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Sommers, Paul A. – Educational Technology, 1973
A description of an evaluation model which provides a standard method to be generalized in every evaluation setting. (HB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Models
Ashburn, Arnold G. – Educational Technology, 1975
Process evaluation involves a considerable amount of informal and unscheduled reporting, but a flow diagram gives some structure and expectancy level for informal and unscheduled situations. (Author)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Flow Charts
Kandaswamy, Subramaniam – Educational Technology, 1980
Reviews a number of models, paradigms, designs, techniques, and procedures for the evaluation of instructional materials. (RAO)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Flow Charts, Formative Evaluation
Patterson, Amos C.; Bloch, Bobbie – Educational Technology, 1987
Presents an instructional development model that incorporates formative evaluation techniques, and explores the possible application of the model in developing computer-assisted instruction courseware. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach are identified and implications for research on formative evaluation are discussed. (31 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Formative Evaluation, Instructional Design
Webster, William J.; Schuhmacher, Clinton C. – Educational Technology, 1973
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Vedros, Ralph G.; Foster, Ray E. – Educational Technology, 1981
Describes a new method designed to identify defects in existing instructional programs so that ineffective parts may be repaired, and poor programs may be replaced with better ones. Four references are listed. (MER)
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Instructional Design, Instructional Development, Instructional Improvement
Witt, Catherine L.; Wager, Walter – Educational Technology, 1994
Compares the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of electronic performance support tools and systems to a traditional instructional systems design model. Topics discussed include indeterminate outcomes; rapid prototyping; front end analysis; intervention strategies; sequencing; user control; media selection; formative evaluation; and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Formative Evaluation, Instructional Design, Learner Controlled Instruction
Wileman, Ralph E.; Gambill, Thomas G. – Educational Technology, 1983
Discusses three phases of instructional design (ID)--definition of instructional parameters, analysis and synthesis of instructional alternatives, and implementation of instructional plan--and presents a 15-step ID model. Included for each step are a descriptive name, boxed example, and rationale and (as applicable) current state of technology for…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Formative Evaluation, Graphs, Instructional Design
Chen, J. Wey; Shen, Chung-Wei – Educational Technology, 1989
Discussion of software engineering for computer-based instruction (CBI) focuses on a model for instructional software development. Highlights include a multidisciplinary team approach; needs analysis; feasibility study; requirement analysis; prototype construction; design phase; implementation and development; testing and evaluation; and project…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Planning, Courseware, Feasibility Studies
Tiene, Drew; Urakawa, Tomoji – Educational Technology, 1983
Provides a detailed look at combination of factors contributing to the success of the elementary science television programs of Japan, including production facilities, research, instructional approach, production techniques, and promotion. It is suggested that this series could serve as a model for the development of televised instruction in…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Television, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Herman, Janice L.; Herman, Jerry J. – Educational Technology, 1995
Discusses total quality management as a holistic model of improvement for education which can be integrated with other school restructuring models. Elements of the model are explained, including administrative support, needs assessments, quality specifications, strategic planning, and progress assessments, both formative and summative; and three…
Descriptors: Change, Educational Administration, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
