The University of Texas McDonald Observatory  


Post Workshop Evaluation Form
McDonald Observatory
The University of Texas at Austin


 

All fields are required. If not applicable, please enter "n/a".
Which workshop did you attend?
Comets! (June 17-19, 2010)
Earth and Space Science (June 21-24, 2010)
Explore Our Solar System (June 25-27, 2010)
Worlds beyond our Solar System (July 5-7, 2010)
MONET: Using a Remote Telescope (July 8-10, 2010)
Formation of Planetary Systems (July 19-22, 2010)

  1. To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements concerning the impact of the workshop on you personally?

    Statement
    		None
    		Small
    		Moderate
    		Great
    It increased my confidence in myself as a teacher.
    It elevated my enthusiasm for teaching.
    It increased my interest in research and the ways that science, mathematics, or technology can be applied.
    It stimulated me to think about ways I can improve my teaching.
    I believe I will be a more effective teacher.
    It increased my interest and ability in networking with teachers and other professionals.
    It increased my motivation to seek out other experimental professional development activities.
    It increased my commitment to learning and seeking new ideas on my own.


  1. Currently, what kinds of NASA resources and materials are you using in your science instruction?

    Images   
         		Multimedia   
         		Lesson plans   
         		None   
    Poster   
         		Webcasts or videoconferencing   
         		Space Day   
         		Other: 
         		 
    Websites   
         		Printed materials   
         		     
         		   

    Please elaborate about the NASA resources and materials you are currently using.


  1. What new NASA resources and materials are you using (or plan to use) as a result of your workshop experience?



    Please elaborate about the new NASA resources and materials you are using as a result of your workshop experience.


  1. In your opinion, what was the primary professional benefit of your workshop experience?



  1. Will you recommend the McDonald Observatory program to your teacher colleagues?

    No   
         		Not sure   
         		Probably   
         		Definitely   


  1. In the last four months since the workshop, I have:

    Thought
    about
    		Planned
    		Begun
    		Completed
    		 
    A science team meeting to share my workshop experience and materials.
    Implementing one activity for my science instruction.
    Integrating some activities into my lesson plans.
    Sharing my workshop experience and materials with math teachers.
    Storing my materials to use at some point in the future.
    Other:


  1. If you completed any of the items, please elaborate about the outcomes.

    Completed
    		Outcomes
    A science team meeting to share my workshop experience and materials.
    Implementing one activity for my science instruction.
    Integrating some activities into my lesson plans.
    Sharing my workshop experience and materials with math teachers.
    Storing my materials to use at some point in the future.
    Other:




  



 




1 November 2010
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