PP654 UniSa Freney - Final Report Feb 2010.pdf - Office for ...

Summary and Analysis of Results: Student QuestionnaireA total of nine students responded to the survey conducted in semester 1, 2009, and31 students responded to the survey conducted in semester 2, 2009. This representsapproximately 36% of the students who were invited to respond.The overwhelming majority of responses were very positive regarding all aspects of thesystem. Of note was a very positive response to the question regarding the onlinedelivery method: “I like to receive my feedback and assessment online (e.g. via email,website etc).” 82% of students (33) responded “strongly agree”, 12.5% (5) “agree”,2.5% (1) “neutral”, 0% “disagree” and 2.5% (1) “strongly disagree”. A selection ofpositive and negative comments from students follows;“It is really good being sent online results as they are usually quicker then havingto pick up hard copies, however I think that hard copies should also be givenout.”“As long as the assessment comes in we are happy. The only issue thatsometimes comes about is when the majesty of the digital age crumbles.”“Gives more privacy as opposed to paper where you are with your peers.”“Less paper used is always a good thing.”“Email results are great.”Likewise, students responded favourably to the statement “The feedback comments Ireceived were helpful”; 50% of students (20) responded “strongly agree”, 35% (14)“agree”, 7.5% (3) “neutral”, 2.5% (1) “disagree”, 2.5% (1) “strongly disagree” and 2.5%(1) “not applicable”. A selection of positive and negative comments follows;“Depends on the lecturer if they want to give feedback or not.”“The additional comment boxes helpful if employed by the marker.”“Sometimes lecturers write little or no comments.”“The feedback is really good, however some comments were slightly on the briefside, would be better if all comments were explain in large amounts of detail.”“It was great to have feedback and comments to help with where to makechanges for future assignments.”One exception to the positive responses related to whether the digital nature of thesystem helped with a learning disability to which most students replied “Not Applicable”37.5% (15), followed by “Neutral” 27.5% (11). Nevertheless 17.5% (7) “agreed” and12.5% (5) “strongly agreed” with only 2.5% (1) for “strongly disagree” and 2.5% (1)“disagree”.The very positive student response to the online delivery method was consistent withearlier research conducted using the prototype, desktop version (Excel-based) ofComputer Aided Feedback & Assessment System (CAFAS) 28