Methods
From the list below, select the data gathering method(s) you wish to use and learn the best practices way to implement it.
- Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)
- Simple but effective paper and pencil ways to get immediate student feedback about classroom activities or course content.
- Document analysis
- The systematic examination of course documents such as syllabi, exams and assignments. ask
- Observation
- The systematic peer observation of classroom instruction using checklists, scales or narrative to document behavior.
- Product analysis
- The systematic examination of any student created objects, portfolios, assignments, or writings designed to demonstrate learning.
- Survey
- An ordered series of questions administered to individuals in a systematic manner.
- Blackboard survey
- An ordered series of questions administered to individuals in a systematic manner.
- Ongoing Course Assessement survey
- The UT Austin, Web-based survey system that solicits anonymous student feedback at any time during the semester.
- Classroom Performance System survey
- A remote control system that allows instructors to conduct short student surveys in class and receive immediate feedback.
- Course Instructor Survey
- The official UT Austin, end-of-semester paper surveys used to gather student feedback about courses and instructors.
