Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

COMP 9944 - Acrobat for Bus/Office - Stage 2 - Rudy Padilla

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances) Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work Pre & post surveys or tests
Assessment Description	25 Question True/False Final Exam Low High Mean Median # Metric Final: 35 24 (68.6%) 33 (94.3%) 29.5 (84.3%) 30 (85.7%) 16 Projects Submitted 12 Final Grades 7 A, 4 B, 3 C, 1 SP Google Doc Archives Samples and Metrics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kSU66BdpQSsWbzNcu3tL-0SHsgUzatntfO-hCg2VzXI/edit?usp=sharing
Learning Outcomes	ALL
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	16

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Students
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings
Data Summary	Low High Mean Median # Metric Final: 35 24 (68.6%) 33 (94.3%) 29.5 (84.3%) 30 (85.7%) 16 Projects Submitted 12 Final Grades 7 A, 4 B, 3 C, 1 SP Google Doc Archives Samples and Metrics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kSU66BdpQSsWbzNcu3tL-0SHsgUzatntfO-hCg2VzXI/edit?usp=sharing
Analysis Summary	•Students who exceeded 70% on final achieved proficiency •Students who exceeded 70% on final and completed project based work exceeded proficiency •Students who exceeded 70% on final, completed project based work, and demonstrated effort exceeded proficiency
Next Steps Planned	• Update final online exam • Update syllabus • Discussed with students syllabus as a contract for a commitment • Reframe the purpose of the course to students as a language tool for job interviews • Update project based work
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Changes

Details	• Updated final online exam • Updated syllabus • Discussed with students syllabus as a contract for a commitment • Reframed the purpose of the course to students as a language tool for job interviews • Updated project based work
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements) Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
More Details	Implement revised online final that addresses learning outcomes Tie project based homework assignment to vocational learning opportunities in order to address learning outcomes and the needs of the downtown center; to simulate a live vocation employment task.

SLO Details Storage Location

ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
Google Docs Archives - https -//docs.google.com/document/d/1kSU66BdpQSsWbzNcu3tL-0SHsgUzatntfO-hCg2VzXI/edit?usp=sharing

Additional Highlights

SLO data transparency and accountability through google archival system

Noncredit students have a comprehensive project based final exam, one-on-one coaching labs, and varied solo projects within 2 x 45 hours courses

Completion and/or reinforcement in COMP 9899 Desktop Publishing I

Utilize the latest software and employ the latest techniques in layout manipulation.

Model moderately structured tasks (tasks that are clear and that offer more than one solution to a computer problem) and well structured computer tasks (task that are clear with only one correct way of performing the task)

Offered individualized assistance, such as explaining important concepts and principles in a thoughtful and student-centered coaching manner.

Provides a variety of materials specifically relevant to the instructional assignments and tasks at hand in well-organized binders

Offer one-on-one coaching to students and individualized support, which includes constant positive reinforcement, acknowledgement, and validation when appropriate.

Paces at instructor at “multilevel” courses appropriately, pulling students in from the edges and offering a balance to the variety of learning styles present in the classroom.

Non-threatening learning environment where students feel at ease and safe in asking questions, includes positive feedback, validation, and acknowledgement whenever possible.

High level of sensitivity towards the needs of diverse learners

Explain important concepts clearly followed-up with reinforcement techniques that include a question and answer period and one-on-one individualized explanations

Use of appropriate neutral language demonstrating sensitivity towards diversity and respect for students

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