The approach used in the Evaluation Works toolkit is a five-step cycle, based on ‘Plan – Do – Study – Act (PDSA)’, with an initial step added. Working through these videos, alongside cross referencing the evaluation toolkit, will provide you with knowledge, skills and resources to start planning your evaluation.
Video 1
This video explains Step 1 (Identify & Understand): identify your stakeholders and understand the purpose of the service in order to ensure a clear and useful evaluation. (Duration: 3:16)
Video 2
This video explains Step 2 (Assess): clarify the purpose of your evaluation. (Duration: 1:53)
Video 3
This video explains how to define the aims and objectives of your evaluation, the key component of Step 3 (Plan). Taking time to nail this is the secret to a high-impact final evaluation report. It also makes for an engaging practical group activity to include in your local face-to-face evaluation training. (Duration: 3:49).
Video 4
This video, covering Step 4 (Do) highlights different ways of approaching data collection in an evaluation – their pros and cons – all through tasting and describing grapes! It can be watched standalone, or you might like to run the grape tasting activity in your face-to-face workshop to make the session more interactive. (Duration: 5:33)
Planning your Evaluation
This second ‘Lego’ video outlines the many factors that are important to consider when planning your evaluation and will help you choose which type of evaluation is suitable for you. (Duration: 4:08)
Evaluation and Data Collection Tools
The third and final ‘Lego’ video considers tools that are available for your evaluation, and different approaches to data collection. (Duration: 3:38)
We are very grateful to Michael Harris, Learning Technologist, UWE Bristol for his time and expertise in producing the Evaluation Works steps videos.