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What is eXtension? eXtension is an Internet-based collaborative environment where Land Grant University content providers exchange objective, research-based knowledge to solve real challenges in real time. Here is a one-page explanation. Below are links giving more information about what it is, and how and why you should become involved.
The eXtension homepage for Extension professionals contains links to information on conferences, grants, and using eXtension to provide information for the public.
The eXtension public site contains objective, research-based information and tools in resource areas such as: community, family, farm, pest management, youth, and disaster issues.
About eXtension contains information about the mission, staff, history, and policies of eXtension.
Get started provides links to getting an eXtension ID, finding professional development opportunities, and using and contributing to the FAQ (frequently asked questions) data base.
Communities of Practice contains a plethora of information on how to join a CoP to collaborate with other Extension professionals in your area of expertise.
Public Online Courses contains links to all the eXtension courses currently available to the public.
Courses for Extension Professional Development contains links to Moodle courses developed by Extension professionals for internal staff development and training (eXtension ID required).
UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Please join us for two 'Lunch & Learn' seminars to learn more about eXtension in MSUE. Our eXtension coach, from Ohio State University Extension.
WHAT?
October 26: eXtension Basics: RECORDED SESSION.
October 28: eXtension Basics
October 20: Moving Beyond the Basics--eXtension & Social Media
WHEN?
12-1 p.m., with your brown bag lunch
WHERE?
In your office. Better yet, gather with your colleagues in a conference room, project the meeting, and share your collective questions in the chat box. CAMPUS COLLEAGUES, please join us Monday in either room 11 or room 105 Agriculture Hall. (On Monday Jerry will be ‘broadcasting’ live from room 11. Wed & Fri he’ll be back in Ohio.)
HOW TO CONNECT?
Via conference call: 800-264-8432, code 278456, AND via the web: http://breeze.msu.edu/extensionlunchandlearn/
Test your connection: click here. Get a quick overview: click here.
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Too Much To Do... Too Little Time
Time management is not solved through a "quick fix" solution, but instead develops through small changes. This website from Ohio State University Extension presents a number of strategies for helping the extension educator gain more control over his/her time.
Building Dynamic Groups
The "Building Dynamic Groups" website, developed by Barbara Brahm, Beth Flynn, and Nancy Stehulak of Ohio State University Extension, has many activities that can easily be used with groups. Included are all materials needed to build communication, teamwork, vision, collaboration, as well as boundary breakers to "break the ice" with a new group, or energize an existing group.
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Guidelines for Teleconferences
Many of us work in teams whose members are separated by distance. Working effectively and productively as a virtual team is possible, but it takes careful planning, organization, the right technology, and practice to overcome the obvious impediments to communication, motivation, decision making, and accomplishment. These guidelines focus on four key tasks: creating structure; building a sense of community; maximizing interaction; and minimizing groupthink.
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Access 4-H Pilot Phase,the first view of the new national reporting software to aggregate the numbers for the ES237 report.
The Affects of Travel Fatigue on You and Your Family
Dr. Anisa M. Zvonkovic is visiting professor from Texas Tech University. Dr. Zvonkovic is the Principal Investigator for a 4 year federal grant funded by the National Institutes of Health. This project seeks to explore the experience of individuals who work in a cross-section of occupations which require them to travel. Furthermore, this study is unique in that it also looks at how the non traveling spouses and other family members are affected by the rhythms of regular work travel. Dr. Zvonkovic discusses her research on the impact of work travel on an individual's health, well-being, and family relationships.
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ADEC Where Did All This Data Come From?
Dave Carter,Network Architect, CISSP, from Michigan State University will give an overview of sensitive data management. Dave has a long background working in the private and now academic world. He will talk about how to identify sensitive data, and the issues around how to manage it. Dave's suggestions for software.
From Users to Software Rather Than the Users: User Research at the University of Rochester
This presentation will discuss the history and practice of “user research” at the University of Rochester, focusing on the studies of faculty and graduate students. Emphasis will be on methodology – anthropological methods – and what we learned, conveyed with visuals and humor. The presentation will finish with a live look at one of the most significant products of both research studies, our new institutional repository software, IR Plus.
AgNIC - What the Heck is MetaData?
Have you ever wondered exactly what folks were referring to when they talk about “metadata”? Metadata is defined as “data about other data”, but it really doesn’t help you understand what it is. Attend this webinar and get a step-by-step description of the Dublin Core metadata set, and learn how to apply it.
Delicious Webinar Sponsored by AgNIC Alliance
ADEC Texas Digital Repository Work
ADEC Michigan State Turfgrass Information Center
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