100 research outputs found
Coffee Break: Evaluation
No full textIn this video, published by Florence-Darlington Technical College, Lyssa Becho, principle investigator for EvaluATE, provide an overview of evaluation in National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant projects. Becho defines evaluation and discusses its purpose, the role of the evaluator, and what makes an evaluation successful. Becho then walks viewers through the four parts of evaluation:Ask important questionsGather evidenceInterpret dataUse and report resultsThe video runs 4:41 minutes in length
Evaluation Crash Course for Non-evaluators
No full textThis webinar, published by Western Michigan University Evaluation Center, discusses evaluation for beginners. This presentation also serves as a refresher on the basics of evaluation. In the video, Lyssa W. Becho outlines a fictional scenario where an individual has an idea for an ATE proposal. To assist this fictional person, Becho defines evaluation, considers its costs, covers reasons for evaluating, explores who can evaluate, outlines where evaluation goes in a proposal, and what the outcomes can be. The webinar provides three Q&A breaks.The webinar recording runs 58:12 minutes in length. Webinar slides and a webinar handout are included. The 1-page handout lists resources that the webinar highlights
Strategies for Reporting Qualitative Evaluations
No full textIn this webinar from EvaluATE, Emma Binder and Lyssa W. Becho explore the use of qualitative data for ATE evaluation reports. The presenters compare quantitative and qualitative data, highlight data collection methods, and describe methods for making qualitative data trustworthy and transparent. Binder and Becho also highlight strategies for reporting qualitative evaluation data, which include data visualization and design suggestions.The video recording runs 1:01:51 minutes in length. Presentation slides and a handout summarizing eight strategies for reporting qualitative data are included
One-Page Reports: An Intro to One-Page Reports (1 of 4)
No full textThis video, provided by EvaluATE, is the first in a four-part video series on creating one-page reports. During the video, Lyssa Wilson Becho from EvaluATE introduces one-page reports and discusses their benefits and reasons for creating them. Additionally, examples of one-page reports are shown, highlighting what aspects make them successful.The video runs 4:39 minutes in length. Other parts of the series are available to view separately
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls When Writing Evaluation Plans for ATE Proposals
No full textThis webinar, published byWestern Michigan University Evaluation Center, explores mistakes made in evaluation plans and how to fix such issues. In the video, Lyssa W. Becho begins with an overview of evaluation and why it is important to include evaluation in a proposal. Next, Becho explores pitfalls and how to avoid them. These pitfalls include choosing an evaluator that is internal to the project, having no clear justification for evaluator choice, creating an overly general plan, possessing unclear connections between the project activities and the evaluation, and only asking the easy questions. Two Q&A breaks are provided. Finally, the presentation supplies a toolkit and other resources.The webinar recording runs 1:32:15 minutes in length. Webinar slides and three links are provided. The links include two blogs and a toolkit for writing evaluation plans for ATE proposals
One-Page Reports: Visual Strategies (3 of 4)
No full textThis video, provided by EvaluATE, is the third in a four-part video series on creating one-page reports. During the video, Lyssa Wilson Becho from EvaluATE discusses visual strategies for making a successful one-page report. Covered is using a grid to align content, creating a report layout, establishing an intentional visual path, creating a purposeful hierarchy with report text, and using white space in the report.The video runs 6:11 minutes in length. Other parts of the series are available to view separately
Evaluation Essentials for Non-Evaluators
No full textThis webinar and accompanying informational packet, published by EvaluATE, provide information about evaluation for non-evaluators involved in National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant programs. In the webinar, Lyssa Wilson Becho from Evaluate discusses "the fundamental concepts of what evaluation is, why it is important, and how it can benefit NSF ATE projects. Practical strategies for finding and selecting an evaluator for a proposal are also included.The 36-page packet features a collection of resources for pre-award National Science Foundation grantees. Resources consist of different templates, checklists, guides, and other tools that walk future grantees through the process of writing an evaluation plan for an ATE project proposal and other pre-award evaluation tasks. Covered are topics such as finding and selecting an evaluator for an ATE proposal, developing evaluation questions, and creating a logic model.This webinar runs 58:07 minutes in length. Presentation slides are also included
Practical Strategies to Interpret Evaluation Findings
No full textThis webinar, provided by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, provides guidance on interpreting project evaluation findings to form constructive conclusions. Presenters Megan López and Lyssa Wilson Becho from the Western Michigan University Evaluation Center emphasize the importance of conclusions in the trajectory of projects and provide practical interpretation strategies. Featured strategies include comparative analysis against historical or baseline data, benchmarking against national datasets, and participatory sense-making sessions. López and Wilson Becho walk through the process of each strategy, giving tips on finding Advanced Technological Education (ATE)-specific sources, creating evaluative rubrics, developing questions for sense-making sessions, and more.The video runs 1:00:19 minutes in length. Presentation slides are also included
Basic Principles of Survey Question Development
No full textThis webinar recording, provided by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, covers the "fundamental principles of survey question construction to enhance the validity and utility of survey data." Lori Wingate and Lyssa Wilson Becho from EvaluATE go into detail on each of the 12 basic principles for survey question development. Throughout the presentation, examples are used to demonstrate successful survey questions, response options, and survey formatting.The webinar recording runs 1:04:05 minutes in length. Presentation slides and a 2-page handout are included. The handout lists the twelve principles and examples of ordinal scales of various lengths
Beyond Research: Practical Tools for Your Evaluation Toolbox
No full textIn this webinar from EvaluATE, Lyssa Becho, Sondra Lore, and Lana Rucks distinguish evaluation from research and highlight practical tools optimized for evaluations. Case examples of methods, including evaluative rubrics and ripple effect mapping, are provided. The unique demands of evaluation and other evaluation tools are also explored.The video recording runs 56:30 minutes in length. Presentation slides and a webinar handout with links to evaluation tools are also included
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