Empowerment Centre
1.1 Program Evaluation 101
Have you ever said to yourself, “what exactly is program evaluation?” At ASC we hear that a lot. In response, we have developed a brief webinar aimed at taking the mystery out of program evaluation.
During this 30-minute webinar, we will introduce you to the following 5 core evaluation activities:
- Needs Assessment
- Program Theory Assessment
- Process Evaluation
- Impact Evaluation
- Efficiency Assessment
Not only will these terms be explained, but they will also be grounded in the types of questions that you or others may be asking about your programs and activities. By grounding these concepts in such a way, you will be able to identify which evaluation activities are appropriate for you.
Need more in-depth training on this topic? Take a look at our Interactive E-Training 2.1 Program Evaluation & Development Series, Sessions 1 – 4.
1.2 What’s a program logic model and why should I care?
Without question, logic models are very common in the field of evaluation. However, many non-profit organizations and service provides see their creation as a jumping through hoops exercise. But the truth is, logic models serve a valuable purpose beyond simply pleasing administrators and funding providers. In fact, they can be the most valuable tool when developing, administrating, and answering questions about an organization’s services and structure.
To help remove the mystery surrounding logic models, we have developed a 30-minute webinar to address the following key aspects:
- What is a program logic model?
- What is best way to construct a logic model?
- How can I tailor the logic model to meet the needs of my organization?
- How can I use logic models to improve my program?
With a clear understanding of what logic models can do for you and some tips on how to construct them, you will see how easy they are to create and use.
Looking for more training on this topic? Check out our Interactive E-Training 2.1 Program Evaluation & Development Series, Session 2.
1.3 That is not what I asked! Strategies for effective questioning
Are you aware that questionnaires make an underlying assumption that people are ABLE and WILLING to provide ACCURATE and TRUTHFUL answers?
This complimentary webinar addresses those aspects important to developing good questions. More specifically, it will help you identify the most common pitfalls when writing questions.
This webinar highlights the following issues:
- Response Accuracy
- Unanswerable Questions
- Ready-made Responses
- Loaded Questions... and more
For more training opportunities in this topic, take a look at our Interactive E-Training 2.3 Collecting information: Asking Questions & Survey Design Series
1.4 It’s about more than just words: Guidelines for formatting an effective survey
There is more than one way to ask a question. And most importantly, the manner in which you ask a question will impact the responses you receive and what can be done in terms of analysis. When putting together a survey, considerable planning should not only go into identifying which questions to ask, but also the overall survey format.
This 30-minute webinar will address:
- Question Formats
- Survey Construction
- Respondent Motivation
- Response Accuracy
Without question a well-formatted survey can help to save you time and money.
If you want to further develop your survey design skills, look at our Interactive E-Training 2.3 Collecting information: Asking Questions & Survey Design Series, Session 3.
1.5 Turning interviews into conversations: What to consider before conducting that next interview
Interviewing someone is a great way to gather information. The most productive interviews are those that don’t feel like an interview at all, but rather an everyday conversation. While perfecting one’s interview skills can take considerable time, understanding what works and what doesn’t is the first step.
To help you identify more effective interviewing techniques, we have a brief webinar to help detect and correct the most common interviewing pitfalls.
In detail, this webinar will address:
- The nature and benefit of truly open-ended questions
- The keys to singular questions
- Why “why” is less effective than you think
- Strategies to establish rapport
Make it so that your next interview won’t seem like an interrogation.
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