8/11/2019 Week 3 Assignment (Parts a and B)
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Richard Jones
EdTech 505
Week 3 Assignment
Why Evaluation?
Part A
1. What are the benefits and limitations of an evaluation?
There are several benefits and limitations associated with
evaluations. In this scenario, MCCD
launched the evaluation because they want to verify its value to
students and the community.An evaluation would provide specific
feedback as to their effectiveness in achieving these goals.
It would also allow MCCD to better define their standards,
goals, and available resources. This
would include an understanding of the long-term impacts, if
possible. Along the same lines, the
evaluation would provide an opportunity for all entities to
collaborate with one another, givingthe parties a chance to build
respectful relationships. This could be a key building block for
all
future interactions.
This evaluation would offer some insightful and useful
information for Cashflow Technologies.They would benefit from
learning about some of the potential improvements that could be
made
to their products. They have a stated goal of expanding their
products and services to othereducational bodies, and this could
help identify new clients and audiences. In any event, CT
would gain insight into how they could improve and expand their
offerings.
There are a couple of limitations to conducting this evaluation.
For one, conducting an evaluation
does not guarantee that the findings will result in change for
either party. It is up to each
organization to act on the results. Opening such a process could
also lead to increased
vocalization of criticisms from all stakeholders.
2. What factors ensure that evaluation will be successful?
There are a few factors that can ensure successful evaluation in
this case. One such choice was
already made in selecting a qualified, outside evaluation team.
This demonstrates a desire forobjectivity on the part of
management. There also appears to be an interest in determining
results
that can be acted upon. They would be wise to include all of the
audience in this evaluation,
including students. This would help in creating transparency in
the process.
3. How might one use evaluation results?
This evaluation would provide guidance toward the creation and
implementation of bothagencies missions and visions. In addition,
both bodies could use the evaluation as a means of
determining aspects of the program that need to be promoted and
ones that need to be scaled
back or eliminated. This includes changes to products, programs,
and policies, regardless of pastpractices.
