The Visitor Studies Association is hosting two workshops in Philadelphia this fall. Their announcement follows:
Are you an informal educator looking to measure the impact of your work? Do you need data to show how your program is making a difference? The Visitor Studies Association (VSA) invites members and non-members to participate in one or two introductory workshops on evaluation and/or developing a logic model. These workshops are part of VSA’s regional workshop series. Sign up for one or both. They will be held at The Franklin Institute on November 16th. Multiple attendees from a single institution receive discounted registration fees. Practitioners as well as evaluators are welcome! For more information, visit the website.
Evaluation 101, November 16, 2009, 9am -12pm
Presenters: Saul Rockman and Jennifer Borland
This workshops offers practitioners as well as evaluators an introduction to the range of issues and approaches to formative and summative evaluation. The workshop is based on the content of an existing, freely-available and accessible website focused on evaluation in informal settings. Participants explore components of evaluation strategies and review labs on the site that are available for post-workshop reference.
Logic Model Workshop, November 16, 2009, 1-4pm
Presenter: Joe E. Heimlich
This workshop introduces techniques useful in facilitating diverse stakeholder groups through the development of a logic model. Using a thought-provoking, practical, and fun format, the workshop leader facilitates participation in a Mock Logic Development Stakeholder Meeting. Interspersed “sidebar discussions” allow reflection on the group process. Workshop content includes introduction of relevant theory, research findings, and lessons learned from experience. Knowledge about facilitating stakeholder groups is enhanced by exploration of concepts like granulation, flow, linking, clustering, forks in the road, identifying audiences, and “hot spots.”
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