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Evaluation and Research Reports List

Evaluation is a process used to improve the design and function of educational experiences in informal learning environments and to measure progress toward goals. Research studies are designed to generate findings that will inform the broader field of informal science education.

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Visitor Interpretations of Nanoscale Images Front End Evaluation (2008)

Front-end evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Computing the Future 2009 Formative Evaluation

Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Team-Based Inquiry Training Videos

This is a series of training videos for an evaluation strategy to empower museum professionals to get the data they need in order to improve their products and practices and create successful educational experiences.
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NISE Network Nanoscale Science Public Impacts of Nano-Rich Organizations Summative Evaluation (2016)

Summative evaluation report explores how the resources were used by the diverse range of Network partners, and how individual institutions felt that they were doing at providing their publics with positive experiences and learning outcomes.
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Online Workshop Recording: Evaluating Educational Experiences During Times of Limited Social Interactions - Adventures in Team-Based Inquiry

Online professional development workshop recording about Team-Based Inquiry (TBI) and how to use this evaluation method in your work (2021).
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Spiral Zoom Nasturtium Leaf 2009 Formative Evaluation

Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Museum Public Awareness of Nanotechnology Year 3 Summative Evaluation

Summative evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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NISE Network Nanoscale Science Public Impacts Summative Evaluation (2012-2015) Executive Summary

Executive summary of several summative evaluation reports providing an overview of the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network's overall impacts on the public.
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Moon Adventure Game Summative Evaluation Report (2023)

Summative evaluation of the Moon Adventure Game focused on both public and professional audiences.
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Scale Ladders Design Based Research Study (2007)

Front-end evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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