TEACHING PORTFOLIO Natisha Givens
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Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in
school.
- Einstein
ECPI College of Technology
124 Floyd Smith Office Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
704.971.5050
Last Updated: Review – November 2009
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 ▪ [email protected] ▪
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 College of Technology 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
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.
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.
General Course Information Snap Shot
File Access Page Snap Shot
Lab Instruction Access Page Snap Shots
Professionalism / Participation Page Snap Shot
Teaching Experience Courses Taught
From June 2004 to December 2010, I have provided instruction for 267 classes totaling 2,573 students. The various
courses taught are listed below by course number and name:
BUS 115 Records Management
BUS 120 Introduction to Business
BUS 122 Principles of Business and Management
BUS 193 Customer Relations
BUS 230 Business Communication
CIS114 Microcomputer Applications
CIS115 Microcomputer Applications
COM110 Principles of Speech
CSA101 Keyboarding I
CSA102 Keyboarding II
CSA111 Computer Spreadsheets
CSA122 Word Processing
CSA212 Advanced Spreadsheets
CSA222 Advanced Word Processing
CSA236 Computer Database Applications
CSA250 Integrated Computer Applications
ENG096 Introduction to Writing Workshop
ENG099 Introduction to Writing
FOR 112 College Orientation
IST 120 Computer Applications
MED120 Medical Transcription
Teaching Awards
2009 Instructor of the Year
College Involvement
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Advisor
Intuitional Effectiveness Committee
CIS Curriculum Development Committee
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. With cell E11 active, click the Insert Function button on the formula bar.
2. Type loan payment in the Search for a function text and click the Go button.
3. Select PMT and click OK.
4. 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)
5. Click in the Nper box, and enter E10 either by typing it directly or selecting it from the workbook.
6. Click in the Pv box, and enter E4 and click OK. ($993.63 is displayed in E11)
7. Type House Payment in cell A9 (replacing the word ―Rent‖) and press Tab.
8. In B9 type =E11 and press Enter.
9. In E4, type -250,000 as the new loan amount, and press Enter. Click Undo.
10. Type 6.5% in E6 and press enter. Click Undo.
11. Click D13, type Is the loan affordable?, and press Enter.
12. Type Required Savings in cell D14, press Tab, type 5,000, and then press Enter.
13. In cell D15 type Calculated Savings, press Tab, type =B22*12, and press Enter.
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)
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
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)
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
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 College Year Master of Science in Information Systems Strayer University 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration Bluefield State College 2001
Certifications Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
*Please see accompanying Professional Development Plan for planned participation in professional organizations and planned
certifications.*
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 – December 2010
A37%
B34%
C14%
D3%
F12%
Student Sample (CSA 122)
265 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10003 P: (212)555.5555 F: (212) 555.6666 E-mail: [email protected]
OVE MORE
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.
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.
EAR YOUR SEAT BELT
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.
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.
EEP A POSITIVE MENTAL 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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F
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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!!!
Student Sample (CSA 236)
Student Sample (CSA 236)
Student Sample (CSA 111)
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
Course Survey Results
201007 Course Survey Results
Student End of
COURSE CRITIQUE
6.37 College
Wide
6.06 Campus
Wide
6.57 This
Instructor
This
Course
Concord Givens, Natisha (3/5) 60%
1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 0 100
1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N) 0 100
1.3 - The faculty member clearly presented class information and materials. 6.67
1.4 - The faculty member demonstrated his/her knowledge in the subject matter. 6.67
1.5 - The faculty member explained the skills or competencies required for
successful completion of the course, including grading.
6.67
1.6 - The faculty member was available for assistance/tutoring outside of class
time.
6.5
1.7 - The faculty member used class time effectively. 6.67
1.8 - The faculty member provided timely feedback for graded exercises. 6.67
1.9 - The faculty member created a respectful and collegiate atmosphere in the
classroom.
5.67
1.10 - Quizzes, exams and labs were based on covered materials. 6.67
1.11 - Class started and ended class on time. 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. 6.67
2.3 - There was enough lab equipment for the successful completion of
lab/classroom activities.
6.67
2.4 - The lab equipment is in good working order. 6.67
2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 0 100
2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students?
(Y/N)
33 67
3. Comments
Givens, Natisha •CSA122 - This really should be offered as an online class.
201008 Course Survey Results
Student End of
COURSE CRITIQUE
6.38 College
Wide
5.95 Campus
Wide
5.5 This
Instructor
This
Course
Concord Givens, Natisha (1/1) 100%
1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 0 100
1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N) 0 100
1.3 - The faculty member clearly presented class information and materials. 6
1.4 - The faculty member demonstrated his/her knowledge in the subject
matter.
6
1.5 - The faculty member explained the skills or competencies required for
successful completion of the course, including grading.
6
1.6 - The faculty member was available for assistance/tutoring outside of
class time.
6
1.7 - The faculty member used class time effectively. 6
1.8 - The faculty member provided timely feedback for graded exercises. 6
1.9 - The faculty member created a respectful and collegiate atmosphere in
the classroom.
6
1.10 - Quizzes, exams and labs were based on covered materials. 6
1.11 - Class started and ended class on time. 6
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.
4
2.3 - There was enough lab equipment for the successful completion of
lab/classroom activities.
4
2.4 - The lab equipment is in good working order. 4
2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 0 100
2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students?
(Y/N)
0 100
3. Comments
Givens, Natisha •CSA112 - A very good teacher!
201010 Course Survey Results
Student End of
COURSE CRITIQUE
6.4
College
Wide
6.21
Campus
Wide
6.71
This
Instructor
This
Course
Concord Givens, Natisha (3/16) 19%
1. Faculty 1.1 - I received a syllabus on the first day of class. (Y/N) 0 100
1.2 - Would you recommend this faculty member to other students? (Y/N) 0 100
1.3 - The faculty member clearly presented class information and materials. 6.67
1.4 - The faculty member demonstrated his/her knowledge in the subject
matter.
6.67
1.5 - The faculty member explained the skills or competencies required for
successful completion of the course, including grading.
6.67
1.6 - The faculty member was available for assistance/tutoring outside of
class time.
6.67
1.7 - The faculty member used class time effectively. 6.67
1.8 - The faculty member provided timely feedback for graded exercises. 6.67
1.9 - The faculty member created a respectful and collegiate atmosphere in
the classroom.
6.5
1.10 - Quizzes, exams and labs were based on covered materials. 6.67
1.11 - Class started and ended class on time. 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.
6.67
2.3 - There was enough lab equipment for the successful completion of
lab/classroom activities.
7
2.4 - The lab equipment is in good working order. 7
2.5 - The lab portion of this course was supervised by a faculty member. 0 100
2.6 - Would you recommend ECPI College of Technology to other students?
(Y/N)
0 100
3. Comments
Givens, Natisha •ENG099 - she is a really good teacher
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.
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.
Appendices
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