Today: 487.17.96 n Grades for strategic plans n Mid-term course evaluation: results n Ratings system for television: what do you think? COURSE EVALUATION Overall Score: 5.68 out of 7 points Questions n Quality of course n Quality of instructor n Clarity of lectures n Learning n Instructor Preparation Questions n What you liked most n What you liked least n Recommendations now n Recommendations long-term What you like best... n Current media knowledge n Presentation software, notes on gopher n Class atmosphere (real life discussions) What you like best... n Course organization, clarity n Contacts made during reports n No text; up-to-date readings n Making presentations What you like least... n Lack of prep time for reports n Quizzes n ÒMy groupÓ or a group member n Mandatory attendance What you like least... n Need more help at beginner level on technology n Readings (too long, not discussed in class) What to improve now... n More class interaction n Review session for quiz n Improve notes on gopher What to improve later... n Decrease class size n Assign one project/report, not two n More interesting guest speakers n Bigger classroom n Increase class discussion What I will do... n Eliminate final quiz; add 20 points to scores of second presentations. n Adjust syllabus n Make discussion session mandatory for final report