TABLE 6.
Item most commonly reported as a barriera in each category
| Item | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Technical resources | ||
| I have a reliable Internet connection where I live that enables me to complete the FA. | 83 | 7 |
| Instructor organization | ||
| My main point of contact, such as the instructor or teaching assistant, is generally responsive to questions about the FA. | 240 | 19 |
| Social interactions | ||
| Working with other students on the FA has helped me form study groups for exams or other parts of the course | 698 | 55 |
| Personal engagement | ||
| I find it easy to get started on the FA | 233 | 18 |
| Learning environment | ||
| I put my other electronic devices on silent while I am completing the FA | 620 | 49 |
aAn item was considered a barrier if students selected “strongly disagree,” “disagree,” “somewhat disagree,” or “neither agree nor disagree” for the item.