Tools to guide project development Logic Models Tools to guide project development

Parts of a Logic Model Resources Activities Outputs Outcomes Impact In order to accomplish my set of activities I will need the following Activities In order to address our problem we will accomplish the following activities Outputs We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following evidence or service delivery Outcomes We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the near future (1 – 6 years) Impact We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the longer term future (7 years and beyond)

For example… A logic model for planning a research methods class: Resources: In order to accomplish my set of activities I will need the following Weekly planning time Creswell Research Methods textbook Internet resources Activities: In order to address our problem we will accomplish the following activities Develop a class syllabus Determine goals and outcomes of the class Deliver class to 19 students Students complete in class and out of class assignments Outputs: We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following evidence or service delivery Course syllabus Assignment descriptions Presentations / Lectures Student work Outcomes: We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the near future (1 – 6 years) Student will be more familiar with social science research in general Students will be able to apply specific social science methods to their project Impact: We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the longer term future (7 years and beyond) The field of outdoor science education is stronger because our graduates are in leadership positions and understand how to conduct good program evaluation and research

Theory of change model Do this And this Get this

For example… Teach teachers about socioecological systems using place-based pedagogy Engage them in in real world problem-solving Teachers have an enhanced sense of place, hopefulness and agency