Abstract

Traces the use of formative evaluation from World War I training films up to the detailed models and microcomputer technology currently employed. The influences of research techniques, psychometrics, and mass communications theory on evaluation methodologies are discussed, and advances such as the Program Analyzer are described. Extensive references are provided. (Author/BK)

Citation

Cambre, M.A. (1981). Historical Overview of Formative Evaluation of Instructional Media Products. Educational Communication and Technology: A Journal of Theory, Research, and Development, 29(1), 3-25. Retrieved March 26, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/169097/.

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Keywords

• Bibliographies
• Check Lists
• Educational Assessment
• Educational Radio
• Educational Television
• Educational Theories
• EVALUATION METHODS
• Formative Evaluation
• History
• Information Theory
• Instructional Films
• instructional materials
• Material Development
• models
• Programed Instruction