Interview

Questions __________________Course___________Time:_______Date____________
for parents:
Instructor:
1. Why
did you choose online learning for your child?
Students
Name________________________Grade
Level____e-mail_______________
______________________________
Parent/Guardian: ______________________________
Phone_______________Cell__________________e-mail_______________________
________________________________________________________
________________
Parent/Guardian:
______________________________
Phone_______________Cell__________________e-mail_______________________
2. What are some goals you have for your child for the year?
Best time of the day to contact______________
________________________

The following interview was developed to allow the instructor to assess the
best possible ways to support students individual needs as they learn in an
online environment.
Questions for the parent(s) or guardian(s):
1. Describe your child in terms of what he or she is mastering or improving on at
this point in his or her education.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

2. Describe your child in terms of what he or she is mastering or improving on at

this point in his or her English class.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
3. Describe how your child learns at home. Where does he or she study,
research, or complete assignments?

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
4. Is there any area you feel your child needs extra help or assistance? For
example, does your child need extra time or help reading non-fiction texts or
textbooks as compared to fiction? Does your child need more structure or
time when it comes to writing an essay or research paper?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
5. Tell me about your childs previous education; in other words, has he or she
attended traditional school, been home-schooled or enrolled in online courses?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
6. Is there anything else you would like me to know about your child?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
7. How do you prefer to communicate with me? Do you prefer phone calls, emails or face-to-face conferences via Skype or Facetime?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Questions for the student:
1. How do you prefer to communicate with me? Do you prefer phone calls,
emails or face-to-face conferences via Skype or Facetime?

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2. What do you like best about using technology?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
3. What frustrates you about using technology?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
4. Can you describe a hands-on activity or project that you enjoyed in English.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
5. Do you like to learn in groups, or do you prefer to work alone?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
6. How do you feel about your writing skills? Is there any particular kind of
writing you prefer to do? For example, do you like to write creatively, or do
you prefer to write structured essays?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

7. Describe your reading skills. Do you think of yourself as a strong reader, or is

reading difficult for you? What, if given a choice, do you like to read?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
8. Do you have a favorite subject? If so, explain why you like?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
9. Think about a favorite teacher youve had in the past. How can I make your
learning experience a positive one?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
10. What do you think you might need help with this year?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
11. Describe your current schedule. What classes are you taking and what
extracurricular activities are you involved in?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

Notes:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________