An Interactive Teleconference on Using Logic Models in Program Evaluation

Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 3 - 4:30 PM EDT

Listen to the presentation (RealAudio player needed)

CYFERnet is pleased to present an opportunity for you to learn more about the use of logic models in program evaluation. All you need is a telephone plus a computer with web access. This training is one of a series of live interactive training sessions that use the web and telephone conference calls that are being sponsored by CYFERnet throughout 2002.

Extension professionals and CYFAR site practitioners have always struggled with how to most effectively design and evaluate their programs. This struggle becomes even more complex since most of these people have little or no formal education in program evaluation. It has become essential to develop an easy to understand and user-friendly model that help professionals see the link between program design and evaluation. The "Logic Model" is just such a model. It provides a picture of how a program works - the theory and assumptions underlying the program. A logic model serves as a roadmap for a program, outlining how it is expected to work, what activities need to come before others, and how desired outcomes are achieved. In simple terms, it gives a visual picture of what inputs and outputs are needed to achieve the desired outcomes.

Event Summary

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL PROGRAM

Susan Barkman
Professor, 4-H Development
Purdue University

Marta Elva Stuart
Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent
University of Arizona

Pamela Kutara
Extension Educator
University of Hawaii

Part 1 - (5 minutes)
Introductions

Part 2 - (30 minutes) - Susan Barkman
An Educational Package for Using the Logic Model in the Design and Evaluation of Programs and Reporting of Impacts to Stakeholders

Part 3 - (20 minutes) - Marta Elva Stuart
Using the Logic Model for Community-University Partnership
Critical Components of the Logic Model
Outcomes-Impacts to Community

Part 4 - (20 minutes) - Pamela Kutara
Using the Logic Model as a Project Framework
Food: Just Grow It! Project Overview - Partners and Products
Logic Model Development
Reflections of Experience - Advantages, Challenges and Suggestions

Part 5 - (15 minutes)
Question and Answer Period

TIME LINE TO ASSIST IN YOUR PLANNING

Before the call

1. Register online.

2. Download the following PowerPoint presentations and have them on your computer during the call:

Utilizing the Logic Model for Program Design and Evaluation

Food: Just Grow It! Using the Logic Model as a Project Framework

3. Download and print the following electronic handouts:

Outcome Indicator Worksheet

Logic Model Worksheet

Space Station Indiana Impact Results

Outcome Indicator Worksheet #2

Logic Model Worksheet #1

Logic Model - County Jr. Leader Program

Outcome Indicators - County Jr. Leader Program

(You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.)

4. Read the article titled, "A Logic Model Application: Community-University Collaboration".

Thursday, October 24: Participate in call.
3:00-4:30pm Eastern
2:00-3:30pm Central
1:00-2:30pm Mountain
12:00-1:30pm Pacific
9:00-10:30am Hawaii

On the day of the call you will need to be at a computer that has access to the internet.

After October 24: Begin to use some of the new information you learned about on the conference call.

Questions or discussion regarding this CYFERnet sponsored project should be directed to Donna Peterson at pdonna@ag.arizona.edu.

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