This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. The first evaluation book I read was Michael Quinn Patton’s (aka MQP) Utilization-Focused Evaluation. It was an intimidating introduction to evaluation. The book is 667 pages of subject matter that isn’t exactly light. However, it is full of anecdotes, case studies, stories, […]
Evaluation Roundup – March 2020
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. New and Noteworthy The new and noteworthy reads for March 2020 are focused on the new and noteworthy virus – COVID-19. “Noteworthy” is an understatement that does not describe the gravity this virus has and will continue to have on our lives for years to come. As such, here are the latest evaluation resources focused on COVID-19 […]
Evaluation Roundup – February 2020
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. New and noteworthy — Reads Foundations’ evaluation and learning practices The Center for Evaluation Innovation recently released its most recent review of foundations’ evaluation and learning practices. This report offers benchmarking data on foundation evaluation practice collected in 2019 from 161 foundations. What were the results from […]
How to Kick Off Your Evaluation Kick-Off Meeting
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. So you landed an evaluation contract and the first meeting date is set. Here are some pointers for kicking your evaluation off on the right foot. Determine who is going to chair the evaluation meetings It is important to determine who is […]
Visual Storytelling Though Augmented and Virtual Reality
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. Transforming Evaluation Part 2 The holidays are over (boo!) and we have all accumulated a few extra pounds, well-intentioned resolutions and a few new gadgets we’re testing out. Maybe some of you are testing out your new virtual reality (VR) headsets? If […]