The Quick & Easy Way! Learning Outcomes & Assessment
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Texas State Technical College - Harlingen Only state-supported
technical college system in Texas Waco, Harlingen, Marshall, West
Texas 6,000 enrollment at Harlingen Established 1965; approaching
our 50 year anniversary 30 mins from Mexico border, 30 mins from
South Padre Island 89% Hispanic
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Harlingen, Tx
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Adele Clinton, Director of Student Life Student Activities
Leadership programming Event programming Student organizations
Service Squad Intramurals Wellness and Sports Center Fitness
Rewards Programs Intramural sports Student Health Services Student
Health Clinic Health Fair Health Advisory Committee
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CAS Standards Council for the Advancement of Standards in
Higher Education You probably have done or will be doing a CAS
review (self- assessment) for your department Gives us six domains
from which to identify & assess relevant & desirable
learning
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CAS Learning & Development Outcomes Courtesy of Doug Peak
& BJ Sullivan Tarrant County College
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SLO Event Cover Sheet
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How to Write a Learning Outcome Use simple, specific language
After having attended the (EVENT OR ACTIVITY), (NUMBER OR
PERCENTAGE) of (PARTICIPANTS) will be able to (VERB), as
demonstrated by (ASSESSMENT METHOD). Examples of verbs to use:
describe, collect, organize, list, identify, articulate, evaluate,
use, arrange, operate, show, modify,
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Example of a Learning Outcome *TSTC Fashion Show After having
attended the fashion show, 80% of students will be able to identify
what Business Formal attire consists of, the appropriate clothing
for Smart Casual, and the correct length for dresses, as
demonstrated by completion of a quiz.
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6 ASUS Tablets w/ Stands
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How to Use Google Drive Log in to GmailGmail Step 1: Log on to
your Gmail account. Step 2: Click on Drive on the top menu bar.
-You can find it next to the Mail tab. Step 3: To the left, you
will see Create in a red box. Click it and select Form. Step 4:
Name your survey, choose a theme, and click Ok. -The next screen
will allow you to edit your questions and answers. Step 5
(Optional): Add a form description. -What will this survey be used
for? Step 6: Begin to add in your desired questions. -You have the
option of choosing what kind of answers you would like. For
example, my favorite are multiple choice because they generate
graphs. You can choose from likert- type scales, to paragraph text
boxes (which are perfect for reflective answers), or a variety of
other answer types. You can make any of the questions required!
When you are finished with a question, click on Done.
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How to Use Google Drive Step 7: To add another question, simply
click on Add Item. Step 8: Personalize your confirmation page!
-Click on the box labeled Confirmation Message. Thank the students
for taking the survey and include information about upcoming events
or deadlines. Step 9: Make sure that the Show link to submit
another response is checked. Step 10: Now youre ready to share your
survey! -Click on View Live Form at the top. Copy the url and paste
it wherever youd like! I usually put it on our website. Step 11: To
view the responses, go back to the editing page, click on Responses
and then on Summary of Responses. -Results populate instantly! Feel
free to check them at any time during your event. **Wheres the raw
data?! For raw data, follow the steps below. Go back to the Google
Drive main page and select (the name of your survey responses).
Click on File, go down to Download As, and select Microsoft
Excel.
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Google Drive Benefits Instant results Easy to complete quick
modifications Easier to identify a winner of a prize Paperless Meet
students at their level Quick way to add in a satisfaction
question
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Other technical ideas: Place QR codes around your event so
students can take quiz on their smartphones Post up hashtags around
your event so students can post real- time reactions and
pictures
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Encouraging Students to Turn in Assessment Dont give opt-out
option Give incentives Hold it at food table Dont assess
everything
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Keep Track of Your Assessments http://64.217.55.28/tracdat/ *We
use TracDat *Enter your results *Compiles it into reports for you
*Greater ease when completing CAS Self Assessment, Assessment Plan
Report of Results, etc.
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Add Results to your Website
http://www.tstc.edu/harlingenstudentlife/eventassessments Show off
what you do! Feel free to download handouts & presentation from
here!
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References Creating Student Learning Outcomes Effective
Planning through Thoughtful Programming by Doug Peak & BJ
Sullivan, Tarrant County College Blooms Taxonomy DIY Surveys with
Google Docs by Del Suggs Student Life Assessment by Daniel
Villanueva, Lone Star College-CyFair Council for the Advancement of
Standards in Higher Education (CAS) www.cas.eduwww.cas.edu
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