Oceanography-Spring Semester 2011 - Evaluation (Ruesler) - (copy)

Your responses to this survey will be kept confidential. Please answer these questions honestly and thoroughly. Your answers will be used to shape this course in the future!


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What was your grade for the fall semester in Oceanography?  *


  1. What grade did you earn on the SPRING midterm exam in Oceanography?  *


  1. How effective was each of the following in helping you to understand the course material?

    1 is the least effective, while 5 is the most effective.*

          1 2 3 4 5     check here if this question does not apply to you
      following along with lecture PowerPoints on the computer   
      using your laptop to organize your files   
      completing unit notebooks   
      using your coloring book   
      reading the online assignments in preparation for class   
      contributing to class discussions (asking/answering questions, etc.)   
      having at least two days to complete homework assignments   
      having longer class periods that usually incorporate both lecture and independent work   
      having regular review quizzes   
      creating and presenting PowerPoint/Keynote presentations   


  1. How often did you do each of the following?

    1 - Never
    2 - Once or twice over the semester
    3 - Once each unit
    4 - At least twice each unit
    5 - Very often*

          1 2 3 4 5    
      complete reading assignments for homework   
      use your laptop to take notes during class   
      study for upcoming quizzes in groups   
      use your flex block to prepare for Oceanography   


  1. What benefits and/or challenges has the new schedule had on your learning in Oceanography?*


  1. How do you and your instructor utilize digital tools (laptops, Smartboards, etc.) in this course? Has the use of these tools benefited or challenged your learning the material for this subject area?*


  1. What events in class need improvement? Please be specific and explain why you feel this way.*


  1. Do you feel this course instilled you with an understanding and environmental consciousness of the ocean?





Kim Bathker