Participant evaluations are one of the most valuable tools for understanding your impact as an Instructor. They offer direct insights into how your Class was experienced—emotionally, intellectually, and socially. Here’s how to access the data, what to look for, and how to use the responses to grow as a facilitator.

How to Access Participant Evaluations

1. Wait until the Class has ended - Evaluations become available only after the scheduled Class time and date.
2. Complete your Instructor evaluation - You’ll need to submit your own reflections before viewing Participant responses. (See: “Why Do I Have to Fill Out an Eval to See My Participants’ Data?”)
3. Go to your Partner Portal

• Navigate to your Activity Log or Previous Programs section.
• Click on the Class you want to review.
• The evaluation results will be live on the Class page.

What Participants Are Asked

Participants answer a mix of multiple-choice and open-ended questions, including:

• How well the Class met its learning objectives
• Whether the Class helped them identify or address stigma around mental illness
• Whether they learned something new about mental health
• If they are more or less likely to seek support after the Class
• Their main takeaway
• Whether their Instructor seemed comfortable with the material
• Suggestions for improvement
• Demographic information (age, gender, race/ethnicity)
• Anything else they’d like to share about their experience

How to Interpret the Responses

• Look at objective alignment first - This shows how well the Class content connected with Participants’ experiences.
• Explore open-ended responses for insight - Look for themes in takeaways and suggestions—what landed emotionally? What could be clearer or stronger next time?
• Review the comfort question thoughtfully - “Did your Instructor seem comfortable?” can give you helpful perspective, especially as you build confidence over time.
• Use demographic data to reflect on reach - Anonymous info about age, race/ethnicity, and gender helps AOM—and you—understand who you’re reaching and how inclusive your sessions feel.

Tips & Notes

• You can revisit evaluation results any time from your Partner Portal either through the Activity Log or the Previous Programs section.
• Three questions are compiled into institution-wide averages, visible to all Partner Admins and Instructors. These metrics help your school track how AOM programming is supporting student wellness over time.
  • “Did this Class allow you to identify and address stigma related to mental illness?”
  • “Did you learn something new about mental health?”
  • “After this Class, are you more or less likely to seek support for your own mental health?”