When evaluating anything it's good to have the benefit of another set of eyes. Often when creating a tasks I'll let several persons look at it and do editing or see if they can the determine the desired outcome before I even present it to the students. The very circustances of this pandemic makes me satisfied with the fact my students were familiar with the Google Classroom and other platforms so they could utilize it to finish their class requirements. Even myself I reflect on what I could have done to reach even higher with a goal.
Using multiple evaluations is better
I learned that I must do course revisions periodically. I must use multiple sources of data, appropriate sources of data, multiple evaluation methods, and I must integrate both quantitative and qualitative data to close the loop.
Being evaluated can be difficult because we are vulnerable. I learned that this process is essential. We need to be open to evaluations to see areas of strenght and weakness. Students are the consumers and their voices are important in shaping the design of the course. I also liked having peers evaluate your course and provide feedback to improve.
I learned that evaluations are very importanat feed back so you can modify your on line teaching formats to perfection.
Multiple different sources are best when evaluating student work and growth.
The last page of the lesson gave some good assessment ideas and links to websites that may help. I particularly like the idea of the 1-minute question where students write on what they've learned - put it into words and stress details. (I teach math.)
It's important to use several evaluation tools to improve the course.
I have always analyzing grade distributions on assignments, tests, and the course to determine if there any issues in my implementation of content. I have found student evaluations after the course is over less useful than feedback during the course. So, making students feel comfortable enough to provide honest feedback is important.
It takes multiple evaluations from multiple sources in order to close the loop and make your course better.
Multipl evaluations provide learners to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of ways (learning styles).
A diversified range of assessments is significantly better than a homogenous form of assessments
Utlizilizing multiple feedback options creates a stronger course, beneficial to students and stakeholders together.
Multiple types of Quatnitiative and Qualitative feedback are needed to evaluate the course. This is not something I am used to being a in classroom teacher. I think it would take some planning and getting used to on my part.
It is imperative that the online teacher use multiple sources of data to evaluate their course.
Multiple forms of assessing the effectiveness of a course are necessary to revise and close the loop in virtual instruction.
I learned of the "three clear points, three muddy points" paper. I had not heard of this technique before, and I think it is an excellent option.
I learned various ways to close the loop. I have always done student evaluations, but I have not had other stakeholders complete evaluations. I will plan to add that to my classes. I realized the importance of self reflection upon the online class. It is important for teachers to refllect upon their work and make changes to improve their teaching.
There are quite a few ways to assess the level of understanding and using different ways allows differentiation. Sometimes a project can determine the level of understanding more than a test can but then again, who knows who is actually doing the project?
I need to relinquish some control and allow feedback from my peers to let me know what is and isn't working.
