Natisha Givens 2012 Teaching Portfolio by Natisha Givens

TEACHING PORTFOLIO Natisha Givens ECPI University 124 Floyd Smith Office Park Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 704.971.5050 x65984 ngivens@ecpi.edu http://natishagivensportfolio.weebly.com

One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile. - Napolean Hill

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Review â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 2012

Table of Contents RESUME ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING ................................................................................................................................. 4 My Teaching Beliefs ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Classroom Techniques ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Assessment Techniques ............................................................................................................................................ 5 TEACHING EXPERIENCE ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Courses Taught ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Teaching Awards ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 College Involvement ................................................................................................................................................ 8 SAMPLE OF REVIEWED TEACHING MATERIALS ........................................................................................... 9 Sample Material for CIS150 (Networking I) ........................................................................................................... 9 Sample Material for IST120 (Computer Applications) ...........................................................................................10 EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TEACHING ....................................................................................................................11 Teaching Conferences / Workshops ........................................................................................................................11 E-Learning (InfoTech Training) Completed ...........................................................................................................11 E-Learning (InfoTech Training) Planned ...............................................................................................................11 Education and Certifications ..................................................................................................................................11 EVIDENCE OF STUDENT LEARNING ..................................................................................................................12 Pre/Post Test Data ..................................................................................................................................................12 Student Comments ..................................................................................................................................................12 Student Grade Summary .........................................................................................................................................12 Student Sample (IST 120) .......................................................................................................................................13 Student Sample (CSA 101) ......................................................................................................................................14 STUDENT EVALUATIONS .......................................................................................................................................15 Positive Comments .................................................................................................................................................15 Negative Comments ................................................................................................................................................15 COURSE SURVEY RESULTS ...................................................................................................................................16 SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS ........................................................................................................................24 APPENDICES...............................................................................................................................................................24

Resume Natisha Givens 11322 Chapeclane Road, Charlotte, NC 980.253.3416 nlgivens@yahoo.com; http://natishagivensportfolio.weebly.com

Profile Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously. Ability to handle challenges. Ability to prioritize and operate proactively. Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results. Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to manage in an academic organization. Commended for reliability and trustworthiness. Experienced in successful management of diverse groups of people. Experienced with e-learning standards, tools, and blended learning approaches. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

ECPI University Charlotte, NC

June 2004 - Present

Educator         

Incorporate up-to-date subject-matter expertise that reflects current trends in the field of study Motivate students to excellence by conveying an enthusiastic attitude Create an energizing atmosphere conducive to learning, while maintaining discipline Assist students to become analytical, problem-solvers, and decision-makers Provide creative projects to emphasize good communication and teamwork Employ a variety of active learning techniques to engage students in the learning process Design and update training manuals for Microsoft Office Suite, Keyboarding, Operating Systems, Networking, Principles of Business Management, and various other classes Assist in developing the University's curriculum Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

LMS (Learning Management System) Administrator   

Oversee Moodle LM S operation and maintenance Facilitate training for new faculty on how to utilize the Moodle LMS Resolve escalated LMS users issues

Honor Society Advisor CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

National Business College Bluefield, VA

June 2002 - June 2004

Educator  

Motivate students to excellence by conveying an enthusiastic attitude Create an energizing atmosphere conducive to learning, while maintaining discipline

Computer Skills Windows 98 / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 (Highly proficient) MS Office (Highly proficient) Server 2003 (Proficient) VMware (Proficient) MySQL (Proficient)

Education

Master of Science Information Science Bachelor of Business Administration

Strayer University Bluefield State College

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Philosophy of Teaching My Teaching Beliefs My Objective—while students are engaged in my courses, the emphasis is proficiency in applying what is learned to improve their marketability. The following list is five key areas that must be applied in my classroom in order for me to meet my objective. 

Provide each student an education tailored to his or her strengths and needs. As an educator, I must strive to challenge and support students according to their individual strengths and needs. I give a pre-assessment to determine the level of existing knowledge in order to create and/or modify lesson plans and assignments. My rubrics are developed to ensure the objectives of the assignment is clearly stated, met, and evaluated. I also take into consideration the individual strengths and needs when assignment weights/points to the various portion of the rubric.

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Allow students to construct their knowledge through exploration and discussion. I encourage students to be part of the instructional method (lecture and lab assignments) by being active contributors in the classroom. This allows them to delve into and take part responsibility in their own learning. Class discussions, verbal and/or written, allow students to use language to synthesize their knowledge and make their work public (improving their marketability skills).

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Engage students in the development of certain tasks in the classroom. I believe that engaging students in the development of certain tasks helps with classroom management. Adult-learners love to contribute to how and what they learn. I allow students to give suggestions on how certain tasks should be developed and/or delivered. This can possibly prevent frustration from them not understanding an assignment/activity.

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Display optimism and encouragement. I strive to create a positive learning environment. I privately encourage students that may be struggling in certain areas as to not bring embarrassment upon them. However, I publicly recognize strengths, contributions, and given credibility within the classroom.

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A teacher is (I am) always a student. Being an educator does not mean that I have all the answers and know all there is about my subject matter. The classroom should not only be a where students learn, but also a place where I can learn and improve. I do this by my relationship with veteran teachers, through in-services offered inside and outside of the company. This allows me to collect ideas, increase my content, and increase my pedagogical knowledge. In addition, encouraging, welcoming, and reflecting on student feedback allows me to continuously refine my teaching practice.

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Classroom Techniques Students are not asked to complete the lessons independently, but rather the class is instructor led. To maximize coverage of the material, thorough lessons are prepared in advance to capture the key points of each chapter. Although the class is instructor-led, the delivery of course material (lecture) should be interesting, interactive, and fun. Therefore, I use a variety of methods which include multimedia—PowerPoint, videos, the Internet, and iPads; as well as traditional lecture. In addition, students are given the opportunity to introduce and share their knowledge on the given topic. Another method includes extensive hands-on activity. This affords students the opportunity to apply what they have just learned during lecture. Students are encouraged to notify me immediately whenever they encounter any difficulties in understanding the concepts. Repetition is emphasized. After covering a new topic, often I reverberate back to a past topic by questioning a student at random. Care is taken to address every student at least twice a week, thus I am in the habit of learning all names by the 2nd or 3rd day of each term. After material is covered in class, the lab activity completed is posted on the Learning Management System (LMS)— Moodle to allow students to repeat the exercise if reinforcement is required. The postings also allow students who were not present to complete the assigned material. SEE Sample Course Postings on the following pages.

Assessment Techniques The course syllabus clearly makes students aware how they will be assessed. Exams are given in two parts - Theory and Production. Because the emphasis is performance, the production segment of the exam contributes more weight to the final evaluation. The Theory portion of the exam is securely delivered in the Learning Management System (LMS)—Moodle. It is comprised on multiple choices and short answer questions. Immediate feedback is available to students. The Production portion of the exam is completed on the computer and uploaded in Moodle. Feedback is usually provided by the next class period, but no later than a week (two class periods). Other assessments include quizzes, labs, individual review exercises/study guides, class review exercises, one-minute paper, the muddiest point, and direct paraphrasing.   

One-Minute Paper. This paper consists of three questions; what was covered, areas that the student(s) still have questions about, what can be done for me, the instructor, to me more effective. The Muddiest Point. After a 45-minute lecture block, students anonymously write down the “muddiest”—most unclear point of the lecture. These responses are reviewed during break and, if necessary, recovered during the next lecture block. Direct Paraphrasing. Volunteers or randomly chosen students are asked reverberate, by paraphrasing, what they retained from the lecture.

On the first day of class, students are directed to Moodle, and various links including the Syllabus, Course Information, and Professionalism links. These postings are available for viewing throughout the term and alleviates misunderstandings as the term progresses. SEE Sample Course Postings on the following pages.

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General Course Information Snap Shot

File Access Page Snap Shot

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Lab Instruction Access Page Snap Shot

Professionalism Page Snap Shot

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Teaching Experience Courses Taught From June 2004 to June 2012, I have provided instruction for 296 classes totaling 2,979 students. The various courses taught are listed below by course number and name: BUS115 BUS120 BUS122 BUS193 BUS230 CIS102 CIS106 CIS114 CIS115 CIS121 CIS131 CIS150 CIS151 CIS245 COM110 CSA101 CSA102 CSA111 CSA112 CSA113 CSA121 CSA122 CSA212 CSA222 CSA236 CSA250 ENG096 ENG099 FOR112 IST120 MED120

Records Management Introduction to Business Principles of Business and Management Customer Relations Business Communication Fundamentals of Customer Service Introduction to Operating Systems Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications Logic and Design Database I Networking I Networking II Windows Client and Server Principles of Speech Keyboarding I Keyboarding II Computer Spreadsheets Document Processing I Document Processing II Computers in Healthcare Word Processing Advanced Spreadsheets Advanced Word Processing Computer Database Applications Integrated Computer Applications Introduction to Writing Workshop Introduction to Writing College Orientation Computer Applications Medical Transcription

Teaching Awards  

2011 Faculty Appreciation Award 2009 Instructor of the Year

College Involvement       

Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator In-service Facilitator Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Advisor Golden Key Honour Society Advisor Faculty Mentor Intuitional Effectiveness Committee CIS Curriculum Development Committee

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Sample of Reviewed Teaching Materials Sample Material for CIS150 (Networking I) After expounding on the need for documentation and the major types, students are asked to perform. (See Class Activity) Chapter 1: Networking—An Overview Basic Networking Terms • Node (station) – any device (PC, printer, fax, scanner, etc) connected to a network • Peripheral (peripheral devices)- printers, scanners, fax machines, and other devices attached to a network • Communication media (transmission media) – means through which data is transmitted and received • Copper wire • Fiber-optic cables • Radio waves • Infrared waves • Satellite links • Workstation – a computer that houses local applications (MS Office) and can run network applications (software able to access data on a server or mainframe o can fulfill the role as a client or a host • Mainframe- computer used for large processing needs—data processing, consumer statistics, financial transaction processing • Client – a computer on a network that request resources/services from another computer on that network • Host – a network computer that allows resources sharing with other computers on the network “resource computer” • Server – a single computer that offers multiuser access o Repository for software applications and data files o Network operating system is key to capability Example: Microsoft Windows Server operating system • NIC (Network Interface Card) – (also called network adapter) device inside the computer that connects the computer to the network media. • Hub – the central point of the connection of a star network • Switch – connectivity device that subdivides a network into smaller logical pieces, or segments • Router – multiport connectivity device that directs data between nodes on a network • Backbone – the part of the network to which segments and significant shared devices (routers, switches, and servers) connect.

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Sample Material for IST120 (Computer Applications) Performing Calculations Using Formulas The Formula Bar appears below the Ribbon to the right of the Name Box and displays the contents of an active cell. A Formula is a combination of numbers, cell references, operators ( + , - , * , / ^ ) and/or functions and ALWAYS begins with an = sign  When creating your formulas, click the Enter button (checkmark) in the Formula Bar to keep the cell active  A function is a preprogrammed formula.  SUM is the most common function. ( Σ ) The auto sum button is located in the Editing Group on the Home Tab Examples: = E13+E14+E15+E16+E17+E18+E19+E20+E21 (Formula using operator “+”) = SUM(E13:E21) (Same formula using SUM function) Formulas are not case sensitive. (SUM and sum are valid) Class Activity 1. Click in cell B22 and click the Auto Sum button then click the Enter button in the Formula Bar 2. Use fill handle to copy the formula to C22 and D22 Working With Formulas (Point Mode) The Point Mode Method allows you to select cells for use in a formula by using the mouse. For every cell reference in the formula, click in the cell instead of typing the cell using the keyboard Class Activity 1. Click in cell E13 and create the formula = B13 + C13 + D13 using the Point Mode Method. 2. Use the Fill Handle to copy formula to the remaining cells down to E22

Class Activity 1. Click in cell F13. Create the formula (= E13/E22) using the Point Mode that divides the Australia total by the Overall Total 2. Repeat for China (E14/E22) and Hong Kong (E15/E22) 3. Use the fill handle to copy the formula to the remaining cells down to F21 4. Notice #DIV/0! Errors in remaining cells Formula Auditing Mode  Using the keyboard combination Ctrl + `(tilde) reveals formulas placed on a worksheet. The same combination hides the formulas and shows only the results. Cell Referencing  Relative cell referencing changes with respect to its location Example: Although = B13 + C13 + D13 is copied, the other cells reference row 14, 15, 16, etc. instead of row 13 

Absolute cell referencing does not change with respect to its location If a cell will be referenced more than once in a worksheet, make that cell absolute.

Column E Total =B13+C13+D13 =B14+C14+D14 =B15+C15+D15 =B16+C16+D16 =B17+C17+D17 =B18+C18+D18 =B19+C19+D19 =B20+C20+D20 =B21+C21+D21 =B22+C22+D22

Column F

Ratio =E13/E22 =E14/E22 =E15/E22 =E16/E23 =E17/E24 =E18/E25 =E19/E26 =E20/E27 =E21/E28 Ratio

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Efforts to Improve Teaching Teaching Conferences / Workshops Rape Services Training ................................................................................................................................... July 27, 2011 VMware User Group (vSphere5 Training) ................................................................................................ August 19, 2011 FERPA and Student Privacy Training .................................................................................................. September 15, 2011 Annual Faculty Conference .......................................................................................................... November 10 – 12, 2011 Teaching Generation NeXt ..................................................................................................... November 10, 2011 Techniques in Teaching Today's Learners Workshop ............................................................ November 10, 2011 Preparing for Moodle 2.0 Upgrade Training .......................................................................... November 10, 2011 Made for Learning Workshop ................................................................................................ November 11, 2011 iPads in the Classroom Workshop .......................................................................................... November 11, 2011 Big Blue Button Demo Workshop ......................................................................................... November 12, 2011 Apple App Course Integration Workshop .............................................................................. November 12, 2011 Moodle Management and Administration Best Practices Workshop ..................................... November 12, 2011 Rubric Development Faculty In-Service Training ................................................................................ December 20, 2011 Curriculum Development Training ........................................................................................................... January 19, 2012 Plagiarism and the Web Webinar ............................................................................................................. January 26, 2012 Turnitin Faculty Training Workshops .......................................................................................................... February 2012 Apple Faculty Training ........................................................................................................................... February 29, 2012 Climbing the Ladder of Student Success Webinar ....................................................................................... March 1, 2012

E-Learning (InfoTech Training) Completed       

IC3 Global Standard (GS3) MTA Networking Fundamentals Communications Skills for IT Specialists Customer Satisfaction Quality Customer Service Connecting with Customers through Customer Service Helping Customers through Quality Service

E-Learning (InfoTech Training) Planned    

Network+ Certification (2009) Course Routing and Switching Fundamentals Windows Server 2008 Active Directory CompTIA Security+

Education and Certifications Degrees Master of Science in Information Systems Bachelor of Business Administration

College Strayer University Bluefield State College

Year 2010 2001

Certifications Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) *Please see accompanying Professional Development Plan for planned participation in professional organizations and planned certifications.*

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Evidence of Student Learning Pre/Post Test Data Below are the pre/post test data results for the selected courses. Course #

# of Tests Taken

# Increased by 10%

% Increased by 10%

CIS102 CIS106

21%

45%

CIS131

88%

CIS150

84%

IST120

97%

Student Pre/Posttest Trend Results 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

# of Tests Taken # Increased by 10%

Student Comments “Thank you Mrs. Givens your class, material, and objectives provided are always very informative and helpful.” –J Acosta “Ms Givens is an outstanding professor. She demonstrates superior skill and knowledge of the course material as well as her presentation skills. She is genuine in her concern for her students and their understanding of course materials. I truly look forward to having her again as an instructor in any future classes.” –Anonymous

Student Grade Summary Twelve Month Term Report - from July 2011 – June 2012

C 13%

D 4%

F 9% A 52%

B 22%

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Student Sample (IST 120)

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Student Sample (CSA 101)

Student came in Week 1 typing 24 wpm* *Words per minute (after subtracting errors)

Student passed in Week 5 typing 38 wpm!!!

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Student Evaluations The statements below are actual comments students voiced concerning their experience in my class.

Positive Comments “Mrs. N. Givens is a very knowledgeable instructor, that can teach many subjects.” – Anonymous “Outstanding Instructor, the coures and and in-class assignments was very informative and helpful!!” – Anonymous “You have an incredible way of teaching and make learning real An outstanding person.” – B. McLeod “You are a great advisor for PTK. I'm hoping out time next term will be as great as out PTK meetings Thanks for inducting me into the society and for your guidance these past few terms” – T. Patel “I appreciate you because of who you are! You take the time to listen, instruct, and direct your students. You have time for every student even when we aren't currently in your class. You make learning come alive and fun.” – Anonymous “She made the work easy to understand. I felt if I needed help she was always there to help me or anyone else in the class.” – Anonymous “Ms Givens is an outstanding professor. She demonstrates superior skill and knowledge of the course material as well as her presentation skills. She is genuine in her concern for her students and their understanding of course materials. I truly look forward to having her again as an instructor in any future classes.” – Anonymous “I have to tell you again how I really enjoyed having you as my teacher and teaching me the things that I do know now---more than what I knew before. So thank-you again for the 100th times. I will surely see you in the halls, if not in your classroom again. but it will be all good. the more stuff I can learn again.” – G. Carpinteyro “She is really a good teacher”. – Anonymous “In my opinion, Mrs. Givens should teach ALL of the computer classes!!! She is very thorough and speaks in a way that you can understand and makes you feel comfortable/confident about the course. She is an expert with the new Moodle Site also! I know that I received my money’s worth when I especially take one of Mrs. Givens’ classes! ECPI had invested in an excellent instructor!” – Anonymous “When I started your class I knew nothing about the computer. Now, I can do Word 2010, Excel, and PowerPoint, things that are going to help me here at ECPI and when I get my job in the Health Care field, so for that, I truly thank you (Beautiful Lady). – F. Price

Negative Comments “While Mrs. Givens is and was an awesome instructor, general notes should be hand outs to allow enough time for lab completion. OR keep the note structure the same and eliminate at least one of the labs per section.” – Anonymous “I loved the instructor, hated the course.” – Anonymous “When taking test need to be more in-depth so you don't think there is more than one answer; otherwise good teacher” – Anonymous

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Course Survey Results 201107 Course Survey Results

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

6.5

6.37

6.63

College Wide

Campus Wide

This Instructor

Givens, Natisha (25/29) 86%

1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N)

0 0

1.3 - The faculty member clearly presented class information and materials. 1.4 - The faculty member demonstrated his/her knowledge in the subject matter. 1.5 - The faculty member explained the skills or competencies required for successful completion of the course, including grading. 1.6 - The faculty member was available for assistance/tutoring outside of class time. 1.7 - The faculty member used class time effectively. 1.8 - The faculty member provided timely feedback for graded exercises. 1.9 - The faculty member created a respectful and collegiate atmosphere in the classroom. 1.10 - Quizzes, exams and labs were based on covered materials. 1.11 - Class started and ended class on time.

6.67 6.67 6.67

100 100

6.5 6.67 6.67 5.67 6.67 6.67

2. Course 2.1 - I received textbook(s) by the first day of class. (Y/N)

100

2.2 - The course syllabus effectively communicated the required competencies. 6.68 2.3 - There was enough lab equipment for the successful completion of lab/classroom 6.79 activities. 2.4 - The lab equipment is in good working order. 6.54 2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students? (Y/N)

4 4

96 96

3. Comments Givens, Natisha • CIS102 - Great Teacher •CIS150 - Excellent Instructor •CIS150 - All of the lab work was via virtual machines which may or may not reflect the real world relativity. •CIS150 - CMware didnt work on my computer, i informed delton •CIS150 - i loved how the instructor gave detailed information and answered questions from the students while giving lectures. this way i was able to get a more understanding of the material than waiting till after and asking the questions. having an instrutor that has a strong background in networking was also a very big plus every single question i had was answered on the spot until i understood. •CIS102 - Fun course, great teacher!!!

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201108 Course Survey Results

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

6.45

6.73

College Wide

Campus Wide

This Instructor

Givens, Natisha (32/34) 94%

1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N)

0 0

6.61 6.74

100 100

6.77 6.71 6.81 6.77 6.65 6.68 6.9

2. Course 2.1 - I received textbook(s) by the first day of class. (Y/N)

2.2 - The course syllabus effectively communicated the required competencies. 2.3 - There was enough lab equipment for the successful completion of lab/classroom activities. 2.4 - The lab equipment is in good working order.

6.71

2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students? (Y/N)

0 13

100

6.85 6.6 100 100

3. Comments Givens, Natisha •IST120 - I loved this class and thought that Mrs. Givens was an amazing teacher! I would highly recommend this class to anyone! •IST120 - Great teacher •IST120 - She made the work easy to understand. I feeled if I needed help she was always there to help me or anyone else in the class. •IST120 - GREAT teacher! Very patient •CSA128 - Mrs. Givens is extremely helpful and pateint. •CSA128 - Great teacher! •CSA128 - Great teacher!~ Professional Review

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•CSA128 - Great instructor! •CSA128 - I thankful for the help and extra time the instructor gave me to help me understand the material covered in the course. •CSA128 - I highly appreciated Mrs.Givens patience,care and willingness to help even at times that she had heard the same question for about 10 thousand times,she still had a smile on her face and was willing to answer. •CSA128 - The teacher went very fast in covering materials. She didnt give anyone who was writing the notes down to catch up. If you could not type you were out of luck. You had to stay after class to get the notes. The book was NEVER EVEN OPENED ONE TIME. Why do I have to pay on my tuition for a book I will never use? She would never let us copy the notes on the copy machine. Shs stated that class activities were within her notes. She acted too busy to answer questions and we were a bother asking for help. Anytime there was a question asked she answered 'just a minute'. I wish I had a dollar for everytime I heard her say that this semester.I also wonder why she is walking around looking at computer screens and 'helping' students with the surveys and teaching them how to show how you take a snapshot of the end of the survey. I'm just unhappy with some of the things that have happened in this class. •IST120 - Very good Teacher •IST120 - Great teacher, learned a lot. •IST120 - Ms.Givens is a GREAT teacher and is very patient with others!

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201110 Course Survey Results

Term 8 6.49 6.56 6.63 College Campus This Wide Wide Instructor

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

Givens, Natisha (23/23) 100%

1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N)

4 0

6.64 6.59

96 100

6.7 6.68 6.68 6.52 6.7 6.73 6.74

2. Course 2.1 - I received textbook(s) by the first day of class. (Y/N)

6.57

100

6.5 6.47

2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 0 2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students? 4 (Y/N)

100 96

3. Comments Givens, Natisha •CIS121 - when taking test need to be more indept so you dont think there is more than one anwser, other wise good teacher •CSA112 - This class wasn't a normal 'teacher taught' class. Ms. Givens basically provided the assignments at the beginning of the class and we were able to work on them at our own pace. She is an EXCELLENT teacher!!!! The only complaint I have with this class is that the textbook assignments didn't match the computer assignment. As an example, the book may tell you to double space between lines and the computer would mark that as an error! I had to re-type many things twice so that the computer would accept it without errors. I hope this is corrected for the future students because re-typing an assignment is a waste of time and could have been completed correctly the first time if the software matched the book!!! •CSA112 - Mrs. Givens was very helpful and I enjoyed being in her class. •CSA112 - The book with this course was not clear with instructions and how many times or how to type Professional Review

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the some of the exercises. You had to type through most of them the first time to find our how you were supposed to type it. •CIS121 - Great Instructor •CIS121 - Great class, covered and learned a lot of new material, and refreshed on material already known. •CIS121 - Excellent instructor! •CIS121 - This has been a very good opportunity to learn from this instructor. Thank you. •CIS121 - I am always pleased with ecpi.

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201111 Course Survey Results

Term 9 6.47 6.47 6.42 College Campus This Wide Wide Instructor

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

Givens, Natisha (23/23) 100%

1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N)

0 0

6.39 6.43

100 100

6.48 6.38 6.39 6.43 6.61 6.52 6.59

2. Course 2.1 - I received textbook(s) by the first day of class. (Y/N)

6.41

100

6.4 6

2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 0 2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students? 26 (Y/N)

100 73

3. Comments Givens, Natisha •CSA113 - Mrs givens is a very effective instructor •CSA113 - The first textbook we were issued was for Microsoft Office 2003! We are using Microsoft Office 2010 on the computers. We got new books near the beginning of the class. I found the layout of this book hard to use. Several of the directions for exercises we were asked to do were not in the book. •CIS245 - the further i get into my major at ecpi the more i notice that the computers here are extremly below quailty. this is one of my main core classes that i need to use the program vmware and most of the computers at ecpi have only 2gb or ram. doing the labs in this class dramaticly decreased the proformance of the computer equipment avaiable to finish my assignment. i dont want to have to start using my own resourses for acturatly doing my work when im paying to have them avaiable in the school. •CSA113 - Great Teacher •CIS245 - Always a pleasure to have this instructor Professional Review

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â&#x20AC;˘CIS245 - Again we are faced with the situation of the school accepting money, but not realizing the need to add services or classes correctly. We need to see more in seat Bachelors program classes for the Concord campus. Their would be a demand if you would set up a stable cl;ass schedule of in seat classes. I can name several people who would be agreeable to continuing the education they recieved here if only they had a stable course schedule of day or night classes. I find it sad that we dont have this level of attention when it is clearly very expensive to go here and you clearly have the money to make this happen.

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201112 Course Survey Results

Term 10 6.51 6.57 6.72 College Campus This Wide Wide Instructor

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

Givens, Natisha (15/16) 94%

1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N)

0 0

6.67 6.8

100 100

6.67 6.53 6.8 6.67 6.8 6.67 6.87

2. Course 2.1 - I received textbook(s) by the first day of class. (Y/N)

6.73

100

6.87 6.93

2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 0 2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students? 0 (Y/N)

100 100

3. Comments Givens, Natisha •CIS106 - Mrs. N. Givens is a very knowledgeable instructor, that can teach many subjects. •CIS106 - no comment •CIS106 - Mrs. Givens is an excellent instructor. •CIS106 - pretty decent class •CIS106 - Outstanding Instructor, the coures and and in-class assignments was very informative and helpful!!

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Short and Long Term Goals The future of ECPI will continue to integrate blended learning into the classroom. New students often are afraid of using the computers, so blended learning can present a challenge to them. For this reason the initial face-to-face meeting has to effectively relieve student anxiety. Since blended learning has been implemented at the Concord Campus, my goal has been to aid students and instructors make a smooth transition into this hybrid form of instructional delivery. This goal has been met in part by including a section in my opening lecture that steps my students through the process of logging in, accessing links, and using various features of the Moodle Platform. I have also provided (and will continue to provide) instructors with the proper training needed to implement this technology into their classrooms. I plan to establish community within the hybrid environment early on to ensure that my retention does not suffer. Because ECPI University has already encouraged us to use our web pages effectively, allowing students to contact us, check assignments online, download assignments, etc. many have become accustomed to using the online features, so the transition into Moodle should not present a challenge. Another short term goal I have is to increase the campus community activities. I will be able to meet this goal in part by increasing the number of members that are targeted and join PTK and Golden Key. I plan to encourage other faculty members in various departments to start a club related to their field to encourage our students to begin joining professional clubs that will enhance their knowledge and networking within their respective fields. My long term goals are to implement an Activity Day on campus, ideally once at term, but at least once a quarter, that would allow our students to learn about the various clubs the campus offers and get an opportunity to join and become a part. In addition, I would also like to implement a Community Resource network that would be beneficial to our students who are facing challenges that are beyond our scope at ECPI to handle.

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