Re: tkt8763-01: Evaluation Form for the Guidebook

[Marilyn Dossett Bowen <mdb7@ra.msstate.edu>]

Rebecca and Aimee,

The evaluation really sounds impressive.

Rbecca,
I was wondering if there were aplace to ask How often they referred to the
guide book in their development.

                 
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                                 Marilyn D. Bowen
                  mdb7@ra.msstate.edu           Technology & Education
                            Mississippi State University
                          
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On Sat, 8 May 1999, Rebecca W. Bock wrote:

> Aimee, as you know, the draft evaluation form was only a draft. The
> intent of the first effort was to encourage brainstorming for
> the initial evaluation form for the guidebook from anyone.
> 
> There are numerous questions that could be included but we should not to
> impose on the reader for anything that is not relevant. The draft form
> that was submitted was only a mere prototype.  BUT also remember,
> depending on the group who is reading the guidebook at a particular
> time(school, district, business, both national or international -
> whoever), we should direct questions with some generality because of the
> the vast world-wide audience.
> 
> Caution should be taken in designing the evaluation form so no one is
> offended by terminology used in the publication whether in the
> guidebook or the evalution form.  Plus the time required to complete a
> brief effective form is very important.  In this manner, we will not
> create an imposition for the reader and later we will receive valued
> feedback. 
> 
> Aimee, we should be sure the guidebook places the web site address for the
> guidebook in a very visible location.  There could also be some type of
> cover letter to accompany guidebook copies that would introduce
> Dr. Anderson and stating why the class played an important role in the
> revision process.  I am aware of the current acknowledgement page.
> 
> Examples of other questions could be:
> 
> 1.  Did you easily access a guidebook copy.
> 
> 2.  Are you developing an initial technology plan?
> 
> 3.  Please indicate the number of technology plans that were developed
> for your entity prior to the current plan you are developing.
> 
> (AIMEE, for this questions numbers would need to be added, e.g. 0-1, 1-2,
> 3-4 or whatever is decided)
> 
> 4.  How often would you recommend a revision of the guidebook?
> 
> 5.  Taking into consideration the overall information provided in the
> guidebook, how would you rate the publication?
> 
> 6.  Were the topics provided in a sequential order to follow the process
> of developing the intructional technology plan?
> 
> 7.  Was the information provided appropriate for your task?
> 
> 8.  Was the publication's written information presented in an professional
> manner with clear communications?
> 
> 9.  Will you refer to the guidebook often while developing or updating
> your instructional technology plan?
> 
> 10.  Would the guidebook, following your reading, be placed in a strategic
> location in your library for future reference?
> 
> 11.  Would you like to hear from us when the evaluation form process
> is complete?
> 
> 12.  What recommendation(s) would you suggest to improve the publication.
> 
> 13.  Were your expectations, of the information provided by the guidebook,
> met?
> 
> 14.  Was there any type of assistance required, to understand the
> suggested 
> process as stated in the guidebook.
> 
> 15.  Please use the following space for further inquiries.  You will
> receive an inquiry response following review of your evaluation page.
> 
> Aimee, some of these may be redundant.  Sorry I do not have a
> guidebook copy handy at the moment or my evluation form draft.
> Hopefully, these will be helpful or to encourage more thinking.
> 
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> Rebecca W. Bock
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> DIAL Engineering Department
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> 
> On Mon, 26 Apr 1999, Aimee Carol Chandler wrote:
> 
> > Rebecca,
> > 
> > Are you including a section on the demographics to be filled out by the
> > school or institution?
> > 
> > Questions for Example
> > 
> > 1.  What is the nature of your school?
> > 2.  How will the technology plan be implemented?  Who will it affect?
> > 3.  
> > Something like this might help Dr. A. determine future directions for
> > the "Guidebook" by letting him know a little about the individuals who are 
> > influenced by the content.
> > 
> > On Mon, 26 Apr 1999, Rebecca Bock
> > wrote:
> > 
> > > Please forward to me any question you would like
> > > to include in the evaluation form for the
> > > guidebook.  It is really shaping up.
> > > 
> > > Thank you.
> > > 
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