Lauren M. Bagdy & Jill E. Stefaniak 
Evaluative Practice in Learning, Design, and Technology [PDF ebook] 
Theory, Process, and Decision-Making in Context

Evaluative Practice in Learning, Design, and Technology provides learning, design, and technology stakeholders with comprehensive resources intended to support their engagement in evaluative activities. Evaluation-the process that determines whether performance results have been achieved and meet expectations within an organization-is an important step in the instructional design process. However, the field’s current literature is largely missing coverage of influential contextual factors and evidence-based techniques. This book presents a thorough overview of the theoretical foundations that influence evaluation practices, identifies and distinguishes between numerous evaluative methods, and emphasizes the decision-making skills required of those leading and implementing evaluation. Graduate students and professionals will be better prepared to meet the expectation of competency in formative, summative, and program evaluations.