Professor Evaluation "iceLIFE"

23 students enrolled - 21 finished

average of iceLIFE class - in brackets: (average of all courses @ IMCS - all 300 level courses @ RUTGERS)

1. The instructor was prepared for class and presented the material in an organized manner: 4.57 (4.59 - 4.57)

2. The instructor responded effectively to students comments and questions: 4.80 (4.55 - 4.57)

3. The instructor generated interest in the course material: 5.00 (4.56 - 4.76)

4. The instructor had a positive attitude toward assisting all students in understanding course material: 4.87 (4.63 - 4.61)

5. The instructor assigned grades fairly: 4.76 (4.25 - 4.18)

6. The instructional methods encouraged student learning: 4.80 (4.30 - 4.53)

7. I learned a great deal in this course: 4.73 (4.45 - 4.59)

8. I had a strong prior interest in the subject matter and wanted to take this course: 4.21 (4.20 - 4.35)

9. I rate the teaching effectiveness of the instructor as: 4.80 (4.39 - 4.46)

10. I rate the overall quality of the course as: 4.80 (4.43 - 4.58)

11. Do you advise an iceLIFE class is not too far off? 4.87

12. Do you advise an iceLIFE class should be installed in the future as a permanent RUTGERS course? 4.93

13. Do you advise the associated WEB server is a useful tool? 4.73

14. Do you advise the technology of the "Smart Classroom" was functioning sufficient? 3.64

20. What did you like best about this course?

• The way the course material was presented and the use of multimedia equipment.
• The instructors extensive knowledge on Antarctica.
• The information taught is cutting edge
• It presents a fresh new feeling at a university that seems all too common.
• It was very informative and creative.
• I liked how we had the computer to use in our class.
• Interesting and every class is different.
• It provided very current information on a number of scientific issues that were of importance in the world today.
• The topic of iceLIFE itself attracted me to the course. No other course at RUTGERS offered a course similar in content.
• The ability to use the Smart Classroom for visual info about the antarctic and other class topics.
• I appreciate the instructions, encouragement of student participation, experience sharing.
• The professor really wants the students to learn a lot, instead of just memorizing facts.

• Not much - like the class as it is.
• I don't think I could be so nice and positive on such a regular basis.
• Some more films added to the course. I am sure National Geographic has some good films.
• Nothing.
• Have a few more in-class speakers.
• Have the days split from one to two.
• Nothing.

• I feel as though I've been to the places he's described.
• In many ways, he has motivated us in respect to the marine science field. He told us many 1st hand anecdotes about the career.
• A lot of the work in this class was done through the Internet. It provided us with up to date information, and taught us to use a computer in ways that will be important in our careers.
• By encouraging us to study what interests us on our own. He showed us a little and tells us to go find more = active learning.
• He has shown how to effectively use the INTERNET as a research tool & a means of communication between colleagues & other sources of info
• He brought a topic of iceLIFE and connected it to other topics selecting to the US environment.
• His open format encouraged you to seek out for yourself and expand where you will.
• Never knew so much life existed in arctic regions. Possibly minoring in Marine Science.
• He made us want to come to class and made us interested in something we didn't know about.

• The only professor I've ever had that was happy about me calling him at home to answer questions. He got an A.
• Excellent class
• The use of a "Smart" Classroom greatly aids the classroom + learning environment. Although the connection was very slow at times. The use of the WEB allowed very recent information to be presented directly in class.
• There should be a computer in the classroom to use to access the WEB from.
• I think the computer should be installed permanently in the classroom.
• More INTERNET access in the classroom.
• Prof. Kils not only cares about us learning, but is an understanding down to earth instructor.