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Studio Resources & Recommendations
We get asked questions all the time about books, trainings, resources, and more we use for or would recommend to nonprofits, foundations, and higher education professions. Below are some of our favorites.
Studio Education
with Studio Founder, Elena Ragusa
We are serving up our most sought after and highly rated workshops and trainings in our on-demand virtual training videos to help you expand knowledge and resources in your nonprofit, foundation, role in higher education, or social sector field.
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Developing Surveys 101
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Complex Survey Tools
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Using Data to Make Decisions
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Basic Qualitative Analysis
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Basic Quantitative Analysis
Studio Bookshelf
Our favorite and most recommended books for clients and colleagues. If you are looking for a book resource that is not listed here, please reach out and we'll give you our best recommendation.
Utilization-Focused Evaluation
Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods:
Integrating Theory and Practice
Developmental Evaluation:
Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use
Effective Data Visualization:
The Right Chart for the Right Data
Presenting Data Effectively:
Communicating Your Findings for Maximum Impact
The Agile College:
How Institutions Successfully Navigate Demographic Changes
Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education
Focus Groups:
Culturally Responsive Approaches for Qualitative Inquiry and Program Evaluation
Outliers:
The Story of Success
The Tipping Point:
How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Blink:
The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
Grit:
The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Focus Groups:
Culturally Responsive Approaches for Qualitative Inquiry and Program Evaluation
recommended podcasts to listen
popular podcasts
Eval Cafe Podcast
Two Evaluators Talking Shop Over Coffee
Truth in Learning
Exploring all aspects of the Learning and Development field
TED Radio Hour
Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers.
The Psychology Podcast
Exploring the depths of human potential.
Studio Tools
You will most likely find us using these tools in the Studio.
Qualtrics
Experience Management & Survey Software
Doodly
Whiteboard Animation Software & Video Creator
Canva
Design Platform
Jamboard
Interactive Whiteboard Developed by Google
Sample Size Calculator
by Qualtrics
Sample Size Calculator
by Survey Monkey
Project or Engagement in Mind?
Our approach has always been to strengthen the places where we live, work, learn, and play through learning, evaluation, and applied research. We believe everyone should have the opportunity, data, and skills to achieve the outcomes they set out to reach.
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