Learner Analysis

Information Categories

Data Sources

Learner (Student) Characteristics

1.  Entry behaviors                       

Interviews

Learners have a basic working knowledge of computers, web browsing, and text editing processes

2.  Prior Knowledge

    of topic area

Interviews

Learners are familiar with using a website and forms of communication with their students.

Learners will also have completed the introduction module to learn more about Yola

3.  Attitudes toward

    content

Interviews

Learners have a positive attitude toward improving communication with students.

Learners have a positive attitude toward being able to have greater design and control over their website.

4.  Attitudes toward

    potential

    delivery system                 

Interviews

Learners appreciate the ability to complete the tutorial on their own time at their pace

5.  Motivation for

    instruction

Interviews

Learners desire to improve communication with their students, as well as having greater control over their website.

6.  Educational and

    ability levels

Interviews

Learners are all college graduates who have some working knowledge of computers, web browsing, and text editing.

7.      General learning

    preferences

Interviews

Learners prefer working at their own pace in a self structured environment.

8.  Attitudes toward

    training

    organization 

Interviews

The learner is self-motivated and desires to learn the material. There are no formal trainers for this program.

9.  General group

    characteristics

Interviews

Learners are all of the same group, teachers who desire to create a website to improve communication with their students.  They all have similar skill levels when using the computer.  They are all self-motivated and enjoy learning at their own pace.