Models of evaluation in educational technology

We had applied one of the three models of evaluation that we explored in this course to evaluate an educational technology project. We selected a preject ( Tourism Web site ) and evaluated it by appleing ACTION model. We upload a PowerPoint presentation that present how we evaluate the project. This is the embedded of presentation from slideshare:

Models of evaluation in educational technology

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Comparative and non-comparative evaluation in educational technology

in these tow following links , we upload a short essay that summarize the strategy applied to evaluate educational technologies using comparative and non-comparative approaches , also we upload the presentation that we do in the class.
the assay:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/14973269/Assay-of-comparative-non-comparative-study

the presentation powerpoint :

Comparative and non-comparative evaluation in educational technology

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Levels and techniques of evaluation in educational technology

Study title:

EXAMINING THE EXPERIENCE OF READER-RESPONSE IN AN ON-LINE ENVIRONMENT
A STUDY OF A MIDDLE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM

Study purpose:
The purpose of this study was to examine how students in a fifth-grade classroom utilized a face-to-face group environment and a technology-based, on-line threaded93
discussion environment to facilitate their responses to common literature that they were reading.

Level of evaluation:

Learning Step Level


Techniques of evaluation:

Data for this study were collected using interviews, observations, field notes and document analysis.

Reference:

EXAMINING THE EXPERIENCE OF READER-RESPONSE IN AN ON-LINE ENVIRONMENT, A STUDY OF A MIDDLE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM,
Jacqualine Marshall Arnold,
The Ohio State University
2006

Models of evaluation in educational technology

We had applied one of the three models of evaluation that we explored in this course to evaluate an educational technology project. We selected a preject ( Tourism Web site ) and evaluated it by appleing ACTION model.

We upload a PowerPoint presentation that present how we evaluate the project.
To see the presentation , follow the link please :

http://www.slideshare.net/63466/models-of-evaluation-in-educational-technology-1386978

Comparative and non-comparative evaluation in educational technology

in these tow following links , we upload a short essay that summarize the strategy applied to evaluate educational technologies using comparative and non-comparative approaches , also we upload the presentation that we do in the class.

the assay:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/14973269/Assay-of-comparative-non-comparative-study

the powerpoint:

http://www.slideshare.net/63466/comparative-and-noncomparative-evaluation-in-educational-technology-1386913

Amina and Sara online portfolio

Our online portfolio:

Thank you for taking the time to view our portfolio. On these pages you will find projects that we have undertaken for TECH4102 course (Evaluation in Educational Technology). We are inviting you kindly to view these few pages and we hope it will be beneficial and interesting. please follow the next links to see our assignments that we did during the course:

1. Evaluation in educational technology:

first study

second study

2. Levels and techniques of evaluation in educational technology

3. Models of evaluation in educational technology

4. Evaluation strategies

5. Evaluation of CAI

6. Evaluation of online learning

7. Comparative and non-comparative evaluation in educational technology

done by :

Sara Al-Thihli ( 63466)

Amina Alsarki ( 59211)
course intructor : Alaa Sadik

Evaluation of online learning

the following link will lead you to a research paper . In that research paper we had evaluated "Quality assurance and Control in instruction course" that offered to ILT departments' students in Sultan Qaboos University, with Doctor Kumar Laximan. This course is all about providing students with the sufficient knowledge about the subject of controlling quality in instruction and helping them develop their online skill like participation in online discussions and communicating with other students and the instructor. In this research we are going to evaluate one of the interaction components of this course (pedagogically & technically) which is discussion boards.

please press on the link :

http://www.scribd.com/doc/14973761/Research-Paper

Evaluation of CAI

We had conducted questionnaire rating scale to evaluate the technical features of an instructional software.

To see the instrument , We but it in Survey Console website.

You can see it by following this link:
http://www.surveyconsole.com/console/TakeSurvey?id=559041&responseCheck=false

Evaluation Strategy Instrument

Evaluation Strategy Instrument

We had serached about a ready made online instrument as an evaluation strategy, which is student's rating and we had find this instrument. It is available at:
http://www.nhlue.edu.tw/~achang/data/a7.pdf

However, we suggest that we modify it and use a five-point Likert scale that ranges from "Strongly agree" to "strongly disagree". It is described as following:

Strongly disagree

disagree

To some extant

agree

Strongly agree

Dimensions:

• Preparation/Planning:
  a) is concerned about the effectiveness of His / her teaching

b) provides a detailed course syllabus

c) states course objectives for each class section

• Material/Content
  a) relates the material of this course with other areas of knowledge

b) demonstrates knowledge and makes it clear how each topic fits into the course

c) is aware when students are having

d) difficulty in understanding a topic

e) is aware when students are having

f) difficulty in understanding a topic

• Method/Skill
  a) keeps the course moving rapidly enough for the material

b) explains material clearly

c) is helpful with difficulties

• Assignment/Examination
  a)gives good comments on written work

b) gives fair grades

c) gives exams and papers appropriate for the course

to see the Questioniere ( Instrument of Student Rating ) see this link please :

http://www.scribd.com/doc/14973641/Instrument-Student-Rating-

Evaluating beginning reading software

Study 2:
" Evaluating beginning reading software"

The second study that we will talk about is EVALUATING BEGINNING READING SOFTWARE FOR AT-RISK LEARNERS. This study focus on feature that should this software contain which is interface design. Reading software programs are programs for children with reading difficulties. To attain grade-level expectations, students at risk of reading failure require carefully designed instruction—instruction that is quantitatively and qualitatively more intensive than traditional K–3 curricula. To insure that there is no gap between reading education and instructional technology, this study evaluate a feature which is interface design which contain also : content delivered, and instructional design.About interface design criteria :the “contact surface” between the computer and the user is a software program’s interface. The interface should supply access to the program’s functionality. It the interface of an instructional software program should empower learning of the material, not require additional learning effort. there are three critical components can help us to evaluate interface design.

These component are :·
aesthetics·
operational support·
interactions

aesthetics:

If the program used media or not ( graphic, text, animation, vedio, sound) in ways that hance experince :

1- The media used is high quality.

2- Screens are lead out in well organized ways.

3- Screens are neither overly simulating nor boring.

4- The "Look and feel " of this program is likely to be pleasing to the learner

5- learner is able to modify the interface according to individual prefernces.
operational support:

will the pre-reading learner be able to used the program with little help from adults ?

1- All opertional instructions are supplied auditory within the program

2-opertional instructions can be reveiwed.

3- instructions supplied within the program will be helpfulto the intended audience.

4- The interface take advantage of what learners already know.

5- Things on screen are what they appear to be and function as expected
interactions:

Is the learner the primary driving force behind what happens in the program ?

1- the learner rarly sits passively as the program does things.

2-interaction are frequent

3- the learner interacts directly with screen objects

5- learner interaction make a substansive differnce in what the program is doing.....

also , this study evaluate other features which areinstructional design, and beginning reading content, but I focuse in one feature which are interface design.

ICT impacts on schools

study 1:
" ICT impacts on schools"

Introduction :

The use of ICT ( Information and communication technology ) in education and training has been a key priority in most European countries during the last decade, but without observable progress. Such progress as has taken place has been achieved at considerable cost. All EU countries have invested in ICT in schools. Broadly, three major types of ICT induced studies can be identified since ICT has been introduced in schools in Europe:

1- infrastructure and access
2- use of ICT in educational settings
3- impact of investment of ICT

The advantages :
There are many advantages of ICT, some of them are :

1- facilitating learning for children who have different learning styles and abilities, including slow learners, the socially disadvantaged, the mentally and physically handicapped, the talented, and those living in remote rural areas;
2- making learning more effective, involving more senses in a multimedia context and more connections in a hypermedia context; and
3- providing a broader international context for approaching problems as well as being more sensitive response to local needs.......

The aim of the study :·
. Establish a comprehensive picture of the evidence of the impact of ICT that is available from national and European studies;·
. Give a reference framework for describing impact, looking at approaches and methods currently used in these studies and their suitability;
. Synthesise the main results of these studies for policy makers, education professionals and school practitioners with a major interest in ICT developments and progress made in recent years in this field;
. Provide an overview of impact studies and the areas where impact has been shown;· Provide a baseline for discussion on the findings with policy makers and other education professionals;·
. Highlight barriers of ICT integration in European schools;
Identify gaps in current research;
. Give policy recommendations on the basis of the evidence available in order to create favourable framework conditions for effective ICT integration as well as future fields of actions at national and European level.

The Methodology

The Methodology that use to collect data are 2 stages :

first, national and European surveys that research literature revealing insights into the impact of ICT on a more theoretical Complement the picture

Second : the interviews ( with students )