Evaluation

media type="custom" key="8436958" align="center" C2M2: Christine Brown, Caroline Reynolds, Mandy Burdette, Melanie Walling

 **Survey responses**

**Was the iPad basics tutorial helpful? Please elaborate on your yes or no answer.** Yes. I already know a lot since I own an iPhone and an iPad but I did see a trick or two that was new to me.  Yes. I already know a lot since I own an iPhone and an iPad but I did see a trick or two that was new to me. Yes. I already know a lot since I own an iPhone and an iPad but I did see a trick or two that was new to me. Yes. I already know a lot since I own an iPhone and an iPad but I did see a trick or two that was new to me. Yes, the topic was very relevant and great for the 21t century.  Yes, it was helpful. It directions were clear. This helped me locate everything I needed!  Yes it was helpful and explained all the steps I need to know. I like the written version too so I can print it off and refer back to it!

 **Was the apps tutorial helpful? Please elaborate.**  Yes. Some good ideas.  Yes. Some good ideas.  Yes. Some good ideas.  Yes. Some good ideas.  Yes, I will be looking into the apps to use in school.  Yes, the apps tutorial explained what I needed to know to access and buy applications. I love how there are children's apps. The tutorial showed me exactly how to find these.  Yes, it was. It was well structured and easy to follow.It was helpful to the basic learner  Yes it was helpful. There are so many apps to choose from! I didn't realize there were so many for preschoolers.

<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **Was the iTunes tutorial helpful? Please elaborate.** <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I was already very familiar with the process. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I was already very familiar with the process. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I was already very familiar with the process. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I was already very familiar with the process. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes, this will be great to share with others who need help with iTunes. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes, the iTunes tutorial was helpful. iTunes has a lot more children's music than I originally thought. This tutorial refreshed my memory of iTunes and showed me how to locate what I needed for my class. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes, it was explained well. I learned how to better navigate iTunes by genre and popularity. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Somewhat - you could have talked about the Genius part of it suggesting songs....

<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **Was the website layout easy to navigate?** <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes. Very user friendly. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes. Very user friendly. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes. Very user friendly. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes. Very user friendly. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> The website layout was easy to navigate but having the links to other tutorials at the top or on the side in a straight column might have been more helpful. On the main page, I had to scroll down to find links to other tutorials. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes. However, it was confusing that each page (besides the Home page) began with the chart of links - the body of the page was further down (scrolling required). <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes the layout was nice. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Would you recommend this tutorial to others? Why or why not? <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes especially those who have no knowledge of iPads. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes especially those who have no knowledge of iPads. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes especially those who have no knowledge of iPads. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes especially those who have no knowledge of iPads. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes, I think the tutorial is effective. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I would recommend this tutorial to others because it was helpful and easy to follow. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I would recommend this tutorial to other teachers because it helped introduce me to the iPad well. I can refer back to this site when my class receives an iPad. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Yes, it is excellent for beginners of iPads whether teacher or not. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> To the very basic learner yes <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Maybe some contact information if I have more questions

<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">** Evaluation Summary **
<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Our group used a formative assessment to evaluate our project, “Implementing iPads into Preschool Special Education Classrooms.” The website consists of tutorials on how to use an iPad, how to access and download apps, and how to use iTunes on the iPad. A survey was created to determine the effectiveness of the tutorials and the website. The questions for the survey were as follows: <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> 1. Was the iPad basics tutorial helpful? Please elaborate on your yes or no answer. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> 2. Was the apps tutorial helpful? Please elaborate. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> 3. Was the iTunes tutorial helpful? Please elaborate. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> 4. Was the website layout easy to navigate? <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> 5. Would you recommend this tutorial to others? Why or why not?

<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> The survey may be viewed by clicking on this link. https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEdWUHQ5TGVyM3N6Q2ZxempHT2lPZ3c6MQ

<span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> A link to the project website and survey were sent to various preschool special education teachers, special education undergraduate students, and a professor. Ten respondents completed the survey. The surveys were completed anonymously. Overall, the responses to the website and tutorials were positive. Responses to each question were considered for making improvements to the website. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> All of the respondents responded affirmatively to the first question that asked if the iPad basics tutorial was helpful. The respondents liked the tutorials and some stated that they learned new information from the tutorial. One respondent stated that he or she liked the ability to be able to print out the steps to use the iPad. Another respondent stated that the basics tutorial explained everything clearly including descriptions of the iPad and its various buttons and plug-in area. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> The second and third questions addressed the apps and iTunes tutorials. All responses were favorable. Someone stated that the apps tutorial showed him or her how to find the children’s apps. Someone else stated that the apps tutorial was well structured and easy to follow. Another respondent answered that the iTunes tutorial was explained well and demonstrated how to navigate iTunes by genre and popularity. A suggestion for the iTunes tutorial was to show how to use other features of iTunes such as playlists and synching. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> The fourth question of the survey addressed the website. The overall response to the website was favorable. However, respondents did offer suggestions for improving it. One suggestion was to have the links to other tutorials at the top or on the side in a straight column. One person stated that he or she was confused that each page began with the chart of links and the body of the page was further down so that scrolling was required. A further suggestion to include some contact information was offered. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> The final question addressed whether or not the teachers would recommend the website to others. All of the respondents said they would recommend the website to other teachers. More specifically some said they would recommend it to those with no knowledge of iPads. Another response suggested using the tutorials for users other than teachers. <span style="color: #a30b2d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> The general outcome of the survey was that the respondents were able to use the iPads, access and download apps, and use iTunes. Some respondents gained new information while others were reminded how to use the iPads and apps. Some respondents shared information with our group on how to make our project better. This information will be taken into consideration for future revisions to the project.