Multiple Paths to Success Eric Schmieder, Johnston Community College

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference Let’s Play a Game Here are the rules: Complete as many of the questions as you can You have one minute with each worksheet Do not proceed to the next worksheet until instructed Do not return to previous worksheets after time is up 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

My Old Approach to Instruction Identify the concepts/chapters to be covered Select/design assessment activities Establish weekly deadlines for submission Teach according to the scheduled content Assist students who identify comprehension issues Grade and provide feedback Revise course content for NEXT semester 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Historical Student Success Rate *Only 1 Traditional Section in Spring 2013 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference Time’s Up! Scoring and Reflection 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference The Theory Students were not adequately prepared The course design forced fast-paced learning Concepts are cumulative therefore: Success diminishes over the semester Students felt discouraged and lost early Something had to radically change! 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference The Goals Develop a course that is flexible yet structured Give students adequate time for skill building Provide timely feedback throughout the process Maintain weekly course engagement Identify multiple levels of success Evaluate student outcomes consistently Demonstrate comprehension on multiple levels 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Focus on Successful Retention Through Routine Communication 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Give Time for Connections 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Minimize Delays in Feedback 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference Weekly Engagement Attendance requirements Progress monitoring Student accountability Personalized instruction Fall 2014 – Weekly Code Journals Continuous Improvement Spring 2015 – Weekly Participation Activities 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Multiple Levels of Success A B 7 chapters of competency 10 chapters of competency 13 chapters of competency C 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

What Defines Success? 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference Assignment Type Chapters 1-7 Chapters 8-10 Chapters 11-13 Total Weight Participation Activities N/A 30% Quizzes 7 of 13 3 of 13 10% Lab Assignments 14 of 20 4 of 20 2 of 20 20% Final Exam 60 of 75 questions 8 of 75 questions 7 of 75 questions Project Varies based on individual project selection Code Phase 70 of 100 points 10 points each pair of chapters Chapters 8 and 9, 10 and 11, 12 and 13 70% of project grade Analysis, Design, & Testing phases 30% of project grade Chapters Completed Maximum Potential Average Realistic Letter Grade Expectation Chapters 1 through 7 81.08% C Chapters 1 through 10 92.66% B Chapters 1 through 13 100% A 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference Keys to Success Time Management Communication Resources Flexibility Responsiveness Software Support 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference The Results *Midterm Reporting for Spring 2015 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Let’s Play Again – NEW RULES Get your workspace organized Briefly review the question sets until time starts You have five minutes to complete your work You may start on any worksheet you want You may return to worksheets as desired 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference Time’s Up! Scoring and Reflection 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference Want the Details? Documents related to this process are available at: http://1drv.ms/1EeNDU4 Additional discussion/connection welcome: ejschmieder@johnstoncc.edu ejschmieder@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ejschmieder 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference

Multiple Paths to Success Eric J. Schmieder Computer Technology Instructor Johnston Community College ejschmieder@gmail.com