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We have 4 upcoming workshops on evaluation in Scotland in March 2016 that we hope will be of interest to you and your colleagues. Each event tackles an area of evaluation with specialist speakers who are each leaders in their field. These workshops include:

  • 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

We are offering an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT until 29th January 2016; please book early to make the most of this offer!

Further details on each of the events and details on how to reserve your place can be found below, or on our website: www.methodsforchange.org.

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Wishing you a very happy 2016!

Freya.
 
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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:

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.
 

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

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] 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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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:

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.
 

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)

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] 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

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. 

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.

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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RESERVATION COSTS

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF YOU BOOK BY 29 JANUARY 2016

For Profit Businesses£125.00
Early bird DISCOUNT£95.00
Non-profit organisations and unaffiliated individuals£75.00
Early bird DISCOUNT£65.00
Students/Unemployed£35.00
*If you want to attend this workshop but find that you cannot afford it, please email [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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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.

Speaker:

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
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] 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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