Telecourse Evaluation Questionnaire

Please rate the following characteristics of this course as quickly and honestly as possible. 
For each item, simply circle the number that best represents your attitude or opinion.

Instruction/Instructor Characteristics
  Very Poor Poor Avg Good Very Good
1.  The clarity with which the class assignments were communicated. 1 2 3 4 5
2.  Your reaction to the typical amount of time the pre-prepared graphics (e.g., graphs, tables, pictures, outlines, notes, etc.) were left on the screen to be copied down. 1 2 3 4 5
3.  The degree to which the pre-prepared graphics helped you gain a better understanding of the course material. 1 2 3 4 5
4.  The production quality of the pre-prepared graphics used for the class. 1 2 3 4 5
5.  The timeliness with which papers, tests, and written assignments were graded and returned. 1 2 3 4 5
6.  The degree to which the types of instructional techniques that were used to teach the class (e.g., lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, case studies, etc.) helped you gain a better understanding of the class material. 1 2 3 4 5
7.  The extent to which the room in which the class was held was free of distractions (e.g., noise from adjacent rooms, people coming in and out, other students talking with each other, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5
8.  The extent to which the instructor made the site students feel that they were part of the class and "belonged". 1 2 3 4 5
9.  The instructor's communication skills. 1 2 3 4 5
10. The instructor's organization and preparation for class. 1 2 3 4 5
11. The instructor's general level of enthusiasm. 1 2 3 4 5
12. The instructor's teaching ability. 1 2 3 4 5
13. The extent to which the instructor encouraged class participation. 1 2 3 4 5
14. The in-person/telephone accessibility of the instructor outside of class. 1 2 3 4 5
15. The instructor's professional behavior. 1 2 3 4 5
16. Overall, this instructor was: 1 2 3 4 5
Technological Characteristics
  Very Poor Poor Avg Good Very Good
17. The quality of the television picture. 1 2 3 4 5
18. The quality of the television sound. 1 2 3 4 5
19. The adequacy of the screen size of the television set that received the class broadcasts. 1 2 3 4 5
20. The clarity of the tele-response system audio. 1 2 3 4 5
21. The brevity of the talkback delays when communicating with the instructor over the tele-response system. 1 2 3 4 5
22. The promptness with which the instructor recognizes and answers student calls over the tele-response system. 1 2 3 4 5
23. The degree of confidence you have that classes will not be temporarily interrupted or canceled due to technical problems or inclement weather. 1 2 3 4 5

Course/Program Management and Coordination

 

Very Poor

Poor Avg Good Very Good
24. Your reaction to the present means of material exchange between you and the course instructor. 1 2 3 4 5
25. Your ability to access a library when, and if, needed. 1 2 3 4 5
26. Your ability to access a computer when, and if, needed. 1 2 3 4 5
27. The general conscientiousness of the site/class coordinator, e.g., in delivering materials, unlocking room doors, tuning in broadcasts. 1 2 3 4 5
28. The accessibility of the site/class coordinator. 1 2 3 4 5
29. The degree to which the site class or someone at the site was able to operate the television and tele-response system on the first day (or night) of class. 1 2 3 4 5
30. The promptness with which class materials were delivered/sent to either you or the site. 1 2 3 4 5
31. The promptness with which a back-up tape of a class session was delivered in the event of a broadcast failure or a poor broadcast. 1 2 3 4 5
32. Your ability to access departmental program personnel when needed. 1 2 3 4 5
33. Class enrollment and registration procedures. 1 2 3 4 5

This evaluation form is designed and validated by Dr. Paul Biner at Ball State University, and presented here by permission.

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