Request for Evaluation Tools

[Monica Biswas]

Hello All!

I wanted to update you on a new project we're working on, and to request 
your help.  With support from AOL Time Warner Foundation (AOLTW), 
YouthLearn and the Center for Children and Technology (also here at 
Education Development Center) are producing a report that explores how 
youth media and technology programs are evaluating their efforts.  We're 
particularly interested in programs that have a civic engagement element 
and that help young people develop 21st century skills (critical thinking, 
communication, collaboration and creativity).  Included in our report will 
be a collection of research findings and sample evaluation tools.

Our objective is to explore the processes and tools that enable 
organizations like yours to collect, analyze, and interpret information 
that you then use to gauge impact and improve programs.  For example, how 
are you evaluating participant outcomes, staff efficacy, program 
implementation, or community involvement?  We're looking for 
self-evaluation guides, data collections tools (such as surveys, interview 
protocols, and portfolios), as well as any workshops or training 
opportunities for staff, TA providers or advisors that have supported your 
efforts in evaluation. 

If you think your program has examples of useful tools and resources to 
share, please email me at mbiswas at edc.org.  Tell me a little about your program and the tools you've found to be 
effective.  I'll follow-up via email or phone, so please provide your full 
contact information.  We need to collect and review these tools in the 
next couple of weeks, so I encourage you to contact us as soon as possible 
so that we have the chance to include your materials in our report. 

Thanks!

Monica

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Monica Biswas 
YouthLearn Initiative                 Education Development Center
www.youthlearn.org                  55 Chapel Street, Newton, MA
mbiswas at edc.org                  617.618.2764 

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