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You have arrived at the online campus of courses targeted to faculty, staff, and volunteers associated with the national Cooperative Extension System. The name of this site, PDC, is an acronym for Professional Development Community--that virtual group of people and projects interested in enhancing the skills and knowledge of Extension professionals. This online campus is provided compliments of eXtension.
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Learn about the seven keys of effective educational presentations and how to achieve them. This course addresses how to determine needs, design your presentation, use personal attributes to deliver your presentation with confidence, and evaluate your presentation.
This 1-1 1/2 hour course is appropriate for Extension personnel who deliver educational presentations to a variety of adult audiences.
For more information, contact Lisa Ferris, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, lferris@uaex.edu. Extension has long been successful at face to face education and is now becoming more involved in online education. Participants in this course will learn how to apply learning theories and best practices to the design and development of quality online learning opportunities for our clientele. This course will use a blend of Centra virtual classroom and MOODLE self-paced study. Participants will develop a draft design document for a specific piece of content they are planning to deliver online.
First course session: June 5-9, 2008.
Course Developers and Instructors: Lisa Ferris, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, lferris@uaex.edu, and Susanna Coppernoll, Texas AgriLife Extension, SMCoppernoll@ag.tamu.edu. This self directed course is for Extension educators responsible for nutrition education and programming. Content was developed by Extension nutrition specialists in the southern region of the United States. The focus is on learning the concepts of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2005) developed jointly by the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture. The course will help extension educators involved in nutrition programming learn more about the diet trends of children, nutrients of concern, and "MyPyramid for Kids".
It is one course in a series on Nutrition and Healthy Eating.
The course will help extension educators involved in nutrition programming learn more about food safety and healthy eating during pregnancy.
It is one course in a series on Nutrition and Healthy Eating. The course will help extension educators involved in nutrition programming learn more about nutrition and healthy eating for older adults including information the normal aging process as it pertains to nutrition and health, enhancing food intake in older adults, and senior food safety.
It is one course in a series on Nutrition and Healthy Eating. Learn about the history of Extension in the South. Professor Randol Waters of the University of Tennessee is your host. This course has five modules, each featuring a narrated video, handouts, and questions to check your knowledge. A cumulative Course Exam is included.
Course Developer: Lisa Ferris, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, lferris@uaex.edu, 501-671-2340. Learn more about Moodle by taking this self paced course about activities and resources. Want to learn more about Centra? This self paced course includes video demos, handouts and more to teach you what you need to know. Traditional photography course taught using digital cameras and photo editing software. If you need to learn basic Microsoft Access computer skills, but lack a step-by-step curriculum, this course is designed for you. This course will help you learn the application. This is a free class: for enrollment key- email p-flores@tamu.eduA multiple week class designed to teach you how to create a website using Dreamweaver. Beginning with site definition and creating simple pages, it includes adding links, changing text traits, adding graphics, using style sheet rules, using tables, and using and creating a template.
This is a place for the EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) SCAP (Strengthening Community Agrosecurity Planning) Committee to gather, share ideas, and develop the project.
NDSU Extension Service educators need various skills to carry out their jobs. This site helps you learn about those competencies and complete self-assessments in each.
"For the Record" is the record keeping program for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program. It is a two part educational process that teaches basic record keeping skills and then allows a 4-H member to participate in a record book competition.
This online course provides learners with self-directed information about For the Record. This class is a required overview designed to help you learn the basics of Canopy. This online training defines when and how to create, revise and route the DBR document. The Hallelujah to Health program has been created to educate black women about breast and cervical cancer, to connect them with screening and treatment services and to support them in their efforts to undergo screening for those cancers. This course is a train the trainer to help County Extension agents learn how to implement this program in their communities. By taking this course, employees will better understand their role as a volunteer administrator at Texas AgriLife Extension.
Instructional design & development: J. Jahedkar
Subject Matter: Chris Boleman & Courtney Dodd This training will provide the information necessary to use the Purchasing Card within the Purchasing Card Program Guidelines and must be completed prior to applying for the Purchasing Card.
This course provides the traveler and the person preparing travel vouchers with guidelines for traveling using state and local funds. Please consult the travel website at http://agfiscal.tamu.edu/travel/default.htm for more information. Contact names and numbers are listed on the site. Upon successful completion of this course the participant will have an understanding of the general policies and procedures associated with the disbursement of funds. This course is required for all FAMIS document creators/signers and purchasing card Pathway Net reallocators. Training is also recommended for any user involved in the Purchasing process. Please use enrollment key disb08. This is the online camp counselor course for Northwest Ohio 4-H Camp Counselors.
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 1. Understand the egocentrism and risk-taking behaviors adolescents take part in; 2. Explain the concept of scaffolding; 3. Identify different types of intelligence 4. Understand the importance the role of a mentor in adolescents' lives. Contact information
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify biological transitions of development.
- Describe the effects of nutrition and exercise on physical growth and development.
- Explain how physical development transitions influence program design and youth-adult relationships.
Upon completing this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain “Youth Development”
- List three areas of development among youth
- Identify three competencies needed to develop age-appropriate activities and programs
Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify common behavioral issues that teens might have,
- Gain knowledge of prevention and intervention methods to deal with behavioral issues in teens, and
- Apply these concepts to the day-to-day operations of a community-based 4-H program.
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify eight intelligences
- Incorporate multiple intelligences into lesson plans to improve teaching methods
Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
1. Define Positive Youth Development
2. Explain the purpose of considering Positive Youth Development in youth programs
Upon completing this basic level course, you will be able to:
- Explain what “Resiliency” is
- List at least six protective processes
- Distinguish between coping, resiliency, and thriving
Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain Theories of Change
- Understand Diffusion of Innovation Theory
- Apply ToC and Diffusion of Innovation Theory to program planning.
By the end of this basic level course, the learner will:
- Be familiar with the concept of Youth Program Development as related to 4-H programming;
- Explain competencies needed to achieve effective youth program development; and
- Apply Program Planning and Development concepts to day-to-day operations related to 4-H programming.
Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify four types of volunteer recruitment methods.
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each of the four volunteer recruitment methods.
Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to: 1. Define diversity. 2. Understand the dimensions of diversity. 3. Name five benefits volunteers provide to organizations. 4. Explore certain dimensions of diversity. Contact Information Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
1. Identify current trends in volunteerism
2. Identify benefits of volunteers
3. Define volunteer manager
4. Understand four leadership styles used in managing volunteers based on their developmental level.
Contact Information Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
- Define recognition
- Identify the components of the 4-H Youth Development Recognition Model
- Identify the seven 7 principles of recognition
- Explain the difference between formal and informal recognition.
Upon completion of this intermediate level course, the learner will be able to: 1. Recognize key issues, attributes and behaviors 2. Explain how key issues and theories are illustrated, including: stereotypes, prejudice and inter-group behavior, decision making, morality, change, and in-group/out-group thinking; 3. Identify key decisions made by characters and discuss the implications and outcomes of their decisions 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of different behaviors in various situations. Contact Information Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:- Explore what “diversity” is;
- Develop a personal definition of what “diversity” means;
- Understand the meaning of diversity and how it relates to their culture;
- Understand stereotypes and their impact on diversity; and
- Name five specific topics related to interacting effectively and equitably with diverse individuals and building relationships with diverse communities.
Upon completing this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
- Define ithe concept of partnerships as related to community-based 4-H programs;
- Name four specific topics related to the effective leadership and management of 4-H partnerships;
- Apply concepts to the day-to-day operations of a community based 4-H program.
Contact Information Upon completion of this basic level course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the concept of organizational systems as related to community-based 4-H programs
- Name six topics related to the effective leadership and management of 4-H organizational systems
- Apply concepts to the day-to-day operations of a community-based 4-H program.
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Economic Development Course for lay audiences. Practice course for Della Baker. KSU Entre Biz website draft
Practice Course for Connie Heiskell Practice course for Della Baker. Practice course for Della Baker. course info summary stuff.
Presentation skills for agents, specialists, and anyone who makes a presentation. Self-paced course. Professional resources for evaluators Practice course for Della Baker. Course Information:
SRPLN15 beth
Description:
This is a test course developed by Beth Rodgers. Everything in this course is for testing and training purposes only.
Contact information:
Beth Rodgers
beth@fcs.uga.edu
http://www.fcs.uga.edu
Who are the underserved audiences in your county? This course will help you identify and plan culturally relevant programs to reach underserved in your community. Contact Laura Stephenson at laura.stephenson@uky.edu. Introductory Course: Becoming a Tax-Exempt Organization Course designed to help communities discover and map the assets that already exist within the communities Practice course for Carol Whatley. Proposal for 2008 ACES Annual Report. Example course in Moodle for David Yates. Practice course for Della Baker. Practice course for David Hughes
Practice course for Dalton McAfee
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