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Design for Learning (D4L) is a distance learning experience that will help you develop educational programs for your target audiences. North Dakota, Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas are cooperating to offer Design for Learning to extension professionals in the four states. The October through December 2009 training will be facilitated by Nebraska.
The program will have five learning sessions conducted via conference call. Participants may also want to have access to a computer to view any visuals that are part of the session. This course will acquaint you with the personal finance information and features of eXtension. It will help you maximize your use of eXtension to make your day-to-day work easier. Information relating to the new national initiative, Managing in Tough Times (MiTT), is included in the course, but the focus is on features in eXtension that can be used in programs on a wide variety of topics. For more information contact Nancy Porter, Clemson University, at nporter@clemson.edu. This course describes intellectual property and explains the basics of the copyright and trademark laws, taking a practical approach that relates to situations faced by practicing Extension professionals.
For Questions or comments contact:
Tom Knecht, Ed.D., Mississippi State University
Ned Browning, Ph.D., Mississippi State University Learn about the seven keys of effective educational presentations and how to achieve them. This course addresses how to determine needs, design the presentation, use personal attributes to deliver the presentation with confidence, and evaluate the presentation.
This 1-1 1/2 hour course is appropriate for Extension personnel who deliver educational presentations to a variety of adult audiences. For more information, contact Lisa Ferris, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, lferris@uaex.edu. This course, Environmental Options for Modern Food Animal Production, is under development. Jon Rausch Extension Program Director, Environmental Management The Ohio State University 590 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Phone: (614)292-4504 Email: rausch.7@osu.edu Welcome to Sustainable Agriculture , a national continuing education program sponsored by the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.
- What is sustainable agriculture?
- What does it mean for farmers, ranchers and communities?
- How does it relate to my role as an educator or researcher?
This course series is aimed at helping you answer those questions. More, it will help agricultural professionals work effectively with their clients and develop research and education programs that address agricultural sustainability. For questions about this course contact Kim Kroll, Associate Director National SARE Program at assoc_dir@sare.org Welcome to the second course of the National Continuing Education Program in Sustainable Agriculture. This course consists of three modules:
- Planning and Business Development
- Marketing Opportunities and Strategies for Sustainable Farm/Ranch Businesses
- Managing the Farm/Ranch Business for Long-Term Success.
By the end of this course, you will be able to… - help clients critically assess their future
- walk clients through the goal setting process
- find resources to help clients evaluate new ideas
- provide guidance to clients as they develop business and marketing plans
- foster critical thinking and offer risk management advice
- help clients prepare to meet with lenders and seek financing alternatives
- advise about farm transfer and retirement options
- more fully appreciate sustainable farm business management principles
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: - Identify eight intelligences
- Incorporate multiple intelligences into lesson plans to improve teaching methods
Contact Information: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: - Explain "Resiliency"
- List at least six protective processes
- Distinguish between coping, resiliency, and thriving
Contact Information: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: - Define three different learning styles
- Identify elements of the Experiential Learning Model
- Understand 4-H's "Learn by Doing" Motto
Contact Information: For the Record is the record keeping program for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program. It teaches basic record keeping skills and then allows a 4-H member to participate in a record book competition. This online course provides learners with self-directed information about For the Record. Contact: Cheryl Newberry c-newberry@tamu.edu Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify biological transitions of development
- Describe the effects of nutrition and exercise on physical growth and development
- Explain how physical development transitions influence program design and youth-adult relationships
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand egocentrism and risk-taking behaviors adolescents partake in
- Explain the concept of scaffolding
- Identify different types of intelligence
- Understand the importance the role of mentor in adolescents' lives
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify common behavioral issues that teens might have
- Gain knowledge of prevention and intervention methods to deal with behavioral issues in teens
- Apply these concepts to the day-to-day operations of a community-based 4-H program
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define Positive Youth Development
- Explain the purpose of considering Positive Youth Development in youth programs
- List strategies that incorporate Positive Youth Development practices
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain Theories of Change
- Understand Diffusion of Innovation Theory
- Apply Theories of Change and Diffusion of Innovation Theory to program planning
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the concept of Youth Program Development as related to 4-H programming
- Explain competencies needed to achieve effective youth program development
- Apply Program Planning and Development concepts to day-to-day operations related to 4-H programming
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Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:- Define the role of volunteer administrator
- Explore the areas of work to build and maintain volunteer management systems for the delivery of youth development programs;
- Determine the level where he/she is as a volunteer administrator
- Identify the four competencies needed to lead volunteers.
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify four types of volunteer recruitment methods
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of each of the four volunteer recruitment methods
Contact Information: Janet Fox, Ph.D. jfox@agcenter.lsu.edu Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define diversity
- Understand the dimensions of diversity
- Name five benefits volunteers provide to organizations
- Explore certain dimensions of diversity
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify current trends in volunteerism
- Identify benefits of volunteers
- Define volunteer manager
- Understand four leadership styles used in managing volunteers based on their developmental level
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define recognition
- Identify the components of the 4-H Youth Development Recognition Model
- Identify the seven principles of recognition
- Explain the difference between formal and informal recognition
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize key issues, attributes and behaviors
- Explain how key issues and theories are illustrated, including: stereotypes, prejudice and inter-group behavior, decision making, morality, change, and in-group/out-group thinking
- Identify key decisions made by characters and discussions the implications and outcomes of their decisions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different behaviors in various situations
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explore what "diversity" is
- Develop a personal definition of what "diversity means
- Understand the meaning of diversity and how it relates to their culture
- Name five specific topics related to interacting effectively and equitably with diverse individuals and building relationships with diverse communities
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify management strategies to promote work and life balance
- Identify psychological strategies to promote work and life balance
- Apply the strategies to promote work and life balance
- Evaluate the current work and life situation
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to
- Define the concept of partnership as related to community-based 4-H programs
- Name four specific topics related to the effective leadership and management of 4-H partnerships
- Apply concepts to the day-to-day operations of a community-based 4-H program
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain "Youth Development"
- List three areas of development among youth
- Identify three competencies needed to develop age-appropriate activities and programs
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Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the concept of organizational systems as related to community-based 4-H programs
- Name six topics related to the effective leadership and management of 4-H organizational systems
- Apply concepts to the day-to-day operations of a community-based 4-H program
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If you need to learn basic Microsoft Access computer skills, but lack a step-by-step curriculum, this course is for you. This is a free class: for enrollment key- email p-flores@tamu.edu A class designed to teach you how to create a website using Dreamweaver. Beginning with site definition and creating simple pages, it includes adding links, changing text traits, adding graphics, using style sheet rules, using tables, and using and creating a template. Videos and screen captures were done with Dreamweaver CS3 but would apply to Dreamweaver MX 2004 and Dreamweaver 8. Adding photos and images to your content is one way to make your content richer and to add value. This course will cover all the steps involved in this process. Intended for general audiences, this basic course teaches security measures related to the use of computers. Students will learn how to protect their information and computers by choosing strong passwords, applying patches and updates, identifying and avoiding viruses and dangerous e-mail messages, as well as other means of protection. Contacts: Geneva Burton and Jonathan Davis.
This self directed course is for extension educators responsible for nutrition education and programming. Content was developed by Extension nutrition specialists in the southern region of the United States. The focus is on learning the concepts of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005) developed jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture. This course was developed by mulitple specialists across the United States. If you have specific questions you can contact Dr. Sharon Robinson and she will direct you to the appropriate specialist. The course will help extension educators involved in nutrition programming learn more about the diet trends of children, nutrients of concern, and "MyPyramid for Kids".
The course will help extension educators involved in nutrition programming learn more about food safety and healthy eating during pregnancy.
The course will help extension educators involved in nutrition programming learn more about nutrition and healthy eating for older adults including information the normal aging process as it pertains to nutrition and health, enhancing food intake in older adults, and senior food safety.
Learn about the history of Extension in the South. Professor Randol Waters of the University of Tennessee is your host. This course has five modules, each featuring a narrated video, handouts, and questions to check your knowledge. A cumulative Course Exam is included.
Course Developer: Lisa Ferris, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, lferris@uaex.edu, 501-671-2340. This is a place for the EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) SCAP (Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Planning) Committee to gather, share ideas, and develop the project. A course for Extension staff at North Dakota State University. The course will be a self-paced guide to evaluating extension programs, materials, and communications.
NDSU Extension Service educators need various skills to carry out their jobs. This site helps you learn about those competencies and complete self-assessments in each. Best Practices in Cash Management is a self-directed course designed for Texas AgriLife Extension employees. Participants completing this course will gain understand that fiscal accountability is the responsibility of all in the organization. Participants will be given the opportunity to see application of the organizational guidelines in different scenarios. For questions and more information contact Donna Alexander, Texas AgriLife Fiscal Services at d-alexand@tamu.edu or 979.845.7879 By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Recognize Extension’s roles and responsibilities as a state agency
- List resources available to Extension employees and their families in an emergency
- Describe county program roles and responsibilities
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain ways to prepare for an emergency situation
- Identify components of the National Incident Management System
- Recognize how to deal with media relations issues in emergencies
- Understand Extension’s emergency management resources
Want to learn more about Centra? This self paced course from Texas AgriLife Extension includes video demos, handouts and more to teach you what you need to know. For assistance with centra email centrahelp. This course is an introduction to the Texas AgriLife Extension Program Development Model. If you plan your programs correctly, including all of the steps in the following model, your programs will have a much greater chance of achieving the results that you, and your stakeholders desire. For information contact Jeff Ripley By taking this course, employees will better understand their role as a volunteer administrator at Texas AgriLife Extension.
Instructional design & development: J. Jahedkar
Subject Matter: Chris Boleman & Courtney Dodd Developed for the Cooperative Extension Curriculum Project of the Southern Region Extension Program Leaders, this course is designed for primarily for county extension agents, and also has application for specialists and administrators. Texas AgriLife Extension Development Team:
Content authors: Ellen M. Ritter and Elizabeth Gregory
Instructional designer: Susanna Coppernoll This course focuses on general professionalism in the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. For information contact Rebecca Luckey at RLUCKEY@ag.tamu.edu Rangelands play a critical role in the Texas landscape. Understanding the role of rangelands and how to manage rangelands is key for County Extension agents across the state. This course provides a brief introduction to Rangeland Ecology and Management. Sample topics include brush management, drought management, grazing animal management, and plant identification. This course is under development and it requires an enrollment key. Contact Chyrel Mayfield for more information. This course will provide you with a framework on how to use the TExAS system. For information contact Megan Wright This course provides the history and roots of the Texas AgriLife Extension at a national, state, and local level. For information contact Scott Cummings at SCUMMING@ag.tamu.edu After completing this course the student should be able to - Understand the importance and need for impact statements
- Identify and understand the basic elements of an impact statement
- Write effective impact statements.
This Texas AgriLife Extension class is a required overview to help you learn the basics of Canopy.
This Texas AgriLife Extension online training defines when and how to create, revise and route the DBR document. Upon successful completion of this Texas AgriLife Extension course the participant will understand general policies and procedures associated with the disbursement of funds. This course is required for all FAMIS document creators/signers and purchasing card Pathway Net reallocators. Training is also recommended for any user involved in the Purchasing process. This Texas AgriLife Extension training provides information necessary to use the Purchasing Card within the Purchasing Card Program Guidelines and must be completed before applying for the Purchasing Card. Visit agfiscal.tamu.edu/accounting/PurchasingCard.html for more information. This Texas AgriLife Extension course provides travelers and persons preparing travel vouchers with guidelines for traveling using state and local funds. Visit the travel website at agfiscal.tamu.edu/travel/default.htm for more information. Contact names and numbers are listed on the site. Course goal: To provide an introduction to the essential components of OSU Extension curricula. Audience: OSU Extension Educators Learning Objectives: After completing the Curriculum Development Training for OSU Extension online course, participants will be able to: - incorporate the OSU Extension essential curriculum components in their program development efforts
- develop powerful learning objectives for a curriculum topic of their choice
- access tools to support development of evaluation and marketing plans, including brand standards
- apply instructional design principles to their curriculum development
Contact Information: Donna Brown (brown.36@osu.edu) and Kirk Bloir (kbloir@ehe.osu.edu) Target Audience: IT department, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Course Description: This contains the quiz for the related virtual course
Contact Judi Shipps, jshipps@uaex.edu for more information. This is an online collaborative resource for AmeriCorps members in the 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative AmeriCorps program.
Our goal is to create an online community for member support and communication, and an easy way to share resources and news. The 4-H Mentor Michigan Initiative will enlist 80 full-time AmeriCorps members during the 2009-2010 program year to build the capacity of mentoring organizations across Michigan to establish one-to-one, small group or peer-mentoring matches and improve the quality of the mentoring programs they serve. Annually, members will assist in recruiting, training, and supporting 900 volunteers to serve as mentors. As a result of these efforts, 1800 low-income, at-risk or underserved youth per year, aged 5 to 19, will participate in ongoing mentoring relationships during in-school and out-of-school hours. Risk Management and Insurance Basics is a self-directed course designed for UGA County Extension agents. Participants will gain basic insurance knowledge in the areas of health and disability, life, homeowners, automobile and long-term care. For more information contact Joan Koonce, University of Georgia, at jkoonce@fcs.uga.edu.
Learn more about Moodle by taking this self paced course about activities and resources. Contact: Jennifer Jahedkar This is a course that quickly showcases some tools that can be used to repurpose PowerPoint presentations into flash, a format that works well in moodle. For assistance or more information contact moodlehelp@extension.org.
This is a course to show how to create a moodle course in a few steps. For assistance or more information contact moodlehelp@extension.org.
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