eXtensioneXtension, is a collaboratively built Internet-based learning environment delivering sound, science-based information on a 24/7/365 basis.

Why eXtension?Why eXtension?

• Better together than separate– Content

* best-of-best

* peer-reviewed

* scalable

* more specialized– Efficiencies– Development potential

Questions,

Issues, or

Life Events

Communities

of Interest

Basic Information

Ask the Experts

FAQs

Distance Diagnostics

Discussion & Chat

Decision Tools

Conferencing/Streaming

Videos

Individual Learning Modules

Multiple Learning Modules

Certificate/Credit Courses

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How it works…How it works…

• Virtual network• Multi-institutional• Multi-disciplinary• Open (new members)• Fluid and flexible• Evolve over time• Responsive to Communities of Interest

Community of PracticeCommunity of Practice

Traffic Traffic (30 days)(30 days)

YouTube ChannelYouTube Channel

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SlideShareSlideShare

FacebookFacebook

FundingFunding

Institutional Assessments

New Technologies for Ag Extension

(USDA)

Private Funding

BenefitsBenefits

• Researchers– Demonstrates engagement & outreach

– Serves client/citizen needs

– Strengthens position in the knowledge marketplace

– Attracts public and private funding

– Delivers new resources to increase learning, discovery and engagement

– Offers collaboration with peers

– Meets many grant requirements for extension; technology transfer

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