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Direct linkNord, Derek – New Directions for Evaluation, 2011
With the vast array of contextual factors, pedagogical approaches, models of implementation, and purposes of education and training related to online learning, educators, learners, and the general public alike are seeking answers regarding utility and effectiveness of online learning. This article identifies and responds to many of the challenges…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Computer Uses in Education, Teaching Methods
Hendricks, Michael; Plantz, Margaret C.; Pritchard, Kathleen J. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2008
In 1996, United Way of America (UWA) developed and began disseminating the most widely used approach to program outcome measurement in the nonprofit sector. Today an estimated 450 local United Ways encourage approximately 19,000 local agencies they fund to measure outcomes. The authors first describe and then assess the strengths and limitations…
Descriptors: Nonprofit Organizations, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Community Programs
Peer reviewedWeiss, Carol H. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1997
Program-theory approaches to evaluation have gained acceptability over the past 25 years as a means for examining conditions for implementation that are associated with better outcomes and developing detailed program theory. They have also gained confusion, as witnessed in the review of recent studies in this article. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation, Program Implementation, Research Utilization
Alkin, Marvin C.; Christie, Christina A.; Greene, Jennifer C.; Henry, Gary T.; Donaldson, Stewart I.; King, Jean A. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2005
The editors give each of the theorists a chance to respond to questions posed about the context of the situation in relation to their own experience in the field, exploring how the exercise had an impact on their evaluation designs.
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Context Effect, Evaluators
Peer reviewedScheirer, Mary Ann – New Directions for Evaluation, 1996
This eight chapters of this special issue introduce the use of a template to specify program components as a new tool for program evaluation. The template articulates the components needed for program delivery and provides a systematic method for assessing program implementation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Peer reviewedNewcomer, Kathryn E., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1997
The seven chapters of this volume review current design and use of performance measurement in public and nonprofit programs. The contexts surrounding design and implementation of performance measurement systems and best practices are discussed, and examples of the use of performance measurement in government and the nonprofit sector are presented.…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Government (Administrative Body), Nonprofit Organizations, Performance Based Assessment
Ellison, Constance M. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2004
Professional development has moved from the periphery of teachers' professional lives to center stage, clearly recognized today as one of the key factors that shape teachers' ability to reach and teach all students successfully. To be effective, any professional development program must pay close attention to changes in teacher classroom…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Organizational Effectiveness
