My colleagues and I at Inform Evaluation & Research are excited to share two professional development opportunities for those working in informal science and environmental education, including a free evaluation webinar. The webinar offers practical strategies for using evaluation to inform decision-making, improve participant experiences, and demonstrate organizational impact. For those interested in building their evaluation skills further, we’ll also be offering a comprehensive evaluation course this fall focused on environmental and informal science education. The course provides in-depth instruction and practical tools for planning, conducting, and communicating evaluations.
Evaluation Webinar
In this free, one-hour webinar, we will walk through practical strategies and flexible planning formats designed for educators, exhibit designers, and managers in informal science learning settings. You will learn how an evaluation plan can help you clarify the purpose of an evaluation, identify key audiences and questions, select realistic methods, and anticipate common challenges before they arise.
You will also receive a ready-to-use evaluation planning template that you can adapt for your own programs and exhibits. By investing time in a thoughtful plan at the outset, you can reduce confusion, avoid unnecessary work, and create an evaluation process that is more efficient, useful, and manageable.
Sign up for the free webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017848467573/WN_0BfoQMVsQDeR0r9c4YZLjw
Evaluation Course
We are pleased to announce a new online course intended for informal science education professionals to build your evaluation competencies. Evaluation in Informal Science Settings equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively evaluate programs and exhibits. Whether you are new to evaluation or looking to strengthen your existing expertise, this course provides practical tools and guidance to support your success.
The course is organized into a series of self-paced lessons that combine video instruction, activities, and handouts. Throughout the course, you’ll encounter scenarios and examples drawn from authentic real-world contexts, allowing you to connect what you are learning to your own projects. As you progress through the content, you’ll build your knowledge step by step while completing practical exercises that reinforce key concepts and help you develop confidence in using new skills.
Learn more about the evaluation course here:
https://www.informeval.com/evaluation-course