Pilot Study

  • Format of pilot
    • Two traditional lecture sections
    • One design section
    • Same faculty teaching both groups
  • Common quizzes and exams
  • Common individual assignments
  • Redesign section also does group assignments
  • Evaluation will include:
    • Comparison of exam performance
    • Follow-up on performance in sequel course
    • Standard student course evaluations
    • Evaluation by participating faculty
    • Focus groups to get student feedback
  • Institutional Review Board review
    • Informed consent for focus groups
    • Anonymity of evaluations