Evaluation & Research
Overview:
Being an effective instructional designer requires the ability to engage in research and evaluation techniques involving inquiry and measurement concepts that will aid in finding solutions to learning and performance problems. Instructional designers are expected to use evaluation data as a guide for revision of products and programs.
Competencies:
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Assesses and synthesizes data from a variety of sources and draws logical conclusions from available information
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Conducts formative evaluation of products.
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Designs and implements appropriate assessments of human performance and organizational results.
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Designs and implements appropriate assessments of human learning.
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Disseminates findings from research and evaluation.
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Select and apply appropriate measurement methods and tools
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Locate, evaluate, and select research literature that supports inquiry related projects
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Design and implement appropriate measurement instruments for a specific purpose and audience
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Design and conduct a small-scale usability test
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Analyze, interpret data and report finding