Category Archives: Evaluation

Milton Chen’s lecture on “Creativity, Curiosity, and Learning” and Multiple Intelligences

Last week’s E.N. Thompson lecture on “Creativity, Curiosity, and Learning” by Milton Chen was interesting….you can watch the recording here.  His talk discussed a variety of topics including project based learning (PBL) and a child’s need to move and create.  … Continue reading

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Next Generation Extension Webinar: CrowdsourcingU

The Southeast Research and Extension Center will be hosting yet another fabulous Next Generation Extension opportunity for professional development….save the date and join us!!! CrowdsourcingU Dr. Deb Weitzenkamp & Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild February 10th @ 10:00 CT https://connect.unl.edu/nextgenerationextension Conference Call … Continue reading

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Evaluating social media activity in Extension educational programming

Recently, eXtension’s Learn (webinar series) provided a webinar on Evaluating social media activity in Extension educational programming. The presenters provided a nice qualitative approach to data mining for evaluation of social media for various programs they work with.

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Data Visualization to Communicate Impact

Here’s another great opportunity for professional development online…timely topic.  The workshop is free, and participants do not need to pre-register.  Simply login as a guest (include your full name and state) at the appropriate date and time. Data Visualization to … Continue reading

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Translating the Value of Extension Scholarship

A huge thank you to Eric Stafne (Mississippi State) for his presentation this morning on our Next Generation Extension webinar series.  His topic, Translating the Value of Extension Scholarship, was very intriguing and will help extension staff start the process … Continue reading

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Evaluating Social Media Activity in Extension Educational Programming

Here’s another great opportunity for professional development online…timely topic, convenient location, and a fabulous clinician as well.  The workshop is free, and participants do not need to pre-register.  Simply login as a guest (include your full name and state) at … Continue reading

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Help us Grow Happy Orchard!

Originally posted on Kimmel Education & Research Center:
What is the best name for the Blue Orchard Mason Bee pictured below?  Let us know your thoughts while helping us support pollinators. Our blue bee (yes, it really does exist) is…

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4 Big Things Transformational Teachers Do

Every year when school starts again Facebook is filled with fresh young faces ready to head back to school.  In Extension, seeing those faces reminds me that I need to be doing everything I can to be the best educator … Continue reading

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Great Opportunities for Professional Development

Stanford just came out with their new online course offerings (http://online.stanford.edu)….two of which really peaked my interest.  Let me know if anyone is interested in forming a cohort for either of these.  Remember great professional development doesn’t always mean that … Continue reading

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6 Questions to Drive Your Social Media Strategy

Is Extension ready for a social media transformation?  How can we become a conversational brand? One of our fearless leaders, Dr. Susan Williams, likes to ask the question, “What does success look like?”  (Hint:  This is one of the 6 … Continue reading

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