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A formative evaluation of a Web-based tutorial.

S M Meyer1

  • 1Department of Nursing Science, University of Pretoria.

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This study evaluated nursing education software on South African unit standards. Feedback from University of Pretoria lecturers improved the tutorial for the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • The South African education system is undergoing significant changes.
  • Developing relevant training materials is crucial for meeting new educational standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To informally evaluate a software tutorial designed for nursing lecturers.
  • To assess the quality and usability of educational software for compiling unit standards.

Main Methods:

  • Lecturers from the University of Pretoria's Nursing Science department participated.
  • A questionnaire and established software evaluation criteria were used.
  • Feedback was collected to identify areas for improvement.

Main Results:

  • Participant feedback was valuable for enhancing the software.

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  • Suggestions led to improvements and additions to the tutorial.
  • The evaluation confirmed the need for such educational tools.

    • Conclusions:

    • Informal software evaluations are effective for product development.
    • User feedback is essential for creating high-quality educational resources.
    • The improved software assists in understanding South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and National Qualifications Framework (NQF) requirements.