Small+Group+Evaluations

__Description of Target Learners__: A low, medium and high 4th grade student, a low, medium and high 5th grade student and a low, medium and high 6th grade student should be selected for the small group evaluation of the MyFiles Unit.
 * A low learner in this instance is one who does NOT know how to: Log in to the SJY Network, Open a file from a specified location or Save a file to a specified location.
 * A medium learner in this instance is one who DOES knows how to: Log in to the SJY Network, How to log in to the SJY Network from a non district location, Open a file from a specified location and Save a file to a specified location.
 * A high learner would be a student who: Knows all of the above entry skills and knows some of the process for using MyFiles. (For example, the student knows how to log in to the SJY network from a non district location. Or the student might know how to log in to the SJY Network from a non district location and how to download a file. However, the student might not be able to upload the file back onto the SJY Network.)

__Procedures for Small Group Evaluation by Target Learners__
 * As the materials are presented to the learner, explain that “a new set of instructional materials has been designed and that you would like his or her reaction to them. Any mistakes that the learner might make are probably due to deficiencies in the material and not theirs.” (Dick & Carey, 264) The evaluator will ask each student to perform each of the entry skills listed under the medium learner and note if the learner experienced any difficulties in performing these skills.
 * Also, as the materials are presented, note any changes, additions or explanations that were needed by the learner.
 * Note if the learner appears to be bored or confused by the unit.
 * Note how long it takes each learner to complete the assessments.

The evaluator should use the questions listed below as a guide:
 * 1. Were the directions for using MyFiles clear and easy to understand? ||
 * 2. Did you understand why you needed to use the MyFiles system? ||
 * 3. How would you change the instruction if you could? ||
 * 4. Would you prefer another instructional medium? ||

**REVISIONS** Since this instructional unit was created during the summer months, there was no opportunity to test the materials on a small group of learners. However, the designer would use the results of the assignments using MyFiles from the core subject teachers to determine the effectiveness of the instruction.