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University of Maryland Eastern ShoreAssessment Report: Principles of Chemistry I
Jennifer L. Hearne, Ph.D. May 29, 2009Baltimore MD
Introduction University of Maryland Eastern Shore
MCRI Team at UMES
Goals of the RedesignAdopt new methods to improve student learning
outcomesReduce institutional costsRelease instructional resources for other purposes
Topics of Discussion Principles of Chemistry I
Project AssessmentStudent Learning OutcomesCost SavingsImplementation Issues
Principles of Chemistry I Goals
Basic atomic and molecular theoryNomenclatureReaction stoichiometryGas laws
Population73% Freshman Caters to science and health
professions students ○ 20% of freshman class
Principles of Chemistry I: Replacement Model
Course Section Size
Meetings Sections per
academic year
Professors per
academic year
Chemistry 111 30-40 MWF50 minutes
7 6
Chemistry 111E Up to 114 MW50 minutes
+ 1h in computer
lab
3 2
Infusion of Technology CengageNOW http://login.cengage.com/sso//
Tutorials and exercises that may be repeated in an attempt to earn a perfect score
Features of CengageNOW ○ Hints/Answers○ Instantaneous grading○ Grade management○ Monitors time-on-task
Individualized Assistance ULA/LA
monitor students’ time-on-task in computer labOffer on-demand assistance
Cumulative grade posted every MondayOffice door/BlackboardCengageNOW grade available in student account
Call or text from 8AM-9PM
Performance Assessment
Cost Assessment
Project Assessment Classroom Successes
Increased the percentage of A-C grades (14%)
Attitude improvement○ On-demand help○ LA/ULA○ Text messaging
Implementation Issues Challenges
Computer glitches Funding for a new computer labTech literacy
Motivational FactorsStudent PerformanceProfessional Development Opportunities
Diverse Issues in
Higher Education Feature Story: Cutting Costs, Improving Learning.
April 30, 2009. Volume 26, No.6.
Acknowledgements Amakoe Ajavon Krystal Esoga Allie Bryant – Cengage Publishing UMES MCRI Team, Faculty, & Administration Don Spicer & Nancy Shapiro Carol Twigg & Carolyn Jarmon
Contact InformationJennifer L. Hearne, Ph.D.
