MABS 391: Word Processing/Microsoft Word
Stage 4
Leslie Morales

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes14
Number of Outcomes Assessed7
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester, as offered
Analysis FrequencyNo answer
Detail LinkLink

Course Information

Number of Course Sections1
Number of Instructors1

Improvement Details

DetailsModified the course by replacing assessments with issues experienced in Spring 2013 with other hands-on learning activities.

Assessment Methods

Methods*Concept and Skill Exams at the end of every chapter

*Performance evaluations at the end of every chapter (hands-on skill activities while live in Microsoft Word 2010 - auto-scored by SNAP program)

* Uploaded assignments/assessments - submitted online and graded by the instructor

* Midterm and final exams comprised of concept, skill and face-to-face production testing (skills)

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermFall 2013
How and With WhomAnother faculty member teaching the same course in the noncredit program.
Number Assessed21
Data SummaryThis data is only based on the ONE MABS 391 online course offered in the Fall 2013 semester. There were 21 students in the MABS 391 Fall 2013 class.The benchmark goal was to have 70% of the enrolled students to meet the set outcomes.

Results: 62% (13/21) of enrolled students satisfactorily completed and met outcomes; 38% (8/21) of enrolled students failed to meet the outcomes. Note that of the 8 students who did not meet the outcomes, 2 had requested that I not drop them regardless of their final grade. They had started the course two weeks late and completed a total of two weeks worth of assignments before the midterm. Another 2 students had personal crises interfere with their satisfactory or better progress shortly after the midterm. One student expressed difficulty with conflicts between working with Word 2013 and the course which was version 2010.
Planned ImprovementsIt is difficult to find ways to help students get back on-track once a personal crisis occurs. The time it takes to recover varies. I usually allow two weeks time and adjust assignments and due dates as needed.

We are upgrading to version Word 2013 for Spring 2014.
Program Review LinkNo answer

Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
ActivitiesRevise course outline of record
DetailsOutcomes need to be updated from the current course outline of record.
HighlightsNo answer

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