This Edutopia article will help you make the most out of your online education efforts.
In my efforts to get more visibility into what is actually happening in my virtual classroom, I created new routines for gathering, analyzing, and using feedback.
5 IDEAS FOR USING FEEDBACK WELL THIS YEAR
1. Create feedback routines: In-person teaching gave me plenty of informal ways to gather data and feedback. I have to be far more intentional in the virtual setting. I now use a feedback form with four questions. The first section is focused on me, the teacher: “What is one thing you found helpful?” and “What is one thing that could be improved?” The second section is focused on them, my students: “What is one thing you are proud of from this class?” and “What is one thing you’d like to improve on?”
Since I created this feedback form, I’ve gathered thousands of data points that help me better understand my own teaching, as well as my students’ learning.
2. Interpret feedback thoughtfully: I immediately found the feedback illuminating.
How to Make the Most of Student Feedback During Distance Learning