Evaluating Educational Interactive Multimedia

 RATING TOOL   

 

 


 Rating Instrument

The criteria have been made as objective as possible but a 5-point Likert scale is provided for responses to facilitate a broad evaluation within the constraints of a concise and simple form. 

[Functionality of evaluation  form is beyond the scope of this project. Calculations are made manually]

 

Evaluation of Multimedia web site 

Site Name: 

  Site URL: 

 Name of respondent: 


Response: 
1=never, 
2=sometimes, 
3=50% of the time, 
4=more often then not
5=always

Select n/a if the criteria does not apply. [Not included in Score %]

Criteria 

 Response

 

  

 1. Usability

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2

3

4

5

n/a

%

The media is accessible and works using any platform and browser. (Netscape, IE >4x)
 
Clear links and instructions are provided to facilitate the downloading and free use of any required plug-ins, and online technical help given for essential media players.
Download times of media: Kept below 10 seconds, or warnings and indicators are provided to encourage patience during longer downloading. (Nielson, 1995)
Screen design: Balance, unity, clear fonts, attractive colour schemes, and highlighting of important features, and consistent screen format throughout.
Navigation and orientation: Links to all essential activities and applications from the homepage, all pages have a link to home page, all pages clearly labelled, and the alt attribute used to describe the function of each visual.

Score: 

   

0

 2. Sequencing

1

2

3

4

5

n/a

%

Intuitive and structured workflow, identifying start and end points and possible pathways through the material.
Learner controls the sequence, with provision for skipping or going back over material.
Preview and review material provided, interrelationships among related ideas. 
The sequencing facilitates exploration, extrapolation, and elaboration.
Clear framework is provided as an 'anchor' to prevent the learner from becoming lost in an 'ocean' of possibilities.  

Score: 

   

0

 3. Engagement

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2

3

4

5

n/a

%

Interactive decision-making points are provided in the material to engage the learner in the process.
Activities are introduced prior to a learning task, to help learners to focus on new information, and improve learning efficiency.  Deubel, P. (2003).
Suggestions for effective engagement, sequencing and processing of information are employed. 
Allow learners freedom to learn in their own way, rather than in the way the designer prescribes

Each instructional segment is short enough to fit on one screen without scrolling.

Score: 

   

0

 4. Learning Enhancement

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2

3

4

5

n/a

%

Content accommodates various learning styles and ability levels.
Media are designed to achieve specific learning outcomes and enrich the learning experience.
Media are appropriate for the target audience.
Media attract and stimulate interest, without distracting from the primary goal.
Animations / Video convey information that cannot be as effectively achieved through still images.

Score: 

   

0

Total Score: 

   

0

Comments: 

 

    

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Last modified: 26 August, 2003

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