Another piece in the learner-focused revolution that Paul describes is a renewed attention to outcomes of learning. ‘Outcomes-based planning and evaluation’ (OBPE) is a systematic way to plan user-centered programs and to measure whether they have achieved their goals. In a new course titled Shaping Outcomes, developed by Rachel Applegate, there is a quotation from the United Way of America that defines an outcome as:

“not how many worms the bird feeds its young, but how well the fledgling flies”

Want to find out more about the principles of OBPE?

Rachel will be presenting her ideas at a WebJunction Learning Webinar:
Thursday, May 29 at 11 AM PDT / 2 PM EDT

Registration for this webinar is optional. To register and receive an email reminder, visit the WebJunction Calendar of Events at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp.

Otherwise you may follow these instructions to attend:

Questions? Email einstitute@webjunction.org with any questions.

Betha Gutsche

Betha Gutsche has been a virtual librarian ever since receiving her MLIS from the University of Washington Information School. Immersed in the online community of WebJunction, she has cultivated community connections through forums, live online events, and writing stories about the library community. She has delved into e-learning design, curriculum development, needs assessment, and all things connected to social learning in the online world. Betha is the editor-in-chief of the Competency Index for the Library Field. She is now the manager of Project Compass, a program working with public libraries to augment their service to communities impacted by tough times. Underneath it all, Betha is an artist and loves to raise awareness of visual literacy and introduce people to the power of image.

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