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Teaching Surveys Open April 1-21

With the teaching survey period about to begin, instructors can act now to help boost student response rates and generate meaningful feedback. Here’s a quick checklist for faculty to use leading up to April 1:  Verify that surveys are scheduled for your class by going to the teaching survey dashboard. Once confirmed that your surveys…

Request a Midterm Survey for Your Course Starting Jan. 22

Starting Jan. 22, faculty can go to the Teaching Survey Dashboard to request a midterm course survey. The deadline to request is Feb. 26. Midterm surveys are a formative tool that provide information about students’ learning experiences while there’s time to make immediate improvements. They model reflective practice and show students you’re genuinely concerned about…

Pre-Course Teaching Surveys Available, Beginning Dec. 18

Starting on Dec. 18, faculty can request a Pre-course Survey to collect important information about incoming students prior to the beginning of class(es). This survey option can help you learn valuable information, such as... Why students enrolled in the course. What they’re most excited to learn about. What strategies students find useful in helping them…

Teaching Surveys Are Open Now Through Dec. 10

The Teaching Survey period is underway, and surveys are available to students through Dec. 10. Take time now to work with your students on understanding the importance of surveys, and how responses can positively impact the learning environment at Pitt. Here's a checklist of action items you can use with your students, and in your…

Teaching Surveys Will be Open Nov. 20 to Dec. 10

The Teaching Survey period begins on Nov. 20, and surveys will run through Dec. 10. Before the survey period begins, here is a to-do list for instructors to help you set up your surveys, and maximize response rates from your students. Before Nov. 19: First, make sure you visit the Teaching Survey Dashboard to verify…

Fall 2023 Teaching Surveys Open Nov. 20-Dec. 10

The teaching survey period begins on Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 10. Instructors should access the teaching survey dashboard now to confirm surveys are scheduled for your course. Instructors can add custom questions to their surveys through Nov. 19. Now is also a great time to discuss the importance of survey feedback with your…

Fall 2023 OMET Midterm Teaching Survey Requests Due Oct. 13

The last day to request a midterm course survey is Oct. 13. Go to the Teaching Survey Dashboard to request. Understanding and using midterm survey results. Share and discuss the results with students. Use visual aids to display results and talk about changes that can be made and what can’t be changed and why. Results…

Fall 2023 OMET Teaching Survey Information

Midterm Course Feedback Early student feedback can provide insights for improving teaching and learning. Using feedback to implement change can increase student engagement and create a sense of belonging. Conducting midterm surveys, and acting on the results, has a positive impact on end-of-term feedback and response rates, improves student(s) perception of the course, and allows…

Get Student Feedback Throughout the Term

Summer 2023 dates and resources Request a midterm survey of your 12W or full summer term class. Connect with students by asking them for feedback early in the term. It provides an opportunity to build relationships and make changes that can improve teaching and learning. Research has also shown that conducting midterm surveys and acting on the…

Spring 2023 Teaching Surveys Are Open!

Teaching surveys are open now through April 23. Student feedback is a valuable tool that helps inform teaching practices and course design. Encourage students to respond and provide detailed feedback. The Office of Measurement and Evaluation has resources to assist faculty with discussing the value of feedback and providing students with examples of effective feedback.…

Spring 2023 Teaching Surveys Are Scheduled

Go to your teaching survey dashboard to confirm that a survey is scheduled for your course and add custom questions before April 2. Surveys will be open to students on April 3. Begin discussing with students the importance of feedback and how it’s used. Show examples of what effective feedback looks like and schedule class…

Understanding and Using Spring 2023 Midterm Survey Results

Early student feedback can provide insights about what’s working in the class and where adjustments might be helpful. Small changes can have big impacts and when change isn’t possible, students appreciate knowing why. Using the feedback to generate discussion shows students you’re listening and are genuinely concerned about their learning experience. Results are available on…

Get Student Feedback Throughout the Term

Spring 2023 dates and resources Connect with students early Asking students for feedback throughout the term provides an opportunity to build relationships and make changes that can improve teaching and learning. Research has also shown that conducting midterm surveys and acting on the results has a positive impact on end-of-term feedback and response rates, improves…

Teaching Surveys End Dec. 11

Teaching surveys end Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m. Faculty should encourage students to respond with their feedback before the deadline. Use the features in Canvas to: Post an announcement about the purpose of feedback, and how it's used. Add an event or to-do item. Send a personal email to your class. For more information, visit…

Prepare for Teaching Surveys Fall 2022

Teaching surveys will be open Nov. 21 to Dec. 11. Student feedback provides unique insights about the class climate and individual learning experiences. There are several steps faculty can take to increase student engagement and improve the quality of feedback. Verify that a survey is scheduled by going to the teaching survey dashboard. If no…

Interpreting, Using, and Responding to Midterm Student Feedback

Midterm course survey results provide a rich set of data that can be used to make informed decisions about the remainder of the term. The Teaching Center has resources for classifying feedback into categories and decoding feedback that may be confusing. If results are inconclusive, conflicting, or confusing, gathering additional sources of data like peer…

Fall 2022 Teaching Survey Information

Get Student Feedback Early Request A Midterm Course Survey: Sept. 6 - Oct. 7. Gathering feedback early in the term provides an opportunity for faculty to gauge how their class is progressing, identify concerns, and connect with students. This is also a good opportunity to begin discussing what effective feedback looks like. Learn about how…

Increasing Student Engagement with OMET Surveys

Getting students to respond and offer meaningful feedback on surveys is challenging. It’s important to communicate to them how their feedback can impact their overall learning experience. It’s also important to provide students with resources for giving professional and effective feedback. One of the best strategies is to begin early in the term. Collecting early…

OMET Surveys, Spring 2022

Teaching surveys will be open from April 4-24, and faculty can add custom questions now through Sunday, April 3. Adding custom questions provides an opportunity to collect feedback about specific aspects of class. Questions can be added from our question bank or specially written to ask students about changes that were made or about something new…

OMET Fall 2021 Survey Information

End-of-term teaching surveys provide an opportunity for faculty to collect valuable student observations about the entire class experience. Preparing students to take surveys can lead to higher response rates and more meaningful results. Faculty and students receive several email notifications about surveys and can also find links in My Pitt and Canvas. Signs and digital…

Faculty Grant Opportunity

Explorance, our teaching survey software provider, is offering a grant opportunity in support of faculty research projects that use assessments, course evaluations, and/or other student experience data. Key details: Each faculty grant award will be between $10,000 and $15,000. Grants will be awarded to faculty contingent on the presentation of their research findings at the 2022 Bluenotes…

New Features Added to the Midterm Course Survey Option

Collecting early student feedback can provide insights for improving teaching and learning in the current environment, help build stronger relationships with students, and improve response rates for end-of-term teaching surveys. Watch our video series to see what Pitt faculty and students have to say about the process. The features of the OMET midterm course survey…

Announcement for New Faculty

The Office of Measurement and Evaluation of Teaching (OMET) is here to assist faculty with collecting midterm and end-of-term student feedback. Collecting feedback early in the term can be especially helpful for new faculty. In addition to uncovering what’s working and potentially what’s not working, it’s an opportunity to build stronger relationships with students and…

OMET Surveys – Summer 2021 Teaching Survey Schedule

OMET Surveys - Summer 2021 Teaching Survey Schedule All summer classes are eligible for end-of-session teaching surveys. See our timeline for survey dates. Make sure you receive our email notifications. Customize your survey by adding questions. Let students know where to find survey links. Our faculty page lists more suggestions for increasing response rates, talking…

OMET Surveys – Summer 2021 Midterm Course Surveys

Summer 2021 Midterm Course Surveys Faculty can request a midterm course survey for their full-term summer class through their Teaching Survey Dashboard. Collecting early feedback can provide insights for improving teaching and learning in the current environment. Read faculty feedback, or watch videos in our YouTube playlist about why this is so important, how it…

OMET Surveys – Spring 2021

Midterm Course Surveys Collecting early student feedback is critical as we continue to navigate through new modes of teaching and learning. Mark your calendars: Request a midterm survey of your course Jan. 25 to Feb. 18 Add custom questions Feb. 8 to Feb. 21 Midterm Course Survey period dates Feb. 22 to Feb. 28 Reports…

Prepare for Teaching Surveys

Oct. 19-Nov. 8: Add questions to your Teaching Survey Nov. 9: Surveys open Add custom questions to your teaching survey to gather critical feedback on specifics aspects of your class — especially as we navigate through new modes of teaching and learning. The option to add questions is open and appears on your Teaching Survey…

Important News for Students About Teaching Surveys

Make Sure You Get Our Emails: Email notifications and reminders are automatically sent to instructors and students enrolled in the Teaching Survey process. Emails are sent to official University of Pittsburgh email addresses. If you are not receiving our emails or want to make sure any future emails from OMET will be directed straight to…

Fall 2020 (2211) Teaching Survey Administration Process

Survey Period Student opinion of teaching surveys will be open November 9 to November 29. Schools may modify their survey period dates by contacting us. Remote Questions about Teaching and Learning Four questions are added at the end of the survey about the remote aspect of teaching and learning this term. I was able to…

OMET Fall 2020 Survey Information

IMPORTANT NOW - Midterm Course Survey Option It’s important to gather feedback early in the term when there’s still time to make adjustments. Request NOW! The deadline to request is Sept. 17. Check the OMET Midterm Surveys pages for more information about midterm surveys. Fall End-of-term Teaching Survey – Dates and Deadlines Emails and Notifications Check…

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