Phase 4: Review and Iteration
The final, but ongoing, phase of the Functional Design Process is focused on supporting instructors in identifying, collecting, and using available university, Elearning, and learner survey data to inform continuous improvement of the course.
Helpful Resources for Elearning and Materials Development
Cognos Reports - Available through WMU Institutional Research, internal reports can offer insight into learner demographics, DEWI rates, and performance across semesters.
- Available under Assessments in Elearning, these reports can offer instructors insight into learner course access, module completion, and interactions with course materials.
Midterm Evaluation Surveys - Created by the instructor, these surveys can be used to elicit actionable feedback on learner experiences with course design.
University Course Evaluation Reports - Collected through the Anthology Student Course Ratings System, these reports can offer further insight into how courses are being perceived by learners.
Phase Objectives
- Review template or live course from learner perspective.
- Address functional challenges highlighted in review.
- Address accessibility issues highlighted in ALLY report.
- Use learner data and feedback to support continuous improvement.
Guiding Documents
Step 9:
This checklist supports instructors in course development and iteration. Reviewing each criterion from a learner perspective, the checklist aims to highlight potential challenges for learner navigation, access, and interaction within the course through the consideration of key components of functional design.
Step 10:
A follow-up to Pre-Design Considerations, this document is intended to support instructor reflection on the implementation of design, prompting consideration of both instructor and learner perspectives on the experience to identify areas of potential focus for redesign and development.