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UVic students attending selected summer session courses were able to evaluate them by heading to their computers instead of filling out feedback forms.
The new web-based course experience survey (CES) was offered in six summer courses, the first phase of the survey implementation plan developed by a task group chaired by associate vice-president academic and student affairs Dr. Jim Anglin.
The trials tested the Web CT online system, which will be the technology used for conducting course evaluations in the future.
“Even though the number of courses used in the summer trials was limited, it did confirm that the online system works well,” says Anglin. “While online response rates tend to be slightly lower than paper-based surveys, several strategies to enhance response rates for the electronic format are being implemented.”
One of those strategies was a chance for students using the online survey to win $100 gift certificates for either the UVic Bookstore or Computer Store.
Phase two of the implementation plan will include widespread communication and training for all instructors and support staff on using the new online tool. While moving to the new survey tool requires a transition in administrative process and communication, Anglin says the task group is confident, based upon the experience of other universities, that the electronic approach is the most effective way to proceed.
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