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Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation (2 of 3)


Level 1 Evaluation—Reactions

Level 1 Evaluation - ReactionsEvaluation at this level measures how Web users react to the overall experience of the Web site. It attempts to answer questions regarding the participants' perceptions such as:

  • Did users like the site?
  • Was the material relevant to their work?
  • Did they find what they are looking for?

This is the base level at which an evaluation can be made, which can then lead to some sort of improvement.

Level 2 Evaluation—Learning

Level 2 Evaluation - LearningAssessment at this level moves beyond user satisfaction and attempts to assess the extent to which site users have gained skills, knowledge, or attitudes. As you can imagine, this level of measurement is difficult with Web sites because most users remain fairly anonymous. Measurement methods include formal and informal testing as well as self-assessment. Surveys and interviews are the best way to gain this type of insight. Example survey questions to discover this level might include:

  • Did the Web site help you better understand the Coastal Zone Management Act?
  • How have your beliefs about personal watercraft changed since reading the report?
 
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