IDEA Form Additional Questions

(For those faculty who are implementing some form of technology, please include the following two items with the IDEA form.)

On the lower portion of your IDEA evaluation form, please indicate your level of agreement with the following questions using the following scale:

19. Because of the way this course used technology (e.g., computer simulation, internet, multimedia, etc.) I was better able to understand the ideas and concepts that were taught in this course.

20. The technology used in this course was a highly effective way for me to learn the course content.

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If you would like to receive additional information from your students on their perceptions of your class, please choose from the following list of items. You may wish to include them on the same page as IDEA Form Additional Questions.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements using the scale:

    1 = Strongly Disagree
    2 = Disagree
    3 = Agree
    4 = Strongly Agree
    5 = Not applicable for this class

1. Technology

   Because of the way this course was taught:

   • I am more likely to apply what I learned to real world problems.
   • I was more likely to work on assignments with other students.
   • I was more likely to search for answers to my questions on the internet rather than asking the professor or other students.
   • I was more likely to discuss ideas and concepts taught in this course with other students.
   • Because of the way this course used email, I was more likely to ask for clarification when I didn't understand.

2. Active Learning
• I actively participated in scheduled discussions about course material.
• I asked for clarification when I didn't understand the material.
• I was encouraged by the professor to take responsibility for my own learning.
• I was very comfortable participating in discussions for this course.
3. Collaborative Learning
• I worked on assignments/projects for this course with other students.
• I discussed and/or commented on other students' assignments/projects for this course.
• The emphasis on working in groups in this course helped me to understand the ideas and concepts being taught.
4. High Expectations for All Students
   • The professor encouraged students to take responsibility for their own learning.

5. Rich and Rapid Feedback
   • The professor provided detailed comments on my assignments/projects.
   • I received comments on assignments from my professor quickly.
   • I learned from the comments made by the professor on assignments or exams.

6. Using Time Productively
• I spent too much time trying to gain access to a computer/getting on-line.
• I spent too much time learning how to use the technology (e.g., email, lisserve, powerpoint, internet, etc.)
• The technology (e.g., email, listserve, powerpoint, internet, etc.) used in this course helped me complete assignments, projects on time.
• Producing web-based materials takes time away from learning ideas and concepts taught in this class.
• Because of the way this course used multimedia presentations/lectures, the professor moved too fast through the course material.
7. Engagement in Learning
   • Assignments in this course were stimulating.
   • Because I found this course intellectually stimulating, I worked on optional assignments/projects.

8. Faculty-Student Interaction
   • I felt comfortable telling the professor of this course when I disagreed with something s/he said.
   • I felt comfortable discussing my personal, academic, professional, or personal goals with the professor of this course.
   • I felt comfortable discussing with the professor the comments s/he made on one or more of my assignments, projects, or exams.
   • Related to course material, the instructor was interested in what I had to say.
   • The professor encouraged students to take advantage of his/her office hours.

9. Cognitive and Creative Outcomes
   • The course helped me to learn to work through a process to solve problems.
   • Because of the way this course used student work groups, I was better able to visualize the ideas and concepts that were taught in this course.
   • Because of the way this course used technology (e.g., email, listserve, powerpoint, internet, etc.), I am better able to visualize the ideas and concepts that were taught in this course.
   • Because of the way this course used technology (e.g., email, listserve, powerpoint, internet, etc.), I am better able to communicate my ideas to others.

   Because of the way this course was taught:

   • I was encouraged to exercise my creativity.
   • I was able to conduct experiments and/or experience situations that I would not have been able to otherwise.
   • I was better able to visualize the ideas and concepts taught in this course.
   • I am better able to remember important facts.
   • I learned how to work in a team to complete projects/assignments.

10. Prerequisites for Using Technology
    • I was at a disadvantage in this course because I didn't possess adequate typing skills.
    • I was at a disadvantage in this course because I didn't possess adequate computer skills.

11. Time On Task
    • Because of the way this course was taught (OR Because of the way this course used technology), I spent more time studying than I normally do.

12. Respect for Diversity
    • This course gave me experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
    • The professor of this course showed respect for all students in the course.
    • The professor of this course encouraged me to respect points of view different from my own.

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