Optimising the module evaluation process: An experiment - HEA Annual Conference 2017 - Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight

This study describes the results of an experiment to see whether specific features of module evaluations affected the response rate. The main aspects of the evaluation process being tested were the mode of delivery (paper versus online) the online platform (Moodle the VLE of choice versus Opinio a more targeted survey platform) and the way in which survey completion was requested (in-class prompt/in-class start versus an email). One of the most interesting findings was that response rates could be increased significantly - almost to the level of paper surveys - with an in-class prompt for an online survey.