Tag Archives: technology

Do images attract your attention in social media?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by

Do images attract your attention in social media? You’re invited to a FREE webinar on “How to Use Images in Social Media Activities to Increase Engagement and Outreach” for the eXtension Learning Network on Nov. 5, 2014 at 2 pm … Continue reading →

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Solar energy gets a “tree”mendous new look

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

A new “tree” of solar energy may be the future. The articles says that one tree can power up to 35 laptops! Perhaps the days of sitting in Starbucks and looking for internet cafes are over? Where would you like … Continue reading →

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Help us Grow Happy Orchard!

Posted on September 18, 2014 by

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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6 Questions to Drive Your Social Media Strategy

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

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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Making Collages with Picasa

Posted on July 15, 2014 by

Beginning with the old adage of “A picture is worth a thousand words,” I remade our Educational Resources page on the UNL FOOD website with a collage of some of our resources (PowerPoints saved as jpegs). While it’s possible to … Continue reading →

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Educational Remix – Utilizing Technology in the Classroom

Posted on April 27, 2014 by

To engage youth, I wanted to create an educational lesson with a different spin by incorporating digital media and technology into a healthy foods lesson… an Educational Remix for Trail Mix. The Beatrice Middle School FCS teacher invited me to … Continue reading →

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The Future of the University and Extension?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

One of the best articles I read this week was, 6 Ways Tech Will Change Education Forever:  Want to know what college will look like in 10, 20, 30 years? Here are six predictions from some of the brightest minds in … Continue reading →

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