Gathering feedback midway through a course is one of the most powerful actions an instructor can take to optimize the teaching and learning environment. As the mid-point of the semester approaches, consider obtaining student feedback to determine what is working and what is not, in order to make changes before the end of the term. Conducting a mid-course evaluation can also be particularly helpful when implementing new teaching approaches as well as when teaching newly designed courses. Read more about mid-course feedback and access a question bank and Google Forms template that you can use to create your own, personalized survey.