EDIS Update

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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