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RWS 200
Assessment
James TownerKatie Hughes Liane Bryson
James TownerKatie Hughes Liane Bryson
January 10, 2006
Innovations Students created PowerPoint
presentations addressing central course concept
Students researched and used blogs as evidence of contemporary discussion of paper topic
Students imported a photographic image into their essays
Students constructed visual arguments with PowerPoint using internet sources, including
QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Assessment approaches
Blackboard surveys Criterion-based assessment allowing
for comparison of student proficiency before and after innovation
Factors contributing to use of this assessment approach Easy access to Blackboard Survey Analysis of results available through
Blackboard
Conclusions based on assessment:
Criterion-based assessment showed marked improvement in student work
Higher grades in projects one and four
Student Surveys Show Intervention Success Written Comments
Project 3: I realize using visuals is effective in supporting
arguments and claims.
Project 4:
I think that the use of technology is very helpful for [making] an argument, and the visual presentation is a great way to expand the understanding of the argument.
I learned that there are many ways to make an argument by using technology, speech, or writing.
Using PowerPoint to teach Central Course Concepts: “To what extent did using technology help in understanding the basic course concepts and being able to demonstrate that understanding?”
No helpLittleModerateVery Much
Using a Visual Image in Project Three Essay: “Using a visual image in my paper
helped me understand how images can be seen in different contexts and how different viewers might interpret the image differently.”
Not at all A littleSomewhatVery much
Constructing a Visual Argument with PowerPoint: “Creating a visual argument to
complement a written argument enhanced my understanding of visual rhetoric.”
Not at allNot very muchSomewhatVery Much
Feedback from Assessments
Feedback from Criterion-based assessments and Blackboard surveys
Confirmed our expectations and observations.
Problems we encountered:
Using blogs problematic in academic writing
Smart classrooms are scarce Difficult to setup in standard
classrooms
Changes or Improvements Based on Assessments No major changes We will continue with our course
pICT innovations