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Promoting Creativity through Assessment: A Formative Computer-Assisted Assessment Tool for Teachers
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Cropley, David; Cropley, Arthur – Educational Technology, 2016
Computer-assisted assessment (CAA) is problematic when it comes to fostering creativity, because in educational thinking the essence of creativity is not finding the correct answer but generating novelty. The idea of "functional" creativity provides rubrics that can serve as the basis for forms of CAA leading to either formative or…
Descriptors: Creativity, Creativity Tests, Formative Evaluation, Computer Assisted Testing
Guidelines for Evaluation of Computer Software (with an Evaluation Form).
Fetter, Wayne R. – Educational Technology, 1984
An evaluation form used at Ashland College (Ohio) for critical evaluation of educational software is presented. The form covers basic product information, program content, educational appropriateness, organizational and technical components, teacher's manual, and product revision. (MBR)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
A Comparison of Microcomputer-Based, Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) Software Programs (with an Evaluation Form).
Gorth, William Phillip; Nassif, Paula M. – Educational Technology, 1984
Discusses design and evaluation issues relating to computer managed instruction (CMI). Major functions described include establishing identification database, processing performance data, report formulation, and utility functions. Evaluation issues discussed include customized versus generic CMI, user-friendliness, documentation, data entry…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Documentation, Evaluation Criteria, Microcomputers
An Appraisal and Evaluation System for Teachers and Administrators.
Sapone, Carmelo V. – Educational Technology, 1980
Presents an evaluation model representative of specific programmatic components and based on issues of attitude change or personal development, process change or instructional development, and structural change or organizational development, for use in administrative and teacher appraisal. (RAO)
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Models, Personnel Management, Program Evaluation
Separating Myth and Reality in Distance Education.
Wagner, Ellen D. – Educational Technology, 1992
Reviews commonly held perceptions about distance education, beginning with historical biases and including current thinking regarding technology integration. A self-administered test is included that is designed to encourage discussion about opinions that people have regarding the impact of distance education on teachers, students, instruction,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Attitudes, Educational Change, Educational Technology
Evaluating Computer Instructional Programs and Other Teaching Units.
Wade, T. E., Jr. – Educational Technology, 1980
Reviews several principles of learning theory and the characteristics of a good learning situation. The evaluation checklist included provides a list of characteristics that could be expected in any learning program which uses a particular medium such as the computer. (MER)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
The School District Role in Introducing Microcomputers: A Contingency Planning Approach.
Williams, Richard C.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1984
Briefly discusses no-plan approach and linear approach to school district computer involvement and suggests contingency planning approach is better. Components of this approach--conducting situation audit of internal and external environments, generating within-district support, formulating district-wide policies, and developing an ongoing…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adoption (Ideas), Community Support, Costs