Participants keep a copy of the rubrics to help determine the areas in which they are deficient and need to improve. A comparison of pre and post skill levels by participants is made. Portfolios Participants keep a portfolio of representative work produced with the computer. Participants who are taking the training for college credit are also asked to provide portfolio examples correlating with the skill rubrics. Survey A survey which asked questions about frequency of hardware and software use and the attitudes of the participants toward the program is given.
Participants can reply anonymously.
Anecdotal and indirect information Participants' written comments are collected and the number of applications to the program for successive years were compared. Evaluation Skill Rubrics Analyses of the rubrics have shown that for all skills major upward shifts in all levels occurred. For each skill the first number shows the average level gain made by the group, and the second number shows the percent of participants achieving mastery or expert level. Clearly stated objectives, recipe-type handouts, and experienced instructors are essential to skill mastery. Allowing the learner to control the mouse and keyboard while being given individual instruction, rather than the instructor taking control, is one key indicator of a good instructor.