E3.3.4

=Institutional policies require that e-learning reviews are performed independently according to a standard timetable and defined procedures. =

Evidence
An integrated approach to evaluating e-learning is important for improving quality and effectiveness and verifying design assumptions (Bastiaens et al, 2004). Bastiaens et al. discuss the need for a multi-level simultaneous evaluation approach that incorporates reactions to learning experiences, learning process results, learning performance changes, and organisational results. They comment that a four level evaluation is unnecessary for every event, but recommend that reactions are considered when implementing new learning events (p. 197).

Resources
Ellis et al. (2007) discuss when to undertake evaluations (five stage guide). They also describe a student-focused strategy for evaluation of e-learning. Ellis et al. provide a number of tables and diagrams describing the sort of stages that the evaluation process can act upon and the sorts of data that might be collected. Data can be collected on integration, course websites, users, and support