Instructions for an optional faculty and course evaluation that can be added to a D2L course.

D2L Faculty and Course Evaluation 

This faculty and course evaluation (see questions below) can be added to your D2L shell. Once added to your course, this anonymous survey can be edited as desired. All survey results are confidential and can only be shared by you. Results can be viewed, printed, and exported to Excel. 

• To preview the evaluation questions, scroll to page 2 of this document.  
• If you want to add the evaluation to your course, follow the instructions below, or contact Beth Jensen for assistance.  

Add the “Evaluation of Faculty and Course” Survey to your D2L shell 

1. Save the survey zip file to your computer 
   1. Go to the D2L Assessment Tutorials website and scroll down to the Survey section 
   2. Select one of the ZIP files and Save the file to your computer 
2. Enter your course in D2L 
3. Select Course Tools, Course Admin, then Import/Export/Copy Components 
4. Select Import Components (from a course package) 
5. Select Start, then Upload 
6. Select the .zip file and select Open  
7. Select Import All Components, then View Content 
8. Select the Other Tools menu and then Surveys to find the evaluation  

Edit the Survey in the Course 

1. Select the Other Tools menu, then Surveys 
2. Select the arrow next to the survey name and select Edit 
3. Select the Add/Edit Questions button 
   1. To delete a question, select the box to the left of the question and then select the delete button at the top of the list 
   2. To edit a question, select the question text. Make your changes and then select Save 
   3. When finished, select Done editing questions 
4. To set date restrictions on the survey, select the Restrictions tab of the survey. Select your Start and/or End Dates and then Save and Close. 

View or Print Survey Results 

1. To View survey results, select the arrow next to the survey name and select Statistics 
2. To Print the survey results, follow the steps below. 
   1. Select the arrow next to the survey name and select Edit.  
   2. Select the Reports tab and select the Summary Report.  
   3. Scroll to the bottom and select the Instructor checkbox 
   4. Save and Close.  
   5. Select the arrow next to the survey name and select Reports  
   6. Select Summary Report 
   7. Select Generate HTML 
   8. Scroll down to the open-ended questions (16, 17, 30, 31, 32) and select Expand Responses 
   9. Select the Print Report button at the top right of the page 
3. For Exporting: Select the arrow next to the survey name and select Reports 
   1. Select Summary Report 
   2. Select Generate Excel 
   3. Save the file to your computer 

Faculty Evaluation 

1. Provided a syllabus that clearly outlined the course plan and expectations. 
2. Delivered information in a clear and organized manner. 
3. Encouraged student participation and sharing of ideas. 
4. Welcomed questions and comments. 
5. Communicated clearly in writing and verbally. 
6. Actively engaged students in the course content. 
7. Used a variety of assessments (such as projects, papers, quizzes, etc.) to measure students' achievement of course objectives.
8. Scheduled assignments and tests with adequate lead time and appropriate deadlines. 
9. Returned assignments, homework, tests in a timely manner.    
10. Made fair and realistic judgments about student assignments, evaluations and grading. 
11. Provided effective feedback on returned assignments, homework, and tests. 
12. Clearly explained the rationale behind judgments and decisions made in the course. 
13. Facilitated problem-solving, problem-posing. 
14. Fostered learner decision-making and the ability to make choices. 
15. Included experiential, participative learning experiences. 
16. What do you identify as the strengths of this instructor?  
17. What could the instructor do to improve this course?  

COURSE EVALUATION 

1. Course learning objectives were clearly stated and effectively defined course expectations.
2. The assessments (exams, projects, participation, etc.) measured the stated learning objectives.
3. A variety of activities helped me achieve the learning objectives.
4. Guidelines for assignments were clearly written.
5. Assigned readings from course resources (textbooks, journals, web materials, etc.) contributed to my learning. 
6. Content of the course was well organized and relevant.   
7. The learning environment was respectful. 
8. Critical reflection and problem-solving were encouraged.  
9. The scope and depth of the course were appropriate for my abilities and experience. 
10. Course requirements were reasonable in relation to the number of credits.  
11. The course was interactive and participative.  
12. The course encouraged self-directed learning.   
13. What most facilitated your learning in this course? 
14. What challenges did you have in the course? 
15. What suggestions do you have for future offerings of this course?  
16. Overall, this course was:  
    1. Excellent.  
    2. Good.  
    3. Average.  
    4. Fair.  
    5. Poor.