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reply "Rikki Cattermole" <alphaglosined gmail.com> writes:
As part of my Degree in ICT at CPIT, I do a largish project at 
the end. Called Industry project.
My own is in house, which I proposed. Essentially its a web 
service to aid learning.

It would really help me if anyone who falls under either, 
student, educator or corporate (admin) to fill in my survey[0] as 
part of requirement gathering.

For the industry project there is a panel at the end where by the 
project is essentially put on display and I do a presentation 
about it. There will also be a day where all the posters for them 
will be displayed publicly so that people in industry can see, 
and talk to me about it.
I hope by that time I would have made something to show in terms 
of D and web services.

The survey's analytical tool is indeed in D.
The survey will be open till 8th of September UTC+12 most likely 
10am.

Also for any dmd commiters out there can you please look at PR[1] 
for feedback, its blocking me for Cmsed.

[0] http://goo.gl/kAPU5t
[1] https://github.com/D-Programming-Language/dmd/pull/3921
Aug 31 2014
parent reply Martin Drasar via Digitalmars-d <digitalmars-d puremagic.com> writes:
On 1.9.2014 0:11, Rikki Cattermole via Digitalmars-d wrote:

 As part of my Degree in ICT at CPIT, I do a largish project at the end.
 Called Industry project.
 My own is in house, which I proposed. Essentially its a web service to
 aid learning.
 
 It would really help me if anyone who falls under either, student,
 educator or corporate (admin) to fill in my survey[0] as part of
 requirement gathering.
 
 For the industry project there is a panel at the end where by the
 project is essentially put on display and I do a presentation about it.
 There will also be a day where all the posters for them will be
 displayed publicly so that people in industry can see, and talk to me
 about it.
 I hope by that time I would have made something to show in terms of D
 and web services.
 
 The survey's analytical tool is indeed in D.
 The survey will be open till 8th of September UTC+12 most likely 10am.
 
 Also for any dmd commiters out there can you please look at PR[1] for
 feedback, its blocking me for Cmsed.
 
 [0] http://goo.gl/kAPU5t
 [1] https://github.com/D-Programming-Language/dmd/pull/3921


Hi, Rikki,

I have filled the survey from the point of view of an educator and I
have a number of comments if you are interested. The survey is quite
unbalanced and does not cover all options (more specifically below). I
would suggest consulting next time with someone who knows metodology of
survey creation (e.g. somebody studying sociology) if you have the option.

Cheers,
Martin

Comments to particular questions:

- Do you feel you have the resources you need to teach with?

I don't see, how using a blackboard correlates with having resources to
teach with. If I have a blackboard and a projector then I have
everything I need, anything else is a distraction for me and for students.

- Operating systems questions

I have to chose one, but the options are quite orthogonal and there is
no obvious ordering so I can't choose the most inclusive one.

- What software do you use to make presentations in?

I use latex and Impress, which option should I choose?

- Do you give students the ability to see your presentations?

An obvious answer 'yes, afterwards' is for some reason ommited.

- Would you be willing to use a presentation software if it meant better
integration for students?

I don't understand the question.

- Do other educators at your institution feel the same way as you?

This one needs a 'I don't have any idea' option.

- Feedback

Our students have to give feedback to at least half of their lectures at
the end of each semester, so we get our feedback. However, such option
is not really possible in your survey.

- Would you feel better knowing students could ask questions during
lectures?

I don't think I understand what you mean by that. Students can ask
question. Heck, it's awsome when they do!

- If you could add feedback to future assignments and work for students
would you?

I'm not sure if I understand it correctly. I always give feedback to my
students' assignments.

- Are the current methods students use to take notes enough?

That really depends on a student. Some studies were conducted that
indicated that the pen and paper is probably the best. That or listening
carefully, engaging in debates and studying before/after.

- If your institution believes in BYOD do you do it?

I think it's a nice concept, but I have to cope with security
consequences for our university's network.

- How interested are you in trying [e-learning]?

How about if I already did it?

- What form of e-learning would you like to investigate?

What type of e-learning is the 'Lectures in person, without lab sessions'
Aug 31 2014
parent Rikki Cattermole <alphaglosined gmail.com> writes:
On 1/09/2014 6:47 p.m., Martin Drasar via Digitalmars-d wrote:

 On 1.9.2014 0:11, Rikki Cattermole via Digitalmars-d wrote:

 As part of my Degree in ICT at CPIT, I do a largish project at the end.
 Called Industry project.
 My own is in house, which I proposed. Essentially its a web service to
 aid learning.

 It would really help me if anyone who falls under either, student,
 educator or corporate (admin) to fill in my survey[0] as part of
 requirement gathering.

 For the industry project there is a panel at the end where by the
 project is essentially put on display and I do a presentation about it.
 There will also be a day where all the posters for them will be
 displayed publicly so that people in industry can see, and talk to me
 about it.
 I hope by that time I would have made something to show in terms of D
 and web services.

 The survey's analytical tool is indeed in D.
 The survey will be open till 8th of September UTC+12 most likely 10am.

 Also for any dmd commiters out there can you please look at PR[1] for
 feedback, its blocking me for Cmsed.

 [0] http://goo.gl/kAPU5t
 [1] https://github.com/D-Programming-Language/dmd/pull/3921


 Hi, Rikki,

 I have filled the survey from the point of view of an educator and I
 have a number of comments if you are interested. The survey is quite
 unbalanced and does not cover all options (more specifically below). I
 would suggest consulting next time with someone who knows metodology of
 survey creation (e.g. somebody studying sociology) if you have the option.


One of my tutors (Mike Lopez) who has a lot of experience in research 
did over see it. It is what it is, because it gives me the answers I 
need. It might not be research paper grade, but that's ok.


 Cheers,
 Martin

 Comments to particular questions:

 - Do you feel you have the resources you need to teach with?

 I don't see, how using a blackboard correlates with having resources to
 teach with. If I have a blackboard and a projector then I have
 everything I need, anything else is a distraction for me and for students.


That's ok, I was using blackboard as an example of being under 
resourced. Considering smart boards and white boards have existed and 
standard now days.


 - Operating systems questions

 I have to chose one, but the options are quite orthogonal and there is
 no obvious ordering so I can't choose the most inclusive one.

 - What software do you use to make presentations in?

 I use latex and Impress, which option should I choose?


There should be an Other option. Use that.


 - Do you give students the ability to see your presentations?

 An obvious answer 'yes, afterwards' is for some reason ommited.

 - Would you be willing to use a presentation software if it meant better
 integration for students?

 I don't understand the question.

 - Do other educators at your institution feel the same way as you?

 This one needs a 'I don't have any idea' option.

 - Feedback

 Our students have to give feedback to at least half of their lectures at
 the end of each semester, so we get our feedback. However, such option
 is not really possible in your survey.

 - Would you feel better knowing students could ask questions during
 lectures?

 I don't think I understand what you mean by that. Students can ask
 question. Heck, it's awsome when they do!

 - If you could add feedback to future assignments and work for students
 would you?

 I'm not sure if I understand it correctly. I always give feedback to my
 students' assignments.

 - Are the current methods students use to take notes enough?

 That really depends on a student. Some studies were conducted that
 indicated that the pen and paper is probably the best. That or listening
 carefully, engaging in debates and studying before/after.

 - If your institution believes in BYOD do you do it?

 I think it's a nice concept, but I have to cope with security
 consequences for our university's network.

 - How interested are you in trying [e-learning]?

 How about if I already did it?

 - What form of e-learning would you like to investigate?

 What type of e-learning is the 'Lectures in person, without lab sessions'


Thanks!
That feedback is good. It means I didn't expect some of your answers.
Sep 01 2014