Spring 2004 student survey

Top ten features used:

Top ten things students want you to know about starting up your course web site:

All faculty need to use KSOL; only a few know how to use and keep current
Be organized: keep information current; use all the features and keep them updated
Use gradebook; you know where you stand and motivates you to do better
Use calendar for all class activities and post assignment due dates
Keep us informed: use “message of the day” or an “alert” that flags you when new information is posted
Post exam reviews and lecture outlines, use voice-over PowerPoint presentations; makes studying much easier
Some articles in pdf format take too long to download; copy articles to a CD or use another file format
Standardize where material is posted: every instructor does it differently and it is hard to find some material
Publish and un-publish modules as the class progresses; un-clutter the posted modules
Change the opening page routinely to add variety and post interesting web links to other related information