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Follow A Researcher: Using Innovative Technology To Connect Youths And Scientists, Laura Wilson, Jennifer Lobley, Gregory Kranich
Follow A Researcher: Using Innovative Technology To Connect Youths And Scientists, Laura Wilson, Jennifer Lobley, Gregory Kranich
The Journal of Extension
Today's technology connects audiences to research-based knowledge and experts anywhere and at any time. Using social media allows Extension professionals to provide on-demand, asynchronous access to information. Synchronous, or real-time, interaction affords a more active and personal experience. The University of Maine has developed a program that facilitates live conversations between youths and graduate students conducting scientific research in remote locations around the world. This article describes a model for effectively using social media and satellite communication devices to engage kindergarten-through-grade-12 audiences with Extension in innovative ways.
An Online Parenting Program Grows Digital Parenting Skills And Parent–School Connection, Anne Clarkson, Lori Zierl
An Online Parenting Program Grows Digital Parenting Skills And Parent–School Connection, Anne Clarkson, Lori Zierl
The Journal of Extension
The eParenting: High-Tech Kids program addresses the positive role technology can play in parenting 9- to 14-year-olds. Delivered via middle schools' parent email lists, the program comprises 56 "posts" (articles) related to positive uses of digital media/technology in parenting preteens and teens. In 2016 alone, nearly 35,000 Wisconsin families, representing 24 counties and 77 schools, were reached. Self-report parent feedback, collected over 3 years, indicated increased understanding of how to use digital media as a parenting tool, more positive views on using digital media in parenting, and increased conversations with children about digital media. Schools also valued the resulting improved …
Augmented Reality: Exploring Its Potential For Extension, Heather S. Wallace
Augmented Reality: Exploring Its Potential For Extension, Heather S. Wallace
The Journal of Extension
Augmented reality (AR) is quickly becoming commonplace in our daily lives and in many information-sharing fields. This article addresses how Extension is exploring its application and utility for our consumers. In the article, I provide a clear definition of AR and an explanation of how it differs from virtual reality, followed by examples of AR applications within and external to Extension. I describe the origin of, development process for, and lessons learned from an eXtension Foundation–funded AR project in the hope of offering a roadmap to others. Additionally, I present findings from a statewide survey of Extension professionals about AR's …
Food Preservation: Using Technology-Based Tools To Reach Diverse Audiences, Tonya Johnson, Patty Case, Glenda Hyde, Nancy Kershaw, Lauren Kraemer
Food Preservation: Using Technology-Based Tools To Reach Diverse Audiences, Tonya Johnson, Patty Case, Glenda Hyde, Nancy Kershaw, Lauren Kraemer
The Journal of Extension
Over the past 15 years, there has been a resurgence of public interest in home food preservation as well as development of new ways to access information. Ensuring that Extension educators and consumers have ready access to research-based information is essential to keeping food safe. This article describes how to disseminate information on safe home food preservation using a robust menu of technology-based tools. Extension educators are encouraged to use such an approach with their educational programs to continue to reach diverse audiences and stay relevant in this age of information technology while reducing death and illness associated with improperly …
Use Of Prezi Software To Support And Expand Extension Outreach And Education, Sara Elnakib
Use Of Prezi Software To Support And Expand Extension Outreach And Education, Sara Elnakib
The Journal of Extension
Working with innovative technologies helps Extension professionals promote, enhance, and expand outreach. Innovative software, for example, can support educators in creating presentations that better accommodate various types of learners and appeal to new audiences. This article highlights one such technology: Prezi. Prezi is a free software system Extension professionals can use to develop fresh and effective presentations. Prezi allows for the delivery of information in an easy-to-understand and eye-catching format and is appropriate for use in both traditional in-person and online Extension programming.