UNL Extension 4-H, Preparing the Extension Professional: Technically Teaching

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January 13-15, 2009

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, City Campus Union

Lincoln, Nebraska

In-Service Agenda

Participants will be able to:

• Increase their understanding of technical tools available and how to use and implement them

• Articulate the educational purpose of using specific technologies in programming

• Demonstrate how to translate or develop content for technology-driven delivery

• Utilize sound teaching methods in all Extension programs

• Demonstrate the philosophies of teaching in Extension

Contents 1 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3 Thursday, January 15, 2009 4 Additional Resources

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

The Power of Effective Teaching

• Competencies for Twenty-First Century Extension Professionals: Extension Educators
• Competencies for Twenty-First Century Extension Professionals: Extension Assistants/Associates

Teaching within the UNL Extension Program

Introduction to Preparing the Extension Professional: Technically Teaching In-Service

• Living and Learning with New Media: Summary of Findings from the Digital Youth Project (Mac Arthur Foundation)
• Interactive Breakout Session Requirements
• Design Process Plan, Instructional System Design Using the ADDIE Model

Breakout Session: Creating Social Media Sharing -- Wikis/Blogs

• eXtension: Basic Wiki Orientation

Breakout Session: Creating Social Media Sharing -- Podcast Series

• The Nuts and Bolts of Podcasting

Breakout Session: Creating Social Media Sharing -- Video

Breakout Session: Creating Social Media Sharing -- Educational Game Using Technology

• Pest Game
• Entomology Animation
• Flash Development Resources
• FlexSDK
• Jobs for Gamers
• Fun Brain Gaming Site
• Big Fish Games Website
• The Superstruct Game
• The World without Oil Game
• Museum Games from NPR article

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Using Technology to Enhance Learning

• Using Technology to Enhance Learning
• Social Networking Creation: Ning

eXtension: Adding Value to Local Programs

• eXtension Public Site
• eXtension Collaboration Environment
• eXtension People

Breakout Session: Creating Social Learning Environments -- Using Moodle for Extension Education

• Moodle HOW

Breakout Session: Creating Social Learning Environments -- Leading Interactive Web Seminars (Adobe Connect Meeting)

• UNL Extension Request Forms for Adobe Connect Meeting (Iowa State, NU Connect, CIT Connect

Breakout Session: Creating Social Learning Environments -- Creating Asynchronous Presentations (Adobe Connect Presenter)

• Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro: Publish Presentations
• Adobe Connect Presenter

Breakout Session: Creating Social Learning Environments -- Introduction to Second Life

• Second Life
• Second Life Educator Resources [1]

Utilizing Social Web 2.0 Tools to Assist Instruction and Organization

• Go2Web20
• The Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Program and Social Networking, by Jenny Nixon
• Google Docs
• Google Groups

Copyright and Appropriate Use of Online Resources

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Support for UNL Extension

Developing and/or Refining Your Educational Content for Delivery Utilizing Technology

Technically Targeting Your Teaching: Plan Development You Can Use

• Design Process Plan, Instructional System Design Using the ADDIE Model

Distance Education in UNL Extension

• "I Believe In Me, Do You Believe In Me?" by Dalton Sherman

Additional Resources

Free Online Web 2.0 Tools

• Web Site Address Compression: Tiny URL
• Web Site Address Compression: is.gd
• Meeting Planning: Doodle
• Customizable Speaking Avatar: Voki
• Customizable Speaking Avatar: Blabberize
• Online Text to Speech Converter: Spoken Text
• Image Editing/Manipulation Program: Gimp
• Image Editing/Manipulation Program: Picnik
• Image Editing/Manipulation Program: Picasa
• Collaborative Video Editing: Jumpcut
• Online Video Sharing: Jing Project
• Videoconferencing: Vyew
• RSS Subscription: Bloglines
• Diagram, Flow Chart Freeware: Gliffy