Please find below info. on practical evaluation methods workshops. This event at the University of Strathclyde is likely to be of most interest to people on this list:
* 8th March at the University of Strathclyde: Using Social Media for Evaluation and Feedback: Analysing Quality of Public Engagement Experience Data from TripAdvisor and Twitter with Andrew Moss and Dr. Eric Jensen
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Eric
Dr Eric Jensen
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology
University of Warwick
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Subject: Workshops on Evaluation in Scotland | Early Bird Offer Now Open!
Date: 19 January 2016 11:30:42 GMT
Hello,
Methods For Change have four upcoming evaluation workshops in Scotland at the University of Strathclyde and the University of Stirling in March 2016 that we hope will be of interest to you and your colleagues. Each of our speakers is a key leading specialist in each of their fields.
* 8th March at the University of Strathclyde: Using Social Media for Evaluation and Feedback: Analysing Quality of Public Engagement Experience Data from TripAdvisor and Twitter with Andrew Moss and Dr. Eric Jensen
* 9th March at the University of Strathclyde: Gentle Introduction to Quantitative Public Engagement Evaluation using Questionnaires and Observation with Andrew Moss and Dr. Eric Jensen
* 10th March at University of Stirling: The Role of Data and Evaluation in the Cultural and Third Sector with Dr. Vikki McCall, Alasdair Rutherford and Dr. Eric Jensen
* 11th March at University of Strathclyde: Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis for Public Engagement Evaluation with Dr. Eric Jensen
To make the most of our EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT please book early (available until 29th January 2016)!
For further information on each event and to book your place see below and visit our website: www.methodsforchange.org<http://www.methodsforchange.org/>.
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Using Social Media for Evaluation and Feedback:
Analysing Quality of Public Engagement Experience Data from TripAdvisor and Twitter
Tuesday 8th March 2016, 13:00 - 16:45
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
THE WORKSHOP
Have you begun thinking about analysing social media for feedback and evaluation about your organisation and its activities? This publicly available source of data can offer great value in terms of gaining insights into the views and experiences of your customers and audiences. However, social media also bring with them specific methodological and practical issues that must be taken into account to gain accurate evaluation results. This workshop presents cutting edge knowledge about such data, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different options. The event provides practical solutions alongside important ‘health warnings’ about the limitations of this kind of data. This practical workshop offers the following:
* An introduction to the strengths and limitations of using social media data for public engagement evaluation and feedback.
* A detailed discussion of Twitter as a source of evaluation and quality of experience data.
* Examples showing what your organisation can (and can’t) learn from analysing the content of people’s responses on Twitter.
* How to use TripAdvisor data for evaluation and feedback purposes.
The Speakers:
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Andrew Moss
Andrew Moss (Conservation Social Scientist, Chester Zoo) has over a decade of visitor research experience in world zoos and aquariums. He has led over fifty evaluation research projects and has numerous publications, in journals such as Conservation Biology, the Journal of Environmental Education, Visitor Studies and Nature.
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Dr Eric Jensen
Dr Eric Jensen (Associate Professor, Sociology Dept, University of Warwick) is a leading social scientist specializing in innovative methods of conducting impact evaluation research. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge and has led many groundbreaking projects on new social research technologies.
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University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Tuesday 8th March 2016 13:00 - 16:45
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Gentle Introduction to Quantitative Public Engagement Evaluation Using Questionnaires and Observation
Wednesday 9th March 2016, 10:30 - 15:30
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
THE WORKSHOP
Are you feeling uncertain about how to set up a quantitative evaluation, or looking to explore your options? This workshop presents the state of the art in collecting quantitative public engagement evaluation data, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different options. This event will include presentations on how to design good questionnaires and observation-based evaluations. We provide practical perspectives from both a practitioner perspective within an informal learning organisation and the perspective of an external evaluator and expert in survey methodology.
This practical workshop offers the following:
1. An introduction to questionnaire design. This includes how to evaluate existing survey questions and develop new ones for quantitative evaluations.
2. An introduction to different question types you can use, along with their strengths and weaknesses.
3. How to collect and quantify open-ended evaluation data such as annotated drawings.
4. An introduction to visitor tracking, timing and other types of observation-based evaluation and how to set up the tracking and timing evaluation that connects with questionnaire feedback.
Speaker:
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Andrew Moss
Andrew Moss (Conservation Social Scientist, Chester Zoo) has over a decade of visitor research experience in world zoos and aquariums. He has led over fifty evaluation research projects and has numerous publications, in journals such as Conservation Biology, the Journal of Environmental Education, Visitor Studies and Nature.
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Dr Eric Jensen
Dr Eric Jensen (Associate Professor, Sociology Dept, University of Warwick) is a leading social scientist specializing in innovative methods of conducting impact evaluation research. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge and has led many groundbreaking projects on new social research technologies.
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University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Wednesday 9th March 2016 10:30 - 15:30
(Lunch not included - 12.30-13.30)
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OPEN UNTIL 29th JANUARY 2016
For profit business £145.00
For profit Early Bird DISCOUNT £115.00
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Non profit Early Bird DISCOUNT £75.00
Concessionary - student/unemployed £45.00
*If you want to attend this workshop but find that you cannot afford it, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with a short explanation of your circumstances, how much you can afford and we will work with you to consider cost adjustments.
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The Role of Data and Evaluation in the Cultural and Third Sector / University of Stirling / Thursday 10th March 2016 / 13:00 - 17:00
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The Role of Data and Evaluation in the Cultural and Third Sector
Thursday 10th March 2016, 1pm - 5pm
University of Stirling, Scotland
THE WORKSHOP
The cultural and third sectors are often accused of having a lack of robust data and evaluation to evidence their impact. This workshop explores what types of data these sectors have, the quality of existing evaluation data and what kinds of evaluation data they still need to develop. The workshop questions the current ways of thinking about evaluation and evidence in these sectors, identifying new evaluation options and strategies.
The workshop asks significant questions for the cultural and third sectors including: what is the role of evaluation today? How is evaluation addressed within policy and practice? How can evaluation be improved to better inform practice and policy?
The workshop will explore what needs to be done to generate the evidence needed for practitioners, policymakers and wider stakeholders. The event also reviews current thinking and practices to enable cultural and third sector practitioners to gain a better understanding of expectations and trends in museum, cultural and third sector policy.
PARTICIPATION NOTES
Readings will be provided to registered delegates electronically in advance of the workshop.
THE SPEAKERS
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Dr Vikki McCall
Dr Vikki McCall (Lecturer in Social Policy and Housing, University of Stirling) has carried out extensive research on the role of different agents the policy process and bridging the gap between policy and practice. Vikki has a broad portfolio of teaching and research and has published work around social policy, social inclusion, museums, policy makers' perceptions of culture and cultural data.
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Dr Eric Jensen
Dr Eric Jensen (Associate Professor, Sociology Dept, University of Warwick) is a leading social scientist specializing in innovative methods of conducting impact evaluation research. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge and has led many groundbreaking projects on new social research technologies.
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Dr Alasdair Rutherford
Dr Alasdair Rutherford (Economic and Social Research Council, Civil Society Programme)
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University of Stirling, Scotland
Thursday 10th March 2016
1pm - 5pm
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Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis for Public Engagement Evaluation
Friday 11th March 2016, 10:30 - 15:30
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
THE WORKSHOP
This practical workshop provides an introduction to how you can quantify open-ended survey data in a robust and consistent manner for public engagement evaluation. You will have the opportunity to practice this skill in the workshop in small groups, including the process of assessing the reliability of your analysis approach.
The event also covers some key introductory concepts in quantitative analysis of survey data using descriptive statistics.
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Dr Eric Jensen
Dr Eric Jensen (Associate Professor, Sociology Dept, University of Warwick) is a leading social scientist specializing in innovative methods of conducting impact evaluation research. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge and has led many groundbreaking projects on new social research technologies.
JOIN US
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Friday 11th March 2016 10:30 - 15:30
(Lunch not included 12:30 - 13:30)
RESERVATION COSTS
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OPEN UNTIL 29th JANUARY 2016
For profit business £145.00
For profit Early Bird DISCOUNT £115.00
Non profit & unaffiliated individuals £85.00
Non profit Early Bird DISCOUNT £75.00
Concessionary - student/unemployed £45.00
*If you want to attend this workshop but find that you cannot afford it, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with a short explanation of your circumstances, how much you can afford and we will work with you to consider cost adjustments.
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