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Level 1 Smile Sheets: Misunderstood, Not Useless
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Level 1 evaluation—often dismissed, frequently misunderstood. But is it really as useless as some claim?
In this episode of the Kirkpatrick Podcast, Vanessa breaks down why Level 1 reaction surveys aren’t just about "happy sheets"—they provide critical insights into learner experience, engagement, and relevance. The problem isn’t the metric itself; it’s how we use (or ignore) the data.
In this episode, we cover: ✔ Why experience does matter in learning effectiveness ✔ The biggest mistakes in Level 1 surveys—and how to fix them ✔ Why survey data often gets ignored (and how to make it actionable)
🎧 Listen now and start making your Level 1 evaluations work for you!
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