By Alex Gurn, Ph.D. Our world is changing—and it’s changing fast. Over the past three decades, massive societal transformations have rippled out from the complex realities of globalization. For better and for worse, K-12 schools, universities, and community-based organizations are experiencing the consequences of economic shifts, technological innovation, demographic changes, and increasing inequality. As a […]
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Assessing for and with Digital Badging Programs
By Jennifer Borland Reposted from yourevalpal Over the course of the past three years, I’ve had an opportunity to study and evaluate digital learning programs offered by the Smithsonian, and the Smithsonian Center for Digital Learning and Access – including a series of online conferences and a digital badging program called “Smithsonian Quests.” In preparation […]
The Dino Does It! Advantages of Creative Survey Incentives
By Jennifer Borland Reposted from yourevalpal There is a certain art to figuring out the right incentive to drive participation for any kind of evaluation activity. Do you offer something small to everyone who participates, or a chance to win one or a small number of more valuable incentives? Offer too much and you might […]