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Collage as Data Collection in Evaluation: Deep Dive

11 min read

Arts-Based Methods

Collage as Data Collection in Evaluation: Deep Dive

Collage can help evaluators tap into messy & multi-sensory wisdom. Access tips for practice, reflections, and examples for data collection.

13 min read

Arts-Based Methods

Arts-Based Methods in Evaluation 101

Tips for and reflections on arts-based evaluation practices exploring how methods work, benefits, ethics, barriers, mistakes, and strategies

Poetry as Data Collection in Evaluation: Deep Dive

8 min read

Arts-Based Methods

Poetry as Data Collection in Evaluation: Deep Dive

Poetry can help evaluators tap into multi-sensory knowledge. Access tips for practice, reflections, and examples for data collection.

Don't Interview In Sandals...and other tips to get into character

7 min read

Program Evaluation

Don't Interview In Sandals...and other tips to get into character

In qualitative interviewing, the data collection tool is the interviewer, not the guide. To get the vibe right, I get into character.

15 min read

Arts-Based Methods

Drawing in Evaluation: Deep Dive

Drawing is a contentious method AND an amazing technique to elicit reflections on bias, assumptions, values, and experiences...learn more!

Photo Elicitation in Evaluation: Deep Dive

11 min read

Arts-Based Methods

Photo Elicitation in Evaluation: Deep Dive

Photos can be a great way to spark conversations, elicit qualitative data, and share findings! But, there is more to it than point and shoot

Stop Exhausting People...and 5 other tips for an energizing evaluation practice

5 min read

Program Evaluation

Stop Exhausting People...and 5 other tips for an energizing evaluation practice

Evaluation doesn't have to be exhausting to be effective. This blog explores 5 strategies to add (not drain) energy.

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