11.+Evaluation

=**Evalutation**= = = Sample questions for formative evaluation:
 * 1) Are the learning goals relevant/realistic?
 * 2) Does the self-assessment rubrics/assignments look helpful?
 * 3) Is the content sufficient/relevant?
 * 4) Are the learning activities helpful?
 * 5) Is support sufficient to be successful after the training? (workshop manual, help document, live tech support)

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The formative assessment took place in two different forms. An online survey was filled out by 2 learners and a face -to -face interview was conducted with a third learner. The online survey included 5 statements. Each statement was graded on a scale of 4 (not at all, barely, mostly, absolutely) using radio buttons so that only one response could be selected. A text field was also included with each statement to type in additional comments. The survey and interview was designed to be short, not longer than 10 minutes to encourage participation by busy teachers. The link to the survey and a copy of the blueprint were emailed to the end users so that they could fill it out in their office at their convenience. The interview took place in the participant's office and took about 10 minutes. The blueprint was explained and discussed first, then the survey statements were presented and discussed.

1. The learning goals are (not at all, barely, mostly, absolutely) relevant/realistic. Other (please, specify):____________ 2. The content is (not at all, barely, mostly, absolutely) relevant/sufficient. Other (please, specify):____________ 3. The self-assessment rubric is (not at all, barely, mostly, absolutely) helpful. Other (please, specify):____________ 4. The learning activities are (not at all, barely,mostly, absolutely) helpful. Other (please, specify):____________ 5. To be successful after the workshop, the support tools (manual, help document, live tech support) are ______________ helpful and sufficient. Other (please, specify):____________

The online respondents rated all elements with the highest score "absolutely" while the interviewee suggested that an electronic version of the workshop manual to be distributed for future reference and easy retrieval. She also mentioned that individual support during the instruction would be very helpful for slower learners.

Based on the positive general reaction, further changes were not added to the current plan. The goals seem to be on target for the audience and the content with the planned activities are relevant. Special attention will be placed on the support to ensure that the learning outcome matches the expectations of the lesson plan.