What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that, “Program evaluation is the systematic collection of information about the
Is On-line Learning Effective?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many aspects of life, not least of which is education. In April, 2020, The World Economic Forum estimated that school closures had affected 1.2 Billion children. While, worldwide, not all
Big Data and Evaluation
In the latest issue of the American Journal of Evaluation (Vol 41, No.2, June 2020) Robert Picciotto argues that the time has arrived for evaluation to make use of Big Data. In “Evaluation and the
Systems Thinking in Evaluation
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a system as, “A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex whole.” There are, of course, a range of specific kinds
How Evaluation Can Help Non-profits to Respond to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
The current health crisis is compelling many non-profits to rethink how they do business. Many must consider how to best serve their stakeholders with new and perhaps untested, means. Among questions that many non-profits must
Keeping Busy? – The Cult of Busyness in a Time of Lock-down
We’re living in a period where a lot of people are compelled to stay home, and many folks are out of work. Ironically, many employees are busier than ever. For the UPS driver, the grocery
Developmental Evaluation in Tumultuous Times, Tumultuous Environments
The current health crisis is already having a powerful effect on non-profit organizations, many of whom had been economically challenged even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. (See “A New Mission for Nonprofits During
Working from Home/Telecommuting
With the onset of the corona-virus (COVID-19) in the US, increasing numbers of people are working from home. While many, indeed most, jobs don’t allow for home-based employment, both new technology (e-mail, video conferencing, etc.)
What is the purpose of Education?
In our previous article, “Schooling vs. Education – What is Education For?” we discussed the difference between schooling and education, examined the emergence of public education in the U.S, and briefly reviewed an article that
Schooling vs. Education – What is Education For?
When Mark Twain said, “I never let my schooling get in the way of my education” he was distinguishing between the effects of the conventional, institutional practices associated with schools, and the individual human endeavor—a
What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects and effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Michael Quinn Patton notes that,
Is On-line Learning Effective?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many aspects of life, not least of which is education. In April, 2020, The World Economic Forum estimated that school
Big Data and Evaluation
In the latest issue of the American Journal of Evaluation (Vol 41, No.2, June 2020) Robert Picciotto argues that the time has arrived for evaluation
Systems Thinking in Evaluation
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a system as, “A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex
How Evaluation Can Help Non-profits to Respond to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
The current health crisis is compelling many non-profits to rethink how they do business. Many must consider how to best serve their stakeholders with new
Keeping Busy? – The Cult of Busyness in a Time of Lock-down
We’re living in a period where a lot of people are compelled to stay home, and many folks are out of work. Ironically, many employees
Developmental Evaluation in Tumultuous Times, Tumultuous Environments
The current health crisis is already having a powerful effect on non-profit organizations, many of whom had been economically challenged even before the onset of
Working from Home/Telecommuting
With the onset of the corona-virus (COVID-19) in the US, increasing numbers of people are working from home. While many, indeed most, jobs don’t allow
What is the purpose of Education?
In our previous article, “Schooling vs. Education – What is Education For?” we discussed the difference between schooling and education, examined the emergence of public
Schooling vs. Education – What is Education For?
When Mark Twain said, “I never let my schooling get in the way of my education” he was distinguishing between the effects of the conventional,
What is Evaluation and Why Do It?
What is Evaluation? Program evaluation is an applied research process that examines the effects
Is On-line Learning Effective?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many aspects of life, not least of which is
Big Data and Evaluation
In the latest issue of the American Journal of Evaluation (Vol 41, No.2, June
Systems Thinking in Evaluation
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a system as, “A set of things working together
How Evaluation Can Help Non-profits to Respond to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
The current health crisis is compelling many non-profits to rethink how they do business.
Keeping Busy? – The Cult of Busyness in a Time of Lock-down
We’re living in a period where a lot of people are compelled to stay
Developmental Evaluation in Tumultuous Times, Tumultuous Environments
The current health crisis is already having a powerful effect on non-profit organizations, many
Working from Home/Telecommuting
With the onset of the corona-virus (COVID-19) in the US, increasing numbers of people
What is the purpose of Education?
In our previous article, “Schooling vs. Education – What is Education For?” we discussed
Schooling vs. Education – What is Education For?
When Mark Twain said, “I never let my schooling get in the way of