Planning and Conducting Formative Evaluations

Formative evaluation is the systematic testing and revision of instructional materials for the purpose of improvement. Though an essential stage in instructional design, it is badly neglected in the subject literature. This book aims to bridge the gap, taking full account of the context of real-world conditions: limited time and resources, competing demands, and recalcitrant subjects. The book covers all the processes applied to all media, from workshops to hypertext. An essential reference for both novice and experienced instructional designers.