Evaluating existing learning resourcesWorkshop for WSI CGVE / ABE teachers

Carol Walsh

V.104 20.02.2006

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Evaluating existing learning resources

Once existing resources have been identified, the next step is to evaluate whether they meet:

■ the teaching and learning needs of the resource (identified in the needs analysis phase)

■ accessibility standards

■ basic quality standards (eg, are underpinned by appropriate theories of teaching and learning, easy to access, follow current principles of learning design)

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Evaluation checklists

CLI has developed checklists that help to guide reviewers when they are evaluating existing resources. The checklists can be adapted and include questions about:

■ the currency of the resource/product

■ the structure of the resource

■ ease of access

■ appropriateness of the content

■ motivational aspects of the resource

■ ability to meet training package/unit requirements

■ level of support required to use the resource

■ level of modification required to enable use of the resource

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Preparation for Work and Study (PWS) – example of the learning resource evaluation process

An example of the CLI evaluation process:

PWS■ identified and contracted reviewers (recommended by Reference Group for the

project)

■ adapted checklist to suit requirements

■ developed spreadsheet template for reviewers to record results

■ sent checklist, template and resources to reviewers

■ adapted checklist

■ resource spreadsheet

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Preparation for Work and Study (PWS) – example of the learning resource evaluation process

To ensure that teachers gained something from the review process a CD-ROM has been created that includes:

■ resource reviews (detailed and summary)

■ all the teaching and learning resources that were recommended by reviewers

■ a help section to assist teachers to download resources and provide tips on customising resources.

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Summary

When reviewing resources, its important to have a framework to ensure the review process is consistent.

■ checklists can be useful

■ spreadsheet templates ensure all reviewer feedback can be easily compiled and is easy to work with

■ summary documents allow reviewer feedback to be made available to other teachers