Formative Evaluation Plan: Computer-Based Instructional Modules for the Forward Support Battalion.

Abstract

This report documents the formative evaluation process to be applied to the Computer-Based Instructional Modules being developed to instruct personnel in the Forward Support Battalion (FSB). Subsequent sections of this report introduce formative evaluation and related concepts, describe the sequence of evaluation steps to be used in detail, and provide a schedule for executing these steps. Formative evaluation begins in the design phase where examination of the proposed instructional sequence and choice of materials and examples can be reviewed to determine if they are suitable. In the early developmental phases subject matter experts and instructional designers can examine the content and sequencing to determine whether the instruction seems appropriate. As instructional sequences are completed, they can be tested on real subjects to determine whether they proceed through the material in the anticipated manner. Finally, the subjects can be examined to determine if they have learned from the prototype materials. The results of this testing can be used to diagnose flaws that require revision to the instruction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA314640

Entities

People

  • William A. Deterline

Organizations

  • Braddock Dunn & McDonald

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beta Testing
  • Computers
  • Debugging
  • Instructional Materials
  • Instructions
  • Language
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Prototypes
  • Sequences
  • Social Sciences
  • Software Development
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Therapy
  • Trainees
  • Wind Tunnel Tests

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Software Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.