1. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Assessment Report: Principles of Chemistry I Jennifer L. Hearne, Ph.D. May 29, 2009 Baltimore MD

2. Introduction  University of Maryland Eastern Shore  MCRI Team at UMES  Goals of the Redesign Adopt new methods to improve student learning outcomes Reduce institutional costs Release instructional resources for other purposes

3. Topics of Discussion  Principles of Chemistry I  Project Assessment Student Learning Outcomes Cost Savings Implementation Issues

4. Principles of Chemistry I  Goals Basic atomic and molecular theory Nomenclature Reaction stoichiometry Gas laws  Population 73% Freshman Caters to science and health professions students ○ 20% of freshman class

5. Principles of Chemistry I: Replacement Model CourseSection Size MeetingsSections per academic year Professors per academic year Chemistry 11130-40MWF 50 minutes 76 Chemistry 111EUp to 114MW 50 minutes + 1h in computer lab 32

6. Infusion of Technology  CengageNOW http://login.cengage.com/sso//http://login.cengage.com/sso// Tutorials and exercises that may be repeated in an attempt to earn a perfect score Features of CengageNOW ○ Hints/Answers ○ Instantaneous grading ○ Grade management ○ Monitors time-on-task

7. Individualized Assistance  ULA/LA monitor students’ time-on-task in computer lab Offer on-demand assistance  Cumulative grade posted every Monday Office door/Blackboard CengageNOW grade available in student account  Call or text from 8AM-9PM

8. Performance Assessment

9. Cost Assessment

10. Project Assessment  Classroom Successes Increased the percentage of A-C grades (14%) Attitude improvement ○ On-demand help ○ LA/ULA ○ Text messaging

11. Implementation Issues  Challenges Computer glitches Funding for a new computer lab Tech literacy  Motivational Factors Student Performance Professional Development Opportunities

12. Diverse Issues in Higher Education  Feature Story: Cutting Costs, Improving Learning. April 30, 2009. Volume 26, No.6.

13. Acknowledgements  Amakoe Ajavon  Krystal Esoga  Allie Bryant – Cengage Publishing  UMES MCRI Team, Faculty, & Administration  Don Spicer & Nancy Shapiro  Carol Twigg & Carolyn Jarmon Contact Information Jennifer L. Hearne, Ph.D. JLHearne@umes.edu 410-651-7945