Course Evaluations
Why It Matters
86%
of institutions use end-of-course evaluations for instructor reviews
34%
average response rate for paper evaluations vs 52% for digital
2x
more actionable feedback when evaluations include open-ended questions
Types of Evaluations
End-of-Course Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment of instructor effectiveness, course content, and learning outcomes.
Mid-Semester Check-in
Quick pulse survey to identify issues while there is still time to make adjustments.
Instructor Evaluation
Teaching-specific feedback on clarity, engagement, availability, and fairness in grading.
Training Program Assessment
Post-workshop feedback on content relevance, delivery quality, and practical applicability.
Curriculum Review
Department-level evaluation of program structure, course sequencing, and learning path effectiveness.
Best Practices
- 1
Distribute evaluations during the last week of class, not after finals, to maximize response rates.
- 2
Guarantee anonymity so students feel comfortable giving honest and constructive feedback.
- 3
Mix Likert-scale ratings with 2-3 open-ended questions for both quantitative scores and qualitative insight.
- 4
Share aggregated results with instructors alongside department benchmarks for context.
- 5
Keep evaluations under 15 questions and 5 minutes to prevent survey fatigue among students.
WittyForm Features for Education
Anonymous response mode ensures student identity is never linked to individual evaluations.
Rating scales with customizable labels (Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree) standardize evaluation data.
Instructor and department-level comparison reports with averages, distributions, and trend lines.
Live completion dashboard tracks who has responded by cohort, instructor, or department so you can follow up with stragglers.
Template library with validated evaluation instruments aligned to accreditation standards.