The evaluation process is very important. It helps guide qualilty and the effectiveness of the online class. Having multiple methods to evalulate provides a lot of value to the targeted stakeholders.
I learned multiple methods of evalutions are better than one. Also, different types of feedback can provide a more detailed and alternate view view of sibject.
Several reasons why I should evaluate a course are to improve student learning experiences and to improve the curriculum. Student learning experience is needed to be evaluated- to make sure all learning styles are addressed and implemented in the course work.
It is necessary to incorp multiple evaluation to truely develop a course that is providing the best and most current information to your student.
The instructor of an online course should develop multiple ways of evaluation in regards to student learning and the quantitative and qualitative content of the online course.
I think it is extremely important and beneficial to all stakeholders that we understand the use of assessments to revise or improve upon course material. In such a dynamic industry, there will always be ways to improve upon the process. With this change should come the desire to improve upon the process.
Multiple evaluations allow for a variety of honest feedback and then growth to occur. This will help with learning and insight on what went right versus what coould be changed!
Multiple ways to assess and to get information to the students is a key component to this module. By allowing different methods, you allow various ways for students to be successful.
Severyal evaluations must be done for evaluations.
Multiple evaluations are best when assessing students' knowledge and receiving feedback. I have never considered "closing the loop" in my courses as essential only "helpful" but after this I find it to be essential.
Reply to Rebecca Pollard's post: Very true indeed.
Student evaluations are not sufficient to revise the course you are teaching. You will need multiple resources.
Evaluations needs to be done multiple times using different formats. It is important that they are done.
I agree with Courtland, multiple evaluations of course are very helpful
A variety of assessments are good throughout the course. For instance, a pre-assessment will let you know what the students know. This will allow the instructor to design assignments to fit the needs of the students.
Evaluation a very important part of the on line teaching aspect. I have learned that there are many tools that need to be implemented in this process.
I agreed that using multiple evaluations are extremely important and effective feedback. It creates tools to read student learning and the need for improvement. The concept of Maps is also a great tool to evaluate the effectiveness of learners.
I learned the importance of evaluating a course because it will improve the student learning experience and improve the curriculum, which will insure that the course stays relevant.
It will take multiple tools, from your multiple stakeholders, to provide the feedback that you will need to make continuous changes that improve your online course and close the loop!
Creating multiple evaluation tools is critical for students. It takes multiple tools to provide feedback, as instructors/teachers we cant just use student evaluations to revise courses. Some examples are: concept maps, question tools, and stuctured interviews.
