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I have learned that it is important to use multiple and appropriate data sources when performing course revision. I will invlove my peers and other stakeholders in evaluating my courses.
I have students do course evaluations but would like to get more feedback and evaluations from other sources.
When evaluating and revising a course, it is important to have multiple sources of input and not just one.
I learned that you will need multiple evaluations and multiple inputs to improve your online course.
In this course, I learned that it's important to obtain feeback from all stakeholders to determine what revisions are needed for improvement in the course itself and in teaching practice to close the loop. Closing the loop links planning for the course with assessment and allows for changes to improve linking. I also learned that when revisions are made, it is important to use several types of evaluation tools in order to obtain a clear picture.
From time to time I have obtained feedback from students, but this is something I will implement in my courses to guide me in making revisions.
In thsi module, I learned how to author a course, how to deliver instruction, how to create an assessment plan, and how to revise a course.
I intended to use the revise strategies I learned to help revise my course.
C-Maps! Who knew? COncept maps can be developed in software that enable students to display nonverbal understanding of concepts and how they relate. Use multiple methods to evaluate the effectiveness of a course, not just student evaluations, and continually do it. Peer evaluations can be helpful and the process is dynamic as information contintually changes.
As educators, it is our obligation to continuously improve our courses. In my experience, I mainly do revisions while I am teaching the course. Here's what I mean: if I find that something in the coursework needed improvement, I'll try to revise it for the current class. Sometimes this is not possible and I am left with making the revision for the next class. So sometimes, I'll create the revision and save it for the the class. Othertimes, I'll just make the note and create the revision prior to the next time I teach the course.
I have learned that I should not be afraid of having the course evaluated. Multiple evaluation is necessary to achieve the best course possible and to "close the loop"
Qualitative and Quantitative data collected on the course (content, delivery, assessment, communication tools, etc) will give you a more complete picture of the effectiveness of your course in developing student understandings and assisting students to be successful in your class. Look to gain different types of data from different perspectives that are relevant to that specific need (i.e. students should offer their opinion on the effectiveness of cotent delivery as a tool for understanding, professionals in the field would be better about providing feedback on how your content objectives tie to preparation for success in their field of work, etc).
Teaching Online: A Student-Centered Approach --> Course Revision and Improvement
Students learning styles are different, therefore, your design, student assessment should reflect those needs. Having a reflection and course evaluation can provide feedback, that you have met all student needs.
You need to look at multiple evaluation sources to build the best view of the class and what changes need to be made.
A range of evaluations is an effective way to determine the success level of both the student and the instructor. Certain evaluations can magnify areas that require improvement for a Instructor (knowledge, content delivery, etc). As well as it may point out the weak areas for a certain learner and provide ideas on means of improvement
I have learned a lot about rebuidling an online course form where I have one now. The course is designed on the modules and to palce more and varied assessment into the course. I will use the rubric in more assessments and also to use the discussion board as place to put student questions about assignements. The need to make the syllabus dynamic will also be a helpful tool in establishing a well balanced student centered online course.
You must use multiple evaluation methods and get a variety of stakeholders to evaluate your course. Student evaluations, peer evaluations, and self evaluation are just some of the methods available to help you improve your online course.