EVALUATION MATRIX

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Instructions For Use

  1.  The "Evaluation Matrix" tool will help you consider the most appropriate and feasible data collection method for each of the questions identified in your evaluation plan. (Remember that evaluation is different from assessment in that evaluation is focused on the effectiveness and worth of programs or products whereas assessment is focused on estimating student learning.)
  2. List your evaluation questions on the vertical side of the matrix.
  3. List the feasible data collection methods on the horizontal side of the matrix.
  4. Consider each question carefully and choose the most appropriate data collection method.
  5. To make your own matrix, copy the matrix in the template and paste it into your own document.

Evaluation Matrix

Evaluation Questions Data Collection Methods
Anecdotal
Records		 Expert
Review		 Implementation
Logs		 Designer
Interviews		 Instructor
Interviews		 Observations On-Line
Data		 Portfolios Tests Learner
Interviews		 Learner
Logs		 Learner
Questionnaires
a. What knowledge was learned by participants? a a a a a a X X X X a a
b. What skills were developed by learners? a a a a a X X X X X a a
c. What attitudes were formed by learners? a a a a a X a a a X X X
d. What were learner reactions to the multimedia interface? X a a a a a a a a X a X
e. What were instructor reactions to the multimedia interface? a a a a X X a a a a a a