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Evaluation Plan Series: Why Evaluation? (1 of 6)
No full textThis video, published by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, is the first in a six-part series for applicants in the process of writing proposals for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. Each part covers a different aspect of the role of evaluations in an ATE grant proposal. This video provides an overview of why applicants for ATE grants should include an evaluation in their proposal, what evaluations are, and the benefit of evaluation to both grantees and project teams. Also covered is the role of evaluation in contributing to a body of knowledge in the project's field. The video also highlights an evaluation plan checklist resource for ATE proposals. This video runs 00:03:22 minutes in length. Other videos in this series, as well as the evaluation plan checklist resource highlighted in the video, are available to view separately. The next video in the series covers the "essential elements of an ATE proposal plan" and factors to consider when identifying an evaluator
Evaluation Plan Series: Evaluation Data (4 of 6)
No full textThis video, published by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, is the fourth in a six-part series for applicants in the process of writing proposals for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. Each part in the series covers a different aspect of the role of evaluation in an ATE grant proposal. In this video, key aspects of how to write about and understand evaluation data in an ATE grant proposal are outlined. The video covers what evaluation data is collected, and data collection, analysis, and interpretation in the context of an ATE grant proposal. An example of an evaluation data matrix is shared, with time spent discussing the components of an evaluation data matrix. The following additional resources are highlighted:Evaluation Data Matrix TemplateEvaluation Plan Checklist for ATE ProposalsThe video runs 00:04:43 minutes in length. Other parts in this series, as well as the two resources highlighted in the video, are available to view separately. The next video covers communication, use, and timelines for evaluations
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
Evaluation Plan Series: Evaluation Questions (3 of 6)
No full textThis video, published by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, is the third in a six-part series for applicants writing proposals for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. Each part covers a different aspect of the role of evaluations in an ATE grant proposal. This video provides an overview of evaluation questions, what questions to include, traits of an effective evaluation question, and project logic models. The following additional resources are highlighted:Logic Model Template for ATE ProjectsLogic Models: Getting Them Right and Using Them WellEvaluation Questions ChecklistThe video runs 00:08:58 minutes in length. Other parts in this series, as well as the resources for applicants highlighted in the video, are available to view separately. The next video covers evaluation data
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
Evaluation Plan Series: Integrating Evaluation (6 of 6)
No full textThis video, published by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, is the sixth and final in a sixth-part series for applicants in the process of writing proposals for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. Each video covers a different aspect of the role of evaluation in an ATE grant proposal. This video discusses strategies to integrate evaluation throughout an ATE proposal. Outlined are sections in an ATE proposal beyond the evaluation plan section where evaluation information can be relevant. This overview covers the relevance of including results from prior NSF support, budget and budget justification, and data management plans as areas grantees can integrate evaluation data across the proposal.The following additional resources are highlighted:Evaluation Plan Checklist for ATE ProposalsNSF Prior Support Checklist The video runs 00:06:03 minutes in length. Other parts in this series, as well as the two resources highlighted in this video, are available to view separately. This is the final video in this series
Strategies and Insights into Evaluation Plans for NSF ATE Proposals
No full textThis webinar and accompanying informational packet, published by EvaluATE, provide information about evaluation plans for National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant programs. In the webinar, presenters discuss the essential elements of an evaluation plan and how to integrate evaluation with the other elements of your proposal. The webinar explores practical strategies for writing evaluation questions, identifying evaluation indicators, and developing evaluation data matrixes.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 50:30 minutes in length. Presentation slides are also included
Next-Level Logic Models for Your ATE Proposal and Beyond
No full textThis webinar, published by Western Michigan University Evaluation Center, discusses logic models as a visual representation of a project’s activities and intended outcomes. The video demonstrates how logic models illuminate underlying logic and assumptions, how models can be used to structure evaluation plans, and how models can build a collective understanding of project outcomes across stakeholder groups. In the video, Lyssa W. Becho defines what a logic model is; highlights the parts of a logic model; demonstrates how viewers can use a logic model; and considers project planning, proposal writing, and evaluation planning. The webinar provides a Q&A break and concludes with a survey.The webinar recording runs 56:13 minutes in length. Webinar slides and a webinar handout are included. The 1-page handout outlines the basics of a logic model and provides resources
Evaluation Plan Series: Choosing and Identifying an Evaluator (2 of 6)
No full textThis video, published by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, is the second in a six-part series for applicants in the process of writing proposals for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. Each video in the series covers a different aspect of the role of evaluations in an ATE grant proposal. This video discusses identifying an evaluator for an ATE grant proposal. The video begins by outlining key elements of an ATE proposal, including the project description and evaluation plan. The video covers evaluator qualifications, information about the evaluator to include in the proposal, and how to request funds to support an external evaluator. Data is shared from the 2019 ATE Annual Survey on how grantees identified their project's evaluator. Three resources for further guidance are highlighted:Evaluation Plan Checklist for ATE ProposalsFinding and Selecting an Evaluator for ATE ProposalsEvaluator Biographical Sketch Template for NSF Proposals The video runs 00:06:28 minutes in length. Other parts in this series, as well as the three resources for proposal writing featured in this video, are available to view separately. The next video covers evaluation questions
Evaluation Plan Series: Communication, Use, and Timelines (5 of 6)
No full textThis video, published by EvaluATE: Evaluation Resource Center for Advanced Technological Education, is the fifth in a sixth-part series for applicants in the process of writing proposals for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. Each part in the series covers a different aspect of the role of evaluation in an ATE grant proposal. This video discusses what information ATE grant applicants should include in their proposal about use of evaluation data, communication to external audiences, and their timeline. Included is an overview of ATE-specific review criteria related to evaluation. The video goes on to discuss planning for evaluation communication and use. An example of a major data collection events timeline and an overall project timeline are shared. The video concludes by breaking down the components of an evaluation plan. The Evaluation Plan Template resource is highlighted.The video runs 00:04:01 minutes in length. Other parts in this series, as well as the evaluation plan template resource highlighted in the video, are available to view separately. The next part in the series discusses how to integrate evaluation throughout an ATE proposal
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