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Five Faculty Complete “Equity & Digital Learning” Grant
Every Learner Everywhere projects show positive outcomes
Specifically, Bass and Carpenter focused on the use of open educational resources (OER) and students' time on task practice in CHEM 101 and 102. Anderson, Cui and Goolsby-Cole focused on providing timely feedback on low-stakes assessments. Findings from both departments’ projects included better student-instructor relationships in the face-to-face classes of spring 2022 compared to the previous year's online classes. Also, the results of student surveys showed positive changes in student perceptions of feedback. Finally, all projects adopted an approach that emphasized using open educational resources (OER), where possible, and supporting productive practice through adaptive learning and formative assessments.
Long term, the goal of ELE is to eventually use these approaches to inform redesign of large, introductory STEM courses that promote equity in achievement for all students. Toward this end, a preliminary analysis of the use of adaptive learning in CHEM 102 showed an overall 10% improvement in exam scores and a decrease in the score gap between white students and students of color.
Note: As an experiment, the first "draft" of this post was initially generated by ChatGPT, summarizing the full ELE project report to focus on UMBC participants, and then revised by John Fritz and Tom Penniston.
Posted: February 10, 2023, 3:00 PM
PHYS101 (LH6) AV upgrade in progress Jan26, 2012
What's with the AV system in the Physics lecture hall?
What is going on?
Work is under way to replace the AV system. The existing system died, for all practical purposes, at the end of the fall semester. New parts are being assembled to get the system operational. It may take a few weeks to complete. This is our number one maintenance priority.
What do I do in the meantime?
We will park a standard mobile projection cart in the space until the new system is operational. The cart has a data projector, PC with monitor, laptop VGA cable, DVD/VHS player, and amplified speaker.
How will I operate the new system when installed?
Users will be alerted in advance via email. The new systems will operate in much the same fashion as in other campus lecture halls. Training opportunities will be advertised to the users. A short youtube video will be posted demonstrating basic operation. Instructions will be posted locally, on the AV web site, and via DoIT FAQ.
How do I get more information?
Please contact AV Services at #52461 (or enter an RT ticket).
Posted: January 26, 2012, 10:34 AM