First Year Program Annual Report 2004

II. Additional Hallmark

G. Hallmark #7: Computer Literacy and Informational Technology

  1. Skill in accessing and evaluating electronic information sources and devices is necessary for student success in higher education and the working world. The ability to use computer technology and to evaluate electronic information has become a basic skill for students. Students need to become informed about computer and technology available on campus: information literacy, campus software for instruction (e.g., Blackboard). Access to such technology improves access to educational opportunities.
  2. Suggested Areas for Review
    1. Equitable access to computer facilities on campus.
    2. Administrative support of up-to-date equipment and maintenance.
    3. Instruction for students about campus technology and computer literacy.
    4. Instruction for faculty about campus technology and computer literacy.
    5. Use of a word processor and its options such as spelling and grammar check, computer tutorials, and CD-ROMs for research.
    6. Use of e-mail, graphical interfaces such as Netscape, online publishing, and the ability to evaluate the content of online materials.
    7. Use of electronic information sources in solving problems and composing discourse.
    8. Integration campus technology into curricular offerings.
    9. Information technologies support for student engagement (e.g., course management software, enrollment software, email and other virtual communication)
  3. Sources and Forms of Evidence
    • Logs from campus computer facilities.
    • Logs from Help lines and desks.
    • Training sessions from information technology service offices.
    • Course syllabi incorporating technology in instruction.
    • Campus technology interface with library materials and library introduction.
    • Campus technology used for catalog information, registration, add/drop,
    • Administrative support for instructional development to utilize campus technology (e.g., online and web-based course offerings).
    • Surveys of student and faculty use of computer services.
    • Test students for computer literacy.
    • Assess the impact of extracurricular activities on student engagement through student surveys, campus programming
    • International students' exposure to campus and community