Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Evaluation is an important tool for improving astronomy education projects and assessing their impact. So how do you go about carrying out an evaluation? Learn about the key components of the evaluation process including identifying the goals of the evaluation, choosing the best data collection method, carrying out the study, analyzing the data, and sharing the results. This session will also share a number of resources to help support you in developing a basic evaluation plan of your own.

About Amy Grack Nelson

Amy Grack Nelson is Evaluation and Research Manager in the Department of Evaluation and Research in Learning at the Science Museum of Minnesota. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and Masters in Evaluation Studies from the University of Minnesota. Her research interests are around the development, validation, and use of shared measures to increase our knowledge about the impact of informal science education experiences.

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