by Carina Calzoni, AES Policy Officer
As AES Policy Officer, I've been thinking deeply about a deceptively simple question: what is evaluation? What does it mean to make judgements of merit or worth? And how do we make those judgements ethically?
Welcome to the AES Blog
Australasia has some excellent evaluators. More than that, we have an evaluation community full of ideas and a willingness to share. The AES has long provided a place for us to come together, at regional events and the annual conference, to develop our community together. Now we’re taking it online! The new AES blog will be a space for AES members – both new and experienced – to share their perspectives, reflecting on their theory...
If you have an idea, please contact us on blog@aes.asn.au. Please also view our blog guidelines.
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By Val Malika Reagon
Technology in evaluation is no longer a future concept; it's a daily reality. We're navigating a tech tsunami: AI dashboards, digital storytelling platforms, and mobile data tools all promise to make our work faster, more inclusive, or magically insightful. The marketing is seductive: "faster insights," "real-time feedback," and "inclusive engagement." But here's the truth: more technology doesn't always mean better evaluation.
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Following a successful pilot program the previous year, your NSW AES Regional Network Committee ran a second EvaluAdder program in 2023. We spoke with EvaluAdder (mentor) Jasper Odgers and Buddy (mentee) Ingrid Willenberg about their experience in 2023, as we lead into the launch of the 2024 program.
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