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Identifying Invasive Species Educational Needs in Florida: Opportunities for Extension
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Huang, Pei-wen; Lamm, Alexa J. – Journal of Extension, 2016
Florida's ecology has been adversely affected by invasive species. In Florida, a study was conducted to explore opportunities for Extension educators to contribute to combating the issue of invasive species. Florida residents' responses were captured through the use of an online public opinion survey. The findings revealed a need for invasive…
Descriptors: Identification, Extension Education, Ecology, Online Surveys
Development and Evaluation of an Educational Display for Older Adults: Journey through Health
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Jung, Seung Eun; Hermann, Janice; Parker, Stephany; Smith, Brenda J. – Journal of Extension, 2015
The Journey Through Health educational display was developed using the Health Belief Model and provided information on how the Dietary Guidelines Consumer Brochure messages can positively influence nutrition and physical activity choices to prevent or delay age-related changes throughout the body. The display consisted of 12 posters, educational…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Program Development, Health Education, Health Promotion
Multiple Year Extension Program Outcomes & Impacts through Evaluation
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Hachfeld, Gary A.; Bau, David B.; Holcomb, C. Robert; Craig, J. William – Journal of Extension, 2013
Dwindling public funding as well as greater competition for grant dollars create a challenge for Extension. For Extension to remain a financially viable organization, educators have to be able to produce substantive, measurable program outcomes and impacts. Evaluative data can inform program development and delivery, and helps administrators…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Program Development
Creating Research-Based Videos that Can Affect Behavior
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Cone, Joseph – Journal of Extension, 2013
To engage recipients of Extension science-based video programming involves understanding what behaviors and decisions the recipients may be considering that can be affected by the programming. Such understanding may be developed through interviews, focus groups, and surveys, which should provide guidance for elements of the style and content of…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Audience Analysis, Audience Awareness, Affective Behavior
Fitting the Framework: The STEM Institute and the 4-H Essential Elements
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Sallee, Jeff; Peek, Gina G. – Journal of Extension, 2014
Extension and 4-H youth development programs are addressing a shortage of scientists, engineers, and other related professionals by promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This case study illustrates how the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program trained youth-adult teams to design and implement STEM projects. The STEM…
Descriptors: Extension Education, STEM Education, Case Studies, Youth Programs
Examining Extension's Capacity in Community Resource and Economic Development: Viewpoints of Extension Administrators on the Role of Community Resource and Economic Development in the Extension Portfolio
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Urbanowitz, Seth C.; Wilcox, Michael D., Jr. – Journal of Extension, 2013
The survey-based research reported here offers insights on community, resource, and economic development (CRED) Extension programming at the national and regional level. The results present a national picture of CRED programming, research, and potential future programming opportunities that Extension could capitalize on. The research shows that…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Extension Education, Community Resources, Administrator Attitudes