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4.4
Dispatcher
Observer, Middleton Police Department (WI) Dec 6, 2023
ASIM Basic
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Tabletop exercises.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

N/A.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Keep on training!.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

N/A.

4.9
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Milton Police Department (FL) Dec 5, 2023
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The instruction the facts explained with stats.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The simulation would like little more time on the system before the training began.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

See below.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Little more training with the systems before the training begins. Refresher mini courses once a year after taking this class would be good.

4.8
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Gulf Breeze Police Department (FL) Dec 5, 2023
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

GOING OVER THE POWER POINTS.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

N/A.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

GOOD THE WAY IT IS.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

NOT CERTAIN.

4.4
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office (FL) Dec 5, 2023
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The live scenarios.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

It was all good.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Sometimes some of dispatch's functionality such as which units we would dispatch or how we're supposed to show other agencies being contacted or en route wasn't clearly explained.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

I'm not sure.

4.0
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Santa Rosa County Emergency Management Agency (FL) Dec 5, 2023
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Simulations.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

The parts that didn't apply to what I would be doing in real life.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

N/A.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Not sure.

4.9
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Florida A & M University Police (FL) Nov 28, 2023
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The scenarios were best for me especially as a first tome dispatcher.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

All parts were helpful.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Very good energies and presenting tactics.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Emergency management training.

4.4
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch (SC) Nov 14, 2023
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  • Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  • The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  • The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  • The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  • Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  • Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  • Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • I would recommend this course to my peers.

    • Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

    DIFFERENT SCENARIOS.

    Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

    SIMPLE EXERCISES.

    Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

    NA.

    What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

    CONTINUING ED.

    1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
    2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
    3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
    4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
    5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
    6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
    7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
    8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
    9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
    10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
    11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
    12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
    13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
    4.4
    Dispatcher
    Dispatcher, Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch (SC) Nov 14, 2023
    ASIM Advanced
    Self assessment of skill
    Before
    After
    1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
    2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
    3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
    4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
    5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
    6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
    7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
    8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
    9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
    10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
    11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
    12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
    13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
    14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
    15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
    16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
    17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
    18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
    19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
    20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
    21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

    Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

    Hands on training, and learning how they set up the commands.

    Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

    Not being able to physically participate in the practical.

    Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

    N/A.

    What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

    Negotiations.

    4.7
    Dispatcher
    Dispatcher, Clemson University Police (SC) Nov 14, 2023
    ASIM Advanced
    Self assessment of skill
    Before
    After
    1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
    2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
    3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
    4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
    5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
    6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
    7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
    8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
    9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
    10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
    11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
    12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
    13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
    14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
    15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
    16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
    17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
    18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
    19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
    20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
    21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

    Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

    I found the lectures to be the most valuable part of the course because we had an excess of dispatchers that caused us to fill roles that we would not realistically fill.

    Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

    I found the scenario's to be the least valuable part of the course due to the lack of space for me to fulfill my actual job duties.

    Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

    I would recommend having more spaces for dispatchers or having them fulfill a role that they might handle in real life.

    What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

    I think the next training I think that would be most useful is the Crisis negotiations course.

    5.0
    Dispatcher
    Dispatcher, Franklin County Emergency Management (OH) Nov 7, 2023
    ASIM Advanced
    Self assessment of skill
    Before
    After
    1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
    2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
    3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
    4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
    5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
    6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
    7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
    8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
    9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
    10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
    11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
    12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
    13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
    14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
    15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
    16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
    17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
    18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
    19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
    20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
    21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

    Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

    The practical exercises were dvery interactive, well led and engaging.

    Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

    I would not say I was disappointed or felt any part of the course was not valuable.

    Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

    The powerpoint presentations and speakers were very engaging. This was one of the few courses I have taken where I felt sitting in a classroom setting was not boring.

    What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

    I would say that a training diving deeper into IED attacks would be benificial.

    *Unedited comments (including typos and spelling) written by students in their course evaluation


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