CAD 181 - Computer Aided Drafting - Stage 5 - Kurt Common

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment DescriptionPlease rate your skill at:

Operate computer , software & equipment.

Drawing, editing & layer creation.

Blocks, text, style, dimensioning styles & dimensioning commands to execute 3 View drawings w/ dimensions as per ANSI standards.

Use layout, viewports, scaling and printing or plotting at scales various types of engineering graphics.

Create architectural, sections & pictorial diagrams that convey design information.

Implement effective strategies for expediting CAD production, summarize basic settings.

Organize & maintain drawing files & folders as per laboratory.

How is the learning environment in the laboratory?

Exams two with three assignments of two hours in length.

Over forty assignments over the semester.
Learning OutcomesAll
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~30

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Faculty and staff within our department

Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
Data SummaryThe eight assessments were rated between 80 and 96% by student survey

of skills obtained.
Analysis SummaryThe analysis indicates the course is meeting the outcomes, however I plan to improve course material. I will further review survey data and incorporate suggestions to improve my delivery of the course.
Next Steps PlannedAfter further study in July I will incorporate changes in the Fall 2013 semester.
Learning OutcomesAll

Changes

DetailsI revised the time limit on assignments and reward pre-class preparation on the laboratory.

Simplify the requirements of commitment needed to be successful in the course.

Improve the syllabus and the presentation of expectations of the course.
Learning OutcomesAll

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities

Implementation of planned changes and reassessment

More DetailsGoals for Fall 2013 will be to improve handout material for CAD 181 and automate survey data collection.

SLO Details Storage Location

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

Additional Highlights

The changes on time limit on assignments and rewarding pre-class preparation made seem to work very well. I'm very satisfied with the results. Also the success measured by the survey and skills evaluation via assignments and exams.

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