Betsy McCall Teaching Portfolio - DeVry University Online Summer 2008

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DeVry University Online, Summer 2008

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(4=excellent, 1=poor)	Summer A		Summer B
(4=excellent, 1=poor)	Comp 100	Math 114	Comp 100	Math 190
1. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class.	3.52	3.58	3.5	3.5
2. The instructor stated the course objectives clearly in the syllabus or in class.	3.3	3.5	3.44	3.56
3. The instructor used course assignments which promoted learning.	3.57	3.5	3.5	3.38
4. The instructor seemed knowledgeable about the topics covered in class.	3.61	3.5	3.72	3.38
5. The instructor showed positive regard for students.	3.48	3.58	3.44	3.62
6. The instructor showed enthusiasm in teaching.	3.57	3.58	3.5	3.25
7. The instructor was accessible and approachable outside of class (office hours, email, phone).	3.22	3.54	3.39	3.19
8. The instructor maintained a supportive and appropriate learning atmosphere.	3.43	3.5	3.5	3.38
9. The instructor made the course interesting and challenging.	3.43	3.42	3.44	3.19
10. The instructor employed practical and relevant examples when appropriate.	3.43	3.42	3.44	3.25
11. The instructor used textbook and or lab materials effectively.	3.52	3.42	3.44	3.56
12. The instructor delivered the course in a clear and structured manner.	3.39	3.5	3.33	3.38
13. The instructor included valuable supplemental material such as audio-visual aids and lab activities.	3.65	3.46	3.5	3.38
14. The instructor provided opportunities to develop research skills and use the library.	3.43	3.38	3.39	3.06
15. The instructor used supplemental resources as appropriately needed, such as web-links, readings, etc.	3.35	3.42	3.33	3.31
16. The instructor encouraged active participation of students through discussions, team work, speeches, etc.	3.61	3.38	3.39	3.38
17. The instructor graded using clear criteria in a consistent and fair manner.	3.22	3.62	3.56	3.38
18. The instructor provided timely and specific feedback on assignments and tests.	3.52	3.62	3.5	3.56
19. The instructor regularly communicated about my progress in the course (online gradebook, conferences, progress reports, etc.)	3.13	3.62	3.5	3.44
20. Overall rating of the instructor.	3.3	3.5	3.44	3.38
21. Degree of new knowledge and skills acquired in the course.	3.48	3.46	3.56	3.38
22. Overall course rating.	3.35	3.42	3.39	3.19
23. How many total hours did you spend outside the threaded discussions?	3.43	3.79	3.78	3.56
24. How would you grade your instructor's ability to accomplish the Terminal Course Objectives of this course?	3.52	3.5	3.5	3.38

Summary and Reflections:
Summer A: DeVry Weighted Average for Comp 100: , Math 114:
The evals in the computer class continue to be on the low side for my tastes, but this is often the second class students take at DeVry, and some of them are able to do most of the material already, and some are very computer illiterate. The mixture of levels can be frustrating for students on both extremes. Together with the fact that one really needs more experience with the online learning environment to really have anything to compare teaching styles to. It's really amazing how different the Math 114 class feels after the Math 270 course, particularly with the different levels of technological support.

Summer B: DeVry Weighted Average for Math 190: 3.4 For Comp 100: 3.47

The PreCalc course was a lot of fun this term. And I continued to focus on how the computer skills applied to the business world in the computer class. I'm still trying to find a way to successfully encourage more students to use the templates in Word for proper business formats for letters, memos, etc.

Student Comments:
Summer A:
The instructor did a great job of being involved in the weekly discussion. She helped keep us on the right direction and was very postive in what all the students had to say.

Professor McCall was very supportive and informative during this course. She went out of her way to assist students that needed help and had a positive influence on chat sessions

Very quick response to help questions and issues, very exited about teaching and very fair

Her knowledge of Word,Excel, and Powerpoint. The abililty to teach to the students how to operate the functions in Office 2007 and understand it. Also encouraging the students to communicate with each other in the discussions.

Excellent with response times when questions arose. Always offered help when needed. Weekly progress notes to update students on their status were very helpful.

communication and her enthusiasm. She is very committed to my success in this class.

Summer B:
The instructor explained the course objectives very well and the live lectures were very helpful.

She was informed on what she was teaching and she was easy to contact.

Created great topic discussions for the class to interact with each other.

How she setup the online course was excellent. I was never lost in the class

Always respond fast to emails was helpful in different parts of the thread of discussion.

Always there to answer questions you may have and she is very good about giving reminders to stay on top of your work.

The instructor really knew what she was teaching to us which helped people who may have struggled.