From Collision to Collaboration: An Expanded Role for Project Evaluators in the Development of Interactive Media

Authors

Karla Saari Kitalong, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-2011

Department

Department of Humanities

Abstract

In traditional software, hardware, and program development processes, the project evaluator has been relegated to a peripheral role at the end of the process. Today's complex interactive media projects require a different evaluation model, one that situates the project evaluator firmly at the center. From this vantage point, the evaluator subtly guides a technologically sophisticated integration of people, institutions, technologies, and cultural assumptions. Instead of the summative role-verifying that milestones and objectives have been met-the 21st-century evaluator is cast in a formative role as a problem finder. From this vantage point he or she not only confirms that project goals and objectives have been met, but also evaluates collaborative processes and facilitates collaborations among the myriad stakeholders.

Publisher's Statement

© 2011, IGI Global

Publication Title

Higher Education, Emerging Technologies, and Community Partnerships: Concepts, Models and Practices

Recommended Citation

Kitalong, K. S. (2011). From Collision to Collaboration: An Expanded Role for Project Evaluators in the Development of Interactive Media. Higher Education, Emerging Technologies, and Community Partnerships: Concepts, Models and Practices, 278-285. http://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60960-623-7.ch025
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