1. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY An EVA Tool for Evaluation of Web-based Courses Kirsi Silius & Anne-Maritta Tervakari Tampere University of Technology (TUT) Finland

2. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 2 The main phase of survey at TUT –Context analysis. The purpose is to find context clusters and their significant background factors. –Advantages and disadvantages of web-based leaning in various contexts. What are the critical factors of quality in web-based learning? –Assessment of implementation of web courses using multidisciplinary based on usability, pedagogical usability and accessibility –Value added of web-based courses in various contexts.

3. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 3 Viewpoints of evaluation usability accessibility presentation of information presentation of information reliability of information reliability of information pedagogical usability pedagogical usability value added user group quality of information fluency of use instructional quality benefits

4. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 4 Evaluation sections

5. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 5 Start of evaluation 1. 2. 3.

6. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 6 Choose sections

7. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 7 Questions to be answered

8. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 8 Report 1: Results of the evaluation

9. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 9 Report 2: Guides and tips

10. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 10 Report 3: Own answers

11. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 11 Filter out unrelevant questions

12. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 12 Browse through guides and tips

13. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 13 Guides and tips

14. DIGITAL MEDIA INSTITUTE hypermedia laboratory Finnish Virtual University TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 14 Futher development More criteria and guidelines into pedagogical usability section More references into all sections Questionnaires for real users The tool will help to match data collected from evaluators and real users