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Blair, Robert B.; Fortson, Lucy; Anderson, Abigail; Strauss, Andrea – Journal of Extension, 2018
The explosive growth of citizen science has led to myriad independent projects in Minnesota and beyond. Here, we examine whether the field of citizen science would benefit from a center to coordinate efforts and help citizen science practitioners. We present results of a focus group--based needs assessment involving 52 practitioners active in…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Needs Assessment, Science Education, Networks
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Gharis, Laurie; Bardon, Robert E.; Hubbard, William; Taylor, Eric; Gonzalez-Jeuck, Grizel – Journal of Extension, 2014
This article presents the findings of a recent survey of natural resource webinar providers. Respondents were asked a range of questions regarding their webinar services. Findings showed that respondents most commonly marketed their webinars through email or websites and targeted an audience of professionals. Respondents noted that the greatest…
Descriptors: Natural Resources, Evaluation Utilization, Online Surveys, Seminars
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Reichenbach, Michael R.; Muth, Allyson B.; Smith, Sanford S. – Journal of Extension, 2013
Transformative learning can lead to great awareness of one's own and others' personal perspectives and result in changes in how participants understand important social issues and how they choose to take action or not. Three examples of Extension teaching that embrace transformative learning are presented: a phenomenological approach to…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Extension Education, Educational Practices, Teaching Methods
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Johnson, Laura; McGee, John; Campbell, James; Hays, Amy – Journal of Extension, 2013
Geospatial technologies have become increasingly prevalent across our society. Educators at all levels have expressed a need for additional resources that can be easily adopted to support geospatial literacy and state standards of learning, while enhancing the overall learning experience. The Virginia Geocoin Adventure supports the needs of 4-H…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Experiential Learning, Geographic Information Systems, Educational Technology
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Grenci, Alexandra – Journal of Extension, 2010
In response to the emerging global diabetes epidemic, health educators are searching for new and better education tools to help people make positive behavior changes to successfully prevent or manage diabetes. Conversation Maps[R] are new learner-driven education tools that have been developed to empower individuals to improve their health…
Descriptors: Health Education, Outreach Programs, Diabetes, Adult Basic Education