This segment stressed the importance of having multiple evaluations of the course from beginning to end to "close the loop', to use output from the course to make changes in the system inputs.
Having other teachers and using other programs to look at a course to see if it flows and works would be something you would want to do before you had students working through it. Student evaluations would only be one part of closing the loop on making a course better.
Constantly evaluating and making appropriate changes to the online course is a necessary reality of distance learning, just as it would be in the brick-and-mortar classroom.
The takeaway from this section is that it is important to use multiple data to revise a course, and create mutliple evaluation methods to help do so.
It is easy to get in a rut when evaluating. Great suggestions that I will put back in my toolbox for use.
Multiple methods are necessary for evaluation to close the loop. I had never heard that term used in this context before - excellent term, for it shows the crucial connection with preparation and final evaluations.
Multiple evaluations are needed to support learning and instructional evaluation is needed to verify relevancve and effectiveness.
Constant self and peer evaluation of your course using multiple methods is key to making sure your content is on track with your syllabus.
i've learned that you use several sources when it comes to evaluation.
Closing the loop is critical for online courses. Because there are multiple stakeholders, there should be multiple sources and multiple methods of evaluation. The course should be revised based on this input and not just one source or method.
Muliple input on course evaluation is necessary. I think the most differcult part would to give equal weight to each of the inputs.
I learned that relying on student evaluations at the end of a course is not enough. It is important to use several different sources throughout the course in order to make effective changes to your course.
You will need multiple evaluations and multiple inputs from your stakeholders to improve your online course.
Reviewing the syllabus frequently to make sure the material being taught is in the syllabus.
feedback is a great tool to improve my skills to teach
It is important to get multiple evaluating sources to ensure proper learning. Having peer and student review helps educators to continually inpro their courses in closing the loop.
One needs to cloe the lop and make their course the best it can be. One must use multiple tools of evaluation and sources to accomplish this.
Our course schedule is evvery 18 months. The average cours length is three weeks long. General Math, Electrical calculation formulas does not change. Codes change every three years. Answers are black and white. The biggest thing to keep on top of is the learning types in a given course and the delivery that best fits.
Not only is assesment of students important, but an assesment of yourself as an instructor as well. This will help in improving many different aspects of your delivery of your course.
I think reflecting on outcomes of courses and how students performed can be used effectively to realize where courses need improvement. If students are doing poorly in a particular course, it would show that improvement on what methods and expectations need to be reviewed and improved upon.
Always be evaluating your course. Using data received from multiple areas you can "close the loop" on the course you are teaching.
