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TEACHING PORTFOLIO Natisha Givens ECPI College of Technology 124 Floyd Smith Office Park Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 704.971.5050 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

Last Updated:

Review – August 2011


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 CSA 111 ...........................................................................................................................................9 Sample Material for CSA 236 Lesson (Creating a Switchboard) ...................................................................................10 EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TEACHING ....................................................................................................................11 Teaching Conferences / Workshops ................................................................................................................................ 11 Competency Based Teacher Education (CBTE) Modules 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 (CSA 122) ..............................................................................................................................................13 Student Sample (CSA 101) ..............................................................................................................................................14 Student Sample (CSA 236) ..............................................................................................................................................15 Student Sample (CSA 236) ..............................................................................................................................................16 Student Sample (CSA 111) ..............................................................................................................................................17 STUDENT EVALUATIONS .......................................................................................................................................18 Positive Comments .........................................................................................................................................................18 Negative Comments ........................................................................................................................................................18 COURSE SURVEY RESULTS ...................................................................................................................................19 SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS ........................................................................................................................22 APPENDICES...............................................................................................................................................................22


Resume NATISHA GIVENS 11322 Chapeclane Road ▪ Charlotte , NC 28278 ▪ United States ▪ nlgivens@yahoo.com ▪

Profile Able to coordinate several tasks simultaneously. Able to handle challenges. Able to lead others in high-demand situations. Able to prioritize and operate proactively. Commended for reliability and trustworthiness. Experienced in successful management of diverse groups of people. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results.

Experience CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

2004 - Present

ECPI University

Instructor 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  Design and update training manuals for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Keyboarding II, & Principles of Business Management.  Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.  LMS (Learning Management System) Administrator. Train all new faculty on how to utilize the Moodle platform.  PTK Honor Society Advisor

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

2002 - 2004

National Business College

Instructor 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) Internet Explorer (Highly proficient) MySQL (Proficient)

Education Master of Science Information Science Bachelor of Business Administration

Strayer University Bluefield State College

Certifications Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications

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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.

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).

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.

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.

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, and the Internet; 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 / Participation links. This posting is 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 Shots

Professionalism / Participation Page Snap Shot

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Teaching Experience Courses Taught From June 2004 to December 2010, I have provided instruction for 275 classes totaling 2,676 students. The various courses taught are listed below by course number and name: BUS115 BUS120 BUS122 BUS193 BUS230 CIS106 CIS114 CIS115 CIS150 CIS151 COM110 CSA101 CSA102 CSA111 CSA112 CSA113 CSA122 CSA212 CSA222 CSA236 CSA250 ENG096 ENG099 FOR112 IST120 MED120

Records Management Introduction to Business Principles of Business and Management Customer Relations Business Communication Introduction to Operating Systems Microcomputer Applications Microcomputer Applications Networking I Networking II Principles of Speech Keyboarding I Keyboarding II Computer Spreadsheets Document Processing I Document Processing II 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   

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Advisor Intuitional Effectiveness Committee CIS Curriculum Development Committee

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Sample of Reviewed Teaching Materials Sample Material for CSA 111 (Computer Spreadsheets) After expounding on the need for documentation and the major types, students are asked to perform. (See Class Activity) Financial Function - PMT 1. The PMT function finds the monthly payment that will pay off a loan at a fixed interest rate 2. The syntax for the PMT function is = PMT (rate, nper, pv) o Rate – interest rate (express in terms of months, that is divide yearly rate by 12) o Nper – number of loan payments (express in months) o Pv – present value of the loan NOTE: Results are returned as a negative to indicate that this is the amount person must spend. Add a minus in front of the formula if you prefer to see it expressed as a positive number Example: What is the monthly payment for a $50,000 loan at 9% annual interest for 10 years? = PMT (.09/12, 10*12, 50000) Result: -633.38 = -PMT (.09/12, 10*12, 50000) Result: 633.38 Class Activity 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

With cell E11 active, click the Insert Function button on the formula bar. Type loan payment in the Search for a function text and click the Go button. Select PMT and click OK. Click the Collapse Dialog Box button; click in cell E6, type / , click in cell E9, and click the Expand Dialog Box button. (E6/E9 should now appear in the Rate box) Click in the Nper box, and enter E10 either by typing it directly or selecting it from the workbook. Click in the Pv box, and enter E4 and click OK. ($993.63 is displayed in E11) Type House Payment in cell A9 (replacing the word ―Rent‖) and press Tab. In B9 type =E11 and press Enter. In E4, type -250,000 as the new loan amount, and press Enter. Click Undo. Type 6.5% in E6 and press enter. Click Undo. Click D13, type Is the loan affordable?, and press Enter. Type Required Savings in cell D14, press Tab, type 5,000, and then press Enter. In cell D15 type Calculated Savings, press Tab, type =B22*12, and press Enter.

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Sample Material for CSA 236 Lesson (Creating a Switchboard) Creating a Switchboard  The Switchboard Manager is a Microsoft Access tool that helps you create and customize a Switchboard.  The Switchboard Manager creates a table called Switchboard Items, which appears after the Switchboard is created.  Click Database Tools, Database Utilities, Switchboard Manager. Answer Yes to create new Switchboard  A Main Switchboard (Default) page appears (NEVER delete Main page, renaming is allowed)

Click New button to create additional Switchboard pages or to create items (buttons) for a page created

Click Edit button to edit a Switchboard page to add button items or to change the Switchboard name. Click Edit to change an item created

Hot keys provide shortcuts to activate a command item. To create a hotkey place an & before the letter that will serve as hotkey Example &Employer  Employer (Press Alt + E – shortcut)

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Class Activity 1. Open the Switchboard Manager (Database Tools, Switchboard Manager) 2. Click New to add a Switchboard Page names Searches, Database Forms 3. Click Close to return to Main page. Select Main Switchboard and click Edit 4. Change Name to Your Name Switchboard. Click New to begin adding buttons 5. Type as Text: Go to Forms Page, Command: Go to Switchboard – Database Forms, OK 6. Click New to add a Second button 7. Type as Text: Go to Search Pages, Command: Go to Switchboard – Searches, OK 8. Click New to add a Third button. Type As Text: Exit , Command: Exit Application 9. Click Close to return to Main Switchboard Page and Edit Forms Database 10. Add buttons : Add and Search – Open Animal Input Form in Edit Mode Pet Image – Open Pet Image Form in Edit Mode Back to Previous, Command: go to Switchboard – Main 11. Return to Main Switchboard Page and Edit Searches 12. Add buttons : Search by Pet Kind, Command: Run Macro - Kind of Pet Search by Owner ID, Command: Run Macro – Owner ID Search by Pet ID, Command: Run Macro – Pet ID Search Back to Previous, Command: go to Switchboard – Main 13. Close Switchboard Manager. Test Switchboard

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Efforts to Improve Teaching Teaching Conferences / Workshops Managerial Accounting (Graduate Class) .................................................................... January 11, 2010 – March 29, 2010 Communication Technologies (Graduate Class) ......................................................... January 11, 2010 – March 29, 2010 Enterprise Architecture (Graduate Class) ............................................................................. April 5, 2010 – June 21, 2010 IT Project Management (Graduate Class) ............................................................................ April 5, 2010 – June 21, 2010 Enterprise Wireless Networks (Graduate Class) .........................................................June 28, 2010 – September 13, 2010 Enterprise Network Management (Graduate Class) ...................................................June 28, 2010 – September 13, 2010 Network Architecture (Graduate Class) .................................................................. October 4, 2010 – December 19, 2010 Directed Research Project (Graduate Class) ............................................................ October 4, 2010 – December 19, 2010 Classroom Instructional Wheel Workshop ...................................................................................................... August 2010 Setting up a Student Mentorship Program Workshop ................................................................................ September 2010 LMS Administrators Training—Moodle 1.9 ........................................................................................ September 16, 2010 Annual Faculty Conference .......................................................................................................... November 11 – 13, 2010 Positive Communications Workshop ..................................................................................... November 11, 2010 SACS 101 and Reaffirmation 2013 Workshop ...................................................................... November 11, 2010 Communications: Start, Stop, Continue Workshop ................................................................ November 11, 2010 Pre and Post Tests Workshop ................................................................................................. November 11, 2010 The Role of Faculty in Institutional Effectiveness Workshop ................................................ November 11, 2010 The Learning Revolution and the Learning College Workshop ............................................. November 12, 2010 Microsoft Virtual Server Workshop ....................................................................................... November 13, 2010 Moodle 1.9 Training Seminar ................................................................................................ November 13, 2010 iPads in the Classroom Workshop .......................................................................................... November 13, 2010 Xen Desktop Workshop ......................................................................................................... November 13, 2010 Curriculum Development Training ......................................................................................................... February 17, 2011 SharePoint Training .................................................................................................................................... March 16, 2011 FERPA and Student Privacy Training ........................................................................................................ March 17, 2011 Grading Techniques for Non-English Instructors Workshop ......................................................................... July 14, 2011

Competency Based Teacher Education (CBTE) Modules Completed 

Georgia Southern Faculty Training Modules (1-10)

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

Network+ Certification (2009) Course IC3 Internet & Computing Core Certification Course IC3 Internet & Computing Core Certification Professional Course Wireless Network Security Word 2007 MasterExam Excel 2007 MasterExam Access 2007 MasterExam PowerPoint 2007 MasterExam

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 My assigned courses during 2010 were not selected to participate in the pre/posttest assessments.

Student Comments ―Thank you for this term. I really feel like I have learned a great deal about Word 2007 that I truly did not know.‖ – K. Wagoner ―Thank you Mrs. Givens you made the class very exciting and fun as well. You taught me a lot ...Study Hints, Study Tips, Teamwork and etc.‖ – L. Dublin ―This class was very interesting. I am happy that I have learned to type without looking and that I can type faster, it was fun.‖ - Anonymous

Student Grade Summary Thirteen Month Term Report - from January 2010 – June 2011

D 2%

F 13%

C 9% A 50%

B 26%

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Student Sample (CSA 122)

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M

OVE

M ORE

Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress buster.

C

UT

FAT

Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts.

W

EAR

YOUR SEAT B ELT

Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.

F

LOSS

YOUR TEETH

Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.

K

EEP A

POSITIVE M ENTAL OUTLOOK

There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.

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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 Sample (CSA 236)

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Student Sample (CSA 236)

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Student Sample (CSA 111)

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

Positive Comments ―I will forever appreciate the difference you made in my life.‖ – B. Zainule ―You are truly a gift to your profession.‖ – T. Cline ―You are a great teacher, and keep up the good work.‖ – T. Ramsue ―…externship is going great. I put some Excel and a little bit of Access to use!‖ – J. Gillon ―Mrs. Givens you have been a pleasure to work with this semester and I will miss being in your class. Never stop doing what you are doing because you are truly walking in your calling. I know God is proud of you and I am too.‖ – C. Davis ―Thanks for your patience with me during this class.‖ – C. Davis ―You are a great teacher and I have learned so many things in this class. Keep up the good work!‖ – K. Lao ―I think the class was good, we did a lot examples, you gave us homework, we participated as a group, we wrote some short essays and paragraph in class, we share some of our papers with classmates, it was really nice having you as a teacher.‖ – H. Salazar ―Mrs. Givens made this class interesting to me. I could completely focus on my work in Mrs. Givens' stable classroom. I am very pleased with the knowledge that Mrs. Givens has put upon me.‖ – B. Lackey ―Ms. Givens is doing a great job. She took time out to help with a class that she was not teaching. She is knowledgeable of her work.‖ – Anonymous ―A very good teacher.‖ – Anonymous ―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

Negative Comments ―I think you should do more group activities and maybe some games, I know we are in college but a lot of people learn from touching and also seeing.‖ – A Kasongo ―Give more homework assignments to bring grades up.‖ – E. Smith ―This (CSA122) should really be offered as an online class‖ – Anonymous

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Course Survey Results 201007 Course Survey Results

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

6.37

6.06

College Wide

Campus Wide

6.57

This This Course Instructor

Givens, Natisha (3/5) 60%

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

100 100

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 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)

0

100

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.

6.67 6.67

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 33

6.67 100 67

3. Comments Givens, Natisha •CSA122 - This really should be offered as an online class.

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201008 Course Survey Results

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

6.38

5.95

College Wide

Campus Wide

5.5

This This Course Instructor

Givens, Natisha (1/1) 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

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 6

100 100

6 6 6 6 6 6 6

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

0

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.

4

100

4 4

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 •CSA112 - A very good teacher!

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201010 Course Survey Results 6.4 6.21 6.71 This College Campus This Course Wide Wide Instructor

Student End of COURSE CRITIQUE Concord

Givens, Natisha (3/16) 19%

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

100 100

6.67 6.67 6.67 6.67 6.5 6.67 6.67

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

0

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.

6.67

100

7 7

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 •ENG099 - she is a really good teacher

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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 College of Technology 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. 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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