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Rating Question: The ideal tool for evaluating a course

16.09.2024 • 2 minutes

Evaluating a course or training is a crucial challenge for teachers and trainers. With Wooclap, this process becomes not only simpler but also more accurate thanks to the "Rating" question, enhanced with a brand-new visualization of responses. This feature turns evaluations into a valuable source of actionable insights to improve teaching.

Detailed visualization for enhanced analysis

The "Rating" question isn’t new to Wooclap, but it has been revamped with the addition of a detailed results visualization. Previously, this question allowed participants to quantify their opinions on a given scale by displaying the average per option. Now, Wooclap offers a powerful new visualization: in addition to the average, results are represented in histograms showing both the number of responses and the corresponding percentages. This advanced statistical approach enables users to instantly see the nuances of responses without needing to be data analysis experts. Teachers can thus observe the distribution of answers, better understand their students' needs, and adjust their content accordingly.

When an average doesn’t tell the whole story

Relying solely on averages can be misleading. For example, an average score of 5.6 out of 10 might suggest that participants have a mixed opinion. But in reality, this average could hide significant disparities: some participants may have given very low scores, while others rated very high. This is where the new visualization comes into play. With real-time histograms, Wooclap allows you to see these variations as they happen. As soon as a response is submitted, the graphs update automatically, offering the presenter an instant view of trends. You can visually compare responses and understand whether opinions are mostly aligned or polarized.

A tool for improving teaching

The "Rating" question and its new visualization are valuable allies for teachers and trainers seeking to refine the quality of their instruction. By enabling a more nuanced evaluation of courses, it offers richer and more comprehensive feedback. Teachers can identify the strengths and weaknesses of their content and adjust their methods to meet the specific needs of their students.

This feature aligns perfectly with the current trend of course self-evaluation, where teachers invite students to share their feedback via appreciation questionnaires. Wooclap, used in asynchronous mode, allows these questionnaires to be sent at any time, making the evaluation process even more accessible and flexible.

A better understanding of student feedback

Thanks to the new response visualization, it becomes possible to better understand learners' experiences, whether it’s about the course content or teaching methods. By visualizing opinion disparities, a teacher can quickly identify the challenges faced by some students and adjust the course accordingly. The goal is clear: to offer an enriched educational experience, where every piece of feedback contributes to improving teaching.

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Clara Vanbellingen

Clara Vanbellingen

Copywriter @Wooclap. My inexhaustible source of magic for dealing with learning and education? Words!

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