| Session Title: 25 Low-cost/No-cost Tools for Evaluation |
| Demonstration Session 376 to be held in Huntington A on Thursday, Nov 3, 1:35 PM to 2:20 PM |
| Sponsored by the Integrating Technology Into Evaluation |
| Presenter(s): |
| LaMarcus Bolton, American Evaluation Association, marcus@eval.org |
| Susan Kistler, American Evaluation Association, susan@eval.org |
| Abstract: Join us for a review of over 25 low-cost/no-cost tools that are useful, used, and user-friendly. Who isn't short on time, short on funds, and short on the patience needed to decide which tools are worth investing the time needed to access and use? Drawing on contributions from over 20 colleagues in different contexts, we'll show examples of tools that are used by practicing evaluators to conduct background research; create and document evaluation plans and logic models; facilitate data cleaning, exploration and analysis; listen to and learn from online exchanges; and promote and enhance collaboration. Each attendee will leave with a handout identifying the tool, its uses, the time needed to learn to use it, and any special considerations. The session will be supplemented by a website with live links to each tool and where and how to learn more. |