Purdue has established a new feedback tool available on Blackboard vista for students, especially those wanting to know their performance in the large lectures.According to the Signals brochure from Purdue:
"Students report that they value the individualized feedback and contact from their instructor that Signals provides, particularly in large enrollment classes. They also appreciate knowing how they are doing in the class early in the semester, in time to get assistance that will help raise their grades. Instructors who use Signals benefit from its ability to provide real-time feedback to students -- as frequently as needed and fully customized for each class situation. Providing feedback to students early in their academic careers gives them the opportunity to learn help-seeking behaviors, which they may use to increase their chances for success in subsequent classes."
I am going to experiment with it in my large lecture class of 200+ kids this semester but it would be great feedback for small class sizes, too. You can learn more about this program -- including televised news reports -- by visiting the following URL and consider adding it to your online learning software if possible: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/signals/index.cfm
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