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IDEA Online Support
Support information and documents for IDEA Online:
IDEA Online Process Maps
These Process Maps give an overview of the steps to prepare and implement surveys in IDEA Online. The three versions are tailored according to the options for uploading and delivering surveys: API,...
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Guide to Administering Student Ratings of Instruction Online
The following PDF file contains helpful instruction on administering Student Ratings of Instruction online: Guide to Administering Student Ratings of Instruction Online
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IDEA Online Tutorial
Use the links below to access the tutorials for the IDEA Online Student Ratings of Instruction System. These online training courses are self-paced, and it may be helpful to have the IDEA Online...
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Things to Consider When Thinking About Online Delivery
The following document addresses questions and concerns regarding online delivery. Things to Consider
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Directions to Faculty for Online Administration
PDF containing Directions to Faculty for Online Administration. Directions to Faculty for Online Administration
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Adding Additional Questions: Instructions for Faculty
Use the below link to access the tutorial for Adding Additional Questions in IDEA Online. This training is self-paced, and it may be helpful to have the Faculty Information Form email open in a...
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IDEA Online XML Creator
The IDEA Online XML Creator can be used in conjunction with your campus' faculty/student information system to upload course and instructor information into IDEA Online. For more information on the...
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Best Practices for Online Response Rates
As of 2012, the IDEA Student Ratings of Instruction System has an 81% average response rate for paper delivery, and the online survey delivery has an average of 67%. A minimum response rate of 65% is...
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Using Additional Questions
The following PDFs contain useful information on incorporating additional questions on the Student Ratings of Instruction survey: Using Additional Questions Using Additional Questions for Online ...
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Eastern Kentucky University: Best Practices for IDEA Online Management
This process was provided by Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). It details how they distinguish roles and responsibilities of the Primary On-Campus Coordinator (Primary OCC) and Sub On-Campus...
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Group Summary Report General Information
The following are documents you will find helpful when utilizing the Group Summary report (GSR): Group Summary General Information Group Summary Order Form Group Summary Sample Report Sample Group...
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Administering Student Ratings in Team Taught Courses
This PDF explains how to administer student ratings in team-taught classrooms: Administering Student Ratings in Team-Taught Classrooms
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Fee Schedule -- Student Ratings of Instruction
The cost of using IDEA depends upon the number of students who will be surveyed. Fees for using The IDEA System are explained in the current pricing schedule for Student Ratings of Instruction in...
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Successful Online Implementation Depends on a Culture of Trust
At the 2007 IDEA Users Group meeting, Dr Richard Sherry, Bethel University, shared his thoughts on creating trust when administering student ratings online. His presentation outlined steps taken by...