1. October 28, 2010
Teaching and Learning with MyPoliSciLab
Bryan Reece, Ph.D.
Cerritos College
Managing Editor and Co-Author, MyPoliSciLab

2. Learning Effects: Student Opinion
I wish a program like MPSL was used in my other courses. 81%
I recommend that my instructor continue using MPSL. 85%
I use MPSL every week or more. 74%
Overall, I found MPSL to be a satisfying study tool. 96%
MPSL made the course more visual and interactive. 90%
MPSL helped me achieve a higher grade in the course. 77%
MPSL helped me understand the subject matter better. 79%

3. Learning Effects: Student Opinion
1 2 3 4 5 4s&5s
Online Quizzes 1.3% 1.3% 8.8% 26.8% 61.9% 88.7%
Chapter Exams 0.8% 5.0 % 8.4 % 18.4 % 67.4 % 85.8%
Debate Videos 2.2 % 3.5 % 15.8 % 27.6 % 50.9 % 78.5%
Roundtable Videos 3.0 % 3.0 % 16.5 % 32.0 % 45.5 % 77.5%
Chapter Activities 0.9 % 5.2 % 16.5 % 23.9 % 53.5 % 77.4%
Online Book 5.4 % 8.3 % 15.1 % 17.6 % 53.7 % 71.2%
PS News Review 5.0 % 4.5 % 23.2 % 23.2 % 44.1 % 67.3%
Homepage Update 8.0 % 11.7 % 16.9 % 23.9 % 39.4 % 63.4%
Polling Questions 7.6 % 9.0 % 27.0% 20.9% 35.5 % 56.4%
Very Low Learning Value Very High Learning Value

4. Learning Effects: Student Opinion
Somewhat
or Very Low
Neutral
Somewhat
High
Very High
Somewhat/
Very High
Quizzes/Exams 2.5% 8.0% 24.5% 65.0% 89.5%
Study Guide Materials 3.4% 12.7% 27.2% 56.7% 83.9%
Roundtable Videos 3.1% 17.1% 38.9% 41.0% 79.9%
Simulation Activities 3.7% 16.8% 34.9% 44.5% 79.4%
Participation Activities 2.9% 19.8% 34.9% 42.4% 77.3%
Debate Videos 4.7% 18.2% 39.1% 37.9% 75.7%
Timeline Activities 2.3% 21.9% 38.0% 37.7% 75.7%
Gradebook 5.3% 19.5% 21.3% 53.9% 75.2%
Visual Literacy Activities 2.8% 22.8% 36.4% 38.0% 74.4%
PoliSci News Review 4.0% 22.0% 33.8% 40.3% 74.1%
Comparative Activities 3.4% 24.9% 33.3% 38.4% 71.7%
Research Navigator 5.0% 26.6% 30.1% 38.2% 68.3%
eBook 5.5% 27.4% 26.7% 40.4% 67.1%
Polling Questions 8.4% 30.6% 35.0% 26.0% 61.0%
MPSL Overall 2.1% 10.6% 35.9% 51.5% 87.4%

5. Analysis of Student RecordsAnalysis of Student Records
Summary of Results and FindingsSummary of Results and Findings
Learning Effects: Retention and Success
• PoliSci 101 Student Records before MPSL
• PoliSci 101 Student Records after MPSL
• Retention (no change)
• Success (A, B, C or Credit)
Non-MPSL
Cohort
MPSL Cohort
Succeeded 51.9% 55.0%
Did Not Succeed 48.1% 45.0%

6. MPSL and Non-MSPL Cohort ComparisonsMPSL and Non-MSPL Cohort Comparisons
Learning Effects: Course Grades
Non-MPSL
Cohort
MPSL
Cohort
A’s 13.9% 16.4%
B’s 18.7% 20.9%
C’s 19.3% 17.7%
D’s 10.5% 7.7%
F’s and Other 37.6% 37.3%
• A’s and B’s Increase with MPSL
• C’s and D’s Decline with MPSL
• F’s Remain Constant

7. • Effect of MPSL Use on Student Learning
• 734 Students; 49 Variables
• Student s Are More Engaged with Course Content
• Students Receive Higher Course Grades
• Students Value MPSL as a Learning Tool
• Unbiased Learning Environment (Race, Gender,
Age and College Preparedness)
Survey of MPSL StudentsSurvey of MPSL Students
Key FindingsKey Findings
Learning Effects: Engagement

8. 1.1. Are you trying to change the in-class experienceAre you trying to change the in-class experience
or the out-of-class experience?or the out-of-class experience?
2.2. What is your implementation strategy?What is your implementation strategy?
Two Biggest Questions
In-Class
Considerations
(Free)
• Multimedia: Find Free Videos, Free Online Activities
• Student Community: Student Opinion via Groups
Work/Collaborative Learning, Online Polling Results
• Current Events: Weave current events into the lecture
or as part of discussion up front in class
Out-of-Class
Considerations
(Integration)
• Technology Integration
• Assessment Integration
• PoliSci Conceptual Integration
• Content Integration
• Community Integration

9. Traditional Approach MPSL Enhanced
Text Book Most faculty use a major text as the
primary reading for the course.
• eBook Gives Student Digital Text
• Project Text in Class for Learning/Discussion
Assessments Tests and quizzes are used to assess
student learning.
• Content Wrapped with Assessments.
• Integrated with the Course Gradebook.
• Ongoing Assessment Capabilities.
Supplemental
Assignments
Faculty augment lecture and text
materials with supplemental
assignments.
• Roundtables and Debates
• PoliSci News Review
• Online Activities
Research and
Writing
Research papers are often required as
a major course assignment.
• Style Guide and Plagiarism Tutorial
• Full Text Articles Online
• Over 50 Political Science Journals
The Classroom
Experience
Faculty deliver information to students
through lecture, cooperative learning,
and more.
• Supplement Lectures with Video
• Launch Discussions with Weekly Student Polls
• Structure Group Learning w/ MPSL Activities
Course
Management
Faculty are required to organize
student records, maintain grades,
facilitate communications and more.
• No More Photocopies
• Automated Grade Book
• Course Communications/Mass Email
TAs and Graders Many Faculty have teaching assistants
or graders to help with large loads.
• Structure TA-Led Sessions Around MSPL
• Allow TAs to Maintain Dynamic Content
• Greater Coordination Between TA and Faculty
Implementation Strategy

10. How to Improve Student Learning with MyPoliSciLab
Teaching and Learning with MyPoliSciLab
Bryan Reece, Ph.D.
Cerritos College
Managing Editor and Co-Author, MyPoliSciLab