ALE Webinar Series: Harnessing AI in Program Evaluation: Navigating Innovation and Ethical Considerations

Based on the overfilled session at the Annual Learning Event, CES-NCC is bringing you a series of Lunch & Learn webinars in April.

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FREE for ALE delegates
$50 for CES Members
$75 for Non-Members

April 22, 2025
Harnessing AI in Program Evaluation: Navigating Innovation and Ethical Considerations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) feels almost magical, offering instant responses to any question. The excitement around AI and its potential uses is contagious. When used correctly, AI is a powerful tool. For example, we used Copilot (AI) to improve this abstract’s clarity. However, before using AI in evaluations, we need to understand its limitations.

This presentation will explore AI limitations and discuss how AI aligns with and challenges the core values of the Canadian Evaluation Society and of the Canadian Public Service. By exploring these aspects, we aim to provide a thorough understanding of AI’s role in improving program evaluation while upholding its core values.

This presentation will:

Examine the Benefits and Limitations of AI: Provide a balanced view of how AI can enhance program evaluation while acknowledging its current limitations.
Align AI with Core Evaluation Values: Discuss strategies to ensure AI applications uphold the values of the Canadian Evaluation Society and the Canadian Public Service.
Introduce the FASTER Acronym: Present the FASTER framework as a guide for ethical AI use in evaluations.
Promote Ethical Considerations: Highlight the importance of ethical considerations in integrating AI into evaluation practices.
Encourage Dialogue and Innovation: Foster a conversation on the future of AI in evaluation, encouraging innovative yet responsible use of technology.

This presentation is particularly relevant to this conference as it addresses the intersection of emerging technologies and ethical evaluation practices, a key theme of our discussions.