Instructional Design For Dummies

Chapter 11

Evaluating Instructional Materials

IN THIS CHAPTER

Using formative and summative evaluation

Evaluating the four levels of instructional effectiveness

Identifying different ways to collect data for evaluation

Making recommendations based on your evaluations

In the ADDIE model (see Chapter 1), the final phase is the evaluation phase — the “E” in ADDIE. At this point in the design process, you have likely completed the first four phases of the ADDIE model — the analysis, design, development, and implementation of your instruction. The evaluation phase occurs after implementation, as it focuses on evaluating the impact and success of the instructional program or intervention.

When it comes to instructional design, any evaluation seeks to answer important questions such as:

• Did the instruction effectively address the identified problems?
• Did the instruction achieve its intended goals?
• Is it justifiable to continue offering the instructional program in its current form?

These questions are closely related to the ones you may have asked during the analysis and design phases, ...