5 ways to evaluate E Learning , formative assessment

5 ways to evaluate E Learning , formative assessment 

 If you want to ensure your eLearning content delivers, you can’t sit around and wait for somebody to evaluate your content or give you feedback. You need to be proactive about gathering feedback that helps you assess the effectiveness of your training programs.
Here are five easy ways to evaluate if your eLearning is hitting the mark:

(1) Include a brief survey at the end of each course.
 Include a satisfaction survey on the last page. And a 10 point rating scale , in terms of utiity value of the content to their profession. 
Use that feedback to further investigate what’s not working.

(2) Conduct focus groups with participants.

When ? After 25% completion of the course. Encourage learners / participants to give both positve & constructive feedback. Have a thir party facilitator  to evaluate. 

(3) Track and analyze completion rates.
 Find out which courses participants are and aren’t finishing. 
Use LMS for this.  Are some course more appealing than other ones ? 

(4) Gather feedback from managers after participants complete a course.

Talk / interact with the immediate superiors & bosses of  your participants . 
Ask their managers to provide feedback about whether or not the course had a positive impact on their work performance. This information will help test the effectiveness of your design regarding learning objectives and will provide insight into any necessary revisions or changes in your future content.

(5) Ask another designer for feedback.

Ask another eLearning designer to review your course. They will give inputs on your course from Technical standpoint. 
That designer will be able to provide insight and advice regarding how to change the design or improve the delivery so that your content is as compelling as possible.

 When you’re proactive about gathering feedback, and you take course evaluation seriously, the effectiveness of your training programs will skyrocket.

( Author Liz Sheffield is a freelance writer with a background in training and development. She specializes in writing about everything related to the human side of business. You can contact her via LinkedIn or Twitter.)