Activity: Mining the Model – Part 2
As part of thinking about program-system links, participants may find it useful to return to their model for an additional “mining the model” activity to help them visualize exactly where on the model these links may exist. Like Part 1, this activity uses stickers that are attached to a printed out version of the model . For part 2 of Mining the Model, the stickers include:
- System symbol stickers (e.g., a microscope for STEM education) = system priority/interest
- Coat hanger stickers = there is prior research to support or “hang on” that link
- Measure stickers (e.g., an image of a checklist) = there is a measure that can be used for that outcome/activity
- Letter stickers (where each letter represents a stakeholder) = stakeholder priorities
Once all of the key areas of the pathway model have been identified using the stickers in part 1 and 2 of this activity, the participants should be able to use this version of their model to help (re)define the scope and as a reference as they move forward with planning an evaluation. It will serve as a reminder of their thinking at the time the model was created and about their priorities, interests and available resources.