The Integration of Distance The Integration of Distance Delivered Technology in Delivered Technology in Aquaculture Extension Aquaculture Extension Education Programs Education Programs Dr. Jerry D. Gibson Dr. Jerry D. Gibson Extension Specialists, Extension Specialists, Program and Staff Development Program and Staff Development Virginia Cooperative Virginia Cooperative Extension Extension
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The Integration of Distance The Integration of Distance Delivered Technology in Delivered Technology in
• The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) situation analysis module is organized in the following major sections:
Introduction – Highlights the importance of situation analysis as a process for cooperatively determining programs in an environment of heightened external accountability and scarce resources.
Four basic steps for Four basic steps for conducting situation conducting situation
analysis.analysis.
Step 1: 1.Organize for Action – Organizing for
action involves reviewing the role and importance of situation analysis in the Extension programming process, identifying the Extension Leadership Council’s (ELC) roles and responsibilities in the process, and preparing a time and task table for conducting the situation analysis.
Step 2:Step 2:
2. Develop a Unit Profile – The unit profile is a descriptive piece that is developed based on data gathered from a variety of sources. It provides a snapshot of the unit for program planners and residents indicating current baseline data to gauge the effectiveness of Extension educational programs.
Step 3:Step 3:
3. Assess Needs from a Community and Resident Perspective – After completing a unit profile, the next step is to assesspeoples’ knowledge, attitudes, and other perspectives on what issues and problems they think impact their lives both positively and negatively. Suggested methods to collect this type of data include issue forums, focus groups, key informant interviews, andcommunity surveys.
Step 4:Step 4:
4. Interpret Data and Decide on Program Direction – Once the ELC has developed a unit profile and assessed needs from a community and resident perspective, the final step is to interpret the data and decide on the direction in which Extension’s educational efforts will be focused.
SummarySummary
• The following questions drive this step:
1) What are the issues identified in the
situation analysis?, 2) What is Extension presently
doing?, 3) What issues are of priority interest
to the ELC?, and 4) What renewed direction should
Extension programs take?
Program Design and Program Design and ImplementationImplementation
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Pre-testPre-test
Name the 6 steps in the Design and Implementation phase of the VCE Programming Model:
1.2.3.4.5.6.
D&I Six Step ProcessD&I Six Step Process
1. Developing Goals and Objectives.2. Understanding the Dynamics of
the Learners.3. Designing the Extension Program.4. Developing a Marketing Plan and
Strategy.5. Developing a Program Plan and
Strategy.6. Implementing the Extension
Educational Program Plan.
D&I Six Step ProcessD&I Six Step Process
1. Developing Goals and Objectives.
a. Goal: A broad Statement
b. Objective: Specific
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D&I Six Step ProcessD&I Six Step Process
2. Understanding the Dynamics of the Learners.
A. Teaching Learning Process:
– 1. Pedagogy: Teacher Center Approach– 2. Andragogy: Learner Center
3. Designing the Extension Program.a. Structuring A series of learning Activities or events.b. Events need to be structure to learning styles and resources available.
D&I Six Step ProcessD&I Six Step Process
4. Developing a Marketing Plan and Strategy.a. Establish strategyb. Create documents and implement
D&I Six Step ProcessD&I Six Step Process
5. Developing a Program Plan and Strategy.a. Develop the Planb. Identify Stakeholders
D&I Six Step ProcessD&I Six Step Process
6. Implementing the Extension Educational Program Plan.a. Put the plan into Action.b. Begin evaluating the process.
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What is Evaluation?
A process for bringinginformation to bear ondecisions about programs.
(Bruce, 2002)
Events in an Extension Program
• Necessary conditions
1. Inputs (new resources, personnel, building space, etc.)
Primary changes (impact)4. Reactions/awareness change (response to program)5. Knowledge/skill change6. Practice/behavior change7. End Results change
Program Evaluation
Step 1: Focus the evaluationStep 2: Collect evaluation
dataStep 3: Analyze dataStep 4: Report results
Step 2: Collect Evaluation Data
• Front door approach (program planning)– objectives driven
• Back door approach (existing program)
– How have program participants benefited?
– intended and unintended (goal free evaluation)
– Does the generated list validate the program’s existing objectives?
Delivering Information in a Delivering Information in a Formal or Non Formal Formal or Non Formal
MethodMethod
1. Formal degree programs and courses.
2. Extension non formal programs and activities.
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Three Program Areas:
• Agricultural and Natural Resources.
• 4-H and Youth Development.
• Family and Consumer Sciences and Community Initiatives.
VCE New Agent Training VCE New Agent Training ManualManual
Virginia Tech Formal InfoVirginia Tech Formal Info
• Note: 1. All Extension Agents in Virginia must
obtain a Masters Degree within 6 years of employment.
2. VCE will pay for tuition.3. Agricultural and Extension
Education is the designated CALS dept to assist with this endeavor.
Graduate EducationGraduate Education
1. Extension Agents obtaining degrees follow a unique program of study.
2. The programs allows each student/agent to “taylor” make their program.
3. This includes “taylor” making their minor that includes working with a subject matter specialist on an Extension project.
AEE Graduate StudentsAEE Graduate Students
-5
5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
2002
Total # of StudentsExtension OptionAg Ed OptionOther CareerDoctoralMasters4-HFC
ANRNwSWCSENEN
Table 1 Department of Agricultural and Extension Education Graduate
How do we accommodate How do we accommodate agents in the field?agents in the field?
1. A commitment from VCE Administration and the AEE Department.
2. Utilization of Distance Delivery methodsa. Web based coursesb. VTEL Sites.c. ARECS and 4-H Centersd. Collaboration between subject matter departments and AEE.e. Collaboration with VSU
AEE Plan of StudyAEE Plan of Study
1. EDCT 5604 (required) Foundations of Career and Technical Education
2. EDCT 5684 or EDCI 5554Education and Employment for Diverse Populations or Educating Exceptional Learners Across the Lifespan may substitute
3. ALS 5074 Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education.
Plan of studyPlan of study
1. AEE 5104 or EDRE 5404 (required) Research and Evaluation in Applied Settings or Foundations of Educational Research
2. EDCT 5694Career and Technical Education for Adults may substitute ALS 4884 Youth Program Management.
Plan of studyPlan of study
1. EDCT 5714 (required) Education and Work in a Changing Society
2. EDCT 5764 Externship in Education (EPI)1. (possible projects with Aquaculture
Specialists).
3. EDCT 6614 Evaluation in Career and Technical Education
4. AEE 5154 Community Partnerships and Volunteerism.
Plan of studyPlan of study
1. ALS 5044Program and Curriculum Design in Agricultural and Extension Education
2. Cognate is unique so students can work one on one with subject matter specialists
3. (min 3 hrs. outside CTE, Possible Aquaculture)
The need for Web-based The need for Web-based coursescourses
VCE requires Extension Agents to obtain a Masters in 6 years from time of employment.
As staff development I worked to establish a distance delivered Masters.
2001 a grant was obtained to develop a series of courses.
New Web-based coursesNew Web-based courses
The first 3 courses were:1. Program Planning and Curriculum
Design in a Agricultural and Extension Education.
2. Foundations of Agricultural and Extension Education.
3. Research Applications.
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