Formative Evaluation Plan

Formative Evaluation Plan

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One-to-One Formative Evaluation

Participants	The former director of the University of South Alabama Writing Center An instructional design professor from the University of South Alabama A student currently rolled in EN 101, Effective English
Location and Time	Monday, April 3, 2006 The Writing Center at USA – 2 participants (will meet with each separately) Tuesday, April 4, 2006 The College of Education – The professor’s office
Selection Process for Participants	Participants were solicited to take part in the evaluation based on their availability and/or expertise.
Confidentiality and Anonymity	Each participant was assured in writing that all information collected would be strictly confidential. No participant will be identified by name, nor will any documentation be collected that may reflect a participant’s identity. No information of a personal nature, other than possible demographic information, will be solicited. Participants may choose to discontinue their participation at any time during the evaluation process. Participants have been advised that the evaluation process will be videotaped for documentation purposes. The videotapes will be transcribed and used in the preparation of the evaluation report. All information collected will be stored in a secure area until the completion of the final evaluation report. At that time, all video and audio tapes of the evaluation process will be destroyed. The participants have signed a confidentiality agreement stating that they will not discuss their participation in the evaluation process, including but not limited to, the content, strategies, or delivery method of the instructional product.
Data Collection Procedures	Participants will be provided with: Objectives and expectations of the evaluation Confidentiality and anonymity agreements The study will begin by participant the instructional product with an evaluator discussing the product with the participant. Participants will answer questions about the design of the product: Aesthetic Style Color Instructional design Instructional strategy Organization Assessment items Motivational elements Interactivity Clarity of the objectives Content Grammar Spelling Current information This information will be collected three ways: Project coordinator notes from evaluation Video transcription of each participant’s meeting Oral discussions with participants Instruments and materials: Evaluator will have the following at the session: Confidentiality agreement Copies of the instructional product Prepared questions for participants Video transcript journal Video camera, tape and attachments

Small Group Formative Evaluation

Participants	Six students who currently rolled in EN 101, Effective English at the University of South Alabama
Location and Time	Wednesday, April 17, 2006 The Writing Center at USA
Selection Process for Participants	Participants were solicited to take part in the evaluation based on their availability and/or expertise. Some were referred by their English professors.
Confidentiality and Anonymity	Each participant was assured in writing that all information collected would be strictly confidential. No participant will be identified by name, nor will any documentation be collected that may reflect a participant’s identity. No information of a personal nature, other than possible demographic information, will be solicited. Participants may choose to discontinue their participation at any time during the evaluation process. Participants have been advised that the evaluation process will be videotaped for documentation purposes. The videotapes will be transcribed and used in the preparation of the evaluation report. All information collected will be stored in a secure area until the completion of the final evaluation report. At that time, all video and audio tapes of the evaluation process will be destroyed. The participants have signed a confidentiality agreement stating that they will not discuss their participation in the evaluation process, including but not limited to, the content, strategies, or delivery method of the instructional product.
Data Collection Procedures	Participants will be provided with: Objectives and expectations of the evaluation Confidentiality and anonymity agreements The study will begin by participant the instructional product with an evaluator discussing the product with the participant. Participants will answer questions about the design of the product: Aesthetic Style Color Instructional design Instructional strategy Organization Assessment items Motivational elements Interactivity Clarity of the objectives Content Grammar Spelling Current information This information will be collected three ways: Questionnaires Video transcription of the evaluation Oral discussions with participants Instruments and materials: Evaluator will have the following at the session: Confidentiality agreement Copies of the instructional product Prepared questions for participants Video transcript journal Video camera, tape and attachments Focus group guide