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Cantor, Jeffrey A. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1988
Describes the Training Effectiveness Algorithm, a systematic procedure for identifying the cause of reported training problems which was developed for use in the U.S. Navy. A two-step review by subject matter experts is explained, and applications of the algorithm to other organizations and training systems are discussed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Flow Charts, Formative Evaluation, Management Systems
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Bedient, Douglas; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Steps used in the formative evaluation of a project designed to incorporate self-instructional materials in an introductory zoology course included techniques which: (1) involved colleagues in the material development; (2) assessed relevant student characteristics, expectations, and evaluations; and (3) were used in the examinations. (MBR)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
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Wood, Mary M.; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Describes the field evaluation process used to assess the validity, effectiveness, and efficiency of an interactive microcomputer simulation program designed for teachers and student teachers preparing to work with emotionally or behaviorally handicapped elementary school-age children. Results indicate the simulation was judged to be useful. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Disabilities
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Englert, DuWayne C.; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1987
Describes the collection and analysis of summative data for a slide/tape self-instruction program on an introductory zoology course. Points of concern regarding curricular changes, teaching assistant training, student use, student performance evaluation, development, and revision are discussed from their unique perspectives within the summative…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
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Stein, Joanne Striley – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1987
Designed to evaluate the use of microcomputer-based labware (MBL) in junior high school science, the Computer as Lab Partner Project examined classroom experience of using MBL; system features used and curriculum designed; classroom procedures, processes, and interactions; gains and benefits of MBL use; and potential difficulties in MBL…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Data Processing, Formative Evaluation
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Dugdale, Sharon – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1987
Describes Pathfinder, a microcomputer software package designed to improve students' understanding and skills in interpreting graphs of physical phenomena which was tested in high school math classes. Differences in strategies between various ability levels are reported, and student interactions based on observations and interviews are discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware