The end is a nice place to start. One of our wonderful leaders, Dr. Rodney Hopson, passed the torch as president of the AEA board, but not before a very moving, inspirational, photovoice presentation made from pictures submitted by members from around the world. The champagne toast was a nice touch to keep people around … Continue reading »![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: #Eval12 RECAP: Where Do I Begin???
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: {Music Monday} Putting Some Pep In Your Step!
YES! Another Monday is here and I know you’re so pumped! No need to think…logic models, methods, and theories oh my! It’s always a great day to be an evaluator! Just in case you’re not particularly overjoyed, check out today’s Music Monday, with the classic “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves #majorthrowback Some … Continue reading »![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: Purposefully Random Reads, Week 2 Questions: The One And The Many {Virtual Book Club}
Last week kicked off the (no obligation) virtual book club, Purposefully Random Reads. Thanks to everyone who “liked”, tweeted, and commented on the posts. A couple comments were shared, mine included, so to keep up with the book club structure as outlined this week I have a few questions for you to ponder on. If you … Continue reading »![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: July Newsletter Spotlight: {Virtual Book Club} Join Today!
Are you a book fanatic?! Are you happiest when you can go on a journey without leaving your seat? Yesterday was the kickoff so there’s plenty of time to get in on the discussion. This month’s subscriber’s will be eligible for a ____________*surprise* (I’m not telling!) Check out my latest posts on the Purposefully Random … Continue reading »![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: Purposefully Random Reads: The One and The Many {Virtual Book Club}
You asked for it! The Purposefully Random Reads Virtual Book Club is Kicking Off today! I’m excited! This month’s book: Many Books-The One and the Many by Milton Lesser This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the … Continue reading »![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: Purposefully Random Reads-Virtual Book Club Kicks Off Next Week!
Pssst! I’ll let you in on a secret. If you didn’t already know I’m not a huge fan of reading books, thus the reason for my reviews of book reviews like this one found here. If you’re like me(ADD ridden), or if you simply find pleasure in opening up a good book this is the place … Continue reading »![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: AEA Thought Leaders Discussion {Quickie}
Have you heard? The AEA Thought Leaders discussion almost has a “book club” feel for this round using Missing the Fruit for the Ladder an ebook developed by Matt Keene, an evaluator at the US Environmental Protection Agency with the illustrations being developed by Chris Metzner, graphics extraordinaire and evaluator at the Environmental Evaluators Network (he’s pretty keen on data visualization and graphic design). A great equation data viz +eval =awesomeness! Check … Read more![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: Music Monday: Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough {Evaluation} & A Communication Lesson From The King Of Pop
While listening to the chorus of today’s Monday Music inspiration, I found myself getting stumped around the chorus line. I’ve seen “Keep On With The Force Don’t Stop, Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” in many lyric outlines, and I noticed that there were some people challenging what was really being said by the King of … Read more![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: Evaluators…Why Do You Blog?
As I was sending out a few blogging tips to one of my wonderful blog followers, I started to think… “Why do I blog?” If you’re a blogger and you haven’t considered this, or it’s been a while since you have *pause* for a minute and jot down a few reasons why you blog… Is it… … Read more![]()
On Top Of The Box Evaluation: Publish Your Resume {Microsoft Publisher}
Is your resume a little boring? Got a little dust on it? Guess what? With a little time and effort Microsoft Publisher can help you knock those cobwebs off! This post is about dressing up your resume, not solely to make it pretty, but to keep someone’s eyes on it for longer than a few seconds! … Read more![]()