CS 101 - Intro to Information Systems - Stage 5 - Nancy Webb

Assessment

Assessment Methods

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

Assessment DescriptionWe were repeating the assessment with the same quiz questions that were done in Fall 2012. The class was not offered online in spring 2013, so only the on campus classes are included.
Learning OutcomesD. Discuss the concepts of computer software, including systems software and applications software.

E. Describe the components of the central processing unit.

I. Evaluate output devices and technologies.
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students41

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Shared document files
Data SummaryThe assessments we discussed were from Fall 2012. The question for Learning Outcome D had 77% correct, Outcome E 57% correct, and Outcome I 73% correct.

In Spring 2013, The question for Learning Outcome D had 80% correct, Outcome E 76% correct, and Outcome I 76% correct.
Analysis SummaryIn Fall 2012 we did not achieve satisfactory outcome for SLO E. Although the online class students answered correctly 87% of the time, the on campus class had only 35% answer correctly. Outcomes for SLO's D and I were acceptable, but there was room for improvement.

In Spring 2013, there was a very large improvement in the on campus classes, from 35% correct on Outcome E to 76% correct. The other two outcomes were improved to a lesser extent.
Next Steps PlannedAt the end of December 2012, the on campus instructor planned to give practice tests and speak with the students about study habits during Spring 2013. There had been a high absentee rate in the Fall semester, and he planned to address that as well. Changes were made during Spring and the same evaluations planned to be given.
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsThe on campus instructor gave practice tests and spoke with the students about study habits.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsThis time the online and face to face classes will discuss study habits and prepare the students with practice tests. We will re-assess with the same methods. If more improvement is seen, we will plan to assess different learning outcomes next year.

SLO Details Storage Location

ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)

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