Development of a Tool for Quality Assessment of Digital Learning Resources

Abstract

Today, the use of computers in education is booming and the use of digital learning resources and educational websites invite educators and computer scientists to reflect more on the design of such tools. In fact, this paper outlines a number of criteria and recommendations that can guide and direct any teaching tool design be it campus-based or online (e-learning). This work is at the heart of this issue. It suggests examining academic, pedagogical, didactic and technological criteria to conduct this study which aims to develop an assessment and analysis grid of the quality of educational programs and applications. The approach adopted consists in addressing the specific and relevant factors of each assessment criterion. Then, the article explain the detailed structure of the grid. Finally, on the basis of the description given, all data are collected in the evaluation grid and its methods of use are discussed..

Quality specifications in postgraduate medical e-learning: an integrative literature review leading to a postgraduate medical e-learning model

“…Desired learning outcomes should drive the choice of technology. Khoiny [ 57 ], Garde et al [ 43 ], and Mhouti et al [ 58 ] described the importance of the environment where the e-learning is used. The physical setting should be a stimulating and motivational place to learn.…”

“…Almost all of the articles prioritized assessment and feedback on performance. Seventeen articles described assessment as most effective when used in a direct, continuous, and personalized way [ 7 , 15 , 23 , 36 – 38 , 40 , 41 , 45 – 47 , 50 – 52 , 56 , 58 , 63 ]. Self-assessment was also an important part of learning [ 7 , 23 , 36 , 39 , 40 , 43 – 45 , 47 , 54 , 57 , 59 ].…”

“…For example, Yavner et al [ 53 ] proposed giving the learner maximum control, in contradiction to Mayer’s assertion that giving control to learners yields no benefit because learners may have too many options [ 17 ]. Curry et al [ 47 ], Mhouti et al [ 58 ], and Posel et al [ 66 ] also highlighted the importance of learner-centred e-learning and supported individualized, rather than standards-based e-learning. Therefore, consensus on the principles of the content of e-learning is lacking.…”

Quality Standards of Online Resources in School Mathematics

“…After rating the online resources using above tool, I selected those resources which have secured above 41%. Those selected resources were kept under the evaluating criteria of Mhouti (2013) which is given in another table in Appendix ii.…”

An Evaluation Model of Digital Educational Resources

“…To identify the main criteria to be evaluated, the proposed approach consists in consulting a number of digital educational resources and visiting educational websites all dealing with the same subject, and then identifying elements which enable to compare and evaluate them [6].…”