Useful Links
Collection of resources and links
http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/2049
Introduction to evaluating elearning
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/ldc/resource/eguides/elearning/introduction
This provides a useful overview of the background around studying evaluation and some useful information on planning and designing evaluation data collection
Online Tutoring e-Book - Chapter 5 Evaluation
The below three guides provide a useful overview of the various issues related to evaluation.
Planning a Programme Evaluation
Collecting Evaluation Data: An Overview of Sources and Methods
Collecting Evaluation Data: Surveys
This gives a really good overview of all the various methods which can be used to collect evaluation data.
From JISC
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/programmes/elearningpedagogy/guide4.pdf
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/learnereval
Further Reading
Conole, G. & Oliver, M. (2002) 'Embedding Theory into Learning Technology Practice with Toolkits', Journal of Interactive Media in Education, vol.8, pp.1-27; available from http://www-jime.open.ac.uk/2002/8/ (accessed 30 June 2010).
Fill, K (2005) 'Student-focused evaluation of elearning activities', paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, University College Dublin, 7-10 September 2005; available from http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/143724.htm (accessed 30 June 2010).
Franklin, T., Armstrong, J., Oliver, M. & Petch, J. (2004) 'Towards an effective framework for the evaluation of e-learning', e-Learning Research Centre, University of Manchester; available from
http://franklin-consulting.co.uk/LinkedDocuments/framework_for_evaluation.doc (accessed 30 June 2010).
Oliver, M. (2000) 'An Introduction to the Evaluation of Learning and Teaching', Educational Technology & Society, vol.3, no.4, pp.20-30.
Oliver, M. & Harvey, J. (2002) 'What does 'impact' mean in the evaluation of learning technologies?', Educational Technology & Society, vol.5, no.3, pp.18-26.
Phillips, R., McNaught, C. Rice, M. & Tripp, D. (2000) 'Handbook for Learning-centred Evaluation of Computer-facilitated Learning Projects in Higher Education', Murdoch University; available from http://www.tlc.murdoch.edu.au/archive/cutsd99/handbook.rtf (accessed 30 June 2010).
References
CASQ (2009) 'Academic Standards and Quality Handbook, Section 8: Student evaluation of programmes and teaching'; available from http://www.ntu.ac.uk/CASQ/quality_assurance/standards_quality/8577gp.html (accessed 12 April 2010).
Glenaffric Ltd (2007) 'Six Steps to Effective Evaluation: A handbook for programme and project managers'. http://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/programmes/digitisation/SixStepsHandbook.pdf (accessed 2 March 2010).
McNeil, J. (2006) 'Institutional Learning and Teaching Enhancement Strategy 2006-2010'; available from http://www.ntu.ac.uk/CASQ/quality/strategy/index.html (accessed 12 April 2010).
NTU Stategic Plan 2004-2010 http://www.ntu.ac.uk/about_ntu/document_uploads/73452.pdf (accessed 12 April 2010).