Ed 610 Computers, Technology and Education Course no. & Name 1 = very much
Peter Taylor Professor 2 = somewhat
Spring 2001 Semester & Year 3 = a little
16 No. of respondents 4 = not at all
5 = does not apply
            Breakdown %s #
Question Mean SD N 1s 2s 3s 4s 5s
1 clear course objectives/ learning outcomes 3.3 1.1 16 12 6 19 63 0
2 planned to make effective use of class time 3.3 1.0 15 7 20 13 60 1
3 interested in students' learning 2.4 1.1 16 25 25 31 19 0
4 variety of teaching strategies 2.5 0.6 15 13 33 47 7 1
5 available during office hours &appts 1.8 1.1 16 56 25 6 13 0
6 reliable, punctual 1.6 0.9 15 67 13 13 7 1
7 accommodated individuals' needs 2.4 1.3 13 31 23 23 23 3
8 no favoratism in grading, feedback 2.4 1.4 14 36 7 36 21 1
9 classroom process conducive to learning 3.0 1.0 16 12 13 38 38 0
10 knowledgeable about content 2.9 1.0 15 13 13 40 33 1
11 communicated effectively & stimulating 3.4 0.9 16 6 13 19 63 0
12 modeled advocacy for social justice & equity 2.4 0.9 12 17 42 25 17 4
13 objectives shaped to meet student needs 3.3 1.1 15   13 7 20 60 1
14 covered current research, practice & issues 2.7 1.1 15 13 33 20 33 1
15 clear theoretical foundation 3.1 1.2 16 19 0 38 44 0
16 textbook & readings contributed to learning 3.3 1.2 16 12 13 6 69 0
17 assignments & fieldwork contibuted (ditto) 3.0 1.1 15 13 13 33 40 1
18 exercises to think critically & creatively 2.8 1.4 15 27 0 40 33 1
19 increased understanding of urban settings 3.3 1.2 12   17 0 17 67 4
20 … of diversity 3.2 1.1 12 17 0 33 50 4
21 … of exceptionalities 3.2 1.2 12 17 0 25 58 4
22 … of assessment 3.2 1.3 14 14 14 7 64 2
23 … of technology 2.6 1.3 15 27 13 33 27 1
24 … of scholarly practice 2.9 1.3 14 14 29 14 43 2
25 helped me to be knowledgeable & skilled 2.7 1.5 15   27 13 20 40 1
26 … to be caring, principled, and respectful 3.2 1.5 13 23 0 15 62 3
27 … more committed to social justice 3.2 1.5 13 23 0 15 62 3
28 … more reflective & critical thinker 2.7 1.5 15 27 13 20 40 1
29 I would recommend this instructor to others 3.3 1.2 14 14 7 14 64 1
  Combined overall 2.9 1.4 14.5   21 14 24 42 1.4
                     
Written Comments (abbreviated)
Q. 30 How was this course helpful to you?
1. It wasn't. 2. Not really.
4. Learned s'sheets, powerpoint, internet & how they can be used in classroom
5. Learned nothing from the class. Learned by myself, friends, observations.
6. Didn't learn anything new. Only interacting w/ other students was edu. & enjoyable.
7. Really had the effect of focussing my attention on how to think about tech. and
use it in a way that is efficient and appropriate.
11. I did not walk away w/ a better understanding of how & when computers
can be used to help better education
12. Pushed me to think about technology more critically.
13. Disappointed. Classtime was not used effectively. Prof. Taylor is a nice man
& this is my first negative review for a prof's teaching. Each class had to be
more focused, specific tasks assigned needed to be related to class topics
and wrap-up discussions needed to take place.
Q31. What did the instructor do that helped you learn?
2. It was productive to do a final project.
4. Constant feedback
5. He is not clear for things he is asking for & things he wants students to know.
He speaks with so sophisticated sentences that nobody knows what he is saying.
6. Brought in guest speakers. Good response & feedback.
7. Present[ed] the material in a variety of formats.
11. Given an assignment to research a topic in tech. ed. Readings not useful at all.
Clippings -> exposure to research.
13. Other student's presentations were interesting & sparked discussion which generated
learning. Phone and in-ofice conferences were more in depth and interesting
on topics that perhaps weren't addressed enough in class.
Q. 32 What could the instructor have done differently to help you learn?
1. Effective teaching. 2. To call weekly meeting that took place here "a class" is very kind.
4. More time on the mechanical processes of software/hardware.
5. To have clear expectations for everybody and for himself. To know what he is doing
and why he is doing that.
6. Not have been condescending. Been more clear & prepared. We spent too
much time on his intellectual interests which we didn't need for the class.
The readings were a waste of time.
7. More hands on in various areas of interest, e.g., web design, powerpoint, excell, etc…
11. Provided me with information in _how_ to use tech. In ed. , offering practical
ways to do this, instead of spending so much time on abstract ideas.
12. Entire course must be redesigned. Course objectives unclear. Few to no readings.
Assignments were not connected to broader framework, objectives.
13. Readings relate more to class topics. Teaching methods need to be applied to
issues in tech. I would not recommend P. Taylor at this time, but hopefully
at a later date.