1. eXtension Evaluation Community of Practice Plan of Work

2. Extension CoPs …address subjects considered to be core competencies for Cooperative Extension System faculty and staff… -eXtension CoP Application

3. CoP Leadership Extension workers and collaborators All Extension disciplines, coordinating with evaluation groups in professional orgs Extension Topical Interest Group of the American Evaluation Association Recruitment of –State Extension Evaluation CoPs –University partners

4. Core Competencies 4-H Evaluation-for-Impact Skills Planning Focusing Design Methods Data Collection Analyzing and Interpreting Communicating Results

5. Core Competencies Program Evaluation Standards Utility Feasibility Propriety Accuracy

6. Core Competencies AEA Evaluation Ethics Systematic Inquiry Competence Integrity/Honesty Respect for People Regard for Public Welfare

7. Strategies for Engaging Audiences Web Site : www.http://about.extension.org/ Information about the CoP Fact sheets and courses addressing evaluation competencies and standards Announcements of learning opportunities Links to resource sites Project samples Discussion groups Responses to Frequently Asked Questions

8. Strategies for Engaging Audiences Webcast on Evaluation Topics Growing an Evaluation Culture Methods and Implications Evaluation Communities of Practice Theories of Change Building Capacity Evaluation at the Grass Roots PYD Research Community Stages of Program Development Communicating Results

9. Strategies for Engaging Audiences Web cast site : http://nc4-heval.wikispaces.com NC 4-H Evaluation Learning Circle NC 4-H Life Skills Team Evaluation CoP –Webinar recordings & materials –Links to Community of Practice –Links to Evaluation Resources

10. Strategies for Engaging Audiences Professional Presentations American Evaluation Association Extension Ag, FCS, NR, CRD, 4-H, ETC Adult and Distance Education Technology Conferences

11. Strategies for Engaging Audiences Pilot Projects National 4-H Evaluation for Impact Framework Learning Communities –VT –VA –OH –OR –NC

12. Strategies for Engaging Audiences Targeted Products-Year 1 Moodle: 3 courses FAQs: 80 responses Content Outlines: 80 pages Basic Information: 8 pages

13. Strategies for Engaging Audiences Targeted Products-Years 2-3 Moodle: 2-3 courses FAQs & Bulletins: 100 responses Pilot Projects in several states Partnerships with Extension professional organizations

14. eXtension Support for CoPs Moodle space Virtual collaborative work space or environments Technological infrastructure to facilitate work Improvement of CoP technical competency Communications, marketing, business, development resources

15. eXtension Support for CoPs Training for –entry and maintenance of content –design and standards for production –online evaluation tools –general and overall marketing strategies –assessment mechanisms to define audiences CoP leadership professional development Periodic Web conferencing for the PDCoP

16. eXtension Support for CoPs Content Development Resources –Checklist for Content Development in the Wiki –Developing Content in the eXtension Wiki –Community of Practice Guide Book –eXtension Manual of Style for Wiki Formatting –CoP Categories Defined by NALT –Creating and Using Categories

17. eXtension Support for CoPs Content Development Resources –How to Name Pages in the Wiki –Best Practices for CoP Chats with Volano –Wiki Templates for Content –Wiki Online Training and Quick Tip Sheets –Multimedia and Image Specifications –eXtension CoP Launch Plan

18. Communities of Practice Guidebook I Introduction II How to become a Community of Practice III Basic Development Criteria for eXtension Products IV How to Enter Content in the Content Mgt. System V How to Inventory and Assemble Existing Products VI How to Assemble Impact Assessment & Evaluation VII How to Develop a FAQ VIII How to Develop an Ask an Expert IX How to Design an eXtension Education Module X How to Conduct a Discussion or Online Chat XI How to Conduct a Web Conference XII Creating Streaming Media XIII Content Mgt. Board and CoP Representation XIV How to Request Funding

19. eXtension Evaluation Community of Practice Morning has Broken