Course Evaluation and Revision

Formative evaluation

Throughout a course, look at student test and assignment results to determine whether course objectives are being met. Consider the reactions and suggestions from students to determine what problems may exist with the course materials.

You may also ask your students to participate in one or two formative evaluations of the course design and materials. The information provided by the students can be used to revise the course materials to better meet learning goals and objectives.

• If you are interested in having your fully online course evaluated, ATC can assist you with this process. Contact Cindy Mersereau at cmersereau@uwf.edu. 
• You can also create your own surveys in D2L.

Summative evaluation

Use summative evaluations at the end of the course to measure whether the course objectives were met. Post-tests and/or final exams can be used as summative evaluations. Again, end-of-course student feedback surveys are good way to determine student reactions toward the overall course.

Revising your Course

Generally, online courses should revised at least every three years. Other reasons for revision might be a textbook that has gone out of print or changes made in the course content by the academic department. The amount of revision ¹

Total Revision (80-100% of the course needs to be revised) if:

• new textbook required
• changes in content require a complete reconceptualization/rewrite

Substantive Revision (30-75% of the course needs to be revised) if:

• new textbook or new edition of textbook required
• significant new content and/or requirements

Minimal Revision (5-25%

• new edition of textbook required
• minor updates, lesson adjustments, and/or changes to exams.

Contact ATC staff if you have questions about revising your online course. 

¹Source: http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/idl/faculty/developing.phtml#revising