I attended the HMSV 440 W  online course this Fall. Throughout the course we were learning on how to do our evaluation. Since the first task we were planning to make our evaluation effective. The tasks were also linked to our discussion boards. Throughout, the discussion boards we were asked things that relate to the process that is taken when doing a program evaluation. Our discussion boards and tasks were made so that our evaluation would flow. 
One of the most important tasks that helped me do my evaluation was the time line. The time line assisted me in making sure that, I had a plan to do all the things that I needed for the evaluation. The time line assisted me in making sure that I do not miss a part in the evaluation. By doing our annotated bibliography, it made it more practical for us to write our papers because the research was already done. Our discussion boards helped us understand the terms, that were used for our evaluations.
I was able to learn in this evaluation that it is important to work as a team. It is important to have a plan in place to make sure that there is safety in this type of environment. It is important that everyone knows their role within an organization. It is also important to make sure that everyone has an open mind when getting feedback from people. It is also very important to have good communication skills. Communication is key in any project!
A lot of the discussion boards included, definitions. By reading the posts from other students we were able to learn from them. We also had the opportunity to share our opinions with the other students. I like that the class was in order based on what was needed for the evaluation. Everything went together for the end product. I enjoyed being able to be very active in the class, there was constant communication even though, it was an online class. I believe that this class was very informational by giving us an insight on working with an agency, and trying to improve the agency. I am thankful that this class, prepared me from the beginning towards doing my program evaluation. I felt comfortable doing my program evaluation because, I was given all the tools that I needed.