OLPC Oceania/Evaluation/Solomons Framework

From OLPC
< OLPC Oceania‎ | Evaluation
Revision as of 02:33, 14 July 2008 by Leeming (talk | contribs) (New page: = Measurable Objectives for evaluation framework – Solomon Islands example = {| class="prettytable" | '''Objectives''' | '''Sub-objectives''' | '''Indicators and instruments (how it is ...)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Measurable Objectives for evaluation framework – Solomon Islands example

Objectives Sub-objectives Indicators and instruments (how it is measured)
Awareness raised of OLPC Ministry, teachers, sector partners aware of:
  • The vision of OLPC
  • The function of OLPC/XO/XS


  • Consultation and briefing meetings held with the Ministry, schools and communities
  • Media awareness campaign
  • Interviews and surveys


OLPC used extensively in Teaching and Learning

(In each sub-sector: Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, TVET)

  • The XO is used extensively in T & L
  • The XO is integrated into T & L
  • Teaching methods affected positively through the use of the XO in T & L, including more/improved:
    • Learning by Doing
    • Child-focused teaching
    • Group work/sharing/collaboration
    • Inclusion / engagement of all students
  • Improved curriculum as a result of the XO/OLPC project
  • Impacts seen in all sub-sectors, but mostly with early age education


  • Interviews and surveys
  • Teacher log books/diaries
  • Demonstrations by teachers for inspectors
  • Inspections by standards officers


Improved access to content
  • New electronic content made available (in schools)
  • The school server is an effective source of content


  • Number of materials provided by
    • Ministry/curriculum
    • NGOs / partners of education sector
    • OLPC Oceania / SPC
    • Other


OLPC technology is technically feasible
  • Teachers and students are able to use the laptops
  • Power supplies are feasible
  • Internet connectivity feasible where access is available
  • Required level of technical support is feasible
  • Equipment is reliable and functional


  • Interviews, consultations and surveys
  • Demonstrations by students for inspectors
  • Technical report on power and connectivity infrastructure
    • Options, performance, cost,
  • Number and type of equipment failures


Teacher capacity is built for/by the OLPC project
  • Training (for XO) has built sustained capacity
  • Training system/schedule is effective
  • Teachers are able to integrate the use of XO in class-work
  • Teachers have improved access to resources and training support


  • Interviews, consultations and surveys
  • Quick tests


OLPC impacts positively on the school
  • Teachers and students regard the XO and OLPC project positively
  • School seen more positively by the community
  • Teachers have improved morale
  • Absenteeism is reduced
  • There is improved discipline
  • Higher demand / enrolment / retention (teachers and students)


OLPC impacts positively on community
  • Community regard the OLPC positively
  • Community have improved access to information and services
  • More involvement of parents in the school


  • Interviews, consultations and surveys
  • School records
  • Public meetings
  • Parents meetings