3
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Not Applicable
Based on your overall experience teaching virtual courses including B2B, which platforms were best to facilitate participant engagement?
[Subtext: Select no more than 3]
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Google Meet
Skype
GoToMeeting
Adobe Connect
Cisco WebEx Meetings
Blackboard Collaborate
Other Program 1
Other Program 2
Other Program 3
Why do you think the platforms you selected above are the best for providing virtual training (specific features, easiest to use, facilitate engagement, etc.)? If you selected Other Program 1, 2, or 3, please list the programs here.
[Subtext: Please elaborate] ____________________________________________________
What was the course duration of the B2B virtual classes that you taught?
[Subtext: Choose all that apply]
One day
Two days
Do not remember
Perceptions of the relative value of virtual and in-person B2B training
The questions below compare different modalities of B2B training delivery to each other. We are looking for your professional opinion on the relative effectiveness of the B2B training modalities on the outcomes of knowledge, confidence and motivation of B2B participants. These questions are not asking about an instructor’s perspective of their own effectiveness of the delivery (how in-person training may allow instructors more interaction with participants, for example).
[Matrix Question] Compared to in person B2B classes that you taught, how do the VIRTUAL CLASSES compare with respect to increasing/improve participants’
KNOWLEDGE about starting a business and entrepreneurship in general?
Much more effective than in-person
More effective than in-person
About the same effectiveness as in-person
Less effective than in-person
Much less effective than in-person
Don’t know
CONFIDENCE in their abilities to successfully start or own a business?
Much more effective than in-person
More effective than in-person
About the same effectiveness as in-person
Less effective than in-person
Much less effective than in-person
Don’t know
MOTIVATION to start or own a business?
Much more effective than in-person
More effective than in-person
About the same effectiveness as in-person
Less effective than in-person
Much less effective than in-person
Don’t know
How do the virtual and in-person B2B classes compare overall? The virtual classes were:
[Subtext: Choose one]
Much more effective than in-person
More effective than in-person
About the same effectiveness as in-person
Less effective than in-person
Much less effective than in-person
Don’t know
How do the one-day and two-days B2B classes compare overall? The one-day classes were:
[Subtext: Choose one]
Much more effective than two-days
More effective than two-days
About the same effectiveness as two-days
Less effective than two-days
Much less effective than two-days
Don’t know
Implementation of virtual and in-person B2B classes
The questions below ask about different activities (participant engagement, training, and I.T.) on the virtual and in-person modalities of B2B training.
[Matrix style question with two columns: virtual and in-person] During your virtual/in-person B2B classes, did you conduct any of the following activities regarding participant engagement? [Subtext: In the matrix below, choose all that apply on both the virtual and in-person modalities of B2B training.]
Engage participants in problem-solving activities
Engage participants in debate-style discussions
Engage participants via discussion boards, e-mails, virtual meetings, chat rooms, etc.
Engage in peer interaction/encouragement
None of the above
[Matrix style question with two columns: virtual and in-person] During your virtual/in-person B2B classes, did you conduct any of the following activities regarding training?
[Subtext: In the matrix below, choose all that apply on both the virtual and in-person modalities of B2B training.]
Conduct assessments to identify types of training topics that participants need
Provide one-to-one feedback
Promote participants’ social relationships and networks
Facilitate a sense of online learning community
None of the above
[Matrix style question with two columns: virtual and in-person] During your virtual/in-person B2B classes, did you conduct any of the following activities regarding I.T.?
[Subtext: In the matrix below, choose all that apply on both the virtual and in-person modalities of B2B training.]
Conduct assessments to determine technological abilities of participants for using Internet, computer, information technology tools, and applications
Provide or refer participants to training for using information technology systems, tools, and applications
Provide or refer participants to technical assistance for using information technology systems, tools, and applications
Suggestions for improvement to B2B training
What should the SBA know about facilitators and barriers to conducting virtual training? (challenges, best-practices, suggestions about what worked or what could be better, etc.): __________________________________________________________________________
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