Quality AssuranceCourse Portfolio

Course Information

Please provide the following information in the box to the right:◦ Your name◦ Your course◦ Course title ◦ Your CRN◦ The academic term◦ The learning

management system (LMS) used for your course (ANGEL or other)

Leila Wells Rogers HUMN 1101 O Introduction to

Humanities CRN 20140, 20139 Fall 2012 ANGEL

Homepage

DiscussionScreenshot of Homepage

What information does your homepage provide? Discuss it in this box. (If you use the ANGEL master template, you may simply indicate this below.)

Provide a screenshot of your course homepage in the box to the right.

I use the master template provided by SCTC. I also use the Custom Nugget for relevant supporting material.

Ease of Navigation / Course InformationPlease discuss your method(s) for orienting students to your course initially and for directing them throughout the term. (Do you use an introductory letter, the announcement board, a special folder (for example, in the Assignments area in ANGEL), or other tools to help students learn how to navigate your course?) Provide an image as a representative sample of your effort to help students navigate your course.

Discussion Sample

I use a Start Here folder to orient students to the course. In it I include course information, the syllabus, a syllabus quiz, an opening lecture, study guides, biographical information, work ethics, and written assignments for the semester.

Content DeliveryPlease discuss your method for delivering content. Explain the structure of your course. What is the your classroom experience like for students, whether it be virtual or traditional? Do you use modules or units? How or where do students find assignments or lecture material? Provide an image as a representative sample of the organization of your course content.

Discussion Sample

I use modules. Each unit covers 2 chapters.

Inside each unit I have 2 folder: this week’s assignments (including a schedule, a quiz, a study guide, and other relevant information) and lectures (including my power points and supplemental material).

Communication and Community BuildingCommunication and interactivity foster a sense of community. What opportunities exist in your class for students to engage their peers? Describe how you encourage communication among students. In the box to the right, provide a visual sample of peer-to-peer engagement.

Discussion Sample

I use discussion boards to encourage conversation about course content. I require a blog assignment wherein students submit critiques on art, architecture, and literature. Students have to respond to at least one other student’s blog during the semester, which encourages conversation on these topics to continue.

Corresponding with StudentsDescribe how and how frequently you communicate with students. You might also share whether or not you use features other than email (e.g. student conferences, chat, live office hours, blogs, wikis, etc.) to interact with your students. Provide a screen shot of your SENT box (featuring correspondence with students) in the box to the right.

Discussion Sample

I respond to student emails daily.

I keep office hours on campus.

I meet with students on the phone or in person.

I occasionally hold live chats. I contribute in forums.

AssessmentYou may use a variety of assessment methods. Please describe (summarize) the types of assessments, as well as the frequency of your assessments. The methods you use to assess students should provide evidence that students are mastering course objectives. Provide a screen shot of the opening page or assignment page of ONE of your assessments in the Sample box.

Discussion Sample

I give 8 content quizzes and one syllabus quiz.

I assign three blog posts (~500 words each).

I offer an optional journal assignments and exercises relevant to the various units in the book.

I use discussion boards.

Student EngagementHow do students get “hands on” with your course content? Do you use a media-based tools? Do you offer a lab experience? Do students build spaces for themselves online in Facebook, on Wikis, through Blogs, on YouTube or in any other format? Do you use more traditional forms of engagement? Describe how you help students APPLY their knowledge in your class. Provide a screenshot as a representative sample.

Discussion Sample

Students critique art, music, literature, and architecture in writing assignments in this course.

They respond to one another after sharing their critiques.

I make online videos available (via links on my homepage) on a wide range of topics pertaining to the material in the chapters.

Please add additional slides as necessary in order to complete this reflection.

Goals (What would you like to improve in this course in the future?)◦ I would like to record my lectures and insert them into my PowerPoint lectures so students can

hear the anecdotes and asides that accompany the slides. I am always seeking better web-based material to provide them as supplementary material. I am also exploring web-supported tools available through the publisher.

Training (How can we help you with your course design?)◦ I need to explore recording options.

Teaching Philosophy (What motivates you to teach the way that you teach?)◦ I conduct my classroom based on a student-centered model. While I am the content expert, I am

also a facilitator. I believe that students and teachers can (and should) learn from one another. The learning environment should be flexible and supportive in order to encourage this type of exchange of ideas.

ReflectionPlease discuss any additional information pertaining to your course that you believe supports or improves the learning environment for your students. Take time to discuss goals you have for developing future versions of this course. Indicate additional training you would like to request from Online Learning personnel to help you improve your course delivery. Finally, comment on your teaching philosophy as it is reflected in this course design.

Thank you for completing your QAP. Please review your portfolio at this time to make sure it accurately reflects your online course’s scope and delivery.

Save your file in the following format:◦ //QAP_YourLastName_YourFirstName_CourseID_Delivery_term (“delivery”

refers to online, hybrid, or web enhanced)◦ For example, the portfolio file name for an online English course would

look like this: QAP_WellsRogers)_Leila_HUMN1101_O_201312

Upload your file to the SCTC Repository in the folder under your name titled Portfolios.

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