Why is mid-semester feedback important? Mid semester feedback can serve as valuable sources of feedback for faculty and self-reflection for students. Surveys at the mid point of the semester can help you plan effective classes, and: Make course correction before big assignments Understand where your students are learning-wise and to maybe identify some areas where… Read more »
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Quick Tips: Preparing for the first day of classes (Part 2)
Last week we discussed ways to establish presence in your classroom and allow your students to get to know you. This week we will talk about ways to get to know your students, as well as help them know each other. Attendance: If you use a sheet to have people sign in, you… Read more »
Student Evaluations Part 2
Last week I sent out a quick tip about student evaluations. I was asked a couple of questions about how to collect feedback from students BEFORE the semester ends. One way is to add quick exit ticket at the end of your class. As the Harvard Graduate School notes, these temperature checks can be anything from a “…quick assessments of student… Read more »
Precourse Survey
One way to improve engagement with your students is to learn more about them. A precourse survey is one way to help develop a connection with your students, and get to know them beyond what is shared in an introduction discussion. What do you want to know about them? A survey can help you conduct… Read more »