OIT 099 Basic Computer Literacy

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Computer Literacy Assessment

Conceive

Develop

Test

Implement

Analyze

Jodi Noll and Kimberly Madsen

December 2013

• Many first-generation students were experiencing difficulty using the computer in many classes at KCC

• Develop Basic Computer Literacy course• Develop Computer Literacy Assessment

Conceive

Spring 2014 OIT 099 Basic Computer Literacy Course

• Selected Pearson’s Skills for Success Office 2013 textbook & added customized chapter for KCC Web Portal/Outlook E-mail

• Student Outcomes:Introduction to Computers Browse with Internet ExplorerIntroduction to Keyboarding Web App 2010 & Outlook 2013Get Started with Windows 8 Common Features of Office 2013Introduction to Moodle Microsoft Word 2013Manage Files Microsoft Excel 2013

Microsoft PowerPoint 2013

Develop

Spring 2014 OIT 099 Basic Computer Literacy Course

Each module has the following components

• Pre-test and post-test assessments

• Instructional videos

• Handouts

• Chapter Projects (flipped classroom)

Develop

Spring 2014 Computer Literacy Assessment

• Selected Labyrinth Learning platform eLab SET (Skills Evaluation Tool) for the Computer Literacy Assessment

• Simulation questions• True/false questions• Multiple choice questions• Matching questions• Sequence questions

Develop

Spring 2014 Computer Literacy Assessment

• Selected Labyrinth Learning as partner63 questions covering:• Computer Basics• Windows 8• File Management• Internet Explorer• Outlook/E-mail• Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

Develop

M/C22%

Matching13%

Sequence1%

Simulation48%

T/F16%

M/CMatchingSequenceSimulationT/F

Spring 2014 Computer Literacy Assessment

• Key Features• Comprehensive Question Library• Realistic Test Environment• Built-in Fraud Protection• Feedback and Reports• Flexible Registration• Proven Platform

Test

Summer 2014 – Fall 2014Computer Literacy Assessment

Test

Plan for Test CreationWhat content do we want to cover?

What departments need to be involved to gain the commitment of the institution?

Who will create the test, select the questions?

Scoring & OutcomesWhat will be a passing score?

Will we allow students to test out?

Will we offer additional training for those who do not pass?

Test

Spring 2015 Computer Literacy Assessment Implementation

• Created Training Manual for Testing & Assessment Center

• Trained Faculty & Staff on the Assessment tool

• Created Marketing flyer for KCC staff to provide to students

• Ensured accurate transfer of test scores from Labyrinth’s test site to Datatel per student assessment.

• Ensured the student was placed into the correct computer course upon completing the assessment.

Implement

Spring 2015 Computer Literacy Assessment

• Marketing flyer was created and distribute to all locations.

Implement

Analyze

• Each semester, students are learning quicker and requiring less individual assistance.

• The assessment is properly placing the students in OIT 099 and OIT 160 and is very easy to use and administratively and understand from the students’ perspective.

Questions?