The textbook was good but would be much better if it was free.

MindTap was great! It was easy to access and easy to learn.

The value of Mindtap compared with other similar format online textbooks and courses is not great. For other classes with a similar format the price has been about half.

Overall, it was a pretty straightforward system and easy to navigate.

I thought the price of the textbook/class was well worth it. I think it covered the assigned topics well, and I enjoyed several of the features it came with like being able to search for words or phrases. 

its a text book like any other and expensive, pretty normal I would say 

First off, I feel the cost of the textbook is not bad for what you're getting and compared to my past classes. I would say it is worth purchasing as you use it throughout the course. I feel that the MindTap has potential to be a great site to use as the questions on the tests at the end of the chapters are good quality for what you learn throughout the week. However, I feel the check your understandings are not very adequate. With the questions not being very thorough and it only being 3 questions per assignment, it is easy to miss a question and missing one question means you automatically get a 67% on an assignment. For me I would get a lot of 67% on the check your understandings, but then get 85-100% on the tests. I would make the check your understandings more thorough question wise as well as adding more questions to them so it is not so easy to fail the assignments.

The textbook had some hard to understand concepts at some times- I felt like the wording of specific topics could have been written in a different way that would make it easier for the student to understand. I eventually figured it out when I came across an area like this, but it would have saved me, and I'm sure other students as well, time if it was easier to understand the first time reading. However, other than this the textbook was a super helpful and crucial element within the course. It correlated with the coursework very well, especially the midterm and final, and was easily organized. It also included useful options like the search bar, highlighter, and notes features so I could follow along as I read and leave notes on the sides or highlight important concepts/terms. 

I thought the textbook was mostly worth it. A bit on the expensive side and could be a bit confusing at times but for the most part easy to understand and worth the price.

its a dense dry and boring text book. It would have been more interesting to read an audible book about history and actually enjoyed it. The fact there's no dialog between teacher/ students and peer interaction. I rather would read a history book on my own time and enjoyed it better. I could of been taught be an AI and it would have  been more interesting. The busy work of writing 12 essays to turn in 4, in my honest opinion an awful concept and not teaching. I enjoy history but this course was the worst class i've taken thus far in my college career. 

suggestion :

make weekly videos (what to be excited to learn this week or look out for), do annotations with students to engage as a class and others opinions the topics. I would rather have a weekly discussion assignment of some type and then have 4 assigned topic essays for midterm and finals. Along with the exams.  Please be more engaging with your students and have a desire to teach them the topic that you've chosen for a career to teach.  

I hated using the Cengage. MacMillian was a thousand times better. It functioned better and had a better system of opening the text book the the page/chapter that the questions were based off. Even though Macmillian had more work, I would have enjoyed it better than this Cengage. It loaded poorly, I had to refresh often. I couldn't ever get it to load again to show me why I got answers wrong.

How satisfied were you with the quality/readability of the textbook?  How satisfied were you with the included information? (too much detail, not enough coverage, etc.?) The quality was good, the readability was ok. It was a pretty dense textbook and I couldn't read a whole chapter in one sitting. I also noticed I had to reread sentences a lot.

Other areas of feedback could include ease of use (online), value for the $80 price you paid, whether you liked reading a fully online textbook, how you were able to highlight the text and/or take notes, readability, whether or not you used the "read it out loud to me" option, or any other included feature (flashcards?). Ease of use was good. I didn't like having to pay $80 for the textbook and actually considered dropping the class because I could have picked any other social science class to fill that prerequisite that didn't require an $80 textbook. I did use the highlight, notes and read it out loud features and found them helpful. I don't mind reading a fully online textbook, I actually prefer it because it's easier to transport and access on my laptop. 

Do you have anything else to say about the textbook? (its positives, negatives, biases, organization, layout, length, etc?) The length of each chapter was too long and required a lot of time each week just to read, not including the activities. I honestly didn't read the whole chapter each week because I didn't have the time.

Textbook was easy to read and well worth the money spent on it.

I was disappointed that I could only take the MindTap quiz once and that one time would determine my grade. Why could I take it only once? The online text was difficult to follow.

I was very satisfied with the online text. It was easy to access and good quality. It had just enough detail without a ton of unnecessary information that required for extensive reading.

I felt that the textbook did a good job of presenting general information.  Most chapters were balanced regarding the different aspects of history (political, social, financial, etc.).  I prefer to read hard copies that I can physically highlight or take notes on, so I printed each chapter.  In retrospect I probably should have purchased a physical copy of the text book.   The quiz and test interactions were great.  My biggest quibble is the Image Analysis Primary Source Activity evaluation portion.  There were several questions regarding what style of art was being displayed, or what method the artist used.  There was usually zero to little information provided in the chapter for you to know this, so it seemed like a guessing game, which I usually got wrong.  Not being an Art History course I felt this was out of place in the text book.

I would prefer to not have deadlines.

Endweek deadlines are good.

Life is busy. Like you said work and family are big obligations, For me Sunday worked great it was my chill day, I could make sure all my work was in and if it wasn't id do what was left.

As a chronic procrastinator, midweek deadlines would help spread the work out, however as someone with full time retail work experience, the weekend is often the only time to get some things done.

I am someone who struggles with procrastination due to ADHD, so spread out deadlines are actually conducive to better work ethic, because they force me into the habit of visiting assignments in small consistent doses which leaves me less overwhelmed at the end of the week. Sometimes stricter outside parameters are great.

I myself have many obligations during the week, so allowing myself time to slow down during the weekend and to thoroughly go over material is essential. The appeal to online classes is also relaxed deadlines which are not every day or every other day but check in occasionally. Otherwise I should just take a normal in person class. 

For me this would cause a lot more stress as a lot of my other courses work is due on Wednesday, this would cause a lot more stress to complete all my schoolwork with only 3 days of the week.

I think that multiple deadlines throughout the week could stress some students out, especially if they are also attending classes on campus throughout the week as well. Speaking from my own experience, I was at both ends of the spectrum- I would complete the MindTap assignments gradually through the week, and other weeks I would wait until the weekend to get them all done. And that was only because my availability was constantly changing from week to week. Not only with school work but also things in my personal life as well. So I guess it kind of depends on the student if just one Sunday deadline would be better in comparison to multiple within a week. 

I think having multiple due dates could help some but also not help others personally I would not like it as I am an athalete and have midweek games with sometimes require me to be unable to access mind tap all day so having the due date on Sunday was nice for me as I could plan it around my games. For someone who is strictly just going to school having multiple due dates could be very beneficial. 

Also addressing question 21 if students get their work done on time then who is it really bothering ? Students have busy schedules and need to be able to adjust and balance their school work. I love this era of history and always have but sadly this class missed the mark on engagement and teacher interaction. This idea of procrastination it's a biased opinion. 

I work a full time job plus being on call. I don't have time to log in multiple times during the week to do homework, especially when I am on call. I have other obligations that are more important to me. I am always upfront with instructors about my schedule. School comes second to me, my patients at work are always my number 1 and that will never change. So me doing my homework only on the weekends was beneficial to me. My poor scores mostly reflected my frustrations with the poor Cengage program. Mindtap was a thousand times better through Macmillian. If I had to retake this coarse, I wouldn't just based on the Cengage program and the cost. Having multiple deadlines would have made this class impossible for me to do. My schedule is never set, my call schedule is never set. Many times I've had to take a call shift because one of my 2 coworkers that can do my job, is sick. This happens often as one of them has stage 4 bone cancer. Multiple deadlines would cause any other students that work like I do, to be limited on what classes/instructors they can take classes with. I've seen some instructors try to require a zoom meeting weekly, which is not how online classes are suppose to be. When I see those things, I either look for a different instructor or drop the class altogether.

I have other obligations that would make it difficult for me, personally, to have mid-week deadlines.

With working full time and going to school full time, the work at my own pace works best for me. To be honest, I tend to drop the classes with the stricter deadlines as I just don't have the time during the week.

I am against the idea. I do not think it is only students who are taking the class. Some may have jobs, and some may be single mothers. Even if not, there may be a newborn baby in the family. I think it is better to do it on a date that you are able to do it in that context. I think making unnecessary deadlines will only make the submission rate worse.

I think a midweek deadline whould be good it can be a nice thing to check your learning of the chapter 

For me personally the Sunday deadline was great for my schedule. It allowed me enough time to get all of my work for this class done but also allowed me get my other classes done without worrying too much about them clashing together. I personally think if students don’t allow the time for them to effectively get the information and their work done by a certain time that is on them. As an instructor you allowed them plenty of time to do so. I also struggle with so many deadlines its easier if its all due on a certain day and time as opposed to many different dates/times.

I am in support of a midnight deadline in the middle of the week, such as one on Wednesday. I had a math class that worked like that, with a second homework due on Saturday and a quiz due on Sunday. During that class, I noticed that I was more likely to start my homework earlier and work on it for longer. The deadlines helped with my procrastination, but I can understand why more than a weekend deadline might negatively affect people with many more pressing responsibilities like children and work during the week.

I would usually log in early in the week to print the chapter sections.  Usually I would take each quiz after reading a section, though there were times where my schedule required me to take them all in one day (either early or late).  As far as studying, I would do that throughout the week.  I personally like the flexibility to study and take the quizzes on my schedule.  I will admit to most likely being different than the majority of your students; I am taking the class for the fun of it, not working towards a degree (though I might end up getting a B.S. in History, it would be more just to accomplish it than get a job or advance myself in the work place).

Discord can be a great place for students to implement peer support

Possibly a mobile app that has weekly flashcards on it that students could flip through and study throughout the week.

At my high school, we used a website called Turnitin.com that allowed teachers to create a class that students could join. Then, they could post and have deadlines to submit papers for the students. It was a way of turning in essays, large text works written by students, analysis, etc. but the cool thing about it that I think you would find helpful is that it runs plagiarize tests across everything you can think of- even AI generator websites. I remember when we talked on Zoom, you mentioned that you were manually copy and pasting texts into multiple AI checking sites, so I think this would be useful for you in the future!

I have only used the shared google doc list for assignments like these. 

What would be helpful if you made videos at the beginning of the week to engage her students. To actually teach and not just get busywork and multiple choice questions that you're plugging into a gradebook.

I honestly haven't used the google doc to study.

In my science classes, we used Discord to chat about questions or things we are stuck on and I like that. Also could be used to post a study guide or have some discussions.

I have been taking online classes for a few years and have never used apps or tools. This class was the first time I used something called an online textbook.

more history docs to watsh just like your other classes i had last year

There is none that I know of or used this term unfortunately.

I don't have any good suggestions.

P.S. I don't like those essays I rather do a video quiz like the other classes I took from you.

I will take whatever class is necessary for me. I have no preferences.

Online is harder but makes work and other responsibilities easier

While I generally prefer the interaction of a classroom-based course, this term I knew I might end up outside of Oregon for an extended period of time, which also happened in 2021 during the spring term.  Completely online courses have allowed me to attend one of my friend's weddings in Oceanside, CA while still continuing my education.  This being said, I still believe the classroom to be superior.

I have taken both types of courses and although I enjoy the immersive, interactive experience of an on campus course, I am an adult returning to school so in person classes are not always good options for balancing the responsibilities of everyday life, career, etc.

As a student with a chronic illness and ADHD, this has been one of the best classes I have taken in a while. With how the assignment deadlines were placed to the take-home tests, I had so much flexibility that I did not have in any other class. My other class this term was an in-person class, and though seeing people in person is nice, I find social interactions to be super draining. I liked that I didn't have to spend a lot of time talking with other people, but I still had the freedom to reach out to my classmates on moodle if I had any questions. 

if one is disciplined online learning is just as effective, but some can not focus in their own home. 

I think that taking online classes is a great implementation to college courses as people need to work or have extra curricular activities that take up a lot of time during their day.

I was a sophomore in high school when covid hit and I had to start taking online classes. My junior year was fully online and I had such a hard time keeping up with going to class and coursework. It's funny because based off of the struggles I went through in that one year alone, I would have never expected myself to voluntarily sign up for a fully online class after that. I chose this class because I was taking a lot of credits this term so I wanted to allow myself to have at least one class I could do from the comfort of my own space. This online class was very well organized and easily laid out, meaning I was never confused on what needed to be done for the week. But if I had a did have a question, communication was not hard to receive

I think it could go either way depending on the amount of work you put in. if you you are willing to put in the time multiple days a week to learn the material I think an online course is just as good as any in person course. 

I've had wonderful teachers that have all been online and engaging beside yours. They have found a way to make it work and done a wonderful job engaging students and making the subjects that they teach fun and relatable and work together as a class even though we are online. I highly suggest that you reach out to other professors and take notes and learn from them.

I hope that this direct honestly sincere survey will get you to think about the actions of how you teach this class how you engage with your students and improve your class immensely because it is lagging in so many areas and it really is unfortunate because a lot of people do enjoy history. Please do better for future generations. I think your whole class needs to be revamped. 

I prefer online classes. Due to my schedule, I wouldn't be able to do an in-person class, plus I live over an hour away and the Florence campus has nothing class wise to offer. And after doing my LPN schooling in person, with 16-18 hr days between work and school, I absolutely refuse to sit in a classroom ever again. I specifically look for online only classes. My LPN to RN BSN program is all online. I have only been taking classes at LCC because it is cheaper and I was able to knock out all my general educational classes. LCC RN program needs to adjust and convert to online as well. This would allow them to have more student in the program and help relieve the major nurse shortage that is just now hitting us.

• Do you consider online classes to be "just as good" as classroom-based courses? Not really, a live classroom discussion helps me retain information better.
• Is the social element of speaking with people in person necessary or helpful when engaging in college classes? Yes, its helpful but not necessary.
• Would you consider enrolling in any classroom-based courses at LCC? Yes.
• What preferences do you have if you were to enroll in a MWF or TuTh classroom courses, such as days and times they are offered? No preference.

Online classes are absolutely just as good as in person classes. I have taken both but prefer the lack of distractions with online as well as the convenience with my work schedule. In fact, online classes have allowed me to go back to school after 10 years and I am so grateful for that. I wouldn't be able to go to a conventional classroom-based class and would need to stop my schooling in the event online classes went away.

Online courses can be very convenient for people who have jobs or are busy with household chores and childcare. At the same time, however, there are still times when it is important to speak to a person in person for a college course. I believe that this will help me understand better.

Im very introverted so being online has been a lot easier for me but i am having to go to campus next term which im nervous for. Im hoping itll get me out of my bubble, but I definitely do prefer online. They’re much more easier to work around schedule wise and less socializing. I think online courses are just as good as in person sometimes even better because you have the opportunity to work at your own pace as opposed to the pace of the whole class.

I haven't taken any courses in classrooms through LCC or have any other college experience, so I don't have a good frame of reference for that. That being said, I do remember what it was like during high school online versus the classroom. Socializing with my classmates is very different online. I don't get the same discussions and friendly interactions with my peers or instructor. I did enjoy those and believe they helped in a sense in understanding the coursework and making the work enjoyable. I do also have a harder time asking questions through Moodle or email. If I didn't have barriers in the way of getting to campus, I might consider attending more classroom-based courses in the future.

It all depends on what online class I am taking for history I like to take it online just because I have less distractions around me but if it was a math or English, I would need to do in person just because for those subjects I learn better in a class environment. If I had to take this class in person, I would most likely do a Tuesday and Thursday class, just because that fits into my work schedule.

I think for a lower level history course an online class is "just as good" as a classroom based course.  I am not a very social person by nature, so it is not helpful or necessary for me to when engaging in college classes.  I took a spanish course last term that was hybrid; I did not like the in class portion of the course, especially since the instructor really pushed socializing as necessary.  So I would not consider enrolling in a classroom-based course at LCC. 

That all being said, I would probably have had a different opinion 26 years ago when I went to LCC.  I would have enjoyed the in person social aspect at that time.  I did take HST 101 at the time; besides interacting with the instructor in person I don't remember that much social interaction with my fellow students.  I also probably learned just as much then as I did in this course (even though it was only 3 credits then).

Give more time for the exams.

I believe the survey covered everything.

I have nothing else to say other than that I really enjoyed this course! Thank you!

One thing I would change is for the online short essay prompts, just require the students to write three for each chapter, instead of a whole lottery system type thing, the instructions can be quite confusing. 

Again the only thing I would change about this course is changing the check you understandings to more questions especially because each assignment is covering 3-5 sections of a chapter.

nothing I can think of- thanks for an amazing term!

The only thing I would have liked better in this course was if we were able to take tests earlier in the day on Sundays instead of 8-10pm. It would have been nice to take the test on Sunday mid morning or afternoon. 

Get rid of Cengage for the Mindtap. Macmillian is better, more user friendly and easier to navigate.

No other questions that I can think of.

Thank you for being an awesome instructor and working with my schedule

No other questions, thank you for a great term.

As for the short essay, it was a little confusing.

I don’t have anything else to say other than I truly enjoyed this class and hope you have a great rest of the term!

The only thing in this course that really bothered me was the "Check Your Understanding" assignments after each section, three to seven in each chapter. They only have three questions to them, no matter how long the lesson is. I got pretty low grades for some chapters because the only option was to double and triple-check each answer according to the reading and my notes, even if I was confident in my response. The only outcomes for those check-ins were to either completely fail or ace them. If these had more than 3 questions, maybe 4 or 5, I believe they would be fair. Having pass/fail assignments be representative of my understanding does not make sense when the writing is as dense as it is. 

I feel that you did a good job.  Expectations were outlined from the beginning.  Recommendations were given for students to be successful.  Based on this experience I am considering taking the two online courses that you are teaching next term, even though they are times in history I am not interested in.