On 1/09/2014 6:47 p.m., Martin Drasar via Digitalmars-d wrote:
On 1.9.2014 0:11, Rikki Cattermole via Digitalmars-d wrote:
As part of my Degree in ICT at CPIT, I do a largish project at the end.
Called Industry project.
My own is in house, which I proposed. Essentially its a web service to
aid learning.
It would really help me if anyone who falls under either, student,
educator or corporate (admin) to fill in my survey[0] as part of
requirement gathering.
For the industry project there is a panel at the end where by the
project is essentially put on display and I do a presentation about it.
There will also be a day where all the posters for them will be
displayed publicly so that people in industry can see, and talk to me
about it.
I hope by that time I would have made something to show in terms of D
and web services.
The survey's analytical tool is indeed in D.
The survey will be open till 8th of September UTC+12 most likely 10am.
Also for any dmd commiters out there can you please look at PR[1] for
feedback, its blocking me for Cmsed.
[0] http://goo.gl/kAPU5t
[1] https://github.com/D-Programming-Language/dmd/pull/3921
Hi, Rikki,
I have filled the survey from the point of view of an educator and I
have a number of comments if you are interested. The survey is quite
unbalanced and does not cover all options (more specifically below). I
would suggest consulting next time with someone who knows metodology of
survey creation (e.g. somebody studying sociology) if you have the option.
One of my tutors (Mike Lopez) who has a lot of experience in research
did over see it. It is what it is, because it gives me the answers I
need. It might not be research paper grade, but that's ok.
Cheers,
Martin
Comments to particular questions:
- Do you feel you have the resources you need to teach with?
I don't see, how using a blackboard correlates with having resources to
teach with. If I have a blackboard and a projector then I have
everything I need, anything else is a distraction for me and for students.
That's ok, I was using blackboard as an example of being under
resourced. Considering smart boards and white boards have existed and
standard now days.
- Operating systems questions
I have to chose one, but the options are quite orthogonal and there is
no obvious ordering so I can't choose the most inclusive one.
- What software do you use to make presentations in?
I use latex and Impress, which option should I choose?
There should be an Other option. Use that.
- Do you give students the ability to see your presentations?
An obvious answer 'yes, afterwards' is for some reason ommited.
- Would you be willing to use a presentation software if it meant better
integration for students?
I don't understand the question.
- Do other educators at your institution feel the same way as you?
This one needs a 'I don't have any idea' option.
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- Feedback
Our students have to give feedback to at least half of their lectures at
the end of each semester, so we get our feedback. However, such option
is not really possible in your survey.
- Would you feel better knowing students could ask questions during
lectures?
I don't think I understand what you mean by that. Students can ask
question. Heck, it's awsome when they do!
- If you could add feedback to future assignments and work for students
would you?
I'm not sure if I understand it correctly. I always give feedback to my
students' assignments.
- Are the current methods students use to take notes enough?
That really depends on a student. Some studies were conducted that
indicated that the pen and paper is probably the best. That or listening
carefully, engaging in debates and studying before/after.
- If your institution believes in BYOD do you do it?
I think it's a nice concept, but I have to cope with security
consequences for our university's network.
- How interested are you in trying [e-learning]?
How about if I already did it?
- What form of e-learning would you like to investigate?
What type of e-learning is the 'Lectures in person, without lab sessions'
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Thanks!
That feedback is good. It means I didn't expect some of your answers.
