Common Measures 2.0 – Using the Surveys Arin Weidner Educational Technology Specialist October 18th & 19th, 2017

Webinar Agenda Review Common Measures 2.0 Using Common Measures 2.0 Overview Using Common Measures 2.0 Review When to Use Considerations for Choosing Surveys Review New Surveys Q & A

Goals of Common Measures What is Common Measures? Goals of Common Measures Describe Youth’s 4-H Experience Evaluate 4-H Programming Inform Professional Development Practices Common core of youth outcomes “What did youth in Indiana 4-H learn in our program?” Indicators of program success “Did youth learn the outcomes we intended to teach?” Characteristics of best practices “What could we do differently or what should we share with other educators?”

What is Common Measures? Survey tools created by National 4-H Assess impact of 4-H programs Science Healthy Living Citizenship College/Career Readiness Universal Positive Youth Development

Using Common Measures Use Common Measures When Your Program Meets the Following Criteria: Educational Programming Such as: Spark Clubs Teens as Teachers Workshops If programming occurred at a school, received permission from administrator to use surveys Grades 4-12 Minimum of 6 contact hours

Using Common Measures CITI Certification Choose the Survey Distribute Survey Submit Survey Request Report Common Measures is an IRB approved research protocol Why? Protect youth survey responses Establish unified survey distribution process Grant funding agencies require approval All Extension Educators Must be CITI certified: http://purdue.ag/CITI  Valid for 5 yrs Recertification required

Using Common Measures CITI Certification Choose the Survey Distribute Survey Submit Survey Request Report Grades Survey What types of questions are included? 4-12 4-H Experience Aspects of the Eight Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development Citizenship Interest in Community Service, Giving Back, & Community Awareness 8-12 College & Career Readiness Professionalism & College/Career Decision Making Healthy Living Healthy Eating Habits & Decision Making, Being Active, Food Preparation Science Science Interest & Thinking Science & Engineering Science Skills & Attitudes/ Engineering Skills & Attitudes Universal Personal Mindset, Social Skills, and Universal Skills

Using Common Measures CITI Certification Choose the Survey Distribute Survey Submit Survey Request Report Considerations Who is are the participants? (Grades) What are the learning outcomes? “By the end of this program, the youth will have learned/demonstrated/achieved…” Knowledge, skills, values, abilities Different from the end product What programming questions do I want answered? What they already know? What they want to know? What they need to know? Will I need to use multiple surveys and multiple time points?

Time for an ‘A-Ha! Moment’… What do you think is important to consider when choosing a Common Measures survey?

Using Common Measures CITI Certification Choose the Survey Distribute Survey Submit Survey Request Report Choose Survey Type (NEW for Common Measures 2.0) Full Survey -Demographic questions -Program Information -Includes all questions offered within the survey *4-H Experience & Universal Surveys MUST use Full Survey Content Blocks -Demographic questions -Program Information -Includes questions only within a Content Block -Pick and choose which content blocks to include

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Time for an ‘A-Ha! Moment’… What updates to Common Measures are you glad were made? Was there something you didn’t see that you wish was included?

Update Program Information Tips for Managing Program Information: Have the information available to all participating youth Cover Sheet Written on board in front of classroom Laminated and taped next to laptop When collaborating with other educators… If more than 2, assign a Common Measures contact

Using Common Measures CITI Certification Choose the Survey Distribute Survey Submit Survey Request Report Choose the delivery method Online Paper and Pencil Allot 10-15 minutes for youth to complete survey Younger age groups may need more time Deliver survey within 3 days from the last day of programming Sample Online Full Survey http://purdue.ag/HealthyLivingFull Sample Online Content Block Survey http://purdue.ag/HealthyLivingHealthyDecision

Using Common Measures CITI Certification Choose the Survey Distribute Survey Submit Survey Request Report If choosing to use content blocks… Remember your learning outcomes Mix-and-match content blocks to meet the needs of your program Paper and Pencil will be the most convenient distribution Feel free to ask for assistance!

What’s one new thing you learned today? Time for an ‘A-Ha! Moment’… What’s one new thing you learned today? What’s one new thing you’re ready to try? What’s one thing you’re still unsure of?

Official Transition Date for Common Measures 2.0: January 1st, 2018 **Continue to use 1.0 for your Digital Measures Impact Statements and Reporting until official transition date**

Next Webinar… Wednesday October 25th @ 10am ET & Thursday October 26th @ 2pm ET: Common Measures 2.0: More than a Survey – A Tool for Program Planning WebEx Information: https://purdue.webex.com/meet/kozlowsa Meeting Number/Access code: 641 635 235 Audio Connection 1-855-282-6330

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