{"id":19802,"date":"2024-08-28T08:09:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T15:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/?p=19802"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T19:28:37","slug":"collecting-feedback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/collecting-feedback\/","title":{"rendered":"Collecting Feedback from Students: Quick Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Collecting student feedback can offer educators valuable information that helps enhance teaching methods, establish connections with students, and inform future classes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you start collecting feedback, there are a few things you should consider to make sure you achieve your desired results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Think about what you\u2019re hoping to achieve \u2013 do you want to improve your teaching or just check that your students are understanding everything? Both?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Consider how your students are performing and feeling at the time you\u2019re asking for feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Plan out how you will use the results of the feedback you receive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By considering your goals for collecting this student feedback<\/span>, you can create effective and meaningful questions to ask your students at a time that will generate the most engagement and honest feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re not sure where to start, don\u2019t worry \u2013 we\u2019ve got some tips to help you get going.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Share your why with students<\/h3>\n

    To better engage students,\u00a0 share the role their feedback plays in the classroom and how you plan to use it. Sharing the \u201cwhy\u201d behind your request for feedback and how you plan to use the information helps students see the value in their voice and how their feedback will help them and future students. This will not only help build <\/span>pedagogical partnerships<\/span><\/a><\/span> but also help to foster an inclusive learning environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Get to know your students<\/h3>\n

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    As you gear up for the new teaching term, one of the most impactful things you can do is get to know your students better.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A simple, effective way to do this is to ask students to complete a short survey at the start of the term. Lumen One makes this easy with its built-in “<\/span><\/span>Introduce Yourself” survey<\/span><\/a><\/span>, designed specifically for faculty. This tool allows you to gain valuable insights into your students’ backgrounds right from the beginning, setting the stage for a more personalized and effective learning experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Taking the time to understand who your students are can make all the difference in how you connect with them and how they engage with your course. So, as you start the term, consider making this small but significant step a part of your teaching routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The following questions can be incorporated into a survey for students to introduce themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n