While end-of-semester course evaluations can be a great source for student feedback about a course and instructor, it comes at a time that is too late for the current learners. Instead, consider adding a formative feedback strategy to ask students what is working (or not) so far in the course. Such formative feedback is important because it allows you to identify areas where students are struggling and to provide timely support, which in turn helps students succeed in meeting the course objectives. Midsemester feedback is also important for strengthening your pedagogy because it can help you reflect on your teaching practices. By understanding how students are experiencing the course, you can identify areas where additional instructional materials may clarify a particular concept, or how more effective communication or engaging teaching practices can be added to your course to support student learning. ID&D has provided a Formative Course Assessment survey template in the Canvas Commons that you can import into your MyClasses course.
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