Evaluation
Several methods of evaluation have been used:
Quantitative approach
Using the Connect system, it was possible to count the number of times the study guides had been used between 28th September 2009 (when the guides went live) and 31st January 2010. There had been a total of 1448 views.
| Guide | URL |
Number of Views |
|---|---|---|
|
Writing an Essay |
http://connect.le.ac.uk/essaywriting |
275 |
| Preparing for Exams |
http://connect.le.ac.uk/examskills |
173 |
| Spelling Strategies |
http://connect.le.ac.uk/spelling |
148 |
| Writing a Dissertation |
http://connect.le.ac.uk/dissertation |
118 |
| Improving Memory |
http://connect.le.ac.uk/memory |
94 |
| Note taking Skills |
http://connect.le.ac.uk/takingnotes |
92 |
| Making Notes |
http://connect.le.ac.uk/makingnotes |
70 |
| Active Reading | http://connect.le.ac.uk/reading |
211 |
| Improving Concentration |
147 |
|
|
Time Management and Organisation |
120 |
Qualitative approach
Feedback was collected via an online feedback form that students were encouraged to complete after accessing the study guides. This feedback form will remain in place as a method for continuous improvement of the resources.
As part of the project, two focus groups were set up. Students with specific learning dificulties were asked to comment on:
- Elements of the presentations that they liked,
- points for improvement,
- the ways in which they used the presentations,
- impact on learning.
Detailed comments were also collected via email and one-to-one meetings with students.
Read quotes and reflections from the focus groups.
