LEARNER’S EVALUATIONEvaluation of the webinar

training

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Lesson content

1. Learners evaluation

• Assessment methods and tools

• Examples

2. Good practices, tips

3. Evaluation of the webinar training

• Feedback after the training

• Survey

4. Discussion

Learners’ evaluation

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Pre-assessmentWhat...

...do trainees already know about the subject?

During the learning process

...are they learning?

Finally: post-training evaluation

...did trainees learn?

Examples of Learners’ evaluation

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STAGE TOOLS

Pre-assessment During the learning process Finalevaluation

Test Quick pre-test Post-test:Open or closed questions

Observation Have the trainees communicated their ideas clearly/visually? (creation of materials that will be used during webcast)

Watch + evaluate the activities that learners are involved in.How well did the trainees cooperate / do the tasks they were given?

Discussion Ask trainees for clarification/ additional arguments Peer-assessment- ask trainees to asses each others achievements, presentations or problem solution

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Assessment methods and tools

What is the objective?assessment of knowledge & skills demonstrated throughout the webinar

Tools:Pc-based tests & quizzes

http://hotpot.uvic.ca/

http://easytestmaker.com/default.aspx

http://www.educationalpress.org/

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Good practices and tips /1 During the creation of the training session

Pay special attention to the connection between the educational process and the group process

Adjust your

•language,•metaphors, •materials

to each target group

Check

•location of your training•equipment and materials

Assess &research

•trainee expectations •and needs

At the beginning of the session

Ask trainees about their expectations

Pay attention to the amount of time spent on each exercise

Prepare alternative training session scenarios

Good practices and tips /2 •Get to know the people you are working with

•Set the rules and conditions of the training before it starts

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• Plan realistically

effective time of the training session, not the

number of hours

• Don’t be late

Describe each training scenario the objectives, modules, time, resources, the content of exercises, material and tools

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GOLDEN RULE for training success,,Planning is important but elasticity is even more important!“

• Be always prepared;

• Have with you your “trainer suitcase” = ppts, necessary software, back up files, printed materials, laptop and a webcam.

,,There are no stupid questions or points of view—do not try to “fix” training trainees, treat them the way they are and adjust to them also on the program level!‘‘

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Evaluation of the webinar training

Get feedback via:

• Discussion

• Interview

• Questionnaires

•formal or informal

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(statistical) Feedback after the training ,,Who was connected and how?‘‘

,,How many trainees arrived late/ left early?‘‘

If there were any questionnaires, polls etc:

,,Do we have the results?‘‘

,,Was there any contact with the trainees after the lesson (mail, telephone call etc.)?‘‘

Types of SurveysA) Quantitative methods

• information can be tabulated in the form of statistics

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‘‘What is the ideal number of choices/options?‘‘

‘‘According to your opinion, what are the advantages of having a middle option in the scale?‘‘

‘‘What are the disadvantages?‘‘

B) Examples of qualitative measurements

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YES / NO questionsTrue / false statements

multiple choice questions

‘‘Which kind would YOU choose and WHY?‘‘

“What are the cons comparing to quantitative methods?”

‘‘What are the disadvantages of using qualitative measurements?‘‘

‘‘What do you think of this survey?‘‘

‘‘Do you see any problems for the statistics?‘‘

Open-ended questions

‘‘What exercise or activity did you enjoy the most? Why?‘‘‘‘On what topic would you like to receive additional training?‘‘

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