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1University of California, National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (CRESST), 300 Charles E Young Drive North, Room 301, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1522, USA.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|September 10, 2013
Summary
Technology is crucial for skill development and performance documentation across various sectors. This paper explores challenges in technology-based training and emphasizes integrating evaluation for effective education and skill acquisition.
Area of Science:
- Education Technology
- Workforce Development
- Human Capital
Background:
- Skill and knowledge development are essential across American life for education, employment, and career advancement.
- High-stakes fields like medicine, protective services, and the military require rigorous performance documentation.
- Technology offers both a platform and a solution for large-scale education and skill expansion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the challenges inherent in technology-based training and education.
- To examine the critical role of quality verification and evaluation in these systems.
- To propose strategies for integrating evaluation into the design of technology-based educational and training systems.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on technology-based training challenges.
- Analysis of quality verification and evaluation frameworks.
- Conceptualization of integration strategies for evaluation in system design.
Main Results:
- Technology-based training presents unique hurdles in skill acquisition and knowledge transfer.
- Effective evaluation is paramount for ensuring the quality and efficacy of technology-driven learning.
- Integrating evaluation from the outset is key to successful technology-based education and training.
Conclusions:
- Addressing challenges in technology-based training requires a focus on robust evaluation.
- Quality verification and evaluation are integral to demonstrating competency and ensuring success.
- Strategic integration of evaluation enhances the design and effectiveness of educational technology.
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