Data science vs evaluation is a false dichotomy. Because data science and evaluation (or research) are not mutually exclusive. Both data science and evaluation involve data. Depending on the purpose, occasionally there will be overlap. When data science is used to make judgements on the merit, worth or value of things it is evaluative. Most […]
Serious versus Solemn
If the things we want to share with the world are really as important as we think they are, then we should be pulling out all the stops to get them into the hands (and minds) of our intended audience. And yes, sometimes this means adding entertainment value. I’m talking evaluation, research, evidence, causes, problems, […]
Over-complicating causality – cartoon flashback
Since I have a lot of new followers, I thought it would be nice to put up some of my older cartoons from time to time. This one has long been one of my favorites, and I still see it popping up in presentations from time to time. The cartoon came from a post on […]
Digital Inclusion Fellowship
Today’s cartoon inspiration is NTEN and Google Fiber’s Digital Inclusion Fellowship. Because of the Internet, information is easier to access than ever. The web is where we go to get important questions answered, prepare homework assignments, apply to college, look for a job, or even help us care for loved ones. But with roughly 60 […]
The how to be creative guide, okay so that’s not what they call it
There is an idea out there that some people are just creative, and others are not. That there is no guide to being creative. But in reality there are a bunch of guides. And there are a lot of teachers too. Each showing or teaching that creativity is as much process as it is talent. IDEO.ORG offers […]
Silent in our design
Silence in design makes sense sometimes. So when I make a chart for a federal client’s report, it’s not me speaking. So most likely, I should not be seen in the design. In these instances you would not recognize my work. It’s just clean and minimalist with colors based on the project. But there are […]