Pedagogical Effectiveness: Did You Learn From This Resource?

Evidence of Learning

4.

I learned a lot from this resource.

3.

I learned a fair amount from this resource.

2.

I learned a little from this resource.

1.

I learned nothing from this resource.

N/A

No opinion.

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Technical Issues

Bugs & Technical Difficulties

4.

I experienced no technical difficulties.

3.

I encountered a minor bug or technical difficulty, but it didn't interfere with my learning.

2.

I encountered many bugs or substantial technical difficulties, such that they interfered with my learning.

1.

The resource didn't work at all in my computing environment.

N/A

Not applicable.

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Scientific Accuracy

Factual Errors

4.

I noticed no factual errors in the resource.

3.

I found one or two minor factual errors, but not enough to interfere with learning.

2.

I found several factual errors, enough to seriously misinform or mislead a learner.

1.

The resource is riddled with factual errors.

N/A

Not enough expertise to judge.

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Documentation & Supporting Information

Technical: How to use the resource

4.

Technical documentation was clear and complete.

3.

Technical documentation was sufficient to use the resource.

2.

Technical documentation was misleading, confusing, or otherwise not helpful.

1.

No technical documentation was provided, and I needed it.

N/A

Not applicable; technical documentation was not needed.

Scientific: Reference list, links to related Web sites, etc

4.

Scientific documentation was clear and complete.

3.

Scientific documentation was sufficient to use the resource.

2.

Scientific documentation was misleading, confusing, or otherwise not helpful.

1.

No scientific documentation was provided, and I needed it.

N/A

Not applicable; scientific documentation was not needed.

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The instructions for the activities were written in one long paragraph. They would have been easier to follow if they were written as a numbered list.

Ease of Use for Learners

Site Organization and Layout

4.

I found the site's organization and layout to be exemplary; an excellent model for other sites.

3.

The site's organization and layout did not inhibit my learning.

2.

The site's organization and layout caused me to struggle and occasionally frustrated me.

1.

The site's organization and layout prevented me from learning the material.

N/A

Not applicable; not intended for use on computer.

In the space below, please add any additional comments you might wish to make about how hard or easy the resource was for you to use.

Motivational/Inspirational for Learners

Generation of Interest

4.

I was fascinated by this resource.

3.

I was interested by this resource.

2.

It was OK.

1.

I was bored by this resource.

N/A

No opinion.

Generation of Curiosity

4.

Using this resource very much increased my curiosity to learn more about this and related topics.

3.

Using this resource increased my curiosity to learn more about this topic.

2.

Using this resource did not increase my curiosity to learn more about this topic.

1.

After using this resource, I was even less curious about the topic than before.

N/A

No opinion.

In the space below, please add any additional comments you might wish to make about whether the resource inspired or motivated you.

There were very few images. Visuals and illustrations would make this resource more interesting.