Evaluation of Student Facing Web-Based Services: Studyit (Nielsen/NetRatings)

Findings and Observations

The findings and observations derived from this research and explored in this report cover four specific areas:

1. Quality of service provision
2. Immediate learning for young people
3. Alignment and transfer of learning
4. Learning for teachers and other adults
   

Each section of the findings and observations explores one of the four key areas outlined above and is intended to provide insight into how the usage patterns, behaviours and perceptions of site visitors interacts with the key goals for the Studyit service and, more generally, those of the Ministry of Education.

Where possible, this report has incorporated findings, knowledge and general commentary based on Nielsen/NetRatings’ expertise in the field of Internet and technology. Particularly, learning’s from market reports and non-confidential research concerning youth have been incorporated in some instances to supplement the primary research findings of the Studyit evaluation.