Lessons Learned from Creating a Course Advising Tool
Year: 2013
Type: preprint
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: We detail some lessons learned while designing and testing a course selection tool for undergraduates at a large state university. Between 2009‐2011 we conducted two surveys of over 500 students in multiple majors and colleges. These surveys asked students detailed questions about their preferences concerning courses selection, advising, and career paths. We present data from this study which may be helpful for faculty and staff who advise undergraduate students. We find that advising software tools can help both students and human advisors in terms of rote requirement checking and basic course planning, but nothing can replace an in person advising session.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Institutions: University of Tennessee at Martin, University of Kentucky
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2109896998