Using an “I don’t know” Option in Survey Design
I don’t know. In 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High, high school Social Studies teacher Mr. Hand asks student Jeff Spiccoli, “Why are you continuously late for this class Mr. […] The post Using an “I...
View ArticleTeaching AND Learning: It Takes Two, Baby…Me and You
Yeah, I have that song in my head today. “One can wish upon a star; two can make a wish come true.” Here’s why (other than the obvious – […] The post Teaching AND Learning: It Takes Two, Baby…Me and...
View ArticleThe Feynman Technique – Retrieval Practice at its Best
Ever read a great article and go to tell your parter, friend, or family member about it only to realize that you’ve forgotten many of the details or can’t quite […] The post The Feynman Technique –...
View ArticleSpoiler Alert: Learning Should Feel Like Hard Work
I’m happy to report that this year, I’ve followed through on at least one of my New Year’s resolutions – to read more (non-fiction) books. It’s been going great, except […] The post Spoiler Alert:...
View Article9 Reflective Questions You Should Be Asking as You Design a Survey
Sheila here, back writing with my favorite survey design partner and co-author Kim Leonard. Questions are a powerful tool no matter what work you’re doing. Questions can catalyze thinking and […] The...
View ArticleFailure and The Fluency Illusion: You CAN Bite Back!
I failed a college history course – 20th Century US History, to be exact. I was a good student in that I attended all classes, dutifully took notes, and read […] The post Failure and The Fluency...
View ArticleDesigning a Survey by Committee? You need these 10 tips!
I’ve been working with two wonderful professional associations on their annual (or biennial) State of the Industry surveys – The Presentation Guild* and the Data Visualization Society** and have 10 […]...
View ArticleBalancing tensions in Survey Design: Check all that apply vs Forced Choice
Sheila here, writing again with co-author and co-conspirator, Kim Leonard. Lately, we’ve been thinking about the many balancing tensions we often face in designing quality survey questions – whether...
View Article12+ Retrieval practice strategies for instructors & trainers
Retrieval practice is one of the most researched evidence-based learning strategies we have. It’s so simple to implement, yet can be quite hard work. Think of it like running (please […] The post 12+...
View ArticleYour survey deserves a good response rate! 10 tips for success
Sheila here, writing again with my favorite collaborator, Kim Leonard… Response rates are everything in survey design. You spend countless hours designing your survey. You work through a design...
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