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Evaluation Strategy and Program Logic
Presentation by: Linda Newman 130k
Duration: 00:22:39
Date: 09/11/2010

The 2010-2014 Evaluation Strategy and the approach the department takes to evaluation of its programs. How program logic is used to map departmental programs.

Change Theory and Logic Model outcomes
Presentation by: Linda Newman 130k
Duration: 00:12:44
Date: 09/11/2010

Program logic is built on change theory and how different outcomes are mapped on a logic model.

Using Program Logic to plan an Evaluation
Presentation by: Linda Newman 130k
Duration: 00:07:06
Date: 09/11/2010

How to use a program logic model to help plan an evaluation.

How to develop an effective research methodology
Presentation by: Dr Roland Simons 159k
Duration: 00:18:47
Date: 10/11/2010

Developing effective research methodology. The presentation will discuss the general approach to research in the Social science arena. In particular the scientific method as a basic platform for use in research.

Research Designs - Part 1 of 2
Presentation by: Dr Roland Simons 159k
Duration: 00:21:35
Date: 10/11/2010

Part of a suite of presentations on research designs dealing with the operational components under the boarder scientific approach. This presentation will look at the common types of research design, population and sampling techniques and limitations for educational research.

Research Designs - Part 2 of 2
Presentation by: Dr Roland Simons 159k
Duration: 00:16:57
Date: 10/11/2010

Part of a suite of presentations on research designs dealing with the operational components under the boarder scientific approach. This presentation will look at sample size, effect size and power, as well as contextual factors that impact on research design.

Different features of quantitative and qualitative methods
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:18:58
Date: 27/08/2010

Different methods to that can be used in evaluation and evaluation reporting.

Advantages of using mixed methods and integrating quantitative and qualitative methods
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:12:42
Date: 27/08/2010

The advantages of using mixed methodologies to generate evaluation findings and to integrate them when preparing an evaluation report.

Performance measurement and indicators
Presentation by: Linda Newman 130k
Duration: 00:10:29
Date: 09/11/2010

This presentation focuses on performance measurement and meaningful indicators for use in an evaluation.

Designing data collection processes
Presentation by: Dr Roland Simons 159k
Duration: 00:13:47
Date: 10/11/2010

Considerations for conducting research. The presentation discusses things to consider when designing a data collection instrument.

Using the data the department already collects
Presentation by: Ken Webb 158k
Duration: 00:08:54
Date: 21/02/2011

The presentation discusses the collection of data, the sources for data and how staff can access the information.

Best practice for Conducting Surveys - The survey cycle
Presentation by: Liz Horley 165k
Duration: 00:19:09
Date: 21/02/2011

This is the first presentation discussing the survey cycle. How to plan and align a survey with outcomes outlined in an evaluation.

Best practice for Designing Surveys - Questionnaire design
Presentation by: Liz Horley 165k
Duration: 00:14:56
Date: 21/02/2011

The second presentation on the survey cycle that focuses on survey development and questionnaire design.

Descriptive Statistics
Presentation by: Dr Roland Simons 159k
Duration: 00:18:24
Date: 10/11/2010

First presentation in a series on basic statistical reporting, the types of descriptive statistical reporting methods used, and probability models.

Inferential and Multivariate Statistics
Presentation by: Dr Roland Simons 159k
Duration: 00:17:20
Date: 10/11/2010

The second presentation on statistical reporting using more advanced methods of inferential and multivariate statistics.

What type of Data to Collect and how will it impact on what you can report?
Presentation by: Dr Roland Simons 159k
Duration: 00:12:54
Date: 10/11/2010

Important aspects to consider when collecting and analysing data, with a focus on the different types of data that can be collected in relation to DET.

Analysing qualitative data - assumptions
Presentation by: Dr Linda Kurti 151k
Duration: 00:10:33
Date: 28/09/2010

An introduction to analysing qualitative data and how to do it well.

Approaches to analysing qualitative data
Presentation by: Dr Linda Kurti 151k
Duration: 00:13:17
Date: 28/09/2010

The presentation discusses different approaches to qualitative analysis and aspects of qualitative research.

Practical aspects of analysing qualitative data
Presentation by: Dr Linda Kurti 151k
Duration: 00:17:16
Date: 28/09/2010

The presentation discusses the practical aspects of analysing qualitative data. How the methodology relates to evaluation research.

Determining validity and building rigor into qualitative data
Presentation by: Dr Linda Kurti 151k
Duration: 00:14:06
Date: 28/09/2010

How to determine the validity of qualitative data and build rigor into data analysis.

Interpreting results, answering core evaluation questions and drawing conclusions from findings
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:09:42
Date: 27/08/2010

The presentation explores a number of components that make up evaluation. They include analysis, interpreting and reporting in evaluation, common report formats and the process of assessing the quality of an evaluation report.

The politics of evaluation and the use or misuse of evaluation information
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:06:13
Date: 27/08/ 2010

Evaluation reporting in a political environment.

The difference between findings, interpretation and judgement
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:09:16
Date: 27/08/2010

A discussion on the difference between findings, interpretation and judgement in relation to evaluation reporting.

Making legitimate claims justifiable according to the data collected - matching the methodology
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:06:04
Date: 27/08/2010

The presentation covers important elements used to assess the quality of an evaluation reporting. For example the language of claims match the methodology used in the evaluation.

Contents of an evaluation report
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:14:13
Date: 27/08/2010

The presentation deals with the different elements that should be employed when writing an evaluation report.

Considerations for writing evaluation reports
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:09:54
Date: 27/08/2010

Elements to consider when writing evaluation reports - keeping focus on the key evaluation questions, take into account the audience, and using a consistent argument throughout the report.

Managing expectations of an evaluation process or report
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:11:03
Date: 27/08/2010

Issues that an evaluation report may raise and how to managing expectation of stakeholders in relation to evaluation findings and recommendations.

Evaluation recommendations
Presentation by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick 131k
Duration: 00:10:56
Date: 27/08/2010

Issues to be considered when presenting evaluation recommendations.

Evaluation Strategy 2010-2014 - Strengthening our commitment to performance improvement
Duration: 00:36:41
Date: 17/03/2010
Launch of the department's Evaluation Strategy 2010-2014 - Strengthening our commitment to performance improvement

Introduction - Presented by Lesley Robinson, Executive Director, Governance, Strategy & Planning, Department of Education & Training

Launch of the Strategy - Evaluation is everyone's business! The role evaluation plays in the department's performance agenda. Presented by Jeff Hunt, Assistant Director-General,Corporate Strategy & Performance, Department of Education & Training

Keynote presentation - What difference does evaluation make? An expert's insight into the role evaluation can play in complex and emergent policy and program arenas. This presentation outlines lesions learned about the organisational learning. Presented by: Dr Delwyn Goodrick, Evaluation Consultant