Conclusion

Evaluation is an essential part of any learning activity and this holds true for virtual simulation. The evaluation process should be systematic and conducted thoughtfully. Evaluation questions should reflect educator and learner interests and concerns, and be measurable. A variety of evaluation designs are available to educators using virtual simulation; just a few possibilities have been introduced in this chapter. Educators need to choose a design that matches their evaluation question and one that they have the skills and resources to conduct. Evaluation-informed decisions strengthen the virtual learning experience and outcome achievement for learners.