Evaluating evidence
Creating an atmosphere of discovery by allowing visitors to evaluate evidence. Problem You want to explain a multi-faceted problem and have visitors evaluate the evidence. Solution Develop a series of...
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Weak evaluation? Monitor & improve your project
Improving program evaluation can pave the way for superior results and increased funding. It is important to reflect on your project from the very beginning It’s difficult to know whether or not a...
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Basic Evaluation Questions
Author: Patrick Parnaby Implementing the right evaluation plan can guide your project to success. To begin, you need to ask the right questions. The taste of this donut is more important than its...
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Funding Difficulties
Author: Patrick Parnaby Incorporating technological tools into evaluation plans can please funders. Your funders will want you to look at your project from many angles. Providing them with a sound...
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Evaluation through Surveys
Author: Patrick Parnaby Collecting and analyzing survey data is easier with technological tools. When measuring the effectiveness of a program, surveys have a number of advantages. Problem You want to...
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Define your market through focus groups
Author: Patrick Parnaby Developing program objectives begins with knowing your target audience. Focus groups can give you information about the programs and products your audience needs. These...
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No one uses your great program
Author: Patrick Parnaby Using a variety of evaluation techniques can reveal hidden truths about your program. Evaluation isn’t helpful unless you measure the right things. Problem You’ve implemented...
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Keeping Your project healthy & accountability
Author: Patrick Parnaby Skilled project management can mean the difference between success and failure. Managing your project effectively requires that you see the forest and the trees, and that you...
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Rethink fruitless evaluation
Author: Patrick Parnaby A useful evaluation plan incorporates a number of factors. This penguin did a thorough evaluation and concluded that he is short. This was not useful news. Problem Your...
View ArticleSpur sluggish survey respondants
Author: Patrick Parnaby Avoiding survey pitfalls can help ensure success. Simplifying Surveys Whenever possible, keep your survey simple. Long, complicated surveys often cause participants to give up....
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Internal resistance to evaluations
Author: Patrick Parnaby Bringing in an external evaluator can overcome staff resistance. Is everyone happy as hippos? if so, why resistance to evaluation? Problem There is a consensus among the staff...
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Measure web site traffic
Analyzing data can help you refine your web site to reach your target audience. Web analysis gives you an inside view of the activites of your users. Problem It’s difficult to gauge your site’s...
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Reporting your results
Author: Patrick Parnaby Selecting a reporting method that will improve the odds for implementation is critical. When developing your evaluation presentation, think about the needs of your...
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Mobile product development principles – from Smithsonian
Today, Nancy Proctor, the head of mobile strategy and initiatives for the Smithsonian Institution, gave an online talk about Smithsonian’s mobile strategy. Here are key points and comments Nancy shared...
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Usability and user experience testing options (vendor list)
What was once prohibitively complex and expensive can now be done inexpensively with online testing services. Testing will uncover problems that are confusing for your audience. Here’s a list of...
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