SERVES REVISITED AND YOUR FIRST "RETURNS":
MAJOR FINDINGS
- most students are aware of goals and guidelines and are practicing or trying to practice them
- the meta-week had a positive impact on student work
- students seem quite conscious of avoiding mechanical postings
- students show signs of self-satisfaction in their work
- there has been a significant change in the principles students used to identify "best serves" since survey 2
- many students are now using criteria related to value in discussion rather than as individual artifacts when rating serves
- the students who serve at a "late" hour are making it difficult for returners
- the criteria for valuing best returns is likewise linked to discussion
- students were quite conscious of the articulated goals for returns
- "concern for audience reaction" was a significant factor in making returns
- students reported "problems" replying to a post containing a mind-blowing idea, to a post devoid of content, and to an ignorant poster
- irresponsible posters caused severe frustration and group members were unsure how to handle them
- I was expected to police the irresponsible posters
- the relation between discussion in class and on the discussion board is problematic for a significant number of students
- a few students questioned the work load
- a few students would like more freedom in the way they post
