What course evaluation software do you use?

[MikeBrinkman]

We're currently using an antiquated course evaluation software package, and looking for something a bit more modern. Please let me know what you're using and if you like it. Thanks!

[EvanDonovan]

We started using Ungraded Surveys directly in Canvas. There are some limitations, particularly around statistics, but I think it will be adequate for our needs.

I also have thought about whether embedding a Google Form in an <iframe> within the course would be a good solution, since, in theory, it could save a step by exporting the results directly into a spreadsheet. On the other hand, the Ungraded Survey in Canvas requires us to export to Sheets to do some of the analysis that we need to do each term.

[EvanDonovan]

By the way, I haven't used any of the tools linked in this forum post, but I wanted to cross-reference it in case it is a helpful reference. (Canvas' forum suggested it as potentially relevant.)

[heather_stockfo]

We have been using Evaluation Kit by Watermark and are happy with the product

[dwillmore]

We are using Anthology's Surveys - CoursEval.

[ThomasDrieam]

Hi @MikeBrinkman,

Ive also seen many institutions use Qualtrics for course evaluation purposes, mainly due to their extensive question provisioning and data analysis tools. 

Thomas

[Jennifer_Mayes]

We also use Course Evaluations and Surveys (formerly EvaluationKit) by Watermark. I am an admin for both Canvas and EvaluationKit and the two work together quite well.

[kfalcone]

Jennifer-  Are you aware of any user groups to connect with other admins to share best practices for using Watermark Course Evaluations and Surveys with Canvas?  I am our new Admin for Watermark and am realizing that although we have had the system for a long time, I think we have some opportunities for using it more effectively and efficiently.  For example, we have never turned on the faculty dashboard and I would really like to make it available.  And we seem to have some oddities in our Canvas integration that are preventing the ability to do things like set eval availability by course date.  I would love the opportunity to connect with others and it doesn't look like Watermark has provided the ability for a learning community of users like Canvas has.

[chriscas]

We've used Watermark CES (EvaluationKit) since around 2014 and it's really worked well for us.  I think some of the things you're asking about will really depend on exactly how your integrations and any external data feeds are set up, along with your organizational structure (which will impact setting up hierarchy and admins).  I could talk about our setup, which relies solely on Canvas (no feed from our SIS), but it may not really apply if your structure and needs are completely different.  I agree that having an area to talk about this would be nice, because it does seem like there is a general lack of knowledge in this area.

-Chris

[heather_stockfo]

@kfalcone,

My Watermark CSM offers regular regional webinars with other peers within my region. You might try reaching out to get involved in those.

If you're not sure who your CSM is, you might try reaching out to mine. She calls them "Circle of Success": 

vramirez@watermarkinsights.com

Best,

: )   Hea