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Open Steno Project Community Survey 3.0
Help us understand your steno needs! This survey will guide us in developing quality materials, training, applications, etc., to better serve the growing open source steno community.
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How Long Have You Been Learning/Using Steno?
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Fewer than 3 months
3 to 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years
What is your approximate steno WPM?
Choose
0-20
20-60
60-100
100-140
140-180
180-220
220-260
260+
Don't know
Is your steno speed faster than your regular typing speed?
Yes
No
Don't know
If yes, how long did it take you to exceed your regular typing speed?
Choose
Fewer than 3 months
3 to 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1 to 2 years
More than 2 years
What first got you interested in steno?
Your answer
What steno machines have you used?
NKRO keyboard
StenoBoard
SOFT/HRUF
Homemade/DIY machine
Stentura (any model)
Neutrino Group machine (any model)
Lightspeed
Treal
Other:
What do you use or plan on using steno for?
Check all that apply.
Nothing right now/just exploring
Writing prose/emails/journal/blog etc.
Writing software/code
Data entry
Conversation (IM, IRC, or text-to-speech)
Offline (prerecorded) transcription/captioning
Realtime (live) transcription/captioning
Playing typing games (Typeracer, Steno Arcade, et cetera)
Court reporting
Other:
Have you ever been enrolled in a formal stenography program?
No - Nor do I intend on enrolling
No - But I intend to enroll at some point
Yes - But I left before completing one
Yes - I am currently attending one
Yes - I have completed one
Other:
What steno learning tools have you used?
Check all that apply
Learn Plover! (Online textbook)
Plover, Learn! (Interactive Drills)
Qwertysteno.com
Stenomatic 9000
Plover Dojo
Stenotutor
Steno Learner
Steno Typer
Steno Hero Demo
Plover Anki Deck
Steno Bricks
Other:
What Open Steno Project resources do you use or follow?
Open Steno Project Github
Plover Google Group
Plover Blog
Plover Discord Channel
Plover Facebook Group
Plover Aviary
Plover Wiki
Stenodict
Steno Keyboard for Android
Stenosaurus Blog
Aloft
What operating system do you use for steno?
Check all that apply
Windows
Mac
Ubuntu/Debian Linux
Other Linux
Android
Other:
What have been your biggest frustrations in learning steno?
Check as many as you like.
Steno theory is confusing
Not enough practice material
Too tedious/repetitive
Building speed happens too slowly
Lack of structured learning curriculum
Documentation of resources is too fragmented
Lack of opportunities for newbies to learn together
No frustrations to speak of! 100% smooth sailing!
Other:
Is there anything else you'd like us to know?
(i.e. comments for the Plover development team, questions about the survey, etc)
Your answer
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