Evaluation

=Evaluation Plan=

Using the template below to guide your response, complete the tasks that correspond to your role on the team. This week’s project leader will be responsible for the final compilation, formatting, and submission of your entire //Instructional Plan//, of which the //Evaluation Plan// is the last section. The suggested length for each section of the //Evaluation Plan// is the equivalent of 1 -2 pages.

// Evaluation Process //
 * Team Member A **

Before the implementation of the online module and the preparation of the printed handbook, we instructional designers will conduct formative evaluation. To determine the effectiveness of the materials, we will conduct one-on-one interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in online learning for adult learners, and the instructors facilitating the online modules (Dabbagh, n.d.). Through formative evaluation, we will ask about the convenience of finding the materials, are learners able to perform the tasks in an acceptable level and how much time is needed for learning (Morrison, Ross, Kalman, & Kemp, 2011). Additionally, the instructional designer will offer a beta version of the online module for both facilitator and selected number of learners. The data collected will be used to improve the instructional module (Morrison et al, 2011).

As this is a web-based instruction, the evaluation will be based on a constructivist-oriented process ( Morrison et al, 2011). We built the module to enhance the learners’ engagement and motivate them to learn, and the handbook will serve as a help tool.

The handbook will have a pre-reading knowledge test presented as a questionnaire (Morrison et al, 2011), which will help the learners in determining the level of knowledge for each objective. During implementation, we will use summative evaluation methods in measuring to which degree the objectives were met at the end of the course ( Morrison et al, 2011). As this is a self-paced instruction, the learners will have the opportunity to do a posttest after each section to determine their knowledge after going through the online module. After the implementation, as instructional designers, we will build a survey in the learning management system (LMS); the learners will need to navigate inside the LMS to find the survey.

One of the objectives of this module is to get the learner familiar with LMS, so we will track their access to this link. The survey will be available in printed format at the end of the course. The survey will include questions about :
 * Workload
 * Learning activities
 * The handbook clarity
 * Objectives: are they well-defined
 * Course structure and organization
 * Instructor’s knowledge and support during the course

Six months after finishing the module, we will conduct a context-oriented confirmative evaluation, in which we will examine if the learners retained the skills they learned through module. After taking their permission, we will track the learners and send course surveys and questionnaires; additionally we will conduct interviews with instructors and SMEs (Anderson, 2008). We will also review the effectiveness of the module in terms of the technology changes. As technology is rapidly changing with new tools added every day, there could be a need to modify the content to use more relevant tools that could help the non-tech-savvy adult learners to approach online learning more efficiently.

// Alignment of Unit Goals to the evaluation process //
 * Team Member D1 **

For each of your unit goals, identify which component of your evaluation plan will measure the degree to which that goal was achieved. Consult with your team members and revise your unit goals as necessary. Provide a justification for the design of your evaluation process.
 * Note: ** The degree to which your instructional module is successful in guiding your students to achieve the Learning Objectives is measured by your unit (or program) goals. In addition, there may be other goals you decided would reflect the success of your unit, (i.e.: the enjoyment level of students, or the completion or attrition rates.) This is different from assessing how well the learners perform at the end of the unit, as measured against the unit’s instructional objectives. However, learner assessment data may be one component used to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your unit.




 * __ Final Document Preparation __**
 * Team Member D2 **

// Final Document Preparation: Section I: // Analysis Document //and Section II:// Design Document It is your task to compile, review, and format the final version of Sections I and II (//Analysis Document// and //Design Document)// of your group’s //Instructional Plan.// The steps in your process are as follows:


 * Export all elements of the //Analysis Document// and the //Design Document// from the wiki.
 * Revise any of the content in these sections to reflect changes that took place during later stages of the process and to ensure that the entire document is cohesive throughout. Also, incorporate any necessary revisions based on feedback received from your instructor, peers, or other group members.
 * Consult with your Project Leader and other team members regarding the final formatting of the document. Compile both of these sections into one cohesive document and apply any formatting changes to reflect the agreed upon format of the final document.
 * By Friday, forward the revised and formatted document to your Project Leader for inclusion in the final //Instructional Plan//.

// Final Document Preparation: Section III: // Development Guide //and Section IV:// Implementation Plan and Facilitator’s Guide It is your task to compile, review, and format the final version of Sections III & IV (the //Development Guide// and //Implementation Plan and Facilitator’s Guide)// of your group’s //Instructional Plan.// The steps in your process are as follows:
 * Team Member I **


 * Export all elements of the //Development Guide// and //Implementation Plan and Facilitator’s Guide// from the wiki.
 * Revise any of the content in these sections to reflect changes that took place during later stages of the process and to ensure that the entire document is cohesive throughout. Also, incorporate any necessary revisions based on feedback received from your instructor, peers, or other group members.
 * Consult with your Project Leader and other team members regarding the final formatting of the document. Compile both of these sections into one cohesive document and apply any formatting changes to reflect the agreed upon format of the final document.
 * By Friday, forward the revised and formatted document to your Project Leader for inclusion in the final //Instructional Plan//.

**Team Member E: Project Leader**

// Final Document Preparation: Section V: // Evaluation Plan //and complete// Instructional Plan

It is your task to compile, format, review, and submit the final version of the group’s //Instructional Plan// at the end of the week.

The steps in your process are as follows:


 * Gather all finalized sections of the //Instructional Plan//.
 * Compile all five sections (//Analysis Document, Design Document, Development Guide, Implementation Plan and Facilitator’s Guide,// and the //Evaluation Plan//) into one cohesive document.
 * Format the document so it is a professionally presented report and include the **company name and logo** that was selected to represent your group into title page.
 * In addition to a title page, add a table of contents.
 * Make any final formatting adjustments necessary to ensure consistency throughout the entire document. The entire document should have one font and consistent sizing for the body and section headers. Place the name of the company in the document footer and the formal title of the //Instructional Plan// in the document header. Your report should also include page numbers.
 * Submit the final document to your instructor through the dropbox, and post a copy to **Doc Sharing** so that your classmates can access it.