NETC08 session 1092

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Session Name: Technology: Yes U Can!
Session Number: 1092
Location: Biltmore
Day and Time: Thursday, 10:45 - 11:30 am
Format: Presentation
Topic: training
Level: Introductory

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Session Abstract:

For many individuals, a key limitation to adopting technology is exposure and apprehension. The focus of this project was to provide some initial investigation into what exposure and apprehension to technology existed within county extension offices. With the results of an initial workshop, and a committee with educational technology consultants and an extension educator, a comprehensive technology learning opportunity, via workshop and resource materials, was provided to extension directors, educators, and staff to foster assurance and confidence in everyone's ability to successfully identify, adopt, and effectively utilize technology. Most county based staff and educators had adequate exposure to technology, but were hesitant to utilize technology in their current and future programmatic efforts. By identifying training opportunities and other resources to understand technologies, county personnel were monitored in their individual efforts to incorporate technology adoption in their programs.

Led By: Robert Goodling, Extension Educator, Dairy, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Sherry Crum, Peg Shuffstall, and Jacki Weikert, Penn State Univeristy IT Group