Measuring impact

Evaluation data supports contributions framework

Evaluations Data Reference code:
TLF = Adobe Youth Voices "Topline" Preliminary Evaluation Findings, EDC, 07/09/08.
Rp# = Adobe Youth Voices Year 2 Evaluation Report, EDC, 08/15/08

Models a Comprehensive 21st Century Education

Data Points

  • 94% of Adobe Youth Voices educators say youth increased abilities to express themselves (TLF)
  • 77% of Adobe Youth Voices educators report their youth improved their ability to adapt and change plans as needed (Rp51)
  • 64% of Adobe Youth Voices educators report their youth improved their ability to work with a group to solve a problem (Rp51)
  • 91% of Adobe Youth Voices youth think it is important to hear other people's opinions (TLF)
  • 76% of Adobe Youth Voices youth learned new ways of working with other people (TLF)

In the Words of Youth

  • I learned to work with people who have different opinions than me. (Rp54)
  • I learned how to collaborate with others and compromise to make a better project. (Rp54)
  • I learned to be creative and use my creativity for a specific good purpose. (Rp54)
  • I learned to express myself in a different way other than talking or writing a paper. (Rp53)

Increases Youth Access to Technology

Data Points

  • 92% of Adobe Youth Voices educators say youth learned new media skills (TLF)
  • 82% of Adobe Youth Voices youth say they learned useful media skills (TLF)
  • 92% of Adobe Youth Voices youth think they can learn many things when they use technology (Rp49)
  • 85% of Adobe Youth Voices youth in India report they are proficient in using a digital and/or video camera

In the Words of Youth

  • I learned how to use media to my advantage and how to work to produce my ideas so people are able to feel and appreciate. (Rp47)
  • I learned you can voice your opinion through means of media and come out with a strong outcome. (Rp53)

Provides Training and Support for Educators in Facilitating Youth Media

Data Points

  • 83% of Adobe Youth Voices educators gained the skills essential to support youth in creating media (TLF)
  • 87% of Adobe Youth Voices educators report their youth improved their ability to communicate their ideas to others (TFL)

In the Words of Youth

  • Now that I have training in different media, I can help my students create media for the work they are doing. (Rp39)

Provides Training and Support for Educators in Facilitating Youth Media

Data Points

  • 100% of Adobe Youth Voices educators say they are aware of what their young people value and care about (TLF)
  • 88% of Adobe Youth Voices educators think youth learned about important topics (TLF)
  • 84% of Adobe Youth Voices youth say they learned about important issues (TLF)

In the Words of Youth

  • Now all my assignments are based on issues of critical concern to students. (Rp39)
  • I learned important issues are crucial not only for others, but also for me. (Rp54)

Increases young peoples' feelings of engagement and self-worth

Data Points

  • 94% of Adobe Youth Voices educators are aware of what motivates their young people to learn (TLF)
  • 86% of Adobe Youth Voices youth felt their work can make a difference (TLF)
  • 70% of Adobe Youth Voices youth indicate they get inspired by media (Rp50)
  • 91% of Adobe Youth Voices youth are interested in continuing their education after high school (TLF)

In the Words of Youth

  • This program has begun to have a noticeable impact on our school environment. (Rp39)
  • I learned how to express myself a lot better, and I feel a lot better about myself, too. (Rp54)

Provides opportunities for youth to feel valued and heard

Data Points

  • 91% of Adobe Youth Voices youth believe their opinion matters (TLF)
  • 83% of Adobe Youth Voices youth can teach others about important issues (TLF)
  • 98% of audiences of Adobe Youth Voices work believe youth have something valuable to contribute
  • 95% of audiences of Adobe Youth Voices work learned that young people can express themselves and create high quality media (TLF)

In the Words of Youth

  • The most important thing that this taught me was that everyone has a voice. (Rp53)
  • From this project, I learned how to get my voice heard by the community. (Rp15)
  • You can make a difference. (Rp53)
  • Be part of our society and care about it. (Rp54)
  • Young people have valuable things to say, and media is necessary to help them express their voice. (TLF)