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May 19, 2009 <br>
Port Royal, Port Aransas, TX<br>
1:30 - 4:00 PM Central Time

== eXtension: Web Tools for Interactive Learning ==
Beth Raney, Professional Development Leader, eXtension Initiative and Penn State

This session will provide agents with an update of the eXtension initiative, including new tools and strategies to integrate this into social networking, professional development, marketing and education support.

Basics:
* Get an eXtensionID [https://people.extension.org people.extension.org]
* Public eXtension site [http://www.extension.org www.extension.org]

Tools:
* This thing called a Wiki [http://collaborate.extension.org collaborate.extension.org]
* Tag yourself [http://people.extension.org people.extension.org]
* How might you use the eXtension FAQ and Ask an Expert systems for program management and engagement?
** [http://faq.extension.org faq.extension.org]
** [http://ask.extension.org ask.extension.org]

== Web Tools Applications for Extension Educators ==
Pete Flores, Regional Information Technologist

This session will cover other web 2.0 tools/applications, including 

* Groupwise Instant Messaging and Other Instant Messageing

* Twitter

* Drop.io

* Google Apps such as Reader and Blogger

* Slideshare

* Delicious

* YouTube

* Facebook

* FriendFeed

* Centra


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