MABS 35: Speedbuilding: Keyboarding
Stage 4
Leslie Morales
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 5 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 4 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester, as offered |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester, as offered |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | 1. In Fall 2013, rewrote the course outline and it was approved in November 2013. (It may not currently match the link provided above). (All outcomes have been refined). 2. Implemented a new book/materials/software to be consistent with MABS 30 and 38. 3. New syllabus prepared and course schedule done with weekly assignments to meet course objectives. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | 1. Observation on individual keyboarding technique (posture, hand/finger position, proper reaches to individual letter keys, eyes on copy [book as opposed to computer screen], demonstrated use of shifting, spacing, using the number and symbol keys as well as the numeric keypad 2. Completion of Lessons 11-24, 25-30 3. 1-, 3-, 4- and 5-minute keyboarding testing (both alphabetic and numeric) with 90% accuracy |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Author/writer of current textbook (experienced keyboarding instructor for more than 30 years) |
| Number Assessed | 17 |
| Data Summary | 82% of students (14/17) improved by at least five words per minute and successfully passed the course. |
| Planned Improvements | Inject more self-check timed writings so that students improve their proofreading skills. |
| Program Review Link | No answer |
Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| Details | Ensure that current course outline (November 2013) sufficiently addresses student needs for building speed and accuracy. Another 1-unit course outline (Speedbuilding 2 may be needed and written) to address additional student needs |
| Highlights | Enjoyed using new web-based materials for this course. This enabled students to work from home as well as in class. |