BCST 100 - Intro to Electronic Media - Stage 5 - Karyn Beyer

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs

Assessment DescriptionI asked students 5 quiz questions pre and post class covering the topic.

Here are two examples:

The recent economic downturn has led to an increase in what type of television programming?

~Sitcoms

~Dramas

~Variety showcases

=Reality Pre 86% correct Post 80% correct

The average amount of time spent online is _________ the average time spent watching television.

~Equal to

=Slightly less than

~Half of

~Considerably more than Pre 9% correct Post 47% correct

Four of the assessment questions showed appropriate increases in correct response. The decline for one question was surprising.
Learning OutcomesAssess current trends in electronic media.
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students30

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Faculty and staff from related programs/departments
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Teleconferencing or skype
  • Email
  • Phone
Data SummaryFour of the assessment questions should appropriate increases in correct response. The decline for one question was surprising.
Analysis SummaryStudents have achieved proficiency when 85% answer the question correctly.
Next Steps PlannedI will be changing one of the weekly discussion topics to better address the changes in programming and current trends.
Learning OutcomesNo answer

Changes

DetailsMy Fall assessment saw that the overall result was more than acceptable, though I would have liked to have seen a higher increase in correct response for two of the questions. Those areas were addressed in more detail during their assigned lesson week.
Learning OutcomesAssess current trends in electronic media.

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities

Implementation of planned changes and reassessment

More Detailssee previous: I will be changing one of the weekly discussion topics to better address the changes in programming and current trends.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

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