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Chazdon, Scott; Horntvedt, Jody; Templin, Elizabeth – Journal of Extension, 2016
It is challenging to document the behavior changes that result from Extension programming. This article describes an evaluation method we call the "action items method." Unlike other approaches for measuring behavior change, this method requires program participants to define their own action plans as part of a program and then asks them…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Extension Education, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques
Mott, Rebecca – Journal of Extension, 2018
With today's technology, Extension professionals have a variety of tools available for program evaluation. This article describes an innovative platform called VoiceThread that has been used in many classrooms but also is useful for conducting virtual focus group research. I explain how this tool can be used to collect qualitative participant…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Extension Education, Qualitative Research
Koundinya, Vikram; Klink, Jenna; Deming, Philip; Meyers, Andrew; Erb, Kevin – Journal of Extension, 2016
This article presents the analysis of evaluation methods used in a well-designed and comprehensive evaluation effort of a significant Extension program. The evaluation data collection methods were analyzed by questionnaire mode and timing of follow-up surveys. Response rates from the short- and long-term follow-ups and different questionnaire…
Descriptors: Test Format, Scheduling, Followup Studies, Program Evaluation
Monroe, Martha C.; Adams, Damian C. – Journal of Extension, 2012
We review a popular method for collecing data--Web-based surveys. Although Web surveys are popular, one major concern is their typically low response rates. Using the Dillman et al. (2009) approach, we designed, pre-tested, and implemented a survey on climate change with Extension professionals in the Southeast. The Dillman approach worked well,…
Descriptors: Online Surveys, Evaluation Methods, Test Construction, Climate
Jayaratne, K. S. U.; Bird, Carolyn L.; McClelland, Jacquelyn W. – Journal of Extension, 2013
With the increasing demand for accountability of Extension programming, Extension professionals need to apply rigorous evaluation designs. Randomized designs are useful to eliminate selection biases of program participants and to improve the accuracy of evaluation. However, randomized control designs are not practical to apply in Extension program…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Curriculum Evaluation
Parmer, Sondra M.; Parmer, Greg; Struempler, Barb – Journal of Extension, 2012
Using clickers to gauge student understanding in large classrooms is well documented. Less well known is the effectiveness of using clickers with youth for test taking in large-scale Extension programs. This article describes the benefits and challenges of collecting evaluation data using clickers with a third-grade population participating in a…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Audience Response Systems, Research Methodology, Technology Uses in Education