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Evaluating E-Learning http://www.edci.purdue.edu/schaffer/elearningevaluation.ppt. Introduction to e-Learning Presented by Scott P. Schaffer, Ph.D. Types of E-Learning Decisions. Quality – What does good E-Learning look like? Learning & Transfer – Did it work?
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Evaluating E-Learninghttp://www.edci.purdue.edu/schaffer/elearningevaluation.ppt Introduction to e-Learning Presented by Scott P. Schaffer, Ph.D. Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Types of E-Learning Decisions • Quality – What does good E-Learning look like? • Learning & Transfer – Did it work? • Results & ROI– Did it add value? Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Good E-Learning…to what end? What is the purpose of the evaluation? • Formative evaluation of newly designed course • Product evaluation of COTS by different vendors • Quality audit of design processes used to develop E-Learning (process vs. product) • Examine specific design effects on learning • Others you can think of …? Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
E-Learning Quality: System Perspective Feedback-Continuous Improvement Impact on Results? Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Key questions to consider before evaluating quality • How aligned are business goals and e-learning program goals or outcomes? • Who are learners? • How motivated are they? • Technology awareness? • Prior knowledge of the subject matter of the course? • Budget? Time frame? • Build or buy? Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Why evaluate product quality? • Vendor-created products vary greatly in quality and appropriateness • Determine match of product with specific audience, culture, intended outcome • To validate course content – which is a necessary condition for validation of the effectiveness of a course or program (concurrent validity) Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
What E-Learning qualities should be evaluated? • Usability • Navigation and control • Technical issues • Content • Instructional design Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Sample Tools: Quality Evaluation • Usability • Nielsen's Heuristics • IBM Ease of Use • Instructional Design/Learning Theory • 5 Star Rating – Merrill • CBE - Reeves • Multimedia Design/Cognitive Load • Clark and Mayer: Evaluation Guide (pdf) • Comprehensive • ADL Co-lab • Horton - Checklist Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Learning & Transfer Evaluation • Reaction • Skills/Attitude • Application OTJ Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
E-Learning Reaction Evaluation • Pages accessed • Assignments submitted • Online feedback (handouts 17,19) • Chat and Discussion forum participation Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Tools: Learning & Transfer • Peer review and question posts in discussion forum • Quizmaster - Sample quizzes and games for your instructional site • NetG example • Web-based forms (also handouts 38, 41) Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Results (Benefits) • Monetary results (profits, revenue, margin, stock price, market share, inventory, customers/accounts) • Intangible results (customer satisfaction, turnover, staff experience/education, reputation) • Confidence estimates (handouts 47,49) Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Benefits – Costs / Costs x 100 • Costs of E-Learning vs. Classroom Training • Per course: dvmt. time x cost rate • Per class: instructor travel + facilities x # learners / class size…then per class cost x # of classes • Per learner: time, travel, instructor salary x # learners • ROI Worksheet – see handout Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004
Putting it Together • Evaluation Planning • Tie plan to Kirkpatrick levels • Document business results • Decide why your are evaluating • Collect data from reliable sources • Evaluate at the highest level possible • Sample plan Scott Schaffer, Ph.D. 2004