Since approximately one third of the students are not performing well in the introductory computer course, the college will launch interventions such as for new students entering the college and providing remediation for students to improve the pass rate in the introductory computer course. The following technical or community colleges have also implemented a supplemental course in basic computing: TABLE 3.7 Community College Survey Credit College Course Type Method Notes Hrs Brookhaven Introduction to Computing 3 Placement Uses Accuplacer College Kellogg Pre and posttest for Community Basic Computer Literacy 3 Optional assessment College Mid-South Computer Keyboarding COMPASS typing Community 1 Optional Introduction to Computers Survey/Consultation College Regarding the implementation of a remedial course, one best practice is to the intervention, the greater the likelihood the student can intervene early. “The earlier be helped and 2009, p. 17). Currently, there are no early detection retained” (Reginald, measures in place to detect students with computer skill deficiencies. “[In] [s]ynthesis studies of the last 15 years all of the reviews agree that mandatory […], nearly assessment and placement of students into developmental education programs helps improve 2010, p. 3). This assessment should students’ success” (Zachry&Schneider, take place entry into 2010, p. 8). “upon students’ college” (Zachry& Schneider, It is recommended that Columbus Technical College implement early intervention with an assessment test that will be mandatory for newly enrolled students. If students fail to meet expectations of this assessment, they will be placed in the remedial course
Since approximately one third of the students are not performing well in the introductory computer course, the college will launch interventions such as for new students entering the college and providing remediation for students to improve the pass rate in the introductory computer course. The following technical or community colleges have also implemented a supplemental course in basic computing: TABLE 3.7 Community College Survey College Course Type Credit Hrs Method Notes Brookhaven College Introduction to Computing 3 Placement Uses Accuplacer Kellogg Community College Basic Computer Literacy 3 Optional Pre and posttest for assessment Mid-South Community College Computer Keyboarding Introduction to Computers 1 Optional COMPASS typing Survey/Consultation Regarding the implementation of a remedial course, one best practice is to intervene early. “The earlier the intervention, the greater the likelihood the student can be helped and retained” (Reginald, 2009, p. 17). Currently, there are no early detection measures in place to detect students with computer skill deficiencies. “[In] [s]ynthesis studies of the last 15 years […], nearly all of the reviews agree that mandatory assessment and placement of students into developmental education programs helps improve students’ success” (Zachry&Schneider, 2010, p. 3). This assessment should take place “upon students’ entry into college” (Zachry& Schneider, 2010, p. 8). It is recommended that Columbus Technical College implement early intervention with an assessment test that will be mandatory for newly enrolled students. If students fail to meet expectations of this assessment, they will be placed in the remedial course