Good morning,
We've got four upcoming workshops in Glasgow and Stirling that focus on
Public Engagement and on the role of data evaluation in the cultural
sector, and I thought these may of particular interest to this group. These
are all practitioner-focused workshops, so they'll be practical and
relatable for you and your colleagues.
We've got specialist speakers: Andrew Moss (Conservation Social Scientist,
Chester Zoo), Dr Vikki McCall (Lecturer in Social Policy & Housing,
University of Stirling), Dr. Alasdair Rutherford (Senior Lecturer in Social
Statistics, University of Stirling), Dr. Orian Brook (University of
Stirling) and Dr Eric Jensen (University of Warwick).
- *Using Social Media for Public Engagement Evaluation and Feedback:
Analysing Quality of Public Engagement Experience Data from Tripadvisor and
Twitter *- 8th March | University of Strathclyde
<https://www.methodsforchange.org/event/using-social-media-for-evaluation-and-feedback-analysing-quality-of-public-engagement-experience-data-from-tripadvisor-and-twitter-2/>
- *Gentle Introduction to Quantitative Public Engagement Evaluation
Using Questionnaires and Observation
<https://www.methodsforchange.org/event/gentle-introduction-to-quantitative-public-engagement-evaluation-using-questionnaires-and-observation/>*-
9th March | University of Strathclyde
<https://www.methodsforchange.org/event/gentle-introduction-to-quantitative-public-engagement-evaluation-using-questionnaires-and-observation/>
- *The Role of Data and Evaluation in the Cultural and Third Sector* -
10th March | University of Stirling
<https://www.methodsforchange.org/event/role-of-data-and-evaluation-in-the-third-sector/>
- *Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis for Public Engagement
Evaluation* - 11th March | University of Strathclyde
<https://www.methodsforchange.org/event/introduction-to-quantitative-data-analysis-for-public-engagement-evaluation/>
Further details on the events and the speakers can be found below, as can
links to the booking page. If you have any questions, please feel free to
get in touch!
Best wishes,
Vicky.
Methods for Change
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There are four Methods for Change workshops currently planned for early
March, happening in Glasgow and Stirling. These workshops are practitioner
focused, designed to guide you and your organisation on the best evaluation
and research techniques available. We hope they will be of interest to you
and your colleagues!
*Tuesday 8th March 2016, 13:00 - 16:45*
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
*Using Social Media for Evaluation and Feedback: Analysing Quality of
Public Engagement Experience Data from TripAdvisor and Twitter*
Speakers: Andrew Moss and Dr. Eric Jensen
This is an introductory workshop for practitioners focused on techniques to
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 reliability of your analysis approach.
The will also gently introduce some key concepts around using quantitative
analysis with your survey data and descriptive statistics.
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<http://www.methodsforchange.org/event/using-social-media-for-evaluation-and-feedback-analysing-quality-of-experience-data-from-tripadvisor-and-twitter-2/>
*Wednesday 9th March 2016, 10:30 - 15:30*
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
*Gentle Introduction to Quantitative Public Engagement Evaluation Using
Questionnaires and Observation*
Speakers: Andrew Moss and Dr. Eric Jensen
This introductory workshop will address how good questionnaires are and
observation-based evaluations are designed for public engagement
activities. Practical perspectives are emphasised around informal learning
along with perspectives from an external evaluator and expert in survey
methodology. This workshop offers the following:
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Introduction to questionnaire design
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Introduction to different question types, along with their strengths and
weaknesses
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How to collect and quantify open-ended evaluation data, such as
annotated drawings.
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Introduction to visitor tracking, timing and other types of
observation-based evaluation.
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How to set up the tracking and timing evaluation that connects with
questionnaire feedback.
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<http://www.methodsforchange.org/event/gentle-introduction-to-quantitative-public-engagement-evaluation-using-questionnaires-and-observation/>
*Thursday 10th March 2016, 13:00 - 17:00*
University of Stirling, Scotland
*The Role of Data and Evaluation in the Cultural and Third Sector*
Speakers: Dr. Orian Brook, Dr. Vikki McCall, Dr. Alasdair Rutherford and
Dr. Eric Jensen
This workshop explores the current ways of thinking about evaluation
practices and evidence in the cultural and third sectors and the kinds of
data required for practitioners, policymakers and wider stakeholders. The
quality of existing evaluation data and what kinds of evaluation data they
need to develop. New evaluation options and strategies will be identified.
This workshop addresses the following questions:
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The workshop asks significant questions for the cultural and third
sectors including: what is the role of evaluation today?
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How is evaluation addressed within policy and practice?
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How can evaluation be improved to better inform practice and policy?
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<http://www.methodsforchange.org/event/role-of-data-and-evaluation-in-the-third-sector/>
*Friday 11th March 2016, 10:30 - 15:30*
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
*Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis for Public Engagement
Evaluation*
Speaker: Dr. Eric Jensen
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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<http://www.methodsforchange.org/event/introduction-to-quantitative-data-analysis-for-public-engagement-evaluation/>
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THE SPEAKERS
Andrew Moss Andrew Moss (Conservation Social Scientist, Chester Zoo) will
be speaking at the 8th and 9th March events. He 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 Alasdair Rutherford
Dr Alasdair Rutherford (Economic and Social Research Council, Civil Society
Programme) will be speaking at the Stirling event. He is a senior lecturer
in social statistics at the University of Stirling and is also currently
Principal Investigator of the ESRC-funded Scottish Civil Society Data
Partnership project.
Dr Orian Brook
Dr. Orian Brook is a Research Fellow at the University of Stirling, helping
people working in the third sector to improve their skills in research and
data analysis, and aiming to improve our knowledge about the sector.
Dr Vikki McCall Dr Vikki McCall (Lecturer in Social Policy and Housing,
University of Stirling) will be speaking at the Stirling event. She 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) will be facilitating and speaking at all events. He
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
Wednesday 9th March 2016, 10:30 - 15:30
Friday 11th March 2016, 10:30 - 15:30
*University of Stirling, Scotland*
Thursday 10th March 2016, 13:00 - 17:00
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