Instructional design/User testing of e-learning courses/Formative Evaluation Overview

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Overview

In this lesson, you'll learn about how formative evaluations fit into the "E" of ADDIE. The ADDIE instructional systems design (ISD) model uses formative evaluation throughout its life cycle, not just at the end as a final evaluation. “Formative” means to shape or transform; it should be conducted at regular review intervals during the development cycle. “User Testing” is a specific type of formative evaluation that occurs at the end of the development cycle.

Objectives

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe formative evaluation
• Explain what user testing is
• Explain why to conduct user testing

Lesson Topics

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1. Reviewing Evaluation Fundamentals
2. Check Your Knowledge 1

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