Monthly Summary
In the area of outreach in August, activities involved meetings with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and expand educational opportunities. One meeting included Vanessa Errico, Manager of the Military Family Center, along with other team members, to discuss plans for a pilot program. This initiative aims to provide microcredentials to 25 Military Family Center Spouses starting in January. Additionally, discussions were held with Foundation Communities regarding their clients’ participation in microcredentials once a grant is signed, with a target date of October 1st.
On the microcredential front, several developments were noted. Progress continued on building the Photoshop microcredential, with Web Analytics and HTML/CSS content being integrated into the LMS. There were efforts to enhance the instructional experience, such as ACC Grow Student working on an instructional animation for Web Builder. Valuable feedback was received from students who completed Summer Microcredentials, emphasizing the effectiveness of the courses in catering to different learning styles and the crucial support provided by the Digital Navigators. The testimonials highlighted the practical knowledge gained and the importance of clear instructions and well-organized content.
In terms of data, enrollment figures for Fall 2023 showcased promising numbers, with 518 enrollments in Opt-In and Co-curricular options, reaching 64% capacity out of a potential 807. A new co-curricular course was introduced for the fall semester, coupling LGLA 1311 with the Word Processing microcredential. These data points indicate a strong interest in the available educational offerings and potential for continued growth.
Highlights
Outreach
- Met with Vanessa Errico, Manager, Military Family Center, Chris Cervini, Karina Hernandez, Ann Pamela Saez, and Trish Welch to discuss next steps for collaboration for a pilot of 25 Military Family Center Spouses taking microcredentials in January.
- Met with Foundation Communities to further discuss their clientele partaking in Microcredentials once their grant has been signed (October 1st).
Microcredentials
- Continued build of the Photoshop microcredential. Web Analytics and HTML/CSS continued to be input into Brightspace Leap.
- ACC Grow Student is working on adding an instructional animation for Web Builder.
- Feedback from students taking Summer Microcredentials.
- “This course was well designed for my learning style. These really are designed for a kinetic learner like me.” Mary Ann C. – Data Management Microcredential
- “The availability and support of the Navigator had been a significant factor to accomplish it.” Diana V. – Presentation Software Microcredential
- “I gained valuable insights into the clear and organized structure and the importance of encouraging critical thinking.” Phuong N. – Presentation Software Microcredential
- “The videos were very helpful as you could follow along.” Jo Ann – Spreadsheets Microcredential
- “I gained valuable knowledge about Data Organization, Formulas, and Functions from this micro-credential. With these skills, users can increase efficiency and gain insights from their data more effectively.” Phuong N. – Spreadsheets Microcredential
- “The videos with step-by-step instructions on how to perform certain tasks in Excel and Sheets helped me to build up my skills day by day, and the instructions in the assignment descriptions certainly helped to solidify the processes for me. Anonymous – Spreadsheets Microcredential
- “Assignments had clear instructions and were organized in a way that made it more helpful in understanding what skills were useful in real-life situations.” Merrick M. – Spreadsheets Microcredential
- “The navigator was extremely helpful when I had questions.” C. Levy – Spreadsheets Microcredential
- “I really enjoyed the list of learning activities as they combined short and helpful videos and some reading. They were put together in a logical and organized form for me to be able to go back and reference as needed.” Anonymous – Spreadsheets Microcredential
- “This newfound knowledge will be incredibly useful for me in the upcoming semester at college.” Anonymous. – Word Processing Microcredential
Data
- The Opt-In and Co-curricular options have registered 518 enrollments for Fall 2023 (64% filled) with a potential of 807. Fall registration has 246 opt-in learners into 18 sections.
- Twelve sessions of co-curricular are being offered in the following courses for a to-date total of 272 students.
- One co-curricular course was added for the fall – LGLA 1311 coupled with the Word Processing microcredential.