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Course-Correcting Mid-Semester: A Three Question Feedback Survey

Faculty Focus

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

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Course-Correcting Mid-Semester: A Three Question Feedback Survey

Faculty Focus

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

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The Last Class Session: How to Make It Count

Faculty Focus

If the course has several learning objectives, let each one be mapped by a different group. See the January 23, 2016, blog post for ideas and activities.) Get and give useful feedback. Activity 1: Create a “stop, start, continue” structure that lists every assignment students completed during the semester.

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Four Ways to Create a Supportive and Inclusive Learning Community for Your Students

Faculty Focus

Use of the Discord social platform : Discord is an online social platform that many of our students are already familiar with through their online gaming activities.  I consistently read in my course evaluations that students appreciate this effort and feel a sense of community in my classroom as a result. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2021.668250

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What College Students Wish Faculty and Admins Knew About Teaching

Edsurge

Law: Given that most evaluation forms are filled out at the end of the semester, a lot of students feel like, "Well even if I provide that feedback, it doesn't really benefit ourselves in that scenario." So, it really depends on how eager the student is to help improve the whole situation and the course specifically.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

Posting grades and feedback weeks or months after assignment submission is frustrating for students, especially for assignments that build on one another. Ensure content in the LMS course matches syllabus content and information (it’s ok to have information in both the syllabus and the LMS).

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The Last Class Session: How to Make It Count

Faculty Focus

If the course has several learning objectives, let each one be mapped by a different group. See the January 23, 2016, blog post for ideas and activities.) Get and give useful feedback. Activity 1: Create a “stop, start, continue” structure that lists every assignment students completed during the semester.