PRO 2340 WEB PAGE DESIGN
RESULTS OF SECOND COURSE SURVEY
NOVEMBER 2000
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- READ THIS FIRST - Note from Greg
- Tips to help you understand the stats
- Overall results at a quick glance
- Individual questions and results
- Students' written comments
- Some responses to written comments
- More on this survey and my "research"
READ THIS FIRST - Note from Greg
" Thanks to those who participated. 11 out of a possible 15 (73%) students responded. You are consistent, since 73% of you completed the first survey. Overall, there seems to be satisfaction with the way the course is proceeding, especially in the areas of: content, presentation, interaction, and class management. There was a significant improvement in the comfort level (knowledge and skills) in the course's core learning outcomes. The average mean dropped from 2.136 to 1.621, a difference of 0.516. (A "1" = "I strongly agree" and a "3" = "I'm neutral".) This means that you are already comfortable with the main objectives in this course - a good sign! Thanks for the positive and insightful written comments - I've responded to some of them below. Go there now.
There are some areas noted for improvement:
- Information overload: knowing which material is important - since we have covered a lot, it probably seems like ALL of it is important, and I could do a better job of evening out the pace. I think one strategy is to release information like online modules, projects, etc. sooner to help you plan your time. The last few lectures and labs I've specifically planned for review, demos and answering questions on your final project. I hope this has helped. Did it?
- Time: not enough of it. There's room for improvement at my end, and I also hope to address this with your program coordinator with respect to increasing hours for the course from three to four.
As promised, these survey results are now a public document (at my homepage at http://homepages.cambriancollege.ca/gbcooper ). I'll also be notifying your program coordinator and our Dean of the results. I intend to use this data to improve this course and in future classes"..........................Greg
Tips to help you understand the stats
- "N=11" refers to the sample size, or the number of students who answered the question(s).
- The "-" column refers to the number of students who chose to NOT answer that particular question.
- The "Mean" represents the average response for that question. For example, a mean of "1.5" means the average is somewhere between a "1" (I strongly agree) and a "2" (I agree somewhat).
- The "SD" or "standard deviation" refers to a measure of how widely dispersed the values are from the average value (the mean) based on our sample, which is relatively small (N=11). It's like a "plus or minus" value that qualifies the range of each mean.
Overall results at a quick glance
The choices were:
1 = I strongly agree, 2 = I agree somewhat, 3 = I'm neutral, 4 = I disagree somewhat, 5 =
I disagree strongly
| Title | N | Frequency | Mean | SD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||
| 1CO course overall | 11 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.36 | 0.67 |
| 1CO expectations | 11 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.91 | 1.04 |
| 1CO explains concepts | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.36 | 0.50 |
| 1CO gives overview | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.18 | 0.40 |
| 1CO instructor knowledge | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| 1CO learning something | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| 2PR classes are not stimulating | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4.36 | 1.03 |
| 2PR sense of humor | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| 2PR textbook | 11 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.64 | 0.81 |
| 2PR use web site | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.36 | 0.50 |
| 2PR web site | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.45 | 0.52 |
| 3IN invites feedback | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.09 | 0.30 |
| 3IN marking | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.09 | 0.30 |
| 3IN material returned on time | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.27 | 0.47 |
| 3IN respect for students | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| 4OV not good use of class time | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4.82 | 0.40 |
| 4OV which material is important | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.00 | 1.34 |
| 5CM deals with disruption | 11 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.91 | 0.70 |
| 5CM helps student success | 11 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.36 | 0.67 |
| 5CM instructor organized | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.27 | 0.47 |
| 6OB learn outcome1 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.36 | 0.50 |
| 6OB learn outcome2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.64 | 0.67 |
| 6OB learn outcome3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.55 | 0.82 |
| 6OB learn outcome4 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.45 | 0.52 |
| 6OB learn outcome5 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.82 | 0.98 |
| 6OB learn outcome6 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.91 | 0.94 |
| 7LO survey was clear | 11 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.36 | 0.67 |
| 7LO use previous survey | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.82 | 0.98 |
Individual questions and results
The choices were:
1 = I strongly agree, 2 = I agree somewhat, 3 = I'm neutral, 4 = I disagree somewhat, 5 =
I disagree strongly
Question: 1CO course overall
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.36 | 0.67 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
8 72.7% |
2 18.2% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 1CO expectations
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.91 | 1.04 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
5 45.5% |
3 27.3% |
2 18.2% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 1CO explains concepts
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.36 | 0.50 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
7 63.6% |
4 36.4% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 1CO gives overview
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.18 | 0.40 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
9 81.8% |
2 18.2% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 1CO instructor knowledge
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
11 100.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 1CO learning something
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
11 100.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 2PR classes are not stimulating
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4.36 | 1.03 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
1 9.1% |
1 9.1% |
2 18.2% |
7 63.6% |
Question: 2PR sense of humor
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
11 100.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 2PR textbook
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.64 | 0.81 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
6 54.5% |
3 27.3% |
2 18.2% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 2PR use web site
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.36 | 0.50 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
7 63.6% |
4 36.4% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 2PR web site
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.45 | 0.52 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
6 54.5% |
5 45.5% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 3IN invites feedback
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.09 | 0.30 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
10 90.9% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 3IN marking
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.09 | 0.30 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
10 90.9% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 3IN material returned on time
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.27 | 0.47 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
8 72.7% |
3 27.3% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 3IN respect for students
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
11 100.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 4OV not good use of class time
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4.82 | 0.40 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
2 18.2% |
9 81.8% |
Question: 4OV which material is important
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3.00 | 1.34 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 0.0% |
1 9.1% |
4 36.4% |
2 18.2% |
2 18.2% |
2 18.2% |
Question: 5CM deals with disruption
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.91 | 0.70 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 0.0% |
3 27.3% |
6 54.5% |
2 18.2% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 5CM helps student success
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.36 | 0.67 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
8 72.7% |
2 18.2% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 5CM instructor organized
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.27 | 0.47 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
8 72.7% |
3 27.3% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 6OB learn outcome1
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.36 | 0.50 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
7 63.6% |
4 36.4% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 6OB learn outcome2
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.64 | 0.67 | 2.0 | 1,2 | 0 0.0% |
5 45.5% |
5 45.5% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 6OB learn outcome3
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.55 | 0.82 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
7 63.6% |
2 18.2% |
2 18.2% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 6OB learn outcome4
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.45 | 0.52 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
6 54.5% |
5 45.5% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 6OB learn outcome5
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.82 | 0.98 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
5 45.5% |
4 36.4% |
1 9.1% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 6OB learn outcome6
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.91 | 0.94 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 0.0% |
4 36.4% |
5 45.5% |
1 9.1% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 7LO survey was clear
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.36 | 0.67 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
8 72.7% |
2 18.2% |
1 9.1% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
Question: 7LO use previous survey
| N | Mean | SD | Median | Mode | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1.82 | 0.98 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 0.0% |
6 54.5% |
1 9.1% |
4 36.4% |
0 0.0% |
0 0.0% |
One thing I like about this course:
| No. | Response |
|---|---|
| 1 | I like the class in general. It is helpful now and will be helpful in the future. |
| 2 | It is interesting and fun. We are learning
valuable information for our futures. I always say "If it isn't fun, it probably isn't worth doing!" I'm glad you find it this way...Greg |
| 3 | I like the way Greg teaches the coarse. Although it is difficult at times he makes it interesting and fun! |
| 4 | |
| 5 | Learning about HTML |
| 6 | it is highly organised and the teacher makes me feel confortable about a course that otherwise i wouldn't feel confortable about. |
| 7 | It's extremely challenging. |
| 8 | It will help me in the future,and the course is well structured. |
| 9 | I like to see the end result of my web document. |
| 10 | Web Page Building |
| 11 | the humour and personalized teching |
One thing I dislike about this course:
| No. | Response |
|---|---|
| 1 | I dislike the class being at 8 in the morning. |
| 2 | Class at 8 a.m.! |
| 3 | There is a lot of material that has to be covered in a short amount of time. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | not enough class time |
| 6 | no complaints excellent!!! |
| 7 | It's hard to grasp certain concepts. |
| 8 | The time, I wish there was a little more time to apply and to undertand the work that needs to be done. |
| 9 | The quiz tests. |
| 10 | Not enough time to work and learn about building
web pages ON THE ISSUE OF TIME: See my opening remarks. There's lots of room for improvement here....Greg |
| 11 | 8 in the morning is to early |
One thing that could be improved in this course:
| No. | Response |
|---|---|
| 1 | I would make the class 4 hours becuase we always seem rushed through everything. |
| 2 | I would not improve anything at this point in time. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | labs that we work in |
| 6 | have notes or test reviews on the webct, it could be used as a study tool also, students may post their notes or what they feel will be on the next test and help each other to study. |
| 7 | More help is needed during lab time. |
| 8 | Answering the questions on the Modules before the tests. Class time that would be a litlle longer. |
| 9 | Have a basic Macromedia demo. ON THE ISSUE OF OTHER SOFTWARE TOOLS: Several students have suggested focusing on just a few tools, not several as we did. For example, HTML coding by hand, ONE tool like FrontPage, ONE image tool like PhotoShop, ONE animator like Flash, etc., instead of leaving it open. In other words, become more specialized in fewer tools, then mediocre in many, right?.....Greg |
| 10 | More lab time |
| 11 | a touch more time to do assignments |
I have one additional comment:
| No. | Response |
|---|---|
| 1 | The course content is very informative and helpful for people who do not know anything about web page design. |
| 2 | Greg is a very intelligent and dedicated teacher. He motivates us to take our assignments one step further. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | Course is a good one, but for people who do not catch onto computer terminology it can be a little difficult. |
| 6 | no comment |
| 7 | This class covers an extreme amount of information in a short period of time. |
| 8 | Overall this is a great class and the instructor is always available to help. If only all instructors were like that! Keep up the good work Greg, it's much appreciated. |
| 9 | I enjoy this course and I wish there were more
teachers like Mr. Greg Cooper. With your constructive feedback so far this semester, and the rapport we've all come to enjoy, the course has been a great one for me, too!....Greg |
| 11 | no |