Iu 5 final

Specific Goal

Using Zamzar, teachers at Jefferson Elementary will learn how to convert videos into WMV files for viewing through Windows Media Player.

Overview

After the rough draft materials the formative evaluation of this design project

was created. Three steps were implemented to evaluate this training: 1)

The subject-matter expert (SME) reviewed the materials and provided

feedback for revisions. 2) The materials were provided to a member of the

intended audience and they were reviewed using Skype. 3) The revised unit

was made available to members of the intended audience, and they were

asked to complete the training independently. One member completed the

small group evaluation, and the feedback was noted. The reflections from

these three phases of the formative evaluation phases are below.

Subject Matter Expert Review

1. Introduction. The Subject Matter Expert who reviewed this training is

a fellow coworker at Sam Houston Elementary. She is highly skilled in

Web 2.0 tools, and in the Master’s Ed. Tech Program. She understands

the importance of completing the process correctly. This training

guide was emailed to her and she reviewed it independently. Her

feedback was replied via email.

2. Subject Matter Expect Review Summary

Steps SME's Comments My Response

Introduction

Specific goal is well written and clear for intended audience. Voki was easy to understand his directions were easy to follow.

This section was double-checked to make sure it was appropriate.

Log into YouTube

Logging into to You Tube was simple after viewing tutorial.

Application question was modified to improve comprehension.

Search for ‘Jefferson Students Enjoy a Day of Culture’ video

Searching for the YouTube video 'Jefferson Students Enjoy a Day of Culture': was easy to locate.

This step remained the same.

Copy URL address from YouTube video

Copying URL address from the YouTube web-site 'Jefferson Students Enjoy a Day of Culture' was simple and easy to follow using the tutorial.

Application question was modified to improve comprehension.

Log into Zamzar

Logging into Zamzar.com took me to a list of possible Zamzar sites and not to the zamzar.com site immediately but was able to locate the correct site.

This step was modified to avoid confusion. Application question was added to help the learner with possible mistakes during logging in.

Paste YouTube URL on to Zamzar step 1

Pasting the YouTube video URL on to step 1, URL bar, on Zamzar.com was simple and aligned with the tutorial.


Choose converting file in Zamzar step 2

Do step 2 on Zamzar.com: was aligned to tutorial and easy to follow.


Type email address in Zamzar step 3

Do step 3 on Zamzar.com aligned with the tutorial and easy to follow.


Convert step 4

Do step 4 on Zamzar.com: Click the convert button aligned with the tutorial and easy to follow.


Save file from email

Save file from email was missing.

A second Voki was added to complete the steps to demonstrate the final product.

Assessment

Completed assessment, but was unsure where to mark responses or check for correct answers.

Assessment was modified by providing an answer document for the learners to check their answers. This assessment will be done on an index car which will be provided during the training and instruction concerning this process is now indicated in the training page.

3. Synopsis: Overall, the SME had minor encounters with difficulties that

would impede the successful production of a YouTube video

conversion. She stated that there was a missing step, and a step with

ambiguous information. The overall instruction was discussed, and the

necessary changes based on her feedback were noted and made. This

was a website that she was familiar with, even though she preferred a

different site for her video conversions. She mentioned that she found

this particular training easy to understand. We discussed the training

guide, but she suggested not making any changes in regards to Ted.

Through this conversation, I have identified some short term and long

term changes that I will make.

Immediate Revisions: Changes were made to the training through Screenr for sound

quality a clearer approach.

Application questioning was added to the several steps for comprehension of particular steps.

The rubric had a different value that previously mentioned. Add a second Voki to complete the lesson by adding the final

step.

Long-term Revisions and Considerations Request training to be uploaded to Staff Resources on Jefferson

Elementary Website.

One to One Evaluation

Introduction

The one to one evaluation was conducted by a first grade teacher with 5

years experience from Sam Houston Elementary School in Harlingen, Texas.

She is currently in the Instructional Technology program at UTB graduate

school.

The SME review was done through email using Google Docs and the training

was completed by the first grade teacher where she was able to provide

immediate feedback. Availability of both parties was conflicting throughout

this summer session, therefore face-to-face training practice was not

possible. The training was reviewed independently, notes were taken, and

feedback was provided. Questions and the overall feedback were provided

over the phone where she also commented on her observations and made

recommendations for improvement.

One-to-one Evaluation Summary

It took the teacher less than 20 minutes to complete the training

independently. The following table includes her comments and my response

to each major step.

Steps Observations My Response

Step 1: Introduction Voki was easy to No changes

understand and his directions were easy to follow. Specific goal is well written and clear for intended audience.

Step 2: Log into YouTubeLogging into YouTube was simple after viewing tutorial.

No changes

Step 3: Searching for YouTube video.

Searching for YouTube video ‘Jefferson Students enjoy a Day of Culture’ was easy to locate.

No changes

Step 4: Copying URL from YouTube website.

Copying URL from YouTube website ‘Jefferson Students enjoy a Day of Culture’ was simple and easy to follow using the tutorial.

No changes

Step 5: Logging into Zamzar

Logging into Zamzar.com took me to list of possible Zamzar sites and not into Zamzar.com site immediately, but was able to locate the correct site.

Changes were made to this step to avoid ambiguous information.

Step 6: Pasting the YouTube video URL on step 1 of Zamzar.com

Pasting on Zamzar.com step 1 was simple and aligned to the tutorial.

No changes

Step 7: Step 2 on Zamzar.com

Step 2 on Zamzar.com was aligned to the tutorial and easy to follow.

No changes


Step 3 on Zamzar.com was aligned with tutorial and easy to follow.

No changes


Step 4 on Zamzar.com, click to convert button was aligned with the tutorial and easy to follow.

No changes

Step 10: Download from email

Voki explained what to do with the email send from Zamzar.com; it

No changes

was easy to follow and aligned with tutorial.

Step 10: Assessment

The rubric had a value higher than 100 points as mentioned in the training.

The rubric had a step that was repeated and it was removed to give it the proper value.

Synopsis

The teacher feedback focused on minor errors that made the information

ambiguous or incorrect. From that, the training was revised. The learner

mentioned that in an effort to bring more uses of technology to a campus,

training should be scheduled during workdays. Due to the fact that this

training posed little difficulties, it is a great way to get teachers to begin

incorporating the uses technology a little bit more in their instructional tasks.

Immediate Revisions:

Made correction on ambiguous wording

Revised assessment

Remove a step that was repeated in the rubric

Long –term Considerations

Archive this in a library of training for the campus staff

Small Group Evaluation

Introduction

Three members of the intended audience were to participate in the small

group evaluation according the Dick & Carey model; however, this was not

possible due to the availability of teachers during the summer. One member

of the intended audience completed this training for the small group

evaluation.

Small Group Evaluation Summary

The training was completed in less than 20 minutes by the learner at the end

of which we discussed the entire training through a phone conversation

where she listed observations and I responded. The learner’s observations

and responses are noted in the following table:

Steps Learner’s

Observations

My Response

Introduction

Voki’s instructions were

clear and informative of

the intended steps.

Although Voki remains

available add

information to, or

remove from it will not

be revised or

expanded at this time.

Step 1

Logging into YouTube was

done easy. 1 minute

Will not expand or

revise this step at this

time.

Step 2

Searching for the YouTube

video ‘Jefferson Elementary

Students Enjoy a Day of

Culture’ was simple to

follow and locate. 1

minute

Will not expand or


time.

Step 3 Copying URL from the

YouTube web-site

‘Jefferson Elementary

Students Enjoy a Day of

Culture’ was an easy task

to follow and complete. I

Will not expand or


time.

minute

Step 4

Log into Zamzar.com was

easy to complete. 1 minute

Will not expand or


time.

Step 5

Paste the YouTube video

URL on to step 1 URL bar

on Zamzar.com: the task

was easy to complete. I

minute

Will not expand or


time.

Step 6

Do step 2 on Zamzar.com:

Convert YouTube video to

wmf (Windows Media file):

Task was easy to complete.

1 minute.

Will not expand or


time.

Step 7


Type in selected email

address to have video send

to. Task was easy to follow

and complete. 1 minute

Will not expand or


time.

Step 8


Click the convert button:

Task was easy to follow

and complete. seconds

Will not expand or


time.

Step 9

Open link from email: file

was saved. Task was easy

to complete. 1 minute

Will not expand or


time.

Step 10

Video was played on

Windows Media Player. 1

minute

Will not expand or


time.

Synopsis

There was a positive small group response and the training was done with

ease. The comments provided from the training were positive including

being easy to understand and very simple. I was under the impression the

corrections and revisions that were made according to the SME’s comments

were effective for the training. The learner was informed of the changes

made from the feedback provided. She really enjoyed the training and found

it easy to understand. Her biggest concern was the point value in the rubric

which, once again, was corrected.

Immediate Revisions:

The step to locate Zamzar.com was revised to send the learner to the

right site.

The rubric was aligned to the correct value.

Long Term Revisions:

Consider archiving training in a more accessible venue.

Consider making the Wiki page more attractive.

Conclusion

Throughout this entire instructional unit, the feedback provided by a one-to-

one and small group made this a training that has a high probability of

producing well trained learners. The formative evaluation helped me

understand characteristics of a training that not only helped me in this

particular training, but in future ones as well. It is evident that despite

careful planning and designing of instruction training, there is always plenty

of room for improvement.

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