Spring 2004 student survey
Top ten features used:
1. Gradebook
2. Calendar
3. PowerPoint presentations
4. Quiz, Exam grades / answer keys posted
5. Outlines (course notes)
6. Exam Reviews
7. E-Mail to/from instructor
8. Exams given online
9. Course syllabus
10. Instructor information / links
Top ten things students want you to know about starting up your course web site:
1. All faculty need to use KSOL; only a few know how to use and keep current
2. Be organized: keep information current; use all the features and keep them updated
3. Use gradebook; you know where you stand and motivates you to do better
4. Use calendar for all class activities and post assignment due dates
5. Keep us informed: use “message of the day” or an “alert” that flags you when new
information is posted
6. Post exam reviews and lecture outlines, use voice-over PowerPoint presentations; makes
studying much easier
7. Some articles in pdf format take too long to download; copy articles to a CD or use
another file format
8. Standardize where material is posted: every instructor does it differently and it is hard to
find some material
9. Publish and un-publish modules as the class progresses; un-clutter the posted modules
10. Change the opening page routinely to add variety and post interesting web links to other
related information