EDUC 5040 Evaluating Digital Learning Environments

Welcome to EDUC 5040!

This course covers the principles and procedures to plan, design, and conduct effective evaluation studies (formative, summative, usability) in different settings. Opportunities to engage in real or simulated evaluation projects of substantial scope are provided. Course activities include creating evaluation instruments, developing methods with which to evaluate a product or program, conducting try-outs or usability sessions, analyzing the data, reporting the findings, and recommendations.

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Instructor Information

Qian Xu, Ph. D.

Email: qxu@iastate.edu

Synchronous Meetings:

Wednesday, Sep 3, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST)
Wednesday, Oct 1, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST)
Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST) (Individule Check-in)
Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST)

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Course prerequisite(s):

Background in teaching, instructional design, or technology.

Credit hours:

3 cr.

Current Semester:

Fall, 2025

Format

Asynchronous and live meetings.

Meetings times:

Wednesday, Sep 3, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST)
Wednesday, Oct 1, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST)
Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST) (Individule Check-in)
Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:40–7:30 pm (CST)

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