OLPC Oceania/Evaluation/Solomons Framework

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