DSPS 4035 - High Tech Comp. Assess/Disabled - Stage 5 - Dora Rodriguez
Assessment
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| Assessment Description | Teacher observation at the beginning and at the end of the semester based on a 4-level rubric scale. Student survey sample questions: #1-How would you rate your self-achievement during this semester in the High Tech Center? #2-As a result of what you learned in the HTC classes, how can you use technology? |
| Learning Outcomes | 1. Employ basic computer skills. 2. Demostrate proficiency in adapted software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base, graphics, Internet, Email. 3. Use selected software to improve basic academic and cognitive skills. |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| Number of Instructors | 3 |
| Number of Students | ~84 |
Data Analysis
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| Data Summary | Pre-evaluation conducted in Feb 2013 post-evaluation and post evaluation May 2013: -The number of students who were evaluated in the beginning of 2013 spring semester was 29; however, three of them dropped, and/or were no-shows at the end of the semester. -26 students (90%) have been trained with 1 accommodation; while 10 students (34%) have been trained with 2 accommodations. -Positive responses on self-assessment of ability to use technology have increased by 7%; while satisfaction levels have decreased by 5%. |
| Analysis Summary | By teacher observation measured at the beginning and ending of the semester. 42% of the students were able to score in the upper two levels of the rubric (proficiency levels) compared to 21% who scored there at the beginning of the semester. 38% of the students scored at Level 2 (satisfactory progress level) compared to 20% of the students who scored at this level at the beginning of the semester. Only 4% remained at the lowest level (no progress) compared to 58% at the beginning of the semester. On the student survey which measures from year to year the scores went up by 27% on students' rating of their ability, but dropped 5% on their satisfaction with progress. Last year's score for satisfaction was very high however. After analysis and discussion among the teachers, they decided that the year-to-year decline was due to loss of special software applications we were no longer able to afford and computer applications and equipment both needed updating. |
| Next Steps Planned | Continue to look for relevant new software for free, but we will be asking the department to fund software upgrades and new equipment. |
| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
Changes
| Details | We worked on updating course SLOs via the Curriculum Committee. Because of their workload, the Committee were not able get to our course outline this semester. So, we will take it to the Committee in the Fall of 2013. |
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| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| More Details | If the department is able to upgrade equipment and software then we will anaylize the effects of the upgrades, but, if the department is not able to upgrade, we will analyze the effects of continuing the use of outdated applications and hardware. |
SLO Details Storage Location
HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)