| 1 | Nov 9, 2010 9:35 PM | How will this be evaluated? |
| 2 | Nov 9, 2010 9:37 PM | Incredibly applicable. |
| 3 | Nov 9, 2010 9:38 PM | More focus on scientific writing! |
| 4 | Nov 9, 2010 9:48 PM | no comment |
| 5 | Nov 9, 2010 9:50 PM | I'd like to know where this is done and how. |
| 6 | Nov 9, 2010 9:54 PM | The word effectively here is a bit vague. If part of this assessment will include the ability to give cohesive argument and support arguments with evidence and/or logic, then it is a good outcome. |
| 7 | Nov 9, 2010 9:55 PM | This is very beneficial and important. Also, the professors and staff should be competent in this area. There are professors that do not like to answer any questions that students ask. What kind of learning environment is that? |
| 8 | Nov 9, 2010 9:56 PM | In English. Even if it is a second language for them. This school is in an English speaking nation and if students wish to study here, they must master the language. |
| 9 | Nov 9, 2010 9:59 PM | appropriate |
| 10 | Nov 9, 2010 10:00 PM | I think this is the biggest stressor on campus, and being taught very effectively. At MNSU you have to take the Gen Ed liberals which is all about communication and learning from each department. |
| 11 | Nov 9, 2010 10:04 PM | In the different classes that I have had in one way or another we had to do some project that required this. I feel that I am comfortable to do this in the workplace. |
| 12 | Nov 9, 2010 10:04 PM | how about non-verbal communication? it is the basis for most misunderstanding |
| 13 | Nov 9, 2010 10:11 PM | I don't think digital/visual media is essential. It's tragic that our society has become so heavily dependent technology and the responsible thing to do as a memeber of society is to refrain from placing so much emphasis on these tools. It is beneficial to know how to use these tools but also to communicate without them. |
| 14 | Nov 9, 2010 10:11 PM | I have learned about various communication tools throughout MSU, it would be helpful to learn more about digital media and how it works. |
| 15 | Nov 9, 2010 10:17 PM | I do agree to some point, but the facultiy and staff DO NOT communicate back towards us. Instead they make our lives living nightmares with a bunch of chasing after them for answers. |
| 16 | Nov 9, 2010 10:19 PM | Minnesota State Mankato stresses communication skills and makes it a focus to develop the communication skills of the entire student population. |
| 17 | Nov 9, 2010 10:19 PM | It is most beneficial for the individual if she understands proper and correct use of language beyond the necessity to communicate effectively. |
| 18 | Nov 9, 2010 10:21 PM | We need to do more with digital and visual media. |
| 19 | Nov 9, 2010 10:36 PM | Most students at MSU, M don't know how to write papers, give presentations, or give speeches. |
| 20 | Nov 9, 2010 10:37 PM | I think the word "verbally" should be changed to "orally." The term verbal communication encompasses both oral and written communication. So, if what is intended is a specific reference to oral (spoken) communication, then the outcome should specify that. |
| 21 | Nov 9, 2010 10:43 PM | All students? Some? If some, which students?
All three levels must be achieved? Verbal, written, and digital/visual? |
| 22 | Nov 9, 2010 10:44 PM | What will we do with the many students whose writing skills are minimal? |
| 23 | Nov 9, 2010 10:45 PM | Very important to communicate through professional technical writing |
| 24 | Nov 9, 2010 10:55 PM | Demonstration of learning outcomes = communication. This is also an essential. |
| 25 | Nov 9, 2010 11:34 PM | Communication is a necessity in learning. |
| 26 | Nov 9, 2010 11:41 PM | Too awkward, how about this version? Students will demonstrate effective verbal, visual, and written communication using a variety of media. |
| 27 | Nov 9, 2010 11:41 PM | But why include visual media or digital media. They should be able to write clear concise English (including verbs) and speak well. If they can't any faculty member should be able to request that they demonstrate those skills before they graduate. Passing a course will not accomplish this goal. |
| 28 | Nov 9, 2010 11:58 PM | communication is good i feel like all assingments are very clear |
| 29 | Nov 10, 2010 12:32 AM | Taken care of by requiring both speech and writing |
| 30 | Nov 10, 2010 12:53 AM | I see this as one of the most critical, and one in which students are currently sorely lacking. |
| 31 | Nov 10, 2010 1:23 AM | The inclusion of digital and visual literacy is welcome. The cross-cultural aspect is missing. |
| 32 | Nov 10, 2010 1:30 AM | While performing various duties in service learning students are exposed to the need to achieve a common goal. In order to do this there is going to be communication with supervisors, peers, those being helped, and it will be done utilizing many forms of communication so as to ensure the message is received clearly. |
| 33 | Nov 10, 2010 1:44 AM | Do we have digital and/or visual media courses? |
| 34 | Nov 10, 2010 2:21 AM | What about spoken communication? What about the arts? Painting, sculpture, theatre, and music all are powerful means of conveying emotional meaning. The humanities seem to have been omitted. |
| 35 | Nov 10, 2010 2:33 AM | There has been a focus on this throughout, from papers, to public speaking, to presentations. Not bad, but could be better. |
| 36 | Nov 10, 2010 2:52 AM | I very much like the last phrase, and, as I recall, I suggested these be included. |
| 37 | Nov 10, 2010 2:58 AM | Edit, edit, edit is part of the process |
| 38 | Nov 10, 2010 3:27 AM | Technical writing/communicating clearly may be more important than is recognized. |
| 39 | Nov 10, 2010 3:31 AM | Students on our campus really struggle with writing and critical thinking. They have assess to so much technology/information, but they don't how to use it. |
| 40 | Nov 10, 2010 3:45 AM | Verbal and writing skills should be stressed. Most are probably more comfortable with the last ones. |
| 41 | Nov 10, 2010 4:19 AM | Who decides and at what level? The student writing skills, in my experience, are generally below average at MSU. Will the assessment be done in the department or by a university committee? How will the standards be disseminated so faculty know how students will be assessed. How is the assessment time commitment factored into faculty workloads? |
| 42 | Nov 10, 2010 6:42 AM | Students need the attention more than just a computer help, they will tend to slack and more often not focus due to no actual one-on-ones. |
| 43 | Nov 10, 2010 12:33 PM | Ditto my comments on 1 & 2. Interpersonal communication? Presentational communication? Where is the idea of interpretation of a communicated message? Can students communicate across cultures? |
| 44 | Nov 10, 2010 2:05 PM | I see too many students playing little kid games on the computer. |
| 45 | Nov 10, 2010 2:24 PM | This is an area that during under-grad, I think their could have been a much better job in making sure students come out out with an ability to use all microsoft software applications-but this is something that I suspect was not defined prior to graduation and may well be happening now. |
| 46 | Nov 10, 2010 3:13 PM | Should the multimedia format also be referenced. In my mind "digital and/or visual media is not the same as multimedia. |
| 47 | Nov 10, 2010 3:23 PM | This is certainly a worthy goal - and one we would definitely want to promote as a learning outcome at MSU. My concern is that despite an increased emphasis on writing skills (intensive writing courses), my experience would indicate that students are becoming LESS effective, not more, in demonstrating good writing skills. Some of the email messages I receive are absolutely not acceptable. How can we promote this goal in all aspects of our learning environment? I'm beginning to distrust our ENG 101 courses, when I see grades of "A," and then the poor evidence of learning. |
| 48 | Nov 10, 2010 4:05 PM | particularly face to face communication |
| 49 | Nov 10, 2010 4:46 PM | Same as previous question. |
| 50 | Nov 10, 2010 4:48 PM | should be less media |
| 51 | Nov 10, 2010 5:03 PM | Especially in this age of computers, cell phones, palm pilots etc. I have noticed a tendency of students to think that e-mail/text message communication is as effective as face to face. Especially with group assignments, I have noticed there has been less opportunity for students to participate in meaningful problem solving if there main communication is through these means. |
| 52 | Nov 10, 2010 5:26 PM | This is a good goal, but they also need to come to us with these skills from their K12 education and they are not. Generally speaking today's students are not well-spoken nor can they write well. They are especially poor when it comes to technical writing skills when we need then to write abstracts and research documents. This is also very profession specific. My students ability to write a narrative or a composition is great but they will not use that writing style in a medical record, in communication with physicians, or in research. |
| 53 | Nov 10, 2010 6:15 PM | sometimes it is difficult for writing effectively because every teacher wants us to write a paper a different way and our grades are affected by it. |
| 54 | Nov 10, 2010 6:45 PM | YES! Non-verbal communication is also important. Students need to be aware of the messages they send with their body language and should be aware of that in others also. |
| 55 | Nov 10, 2010 6:53 PM | Is there any thought of applying this to educators, as well? |
| 56 | Nov 10, 2010 6:56 PM | Efficient communication in all current forums of media is essential for knowledge and the ability to have your own voice heard. |
| 57 | Nov 10, 2010 7:26 PM | Apparently the writers of this survey need to work on this "learning outcome." |
| 58 | Nov 10, 2010 9:25 PM | Why not, because, communication skills is important beyond the school. |
| 59 | Nov 10, 2010 9:40 PM | In all of my classes I am participating in activities that include communication. Its such a part of our every day lives that learning it is essential to our survival in the world. |
| 60 | Nov 10, 2010 9:58 PM | As a mass communications and technical communications student I believe this to be true. I do not know if this is true for all areas of study. |
| 61 | Nov 10, 2010 10:23 PM | could include listening skills |
| 62 | Nov 10, 2010 10:50 PM | I do believe that students can learn how to use technology by interacting with other students in the community. |
| 63 | Nov 11, 2010 3:10 PM | Communication is key to all aspects of life, especially at a professional level |
| 64 | Nov 11, 2010 7:21 PM | When I talk with employers, they consistently mention as one of their top priorities the importance of our students being effective communicators. |
| 65 | Nov 11, 2010 9:39 PM | Well, given test scores and writing samples - no. Looking at transcripts - yes. |
| 66 | Nov 12, 2010 5:56 AM | I am ok with this untill you start offering Facebook classes. |
| 67 | Nov 12, 2010 5:09 PM | none |
| 68 | Nov 15, 2010 12:49 AM | Plenty of students I know do not know how to use Power Point, and usually the only time they are required to make a power point is for a group project. If they don't know how, they defer the power point making to someone who does know. MSU is notorious for horrible writing skills. I'm amazed when a professor tells me that a paper I did last minute, without much thought, is one of the best papers they've read in a few years. |
| 69 | Nov 15, 2010 4:12 PM | Again, what happens if a student cannot "demonstrate" such abilities? |
| 70 | Nov 16, 2010 4:13 AM | Students need more work on communication skills--both oral and written that is in a professional format. |
| 71 | Dec 2, 2010 7:54 PM | THIS CLASS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. |