EDIS Update
New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database
WC089 Planned Behavior Change: An Overview of the Diffusion of Innovations
August 20th, 2009
Topic(s):Program Development
WC089, a 4-page illustrated by Amy Harder, is designed to provide an overview of how the principles of diffusion can be applied to facilitate planned behavior change in Extension clientele. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC089
WC087 UF/IFAS Extension Mentoring Roles and Responsibilities
August 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Program Development
WC087, a 4-page fact sheet by Amy Harder, provides information about the mentoring roles and responsibilities of protégés, County and District Extension Directors, and the state Extension specialist in the UF/IFAS Extension Mentoring Program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC087
WC088 Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources
July 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Small Farms
WC088, an 11-page illustrated report by Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, and Danielle Treadwell, summarizes the results from the 2008 University of Florida IFAS Extension–Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Small Farm Survey. This information can then be used by Extension faculty to identify target audiences, develop relevant materials, and deliver this information through appropriate channels to assist farmers in achieving the goals of their small farm enterprises. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC088
WC086 Preparing a Speech
February 6th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development
WC086, a 6-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, addresses preparing to deliver a speech through audience analysis, considering a purpose and topic, preparing the major components of the speech (introduction, main point, organization, and conclusion), and referencing resources. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC086
WC085 Delivering an Effective Speech
February 6th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development
WC085, a 5-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, describes how to present a speech effectively by overcoming nerves, developing stage presence, refining vocal qualities, maximizing power of expression, making eye contact, and using presentation aids. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC085
WC084 Effective Questioning Techniques
February 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Program Development
WC084, a 6-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, discusses the purpose of questioning in the classroom, types of questions, how to maximize student participation, providing sufficient wait time, handling student responses, and responding to student questions. Includes references and Blooms Taxonomy Reference Guide. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC084
WC083 Teaching to Different Learning Styles
February 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Program Development
WC083, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by James E. Dyer, defines learning styles, types of learning styles (per the Gregorc Style Delineator), and preferred teaching methods and techniques for each style. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC083
AEC401/WC082 Using Mentoring as a Part of Professional Development
February 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-401, a 5-page fact sheet by Alexa Lamm and Amy Harder, defines mentoring, give a brief history, and reviews the stages of the mentoring process. It will also highlight the benefits mentors, protégés, and organizations can expect from the utilization of a mentoring process. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC082
AEC395/WC076 Implementing Inquiry-Based Teaching Methods
January 26th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development
AEC395, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Anna J. Warner and Brian E. Myers, focuses on the nature of inquiry and provides basic guidelines and strategies for implementing inquiry-based teaching methods. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC076
AEC394/WC075 What is Inquiry Based Instruction?
January 26th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development
AEC394, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Anna J. Warner and Brian E. Myers, introduces agricultural educators to inquiry-based education, providing definitions, examples, and reasons to adopt this teaching method. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC075
AEC396/WC077 Extension Marketing: Building a Successful Local Extension Marketing Campaign
November 12th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-396, a 2-page fact sheet by Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, and James Varvorines, focuses on the foundations of marketing communications for local Cooperative Extension programs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC077
AEC398/WC079 Extension Marketing: Integrated Marketing
November 12th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-398, a 3-page fact sheet by Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, and James Varvorines, focuses on integrating communication elements into the marketing of Extension programs. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC079
AEC399/WC080 Extension Marketing: Creative and Media Strategies
November 12th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC399, a 4-page illistrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, and James Varvorines, focuses on creative and media strategies for developing marketing campaigns for local Cooperative Extension programs. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC080
AEC397/WC078 Extension Marketing: Campaign Planning and Audience Analysis
November 12th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-397, a 5-page fact sheet by Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, and James Varvorines, focuses on the basics of campaign planning and audience analysis development. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC078
AEC400/WC081 Extension Marketing: Budgets and Evaluation
November 12th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-400, a 3-page fact sheet by Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, and James Varvorines, describes ways to stretch marketing budget dollars and then how to determine whether the communications campaign was successful. Includes a sample evaluation form. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC081
AEC-392/WC073 Learning by Doing: Utilizing Service-Learning Projects
November 12th, 2008
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development
AEC-392, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Diane Mashburn, Amy Harder, and Dale Pracht, explains the five steps of the service learning model for group leaders, and how service learning improves youth experiences. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC073
AEC-393/WC074 Creating Interest in Learners
October 17th, 2008
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Program Development
AEC-393, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Matt Benge and Amy Harder, describes the “Interest Approach” to classroom instruction, methods for creating interest, and natural impulses that may be appealed to in teaching to help create interest. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC074
AEC 390/WC071 Visual Teaching Tools: Concept Maps
June 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-390, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Lauren Dillard and Brian E. Myers, describes these educational tools, what they are, types of concept maps, and their purpose. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC071
AEC389/WC070 Extension Program and Customer Satisfaction: Are We Serving All Clients Well?
June 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-389, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, Glenn D. Israel, Marna Weston, and Kathryn A. Israel, explores whether race or gender have an effect on the perceptions of the clientele regarding the quality and outcome of services provided by Extension. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC070
AEC388/WC069 Creating and Working with Rubrics
June 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Program Development
AEC-388, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Aubrey L. Stoughton and Brian E. Myers, describes types of rubrics and how to create them for teachers to evaluate student performance. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC069
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