Comments on: Course and Instructor Evaluation

By: Linda704

Linda704 — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:05:20 +0000

First, kudos for sharing your student evaluations; this demonstrates that you are a model of a true reflective practitioner! My suggestion: combine blogging w/ reflection by setting up a class blog where you post the question/task, and students post answers/reflections. This will scaffold those who need that support. Maybe make a personal blog “extra credit” or don’t weigh so heavily. Myself, I felt more comfortable about my own blogging after posting comments on blogs of others. Here’s one to check out: http://visitmyclass.com/blogs/2007_olympians/ (It’s an elementary classroom blog, but makes the point.) Just my thoughts; I envy your students!

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By: Matthew Clobridge

Matthew Clobridge — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:21:25 +0000

I have been using forms in Google Docs at my school a lot recently, but can’t figure out a way to nicely print the summary results. Have you had any success with printing? I have a teacher working conditions survey that contains about 70 items and the only way I can see to print is to copy/paste screen shots — which is a pain for that many questions. Thanks!

By: Ed Kohler

Ed Kohler — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:25:41 +0000

Wow, that's a great use of Google Forms. And nice work with the course. Looks like you connected and educated your students. Ed Kohlers last blog post..Car Buying: CarZen’s Recommendations

By: Dean Shareski

Dean Shareski — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:46:09 +0000

@sharon

Certainly the concept of transparent learning is a major theme which, while not all embraced, they experienced it. I’m hopeful many will continue in some format.

@ken

A few of my students found twitter on their own. I”m always a bit hesitant with twitter as it seems to take a while for it to work for people. I wonder if my course is too short? I may show it and provide it as an alternative or supplement to network building.

@angela

thanks. means a lot coming from you.

@mike

that’s the beauty of today’s environments, we can be fully immersed as teachers and learners. thanks for the kind words.

By: Mike Sandridge

Mike Sandridge — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:22:10 +0000

I’ve been following your work for a few weeks now dean, and I flip=flop between being inspired by what teaching in the 21st century looks like; and, jealousy for not having the opportunity to take a class similar to yours when I was in College a few years ago.
Excellent Stuff!

By: Angela Maiers

Angela Maiers — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:34:50 +0000

Dean-you are a true educator modeling that excellence is never fully achieved only strived for. You are a wonderful model of transparency, self reflection, and adaptability...the very traits we want our students to possess! Kudos to you! Oh, I am so stealing this evaluation tool for the graduate class I am teach in January! Happy Holidays! Angela Maierss last blog post..2008 Edublog Award Winners

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:56:50 +0000

Do you already use Twitter in the course? If not what about adding that for web presence and reflection. You could then adjust the blogging expectations while still having them experience another way to connect with others and share their thoughts.

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By: Sharon Elin

Sharon Elin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:22:14 +0000

It takes fearless chutzpah to open yourself up to critiques like this! Students can be brutal! But they obviously enjoyed learning from you and I'll bet they especially appreciated being heard at the end of the course. I know most universities require evaluations, but your personalized version gave students more of a voice that probably led them to reflective introspection, and their answers will symbiotically help and guide your efforts to refine your course. Perhaps one or two of your students will follow your example and be open-minded enough to invite comments from their students some day! Thanks for sharing the ease and simplicity of Google Forms for this use. Sharon Elins last blog post..New Year’s Resolutions: How can I make this school year better?