Learning Communities using interdisciplinary technology-based teaching approach and the development of e-portfolios to increase college performance and retention.
Institution:
West Los Angeles College
Academic Level:
Associate
Issue Area:
Academic Program
Year:
2009
Designation:
SEMILLAS
Key Personnel:
Apigo, Mary-Jo
Address:
9000 Overland Avenue
City:
Culver City
State:
CA
Zip:
90230 Goal/Mission:
- Increase information and technology literacy for Latino students in Learning Communities through ePortfolios.
- Provide technology and pedagogical training in ePortfolios to instructors in Learning Communities to improve student retention and produce better learning outcomes for students.
Outcome:
Strong technology infrastructure and experience offering hybrid courses supported by faculty and staff trained in the use of technology. The project exceeded all its goals with 119 students (Target: 60 students) and 16 faculty being trained(Target: 12 instructors). The College plans to motivate more faculty to become trainers to others. This ePortfolio project also became involved with ePortfolio California (www.eportfolioca.org ), a service of the California Virtual Campus under the Chancellor’s Office for California Community Colleges. ePortfolio California contacted West to offer ePortfolio support, webinars, resources, and training.
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