Oregon Tech uses the IDEA Center course evaluation system, administered through the Anthology/Campus Labs online platform, for end-of-term numerical course evaluations required by OIT-21-035, Student Evaluation of Instruction.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFaculty have the option of choosing the Learning Essentials (short) form (18 questions), or the Diagnostic Feedback (long) form (40 questions). By default, every course section is assigned the Learning Essentials (short) form; however, we strongly recommend that every instructor consider using the Diagnostic Feedback (long) form. In particular, the Diagnostic Feedback form gives you analysis and direct suggestions on ways to improve your teaching that the Learning Essentials (short) form does not.
The Diagnostic Feedback (long) form: As described by the IDEA center, the Diagnostic Feedback form is "a comprehensive assessment of teaching effectiveness". In addition to the content of the Learning Essentials form below, the Diagnostic Feedback form includes a set of questions related to teaching practices in the course. Based on students responses to these questions, you can receive formative feedback on teaching approaches to strengthen based on the learning objectives you selected as important or essential.
The Learning Essentials (short) form: As described by the IDEA Center, the Learning Essentials form "provides feedback about student progress on relevant learning objectives. [. ] The instrument also includes the “overall” or summative items included with all IDEA instruments: “Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher,” and “Overall, I rate this course as excellent.” Learning Essentials is appropriate to use in courses where there is little direct instruction and outcomes are most important such as in a practicum or laboratory course.