Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an ECMS-SLO login and password?
Your ECMS-SLO login and password are the same as your ECMS login and password. If you do not have an ECMS login and password, contact the ECMS administrators at ecmsadmin@fhda.edu.
Do I have to enter my student learning outcomes before I enter information for the assessment planning and reflection and enhancement phases?
Yes, your assessment tools are based on the course’s student learning outcomes. You or your team leader must create and record the course’s learning outcomes before you can plan to assess them.
Assessment tools are how you, as the instructor, gauge if your students are meeting the designated learning outcomes.
What happens when I press the Integrate SLOs into a Course Outline button?
When you integrate student learning outcomes into the course outline, you are making an addition or change to the course’s outline of record. The outcomes will then appear in the course’s outline of record.
The course’s student learning outcomes are listed in the course’s outline to continue improvement in teaching and learning.
Can I record assessment plans and reflection and enhancement suggestions by myself?
Yes, you can, but the curriculum committee encourages you to discuss your teaching methods with your colleagues.
By discussing your teaching methods with colleagues, you engage in valuable discourse where you can share insights and gain feedback on your methods.
Who can see/access the information I have entered into the system?
Any De Anza staff or faculty member with ECMS access can view the information you have entered into the ECMS and SLOAC system.
Students do not have access to either system.
What should I do with the assessment tool I used to gather the assessment results?
Any De Anza staff or faculty member with ECMS access can view the information you have entered into the ECMS and SLOAC system.
Students do not have access to either system.
How do I add or change my course’s team leader?
If your course does not have a team leader or you want to change the team leader, contact the ECMS administrator at ecmsadmin@fhda.edu.