121 Course Survey, Winter 2020

Unlike the other surveys, this is anonymous, so I don't have any way of knowing who you are!

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* 1. We studied physics in a "flipped classroom" format, learning about the concepts simultaneously. Please indicate your previous physics experience.

I've never had a physics class before

I had at least one physics class before in a conventional lecture format

I had at least one physics class before in a "flipped classroom" or "quasi-flipped classroom" format.

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* 2. Please indicate your preferences for the different elements of our learning method

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
The flipped classroom is more effective for learning physics than the standard lecture format	The flipped classroom is more effective for learning physics than the standard lecture format Strongly Disagree	The flipped classroom is more effective for learning physics than the standard lecture format Disagree	The flipped classroom is more effective for learning physics than the standard lecture format Neutral	The flipped classroom is more effective for learning physics than the standard lecture format Agree	The flipped classroom is more effective for learning physics than the standard lecture format Strongly Agree
Learning concepts in parallel is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "series" method	Learning concepts in parallel is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "series" method Strongly Disagree	Learning concepts in parallel is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "series" method Disagree	Learning concepts in parallel is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "series" method Neutral	Learning concepts in parallel is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "series" method Agree	Learning concepts in parallel is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "series" method Strongly Agree
being required to talk to each other before addressing the instructor is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "ask the teacher and they will answer".	being required to talk to each other before addressing the instructor is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "ask the teacher and they will answer". Strongly Disagree	being required to talk to each other before addressing the instructor is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "ask the teacher and they will answer". Disagree	being required to talk to each other before addressing the instructor is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "ask the teacher and they will answer". Neutral	being required to talk to each other before addressing the instructor is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "ask the teacher and they will answer". Agree	being required to talk to each other before addressing the instructor is more effective for learning physics than the traditional "ask the teacher and they will answer". Strongly Agree
Learning physics by our "new" method is more fun than the traditional method	Learning physics by our "new" method is more fun than the traditional method Strongly Disagree	Learning physics by our "new" method is more fun than the traditional method Disagree	Learning physics by our "new" method is more fun than the traditional method Neutral	Learning physics by our "new" method is more fun than the traditional method Agree	Learning physics by our "new" method is more fun than the traditional method Strongly Agree
Learning physics by our "new" method takes more time than the traditional method	Learning physics by our "new" method takes more time than the traditional method Strongly Disagree	Learning physics by our "new" method takes more time than the traditional method Disagree	Learning physics by our "new" method takes more time than the traditional method Neutral	Learning physics by our "new" method takes more time than the traditional method Agree	Learning physics by our "new" method takes more time than the traditional method Strongly Agree
Our format allowed me to develop valuable working relationships that might otherwise not have happened.	Our format allowed me to develop valuable working relationships that might otherwise not have happened. Strongly Disagree	Our format allowed me to develop valuable working relationships that might otherwise not have happened. Disagree	Our format allowed me to develop valuable working relationships that might otherwise not have happened. Neutral	Our format allowed me to develop valuable working relationships that might otherwise not have happened. Agree	Our format allowed me to develop valuable working relationships that might otherwise not have happened. Strongly Agree
Our instructor didn't do his job as an educator.	Our instructor didn't do his job as an educator. Strongly Disagree	Our instructor didn't do his job as an educator. Disagree	Our instructor didn't do his job as an educator. Neutral	Our instructor didn't do his job as an educator. Agree	Our instructor didn't do his job as an educator. Strongly Agree

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* 3. Pete makes use of a "Socratic" method whereby he tries to help you find out the answer by asking questions. Often he will not answer questions until we have spoken with the students sitting around us.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Through this process, we usually eventually came to understand the concept we were struggling with.	Through this process, we usually eventually came to understand the concept we were struggling with. Strongly Disagree	Through this process, we usually eventually came to understand the concept we were struggling with. Disagree	Through this process, we usually eventually came to understand the concept we were struggling with. Neutral	Through this process, we usually eventually came to understand the concept we were struggling with. Agree	Through this process, we usually eventually came to understand the concept we were struggling with. Strongly Agree
I was reluctant to ask a question in the group, so often I didn't understand.	I was reluctant to ask a question in the group, so often I didn't understand. Strongly Disagree	I was reluctant to ask a question in the group, so often I didn't understand. Disagree	I was reluctant to ask a question in the group, so often I didn't understand. Neutral	I was reluctant to ask a question in the group, so often I didn't understand. Agree	I was reluctant to ask a question in the group, so often I didn't understand. Strongly Agree
Often, none of us knew what to do and we were reluctant / unable to get our questions answered.	Often, none of us knew what to do and we were reluctant / unable to get our questions answered. Strongly Disagree	Often, none of us knew what to do and we were reluctant / unable to get our questions answered. Disagree	Often, none of us knew what to do and we were reluctant / unable to get our questions answered. Neutral	Often, none of us knew what to do and we were reluctant / unable to get our questions answered. Agree	Often, none of us knew what to do and we were reluctant / unable to get our questions answered. Strongly Agree

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* 4. What percentage of your learning came from these different resources? Answers must add to 100, and please leave out "%" in your numbers

Other students?

Assigned videos?

Our concise Textbook?

Class activities and minilectures?

The 5-Question Surveys

Individual discussions with course instructor?

Individual discussions with learning assistant?

Working problems alone?

Other resources (people, printed material, online)?

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* 5. If you listed "other resources" above, please describe what the other is, and list any comment you like.

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* 6. Please describe your experience with the Learning Assistants (LAs)

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I had significant engagement with the LAs	I had significant engagement with the LAs Strongly Disagree	I had significant engagement with the LAs Disagree	I had significant engagement with the LAs Neutral	I had significant engagement with the LAs Agree	I had significant engagement with the LAs Strongly Agree
If you had no experience with the LAs, skip the rest of this question. I felt comfortable talking with the LAs	If you had no experience with the LAs, skip the rest of this question. I felt comfortable talking with the LAs Strongly Disagree	If you had no experience with the LAs, skip the rest of this question. I felt comfortable talking with the LAs Disagree	If you had no experience with the LAs, skip the rest of this question. I felt comfortable talking with the LAs Neutral	If you had no experience with the LAs, skip the rest of this question. I felt comfortable talking with the LAs Agree	If you had no experience with the LAs, skip the rest of this question. I felt comfortable talking with the LAs Strongly Agree
The LAs were good at recognizing when to intervene	The LAs were good at recognizing when to intervene Strongly Disagree	The LAs were good at recognizing when to intervene Disagree	The LAs were good at recognizing when to intervene Neutral	The LAs were good at recognizing when to intervene Agree	The LAs were good at recognizing when to intervene Strongly Agree
The LAs positively enhanced my physics learning	The LAs positively enhanced my physics learning Strongly Disagree	The LAs positively enhanced my physics learning Disagree	The LAs positively enhanced my physics learning Neutral	The LAs positively enhanced my physics learning Agree	The LAs positively enhanced my physics learning Strongly Agree

Please add any comments about the LAs

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* 7. About what portion of the textbook did you read?

	0%	20%	40%	60%	80%	100%
Portion of Textbook I read	Portion of Textbook I read 0%	Portion of Textbook I read 20%	Portion of Textbook I read 40%	Portion of Textbook I read 60%	Portion of Textbook I read 80%	Portion of Textbook I read 100%

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* 8. Please describe your experience with the textbook provided to you chapter by chapter.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
It provided needed background to supplement the videos	It provided needed background to supplement the videos Strongly Disagree	It provided needed background to supplement the videos Disagree	It provided needed background to supplement the videos Neutral	It provided needed background to supplement the videos Agree	It provided needed background to supplement the videos Strongly Agree
It was unnecessary because the videos provide everything I need	It was unnecessary because the videos provide everything I need Strongly Disagree	It was unnecessary because the videos provide everything I need Disagree	It was unnecessary because the videos provide everything I need Neutral	It was unnecessary because the videos provide everything I need Agree	It was unnecessary because the videos provide everything I need Strongly Agree
I carried the chapter hard copy around with me.	I carried the chapter hard copy around with me. Strongly Disagree	I carried the chapter hard copy around with me. Disagree	I carried the chapter hard copy around with me. Neutral	I carried the chapter hard copy around with me. Agree	I carried the chapter hard copy around with me. Strongly Agree
I wrote all over my hard copy.	I wrote all over my hard copy. Strongly Disagree	I wrote all over my hard copy. Disagree	I wrote all over my hard copy. Neutral	I wrote all over my hard copy. Agree	I wrote all over my hard copy. Strongly Agree
I liked that it was short and simple.	I liked that it was short and simple. Strongly Disagree	I liked that it was short and simple. Disagree	I liked that it was short and simple. Neutral	I liked that it was short and simple. Agree	I liked that it was short and simple. Strongly Agree
It should be longer and more complete	It should be longer and more complete Strongly Disagree	It should be longer and more complete Disagree	It should be longer and more complete Neutral	It should be longer and more complete Agree	It should be longer and more complete Strongly Agree
I generally used all the examples and would appreciate more	I generally used all the examples and would appreciate more Strongly Disagree	I generally used all the examples and would appreciate more Disagree	I generally used all the examples and would appreciate more Neutral	I generally used all the examples and would appreciate more Agree	I generally used all the examples and would appreciate more Strongly Agree
I also used a "regular" physics textbook.	I also used a "regular" physics textbook. Strongly Disagree	I also used a "regular" physics textbook. Disagree	I also used a "regular" physics textbook. Neutral	I also used a "regular" physics textbook. Agree	I also used a "regular" physics textbook. Strongly Agree
I mostly used the soft copy online.	I mostly used the soft copy online. Strongly Disagree	I mostly used the soft copy online. Disagree	I mostly used the soft copy online. Neutral	I mostly used the soft copy online. Agree	I mostly used the soft copy online. Strongly Agree

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* 9. Please offer any other thoughts / requests / advice with respect to the textbook.

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* 10. We watched videos through the PlayPosit website, recording our answers. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I watched the videos on time.	I watched the videos on time. Strongly Disagree	I watched the videos on time. Disagree	I watched the videos on time. Neutral	I watched the videos on time. Agree	I watched the videos on time. Strongly Agree
I took notes during the videos so I could remember and I could ask questions the next day in class.	I took notes during the videos so I could remember and I could ask questions the next day in class. Strongly Disagree	I took notes during the videos so I could remember and I could ask questions the next day in class. Disagree	I took notes during the videos so I could remember and I could ask questions the next day in class. Neutral	I took notes during the videos so I could remember and I could ask questions the next day in class. Agree	I took notes during the videos so I could remember and I could ask questions the next day in class. Strongly Agree
I made sure I was in a classroom-like setting when I watched the videos: free of distractions and/or music, other videos, TV.	I made sure I was in a classroom-like setting when I watched the videos: free of distractions and/or music, other videos, TV. Strongly Disagree	I made sure I was in a classroom-like setting when I watched the videos: free of distractions and/or music, other videos, TV. Disagree	I made sure I was in a classroom-like setting when I watched the videos: free of distractions and/or music, other videos, TV. Neutral	I made sure I was in a classroom-like setting when I watched the videos: free of distractions and/or music, other videos, TV. Agree	I made sure I was in a classroom-like setting when I watched the videos: free of distractions and/or music, other videos, TV. Strongly Agree
I watched the videos with other students.	I watched the videos with other students. Strongly Disagree	I watched the videos with other students. Disagree	I watched the videos with other students. Neutral	I watched the videos with other students. Agree	I watched the videos with other students. Strongly Agree

Other (please specify)

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* 11. We had two projects during the class. Please indicate your level of agreement:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I learned a lot of physics doing the project	I learned a lot of physics doing the project Strongly Disagree	I learned a lot of physics doing the project Disagree	I learned a lot of physics doing the project Neutral	I learned a lot of physics doing the project Agree	I learned a lot of physics doing the project Strongly Agree
I found value in the project group work	I found value in the project group work Strongly Disagree	I found value in the project group work Disagree	I found value in the project group work Neutral	I found value in the project group work Agree	I found value in the project group work Strongly Agree
The project increased my stress	The project increased my stress Strongly Disagree	The project increased my stress Disagree	The project increased my stress Neutral	The project increased my stress Agree	The project increased my stress Strongly Agree
The project positively impacted my learning experience	The project positively impacted my learning experience Strongly Disagree	The project positively impacted my learning experience Disagree	The project positively impacted my learning experience Neutral	The project positively impacted my learning experience Agree	The project positively impacted my learning experience Strongly Agree

Other (please specify)

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* 12. We USED to have two full-class midterms. However, our class had weekly assessments, counting only six and replacing them with the final exam if the final exam is higher. Because of this:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I learned more	I learned more Strongly Disagree	I learned more Disagree	I learned more Neutral	I learned more Agree	I learned more Strongly Agree
My test anxiety was reduced	My test anxiety was reduced Strongly Disagree	My test anxiety was reduced Disagree	My test anxiety was reduced Neutral	My test anxiety was reduced Agree	My test anxiety was reduced Strongly Agree
I studied more	I studied more Strongly Disagree	I studied more Disagree	I studied more Neutral	I studied more Agree	I studied more Strongly Agree
It was more fun	It was more fun Strongly Disagree	It was more fun Disagree	It was more fun Neutral	It was more fun Agree	It was more fun Strongly Agree
I prefer having weekly assessments rather than two midterms	I prefer having weekly assessments rather than two midterms Strongly Disagree	I prefer having weekly assessments rather than two midterms Disagree	I prefer having weekly assessments rather than two midterms Neutral	I prefer having weekly assessments rather than two midterms Agree	I prefer having weekly assessments rather than two midterms Strongly Agree

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Homework and attendance was not calculated into your final grade. Because of this,

	Way less	Less	The same	A little more	Way more
i enjoyed class	i enjoyed class Way less	i enjoyed class Less	i enjoyed class The same	i enjoyed class A little more	i enjoyed class Way more
the amount of homework I did was	the amount of homework I did was Way less	the amount of homework I did was Less	the amount of homework I did was The same	the amount of homework I did was A little more	the amount of homework I did was Way more
I learned	I learned Way less	I learned Less	I learned The same	I learned A little more	I learned Way more
I thought about concepts	I thought about concepts Way less	I thought about concepts Less	I thought about concepts The same	I thought about concepts A little more	I thought about concepts Way more
I came to class	I came to class Way less	I came to class Less	I came to class The same	I came to class A little more	I came to class Way more

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* 14. Instead of using clickers, I turn my back and count to 3 and everyone says the answer. Please describe your experience with this.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
This was an effective way to gain feedback and engage students.	This was an effective way to gain feedback and engage students. Strongly Disagree	This was an effective way to gain feedback and engage students. Disagree	This was an effective way to gain feedback and engage students. Neutral	This was an effective way to gain feedback and engage students. Agree	This was an effective way to gain feedback and engage students. Strongly Agree
It would be better if we had real electronic clickers	It would be better if we had real electronic clickers Strongly Disagree	It would be better if we had real electronic clickers Disagree	It would be better if we had real electronic clickers Neutral	It would be better if we had real electronic clickers Agree	It would be better if we had real electronic clickers Strongly Agree
Pete should ask fewer questions in a class	Pete should ask fewer questions in a class Strongly Disagree	Pete should ask fewer questions in a class Disagree	Pete should ask fewer questions in a class Neutral	Pete should ask fewer questions in a class Agree	Pete should ask fewer questions in a class Strongly Agree

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* 15. Please offer any additional thought you have about "appropriate technology clickers" including support for why you answered the way you did above.

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* 16. Before this class began, think about how much you thought you were going to enjoy physics. Compared to how much you thought you'd enjoy physics, you actually enjoyed it...

Way less

A little less

The same

A little more

Way more

Way less

A little less

The same

A little more

Way more

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Maybe there's something you'd like more of in the class... but we can't make the classes longer, (we have to conserve time) so we would have to drop something else. Thus feel free to suggest moving time between a pair of activities: So you could say, "spend less time doing demos, and more time allowing us to work in groups." Or you could write, "stop demonstrating how to solve problems, and instead start playing loud music."

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* 1. We studied physics in a "flipped classroom" format, learning about the concepts simultaneously. Please indicate your previous physics experience.

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* 2. Please indicate your preferences for the different elements of our learning method

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* 3. Pete makes use of a "Socratic" method whereby he tries to help you find out the answer by asking questions. Often he will not answer questions until we have spoken with the students sitting around us.

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* 4. What percentage of your learning came from these different resources? Answers must add to 100, and please leave out "%" in your numbers

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* 5. If you listed "other resources" above, please describe what the other is, and list any comment you like.

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* 6. Please describe your experience with the Learning Assistants (LAs)

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* 7. About what portion of the textbook did you read?

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* 8. Please describe your experience with the textbook provided to you chapter by chapter.

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* 9. Please offer any other thoughts / requests / advice with respect to the textbook.

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* 10. We watched videos through the PlayPosit website, recording our answers. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement

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* 11. We had two projects during the class. Please indicate your level of agreement:

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* 12. We USED to have two full-class midterms. However, our class had weekly assessments, counting only six and replacing them with the final exam if the final exam is higher. Because of this:

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* 13. Homework and attendance was not calculated into your final grade. Because of this,

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* 14. Instead of using clickers, I turn my back and count to 3 and everyone says the answer. Please describe your experience with this.

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* 15. Please offer any additional thought you have about "appropriate technology clickers" including support for why you answered the way you did above.

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* 16. Before this class began, think about how much you thought you were going to enjoy physics. Compared to how much you thought you'd enjoy physics, you actually enjoyed it...

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* 18. Enter any other comments about the class that you would like to communicate.