summary of two evaluation studies in educational technology
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Summary of two evaluation studies in educational technology
Done By : Amna Alabri 83133 Asila Alhashmi 83485
Study 1
An evaluation of an action learning program
These evaluation study supports the regular public program "areol" (action research and evaluation on line) offered twice a year beginning in mid-February and mid-July. For details email Bob Dick [email protected] or [email protected]
The site: http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/arp/case1.html
Aims of these study:
To collect adequate data, and interpret it well. To know the effective action through good
processes and appropriate participation. illustrate some aspects of the simultaneous
pursuit of change and understanding. evaluate a project-based training program
which the unit had set up for organizational members.
To achieve both action (that is, change) and research (that is, understanding).
Instruments tools using in evaluation:
The interviews. Group interviews. Comparing participants and other
stakeholders. Meeting with providers. Other data sources (attend to workshop at
which each of the participant teams gave a spoken presentation on their project. And used this information to refine the interpretations based on individual and group interviews.)
Study 2
Interactive Whiteboard Evaluation (2000)
This evaluation done by Anna Smith with MirandaNet Fellows, Boston Spa Comprehensive School . It is about establishing the interactive whiteboard in the school , the impression of using it as a technology tool and the technical problem the teacher faced .
instrument
The aspects that the Questionnaire covered are : way to present the information .( the teacher was
amazed in how it present the information . They think that it can motivate students understanding)
space that it need ( It take a large space m and we have limit space in the class room)
light (too much light in the room as a consequence of having no blinds making the image difficult to see)
user friendly easy to use ( so it took five to ten minutes to feel
confident enough to use it in the classroom) setting up it Preparation Time to learn how to use it .The evaluation tool that it was used is Questionnaire .
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