Feedback and Evaluation

Objectives

• Provide feedback to the instructor concerning the overall effectiveness of class design
• Monitor student participation and progress through course
• Identify participation and learning measures

Methods

The Web makes possible new methods for evaluation and feedback.

• Classroom assessment adapted for on-line use. These examples are based on Group Informal Feedback on Teaching -- G.I.F.T. Technique.
• List Specifics
  • What are 1 or 2 specific things about this course that help you learn?
  • What are 1 or 2 specific things that hinder or interfere with your learning?
  • Please give 1 or 2 specific, practical suggestions on ways to help you improve your learning in this course.
• Minute Paper - Answer each question in 1 or 2 sentences:
  • What was the most useful or meaningful thing you learned in this lesson?
  • What questions remain uppermost in your mind as we end this lesson?
• Muddiest Point
  • What was the "muddiest" point so far in this lesson?
• Background Knowledge

  In response to each name, term, or concept listed below, click the radio button that best represents your current knowledge: Federalism Have never heard of this concept Have heard of it, but don't really know what it means Have some idea what this means, but not too clear Have a clear idea what this means and can explain it Separation of Powers Have never heard of this concept Have heard of it, but don't really know what it means Have some idea what this means, but not too clear Have a clear idea what this means and can explain it

• Participation in email discussions
• Papers, reports, web-based projects
• Quizzes, tests

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