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“EVAL 101” MODULES

The purpose of the video modules is to support the process of evaluation from start to finish. The figure below illustrates the suggested sequence of the 13 modules.

Module Sequence

Evaluation Plan Template worksheet

Introduction to the Modules
Module 0 Video (05:12)
Module 0 Slideshow

Guiding Ideas and Principles of Evaluation
In this module, you will learn about the basics of evaluation.
Module 1 Video (12:44)
Module 1 Worksheet
Module 1 Slideshow

Issues of Ethics in Evaluation
In this module, you will learn why ethics are needed in evaluation and become familiar with common ethics challenges.
Module 2 Video (16:35)
Module 2 Worksheet
Module 2 Slideshow

Culturally Competent Evaluation
This module will discuss what is culture and cultural competence and you will learn how to develop culturally responsive evaluations.
Module 3 Video (12:41)
Module 3 Worksheet
Module 3 Slideshow

Choosing a Project to Evaluate
In this module you will learn about the parts of a successful evaluation plan and how to identify an appropriate program to evaluate.
Module 4 Video (11:28)
Module 4 Worksheet
Module 4 Slideshow

Identifying Outcomes of Interest
This module will describe what a learning outcome is and how to identify unanticipated outcomes that may result from your program evaluation.
Module 5 Video (13:41)
Module 5 Worksheet
Module 5 Slideshow

Articulating a Theory of Change
In this module, you will learn about how to develop a theory of change and how to create one for your own program.
Module 6 Video (10:53)
Module 6 Worksheet
Module 6 Slideshow

Developing a Logic Model
In this module, you will learn about logic models and understand the difference between a logic model and a theory of change in relation to your own evaluation project.
Module 7 Video (11:00)
Module 7 Worksheet
Module 7 Slideshow

Matching Outcomes to Indicators
In this module, you will learn how to choose appropriate indicators to measure if you are meeting your goals for your program outcomes.
Module 8 Video (08:16)
Module 8 Worksheet
Module 8 Slideshow

Choosing a Data Collection Method
This module will discuss how to chose the type of data collection that fits your program and describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative data collection.
Module 9 Video (10:03)
Module 9 Worksheet
Module 9 Slideshow

Collecting Data
This module will describe how to identify the kinds of data you need to evaluate your program and the different methodologies and data collection strategies to use.
Module 10 Video (11:33)
Module 10 Worksheet
Module 10 Slideshow

Analyzing Data
In this module, you will become familiar with data analysis and identifying the main techniques to analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
Module 11 Video (11:20)
Module 11 Worksheet
Module 11 Slideshow

Interpreting Data to Make Recommendations
This module will discuss how to interpret your evaluation results and how to make evidence-based changes to your program.
Module 12 Video (08:08)
Module 12 Worksheet
Module 12 Slideshow

Communicating Results
This last module will discuss how to communicate the results of your evaluation project and why this is important to effective decision-making.
Module 13 Video (10:00)
Module 13 Worksheet
Module 13 Slideshow