Technology Session at Southern Region Middle Managers' Conference 2009
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April 7, 2009
Georgia Center, University of Georgia, Athens GA
Utilizing Technology for Extension Programming and Operations
Objective: Introduce you to some social networking tools that can enhance communication, collaboration, sharing, and productivity in our Extension programs.
Three eXtension tools you can use in your Extension programs today (1.5 hours)
- This thing called a Wiki collaborate.extension.org
- Tag thy self people.extension.org
- How you might use the eXtension FAQ and Ask an Expert systems for program management and engagement?
Public eXtension site www.extension.org
Free social networking tools to enhance communication and collaboration (1 hour)
- Microblogging: Twitter
- Social bookmarking: Delicious
- Sharing presentations: Slideshare, YouTube
- Social networking: Facebook
- Social networking and aggregation: FriendFeed
- Workstreaming: Google Reader
- Collaborative writing: Google Docs
- Large file sharing, etc: Drop.io
