The document outlines steps for evaluating an instructional product or project, including usability testing with 1-2 individuals, field testing with a larger group of 20-30 individuals representative of the target population, and collecting feedback through observation and surveys to identify areas for improvement.

2.  Generally, these three phases are
carried out in order. Based on the data
you collect in each stage of the
evaluation, decisions should be made
regarding how you will revise the
instruction/project.

3.  Done by observing one or two people using
the product.
 Watch how they interact with the product.
Take notes as to where the learner clicks, how
long things take to start/finish, at what point
they ask questions, etc.
 Be sure to ask relevant questions upon
completion, and listen contently to feedback.
 Establish rapport with individual learners and
then to interact effectively.

4.  Have a number of  This determines
individuals test the whether learners can
product and then use the instruction
observe their without interacting
discussions about the with the instructor.
design.
 Begin by handing
out a set of broad
questions, and then
observe and write
down their behavior
and explanations.

5.  Useful only if you are doing mass testing of the
product and are looking for consistent trends.
 Learners can complete a survey to rate the
instruction of the product.
 Used to see whether the instruction can be used
in the context for which it was intended.
Select a group between twenty and thirty
individuals who are representative of the target
population. Observation of the project in use and
interview with learners will be very valuable.