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2004 Evaluations

A total of 200 community college administrators, faculty and staff attended the Faculty Summer Institute and 77 (44 %) of them turned in their evaluation forms. Survey questions are shown in italics. Beneath each question where more summary statistics are given, "respondents" refers to respondents who answered the question being summarized. []'s indicate comments of evaluator. Personal items are removed for privacy reasons and replaced with a tally at the end of each comments section. One item that we did not have control over at the time was the table placement at the roundtable sessions. You will see a lot of comments about this that will be addressed next year.

1. Rate the quality of the following items using the scale: 1=very poor; 2=unsatisfactory; 3=average; 4=good; 5 = excellent.

Comments Associated with Question 1

• [Technology and Program Showcase - marked 3/4] [Conference Facilities - marked 4/5]
• *tables too close to have good conversation
• n/a [on transportation] For [u]beginners [on plenary]
• [facilities] but cold auditorium
• [roundtable] could not hear since all were too close together & very loud
• Weds. Keynote Presentation [circled]1
• [showcase]Keep this in. [roundtable]Tables should be further apart. The noise level was so high, it was difficult to hear roundtable participants.
• [* on roundtable] * would have been 5+ if conducted in separate rooms.
• [plenary] see back for more comments [on back]Spread out round table presentations - they were too close together; difficult to hear and stay focused if two hours, plan a rotation to a different table. . Don't spread electronic showcase/ exhibit halls out into two sessions - keep in one segment of time . food was very good . Springfield location is [u]Good
  

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2. Would you recommend the institute to a colleague?

Comments:

• A great way to meet others interested in online learning, both novices & experts.
• First time attending this conference-very verbose and engaging
• Roundtable session was too loud, couldn't hear anything at my table
• I always gain something useful I can take back, although this year's sessions did not seem, overall, as useful as last year's. Many of the presenters were low-energy and talked [underline] at us, which is what we try to get away from in "best Practices", right?
• (would suggest roundtable in classrooms - too loud in hall - couldn't hear. But [u]great idea).
• I wish all entire faculty could be made more aware of online teaching opportunities/ideas.
• I would recommend this institute to a colleague who has some knowledge of online learning-one who has taken at least one online course. The material seems to be on level above absolute beginners who have [u] NO online learning/teaching experience.
• N/A
• Well organized, pleasantly managed, and informative
• TIMELY INFO.
• [both yes and no circled] I would recommend this to a colleague who has taught an online class; however, I would [u]NOT recommed [typo] this conference to a beginner.
• A great idea for all levels of online teaching - not just those who are already started in it.
• All of the sessions, keynotes, were wonderful. Loved being able to stay on campus. Roundtable would be better is [typo] tables were spread out.
• It is especially helpful to those of us who are just beginning to offer online courses / assignments
• Split out concurrent session to smaller sessions for ability to see more
• I really like the interdisciplinary participation. Conference is very inspiring
• The disscussions about blended courses were particularly useful to me {the [u]BEST of Both Worlds!)
• as stated in welcome, this is geared towards new instructors. It would be good to provide professional development for other online instructors as well.
• Great!
• Clearly for beginners -> intermediate it was excellent. Seasoned participants could also find applicable sessions & networking could be very valuable. Actually many more sessions available than I could attend!
• A great atmosphere for newbies to learn and gather expert advice from faculty who are currently teaching online.
• This was my first time here and it was good to hear from Expereinced online users & other novice
• Good variety of sessions to address issues for instructors at all levels of on-line usage
• Excellent information
• Excellent resources
• Too long between some sessions
• An excellent choice of breaking sessions -
• Hard to hear at Roundtable
• [both circled] depends - - some really useful things - - but hard to know what sessions were appropriate
• FOR SOMEONE NEW TO ONLINE ED
• I would recommend the institute to beginning online instructors
• Newbies could attend 2-3 times in a row to fully understand
• Roundtables too close & noisy.

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3. Which particular event or session was of greatest interest or value to you and why?

(Comments concerning individual instructors are available only to the instructors.)

4. Which particular event or session was of least interest or value to you and why?

(Comments concerning individual sessions and instructors are available only to the session instructors.)

5. What topics would you like to see at future FSI?

• Using blogs
• More info or sample courses and applications, like [name removed] showed us in his broadcast session.
• More sessions devoted to online students with special learning needs
• [big] more on student services for online students
• A few more sessions directed towards Instructional Technology Librarians.
• More examples of Online uses of F-2-F teaching techn.
• -continue to see updates by course Mgt vendors -ideas for implementing technical courses on-line.
• Covered, but try to repeat sessions as I wanted to attend 2 sessions that were scheduled at same time
• -E-Portfolios basics -Group work in online courses -More innovative ways of using easy-to-use inexpensive technologies to engage students -Focus on individual assessment methods & ways could be used in courses
• Where are we going with Budgets and/or other ways to access $ to support software.
• I'm new to this - not sure at this time.
• It might be nice to have one of the breakout periods of time to be a choice of specific discipline areas we could attend - eg. Math, Science, English, Business, etc.
• [can't read] laptop.
• Group Assessment Time Management Participation
• Hands on....have participants bring syllabus & a floppy & lets begin putting together a course. Leave with 1/4 of our course complete -Check list of getting started
• Step by step sequencing for first time online developers. Sessions need to be more focused.
• TOPICS AT MULTIPLE time SLOTS
• more basic instruction - hands-on
• Longer sessions concentrating on a very specific area
• more online instruction units offered to meet self paced time.
• MORE PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO TEACH ONLINE
• beGINNING courses that are more catered to the NEW beginner. Also, things we can use like A. How to set up an online course B. Code words for online (i.e. html)
• MORE HANDS ON USING TECHNOLOGY SUCH AS SESSIONS [removed] AND [removed]
• more math related topics
• PSYCHOLOGY of change & CONNECTiNG wiTH BOTH FACE to FACE AND ONLINE STUDENTS
• Perhaps subject specific panels - humanities, business, sciences, etc. - to those groups of online issues.
• Hybrid courses construction
• ?
• At this junture, I do not know enough to answer this.
• How to control cheating on an online assessment. More on how to do Math & Science online.
• like to see other schools [u]online courses & how they are set up.
• - Interactive Syllabi - Passing on a course you developed to another instructor. - Online gaming
• a. more concurrent sessions on pedagogy, assignment design, & assessment b. applicability of technologies (e.s. streaming audio) w/ students' online connection (dial-up, broadband, etc.)
• Some that have been presented here. Couldn't take all like session [removed]
• content based topics (as concurrent) would be helpful, too -- Math, English, Nursing, Humanities... There were a [u]large number of topics that were presented this time that I would have liked to attend but couldn't because of conflicts. [additional comments removed but positive]
• * utilizing online resources (such as field trips) - how to implement best practices
• It was great!
• More Hands ON
• EBOOKS & ECONTENT
• . More on theories of teaching and assessing. . Resources for continuing learning
• More hands on of everything
• [u]BASIC BLACKBOARD
• ?
• more hands-on technology
• More about blended formats
• . are there any nursing faculty at major universities willing to contribute to the conference? Most examples were business, English, or social studies. NO science Examples
• A repeat of what is currently offered. Impossible to attend all sessoins so I know I missed a lot of learning opportunities
• Keep new technology sessions! Best practices are helpful also
• Videostreaming - conferencing technology -
• Slower pace with [comments removed]
• -An indepth [removed as may pertain to individual] Hands on. -More on [removed as may pertain to individual] use
• More practical "things"
• More on Blackboard
• CREATING SIMULATION EDUCATIONAL GAMING
• I wanted to attend many of the topics - most of them were very good -
• More detail step by step process.
• - course development - course planning - instructional Design - course enhancements using WebCT - creating Hybrid courses
• More specific this is how to [u]xxx
• More support services iNfo for students taking online classes
• Faculty contractual concerns regarding online
• Women & online learning. [when i read this, i also though about the elderly and online learning]
• More practical, hands-on how-to sessions. [u2]Discourage lecture-only formats for presentations!!!
• More on learning, less concentration on technology at every session.

No negative comments removed. 2 positive comments removed for privacy reasons.

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6. How likely are you to incorporate aspects of what you learned at the institute into the classes that you plan to teach, develop, or support?

Not at all = 1 | Somewhat = 9 | Very likely = 67
n = 77
Ave. = 2.86 where 3 = Very likely and 1 = Not at all

Comments:

• 'll use/share aspects of this conference w/ my college's online faculty.
• I picked up many resources and many tips I will use.
• Definately plan to use what I gained here.
• N/A so far
• Only a few ideas were really presented - needed more 1st time helpful hints.
• & more later
• I LEARNED QUITE A BIT OF RELEVANT 7 USEFUL INFORMATION
• [both not at all and somewhat circled] The things / notes I took from the first day (more practical ideas) will help me in developing my online course
• QUALITY, [positive comment removed], CONVINCiNG Admin of Need to go online or perish.
• It will help in face to face programs, too.
• Everything was very practical.
• My plans all along have been to use more online activities/courses. This fall will be my introduction. I have learned several tips that will be useful
• [positive comment removed] session was extremely helpful
• limited @ my institution with technology offerings
• lots of small ideas that will enhance my class
• I probably will not teach a completely on-line course, but I [u]will [up arrow] the use of on-line tools in my courses.
• Will incorporate ideas into face to face classes also
• When I'll use Blackboard in the fall.
• As a beginner -> intermediate level adjunt faculty, there were several concepts / strategies / technologies I will incorporate
• Much I learned will affect my course development and administration.
• [both somewhat and very likely circled]
• -Work w/ others to collaborate & effect change for improvement
• not having taught an online course yet this conference was more than I expected. Excellent encouragement and Expert advice for newbies.
• Gathered some useful information
• It was stimulating But I will have to get our TLC specialist to actually show me how
• Lots of good website information!
• Many good Websites

0 negative comments and 2 positive comments removed for privacy reasons.

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7. Which learning technologies and/or strategies do you expect to use in the future as a result of what you have learned and experienced at this institute?

• Merlot Interactive PowerPoint Social Ice Breakers Scenarios
• - online group work and icebreakers - blogs - orientation
• I'm going to try to integrate at least one synchronous event in my my [not my typo] online class.
• Matchware technologies/software; iShell Tribeworks
• CATs online Web Quests
• All-I am just developing my 1st course; I especially appreciate suggesions for activities, ie discussions & rubrics
• Interactive Power Point & Scenario-based activities
• icebreakers Community building
• links to visual information -video clips -articles etc
• The hybrid/blended learning situations are likely to be most useful for my teaching.
• Learning objectives to guide the entire course development
• tutorials
• Storyboard Discussion, Forums Audio/Video [can't read] Flash/[can't read]
• Blackboard
• Blackboard - online- use of Bullets or outline instead of paragraphs.
• Blended Learning Merlot Web.site
• Put a class online
• I will be developing my first online course.
• hope to go online with courses
• I'LL ADJUST MY CLASSES TO INCORPORATE MANY OF THE STRATEGIES I LEARNED ABOUT
• 1) CHECK OUT THE USEFULNESS OF A PALM PDA. 2) UTILIZE THE INTERACTIVE CAPABILITIES OF POWERPOINT.
• Blackboard & Blended courses
• [name removed] EMERGING TECH. & BLOG
• rubrics assessments discussion board info.
• Hybrid, blogging - streaming
• ?
• Simulation, testing, homework assignments
• Rubrics Pre-assessments Merlot 3 Truths & a Lie Choice in assignments
• online student suppport services
• Photoshop Audio files
• Blackboard Webboard
• Extend Rubrics to More (Not all) activities
• guest speakers online journals online semester-long groupwork online student driven online communication [written to side with bracket to the other 3]
• designing on-line course
• Laptop / notebook mind mapping [up arrow] use of Blackboard
• implement group project
• PPT
• COLLEGIAL BRANSTORMING & COOPERATION
• group projects
• Group Projects. Alternative assessments
• rubrics some multimedia
• CREATION OF AN ON-LINE (OR BLENDED) ARCHITB[orE]OARSE [that's what I got by handwriting comparison] HISTORY COURSE.
• Bb.
• Group projects Enhanced powerpoint
• Almost everything I got here will be used.
• [u2]Snag it!
• Blended learning Flash Free - available resources datae to help facilitate need
• . the info regarding group projects. . the info from blended courses Advantages and disadvantages . the info from the hands on Bb session
• Snagit Rubrics Storyboarding
• tablet PC handheld WebTutor SnagIt
• screencore [? on what screencore is supposed to be] for student orientations.
• Snagit
• Blackboard
• Blackboard Palm
• 89 things - practical
• Every aspect was really worthwhile interesting & valuable
• Several of the ideas I got from each of the classes I attended-
• Palm
• Several
• group project better feedback
• The 89 Tips was the [u]Best!
• PALM
• Blackboard Rubrics
• develop faculty training guidelines
• time management tips and discussion structure
• Blackboard supplemental material for classes On-line tutoring

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8. To what extent did the FSI increase you understanding or knowledge, and in what areas did you learn the most?

• I'm a novice, so just about everything I heard about was of some use.
• I learned a great deal about instructional design.
• I benefitted most from the "Innovative Technologies" and "software Skills Development" aspects of this institute.
• -New Technologies -Assessment
• -what others are doing -support that "I am on the right track"
• Perhaps my selection (of sessions) was deficient, but I hoped for more samples & examples of format & less discussion of problems, ie technology deficiency.
• The scenario-based activites [number removed] is the most exciting to me, and I will combine this info with the interactive Power Point info to create some innovative projects for students for fall.
• Getting started. I have a clearer direction now with some ideas to use.
• Helped me see possibilites
• I have been involved with online efforts for about a year, but am new to teaching my own online course. FSI is invaluable to help me prepare my own class [can't read] offerings.
• Facilitating asynchronious discussion Managing time Learning objectives - writing
• I learned at every session, because it is all new to me.
• Immenseley and objectively.
• The 1st time the course is taught, it won't be perfect. Plan on making changes on going.
• greatly, enhanced Web.site AND ON-LINe AVAIL.
• It gave me an idea of how much work is involved and things I should avoid.
• Greatly increased my online capabilites to develop a course Software availability is the area I learned the most about.
• problems of online instructing
• I GAINED A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE. THANKS....
• THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE THOUGHT PROVOKING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION DELIVERED BY RAY SCHROEDER. CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE THE INFORMATION & DISCUSS IT WITH COLLEAGUES.
• - Blended courses - making online courses more personal
• 25-30% INCREASE ONLINE COURSE DESIGN
• blended classes / discussion board w/ face to face
• technology - Pedagogy
• I knew quite a bit but picked up on some new ideas & reinforced others.
• The more informative portions of the conference was to learn of all the outside resources that are available.
• Tribeworks - iSheel for creating reviews
• time saving tips
• the helpful hints/tips (small strategies) were best
• course development
• What's going on at other CC's & what's coming up in the future
• online communication assignment design assessment
• general inf encrioud & a great extern [no idea, even with careful comparisons]
• new technologies Blended use of on-line with F2F
• ideas for projects opportunity to network / discuss ideas with instructors from other institutions
• problems
• I'M NOT SURE ANY
• Very Much New technologies Group projects / online Collaboret.
• KNOWLEDGE OF POSSIBILITIES WITHIN ON-LINE.
• In seeing the possibilities of me teaching an online course in the future
• Learned much, both theoretical and practical
• Pacing / Course design & [u]pacing [u2]Early course management / encouraging student involvement.
• more reaffirming what I know
• Networking w/ faculty & people doing the work
• . clear outcomes regarding online versus F2F courses, defining blended course -
• 1) What others are doing that I must incorporate 2) Learning about info. ION & MVCR have available
• I need to keep up to date on trends & technologies & this institute covers these well.
• some different concrete ways to enhance my course.
• very knowledgeable
• Please see #3. overall good conference
• [circles understanding or knowledge with line to this] No but it was stimulating my interest
• Blackboard and Getting Started Online
• Since I was a beginner, the basic courses were the most informative -
• current trends
• strategies to some [this looks like some, but I'm guessing they mean save] time when teaching online
• I learned about many issues (general)
• SOMEWHAT
• How to design syllabus & be specific with instructions
• augmented my knowledge
• I got a better sense of the online teaching world overall.
• I learned quite a bit and got good ideas.

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9. How could the institute better meet your needs?

• I'm [u] very satisfied with all the resources provided by the institute.
• Too many concurrent sessions were offered at one time. Perhaps the sessions could be shorter in length and allow for more to be attended throughout the day. Most were 15 min too long. The "second" electronic showcase on Tuesday wasn't fruitful. I would have liked to have attended another session during that time-as there were many sessions that appealed to me but could not attend. Overall content of sessions was great - just couldn't be in multiple places at one time :)
• Strategies & Pedagogy
• [at bottom] Thanks!
• As in #5, offer sessions in a repeated time frame.
• [u] Roundtables - too noisy - please separate and then after a set amount of time (20 or 30 mins.) ask us to switch. Also, please offer some discussions that step outside the [words replaced with 'box']- a "best practices" table or two would have been more useful, particularly for those who have completed one or more MVCR courses. I would like to see more activites designed for those attendees who have taken one or more MVCR courses - more in-depth, hands-on workshops and best practices discussions. I was frustrated in the [name removed] session - it was supposed to be geared for intermediate users, but so many beginners were in the class that it became too slow and tedious. I could have simply taken the handout and CD and spent my time more effectively in another session simply because of the range of students' abilites in this session.
• So many good topics, Hard to decide which one to go to.
• More specific discipline-area [can't read] supports, possibly--.
• Select sessions before-hand, send any reading material in advance so we can have a deeper discussion in the sessions. Do beginner sessions at a very basic level and offer advanced sessions, too so all practitioners can learn something new.
• pedagogies
• Some hands on seminars Applying theory into practice.
• Complete a [u] topic. Don't throw it all at us. Give overview then pick 1-3 topics to cover [u] completely.
• Computer course - have participants bring syllabus/floppy or CD and help with the development ideas. I would like to have more ideas on how to set up an online course - step by step.
• More computors Interactive Workshops
• More hands-on. Actually allow us to set up a class (practice)
• Tutorials.
• FOLLOW-UP EMAILS ON STRATEGIES & "HOW TO" THOUGHTS
• I think that the beginners Should be at the computer / talking about their experiences for most of the concurrent sessions.
  learning tech. - math
• MORE ROOM AT ROUND TABLES. MORE TIME BETWEEN SOME EVENTS, DAY ONE - NEED TIME to CHECK INTO HOTEL PM!
• more hands on - in [u]each session - even rubrics
• better roundtable setups - More [3u]demos -
• Finding the auditorium was biggest problem. Perhaps have a scheduled tour.
• The next conference, offer more than one occurence of a session. For example, I wanted to see the integrated PowerPoint presentation and another session offered at the same time. I couldn't do both.
• Someone available to critique your online course.
• Pedagogies
• Shorten the program to 2 days. Leave out the meals.
• More internet computer stations
• see # 5's answer a. [more concurrent sessions on pedagogy, assignment design, & assessment]
  more opportunity for general, specific questions
• Too much time between sessions. (The 1.5 hour time for classes, however, was great!)
• suggestion: provide more transition time, especially when sessions are in different buildings
• Offer specific sections for specific teaching areas (English, Business Educ, Math) History, Computer
• -
• SPEAKERS REQUIRED TO GIVE HANDOUTS
• roundtables -> spread out - very good
• Better exhibits with literature; software, and opportunities for future development.
• tutorials
• SEPARATION BY DISCIPLINE? GOOD EXAMPLES OF ON-LINE IN SPECIFIC AREAS.
• More [u]step [u]by [u]step instruction
• ?
• [circled learning technologies and tutorials from question]
• - Provide theoretical basis - more techniques - more social opportunities
• . provide AS mAny hands on Experiences as feasible for us do and learn it attendees.
• as a first timer I found this a great Experience
• more tutorials
• Tutorials & technologies more hands-on.
• I like the learning technologies
• More hands on work and info on Androgogy which targets adults. Pedagogy is Really for Kids!!!
• [circle and * for learning technologies]
• More concurrent sessions but not back to back - very tiring
• Keep offering basic classes that might appeal to more advanced students as well - Thanks!
• up dates on technologies
• Discipline specific might be useful.
• MORE ADVANCED SEMINAR
• Beginning ideas for putting together an on-line class. I [u]have never taught nor put one together. almost every Term & session was completely new to [u]me. Maybe in the future separate program more into [very] beginner & more advanced streams. [I thought we did that?]
• fine for now, glad to know that I can assess info online
• more real examples of effective online learning versus grab bag of "stuff" - Integration is a priority
• Do more advanced level concurrent sessions.
• Provide a glossary of terms & acronymss [typo] in the program - ILCCO, ION, asynchronous, etc. [on back]. During prizes, announce the gift pack is coming from the institution but don't give an itemized list of the contents . 1/2 hour breaks were too long. . Overall, schedule could maybe be lightened to be 2 days instead of 2 1/2.
• TOO MANY ACRONYMS used by speakers. Bring in some student speakers to tell us their experiences with on-line learning [good idea]

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