Summary
This article includes instructions on how to view student response rates for teaching evaluations. It also highlights some tips on how to increase response rates.
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Viewing Response Rates
Throughout the duration of the evaluation period the instructor can view response rates. NOTE: Once evaluations are closed instructors will no longer be able to access the response rate in this way. Please create a ticket for help with this using the Teacher Evaluation Webform
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Log in to mycourses.
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Click on any course. It does not need to be the course you need to view since this feature will show all your courses being evaluated.
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Click on Blue Evaluations - Instructor
NOTE: If you are unable to see this please view Managing the Course Menu

4. Click on Course Evaluation Tasks
Tips for increasing response rate
- Scheduling time during class is the best way to increase response rates. It is important to consider strategy when scheduling.
- Scheduling time in the middle of class can capture the most student involvement
- Schedule time on a day that has a quiz/test or other important activity
- Communicate through a myCourses announcement as well on the syllabus so they are aware ahead of time
- Remind students to bring a device (mobile or otherwise) to class so they can participate in the evaluation process
- Ensure that all students have access to the evaluation
- Build buy-in - Explain to students why their feedback is important to you and how you use their feedback, specific examples are helpful
- Although students do get system reminders to do their evaluations, it’s helpful to add personalized reminders
- Consider adding the evaluation as a calendar event to your Canvas course as an additional reminder for the students. For help adding these see https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12797-415241296
Need additional help?
Please fill out the Teacher Evaluation Webform with as much detail as possible, or contact the ET&S Help Desk team on your local campus.
For additional training please visit the Teaching and Learning Technologies Training Website.