FLC/QEP Overview

Coalition for Networked InformationDecember 9, 2013Yolanda Cooper, University of Miami LibrariesQEP/FLC Overview1SACS/QEP BackgroundUM SACS Reaffirmation 2007Steering Committee & QEP Development TeamQuality Enhancement Plan A defined course of action to Enhance Student Learning. Generally a five year plan Institutional Support: Consensus, broad participation, allocation of adequate human and financial resources, flexible structure for evaluation

2UMs qepInitial QEP: Communication across the CurriculumRevised QEP: Faculty Learning Communities to Enhance Undergraduate Education (with a Focus on Information, Communication, and Technology Literacy)Key Goals:To implement a framework for a sustainable FLC programming and assessmentTo help faculty acquire or increase their facility with ICT literacy to enhance their teaching and in turn enhance student learning.3Key ComponentsTopic based Faculty Learning CommunityFacilitator & Faculty CohortLibrary& IA ParticipationCourse Revision & StipendSupport and Services (Library & IA):Training, Facilities, ResourcesExposure to ICT Literacy ConceptsAssessment (faculty & students)Assessment/Continuous ImprovementFLC ProgramOperation & Services Student Learning: ICT Literacy

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QEP Support & Services5Supported by QEP: StaffingTeaching & Learning Services LibrarianFLC Facilitator (Faculty)Project DirectorInstructional Advancement (Library Placement)Instructional Technology, Blackboard, Classroom TechnologyCommonsDigital Media LabFaculty ExploratoryAssessment: Libraries/PIRA

6How is the QEP Evaluated?Data (Each Cohort Faculty & Students):Surveys and resultsResults of testing/evaluation for each student

Documented adjustments made Commitment to continuous assessment and improvement

Evidence of the dissemination of activities and outcomes7

8Assessment A comprehensive evaluation plan clearly related to the QEP goals, with the latitude and flexibility to make adjustments to achieve the desired student learning outcomes:Initial ICT Literacy iSkills (ETS) Surveys (FLCs)Comparative examination of syllabiPresent SurveysRubricComparative examination of syllabi9What Worked?Solid participation (students & faculty) The development and implementation of enhanced library facilities (Faculty Exploratory, DML, IA)FLC process & Faculty/Librarian partnershipOn-going FLC model for the development of online educationNew position: E-Learning and Emerging Technology LibrarianHeightened awareness of digital literacy Positive learning outcomes

10Lessons LearnedPersonnel: Project Management is EssentialExpectations for participation and facilitationMonitoring neededAssessment3/pilot Appropriate forms of technology are neededRoles must be clear, responsibilities outlined, accountabilityAssessment tool (inconsistent)Rubric (Faculty dependent)11Questions?12

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