TIG Webinars


TIG Webinars

The TIG hosts webinars throughout the year to share current work with members.

2024 TIG Webinar Schedule

Dates

  • February 23, 2024 at 12pm ET
  • April 26, 2024 at 12pm ET
  • July 26, 2024 at 12pm ET
  • September 27, 2024 at 1pm ET

If you are interested in presenting, please contact Jessica Davison at JDavison@unitedwayhouston.org

Statewide Programmatic Activity (SPA): A Visual Analytical Framework for Evaluating Statewide Public Health Programs

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  • Presenters: Sujan Anreddy
  • Date & Time: September 27, 2024 at 1pm ET
  • Title: Statewide Programmatic Activity (SPA): A Visual Analytical Framework for Evaluating Statewide Public Health Programs
  • Abstract: Public health professionals and executives often strategize public health intervention programs for better health outcomes. Each public health program encompasses several activities targeted towards the population in need. There is a growing need to understand the effectiveness of these programs in improving the intervention outcomes of state agencies' programmatic efforts. The insights gained from program evaluation will help agencies make better policy decisions in addressing public health needs.

    We will discuss the Statewide Programmatic Activity (SPA) framework by listing the system requirements needed for evaluating health programs. We then map health professionals' tasks with program evaluation requirements such as information management and data analysis of statewide programmatic data. We introduce TRAPS (Tobacco Reporting and Progress System), a software program used by program evaluators and public health professionals to monitor and evaluate tobacco control programs. TRAPS is designed to support high-level tasks such as information management and data analysis of statewide programmatic data, along with other SPA framework requirements. Let's talk about your software needs for a program evaluation system!

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5 Real-world AI in Evaluation Case Studies using AILYZE

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  • Presenters: James Goh
  • Date & Time: April 26, 2024 at 12pm ET
  • Title: 5 Real-world AI in Evaluation Case Studies using AILYZE
  • Abstract: PWe hope that you'll join this webinar to hear from James Goh with AILYZE that will show 5 real-world successful AI in evaluation case studies using AILYZE. 

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AEA’s Integrating Technology in Evaluation TIG

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  • Presenters: Jessica Davison
  • Date & Time: February 24, 2024 at 12pm ET
  • Title: AEA’s Integrating Technology in Evaluation TIG
  • Abstract: Please join us for an upcoming TIG webinar on emerging technologies in use. We hope that you'll join this webinar to share what and how you are using digital technologies intentionally, effectively and responsibly.  If you have any topic suggestions for upcoming webinars and/or you'd like to present at an upcoming webinar, please reach out! 

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Using Blockchain for Impact Evaluation

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  • Presenter: Rebecca Mqamelo
  • Date & Time: October 20, 2023 at 2pm ET
  • Title: Using Blockchain for Impact Evaluation
  • Abstract: This presentation will be from Rebecca Mqamelo on her study of the first  randomized control trial on community currencies, focusing on Grassroots Economics Community Inclusion Currency (CIC) model run on the xDAI blockchain. Beneficiaries in Nairobi, Kenya were sent the equivalent of $30 in cryptocurrency tokens, enabling a level of impact evaluation usually unfeasible for most cash and mobile-money based transfer programs. Results show that CIC transfers of $30 are associated with $93.51 increase in beneficiaries wallet balance, a $23.17 increase in monthly CIC income, a $16.30 increase in monthly CIC spending, a $6.31 increase in average trade size and a $28.43 increase in expenditure on food and water. However, the difference in treatment effects for males versus females suggests gender imbalances persist. This study serves as an important prototype for novel cash transfer models and presents some of the first quantitative evidence in the area of "crypto for good."

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ChatGPT and Evaluation

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  • Presenter: Silva Ferrretti
  • Date & Time: February 21, 2023 at 12pm ET
  • Title: ChatGPT and Evaluation
  • Abstract: Have you heard the buzz around ChatGPT? Silva Ferretti has been playing with these kinds of artificial intelligence tools for some time. She sees ChatGPT as a game changer for evaluators. We seriously should look into this NOW. 

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Data Warehouse or House of Cards? How to Tell If You Need a Data Warehouse. The
Answer Might Surprise You.

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  • Presenters: Taj Carson
  • Date & Time: July 26, 2024 at 12pm ET
  • Title: Data Warehouse or House of Cards? How to Tell If You Need a Data Warehouse. The
    Answer Might Surprise You.
  • Abstract: You might think that the use of a data warehouse is predicted by the size of your organization, but it’s not that simple. In this webinar we will provide you with a framework to think through these issues. We will go through a flowchart that will identify key questions to ask yourself to determine whether a (and what kind of) data warehouse is the best fit for your data. We will walk through this tool with an example case study of our own, and we will also workshop the tool with you so you can gain insights into your own organization. 

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Generative AI in Evaluation Planning

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  • Presenters: Emily Gates, Nishat Tasnim Akhi, Sergio Barragán, Akash Chopra, Ella Claire Walsh, Shadman Islem, Erin Kim, Daniel Raphael
  • Date & Time: December 13, 2023 at 9am ET
  • Title: Generative AI in Evaluation Planning
  • Abstract: An evaluation course at Boston College is hosting a discussion on generative AI in evaluation planning. Graduate students will share examples, tips, and insights from their applications within a course evaluation project followed by open discussion among attendees. Examples will include uses of ChatGPT, Dall-E, and BARD. Evaluation tasks range from developing or visualizing logic models to identifying stakeholders and brainstorming evaluation criteria and indicators. Students will share short demos with prompts used and outputs generated. The session is meant as a collaborative learning space to exchange ideas. 

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Applying ChatGPT on Qualitative Analysis

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  • Presenters: Michael Cooper, Carolyn Fonseca, Amanda Janczak, Jack Payne
  • Date & Time: September 22, 2023 at 12pm ET
  • Title: Applying ChatGPT on Qualitative Analysis
  • Abstract: AI in the field of international development work, specifically monitoring and evaluation, has not been widely used or tested. The team will present findings on why they decided to use the tool, lessons learned from applying ChatGPT on qualitative analysis, and thoughts on future uses. The presenters will share their perspectives on challenges working with AI in development, and opportunities for advancing the evaluation field with new technology – including AI-based tools.

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