Focusing Evaluation Discussion: How to deliver online evaluation skills training

Evaluation Training Delivery Product Price Promotion Place(s) Physical Distribution People

Evaluation Training Delivery Product Level: If one level, it should be… (choose one) –Basic –Intermediate –Advanced

Evaluation Training Delivery Product Level: Focus should be primarily… (choose one) –Awareness of concepts and processes –Defining/memorizing terminology –Explaining how concepts/skills are used –Skills to apply knowledge to own program –Insight to critique evaluation methods

Evaluation Training Delivery Product Duration: Typical lesson length… (choose one) --5 min--15 min--25 min45 min--

Evaluation Training Delivery Product Duration: Typical assessment length… (choose one) --5 min10 min--15 min

Evaluation Training Delivery Promotion How should online training be marketed: (choose one) –Individual account –State Team account

Evaluation Training Delivery Promotion How should online training be marketed: (relative emphasis out of 10) –Voluntary incentive –Economic incentive –Administrative mandate

Evaluation Training Delivery Place(s) Physical Distribution How important are each of the following (0 = not at all important to 10 = very important) - Online self-directed modules - Downloadable modules - Individual coaching, mentoring via web - Online webinars - Train-the-Trainer workshops on-site

Evaluation Training Delivery People How important are each of the following (0 = not at all important to 10 = very important) - Connection to technical experts (e.g., computer problems) - Connection to informal science education experts - Connection to evaluation skills experts

Evaluation Training Delivery People How much would you/your system be willing to pay for consulting on technology, science, and/or evaluation ($0 to $100 per year [Note: Apple = $149 per year])

Evaluation Training Delivery Product Scenario: Instructional delivery 5-6 vignettes featuring 4-H groups engaged in an evaluation task related to a larger stage-skill set (e.g., planning, data collection) Glossary with descriptions and examples of key concepts Assessment unit focused primarily on key terms and concepts. with option(s) to take/retake assessment