Extension Educational Technology
Extension staff need a strong understanding of instructional design principles to create engaging and effective online and hybrid training. This includes familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), and knowledge of multimedia tools (such as video creation, interactive assessments, and virtual collaboration platforms) to enhance learner engagement. This can also include, but is not limited to, understanding accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL) and awareness of emerging technologies and their application, such as artificial intelligence and adaptive learning.
Indiana - Program Development
Purdue provides a brief Program Planning section in the Purdue Extension Onboarding Resources that touches on Educational Technology.
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Purdue provides a brief Program Planning section in the Purdue Extension Onboarding Resources that touches on Educational Technology.
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Kansas - Digital Delivery Development for K-State Research and Extension
We provide an on-line Digital Program Delivery Course.
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We provide an on-line Digital Program Delivery Course.
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Michigan - AI Simplified
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and education is no exception. This session will introduce you to the foundational concepts of AI, Michigan State University guidance, and explore its potential applications for designing educational content. The session will also include a demonstration of AI tools and suggestions for writing prompts that get you the best results.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and education is no exception. This session will introduce you to the foundational concepts of AI, Michigan State University guidance, and explore its potential applications for designing educational content. The session will also include a demonstration of AI tools and suggestions for writing prompts that get you the best results.
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Michigan - DIY Video Creation
An overview of DIY video creation including equipment, best practices, examples, editing, and hosting.
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An overview of DIY video creation including equipment, best practices, examples, editing, and hosting.
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Michigan - Best Practices for Designing & Delivering Zoom Meetings & Webinars
In this course, you will learn how to effectively get started with Zoom meetings and Zoom webinars.
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In this course, you will learn how to effectively get started with Zoom meetings and Zoom webinars.
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Michigan - Designing Online Extension Programs
Have you thought about developing an online or blended course for your program? Register for this self-paced, 4-session online training to get started on the right path! Throughout the course, you will learn best practices for creating an engaging experience for your audience.
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Have you thought about developing an online or blended course for your program? Register for this self-paced, 4-session online training to get started on the right path! Throughout the course, you will learn best practices for creating an engaging experience for your audience.
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Michigan - Digital Accessibility: Alternative Text for Images
Alternative text describes meaningful information presented through an image, chart, or other visual aid. Screen readers rely on alternative text to give users a similar experience as visual learners. Join this session to learn how to add alternative text to images shared online.
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Alternative text describes meaningful information presented through an image, chart, or other visual aid. Screen readers rely on alternative text to give users a similar experience as visual learners. Join this session to learn how to add alternative text to images shared online.
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Michigan - Online/Blended Extension Course: How to Get Started
In this Zoom session participants will learn about the initial steps for designing an online or blended course. Topics include checklists for getting started, how to align digital content with learning objectives, communication guidelines, and course organization. Participants will gain information needed in order to begin the initial steps of the development process through best practices and examples of current Michigan State University Extension courses.
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In this Zoom session participants will learn about the initial steps for designing an online or blended course. Topics include checklists for getting started, how to align digital content with learning objectives, communication guidelines, and course organization. Participants will gain information needed in order to begin the initial steps of the development process through best practices and examples of current Michigan State University Extension courses.
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Michigan - Online/Blended Extension Course: How to Get Started
In this Zoom session participants will learn about the initial steps for designing an online or blended course. Topics include checklists for getting started, how to align digital content with learning objectives, communication guidelines, and course organization. Participants will gain information needed in order to begin the initial steps of the development process through best practices and examples of current Michigan State University Extension courses.
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In this Zoom session participants will learn about the initial steps for designing an online or blended course. Topics include checklists for getting started, how to align digital content with learning objectives, communication guidelines, and course organization. Participants will gain information needed in order to begin the initial steps of the development process through best practices and examples of current Michigan State University Extension courses.
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Michigan - Getting Started with D2L
Thinking about an online/blended course for a future program? Join this session to learn what tools/features are available in D2L for your potential online course.
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Thinking about an online/blended course for a future program? Join this session to learn what tools/features are available in D2L for your potential online course.
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Michigan - Collecting Demographic Data During a Zoom Meeting or Webinar
Join this session to learn how you can create an Advanced Poll to collect demographic data during a Zoom Meeting or Webinar. This training will include how to create a template with the demographic questions, and how to run a report with the anonymous responses.
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Join this session to learn how you can create an Advanced Poll to collect demographic data during a Zoom Meeting or Webinar. This training will include how to create a template with the demographic questions, and how to run a report with the anonymous responses.
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Michigan - Ask Extension Training
This training is for any staff member or Extension Master Gardener volunteer who would like to learn more about the Ask Extension system. The session will include navigating through the system, profile settings, practicing receiving/answering a question, and how to find individual data.
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This training is for any staff member or Extension Master Gardener volunteer who would like to learn more about the Ask Extension system. The session will include navigating through the system, profile settings, practicing receiving/answering a question, and how to find individual data.
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Michigan - Designing Online/Blended Courses 401: Implementation Strategies
In this session, participants will learn about a variety of implementation strategies for an online course such as the peer review process, pilot testing, registration options, marketing, and a final checklist for an online course.
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In this session, participants will learn about a variety of implementation strategies for an online course such as the peer review process, pilot testing, registration options, marketing, and a final checklist for an online course.
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Michigan - Designing Online/Blended Courses 301: Activities & Assessments
In this session, participants will learn about the variety of activities which can be created for an online course to support the course learning objectives. Assessment options, such as quizzes, for both self-paced and instructor-led courses will also be discussed.
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In this session, participants will learn about the variety of activities which can be created for an online course to support the course learning objectives. Assessment options, such as quizzes, for both self-paced and instructor-led courses will also be discussed.
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Michigan - Designing Online/Blended Courses 201: Instructional Content
In this session you will learn best practices for designing instructional content such as videos, storytelling, podcasts, images, and text-based content. In addition, storyboard templates for supporting the content development process and accessibility best practices will be shared.
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In this session you will learn best practices for designing instructional content such as videos, storytelling, podcasts, images, and text-based content. In addition, storyboard templates for supporting the content development process and accessibility best practices will be shared.
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Michigan - Camtasia: Video Editing Software
Michigan State University now offers a campus-wide license for Camtasia and Snagit. Instructions will be given during the session for downloading and installing the software. In this training you see a demonstration of the basics of Camtasia. Topics include the user interface, an explanation of editing tools, function of video editing timelines/tracks, basic trimming functions, and final video rendering.
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Michigan State University now offers a campus-wide license for Camtasia and Snagit. Instructions will be given during the session for downloading and installing the software. In this training you see a demonstration of the basics of Camtasia. Topics include the user interface, an explanation of editing tools, function of video editing timelines/tracks, basic trimming functions, and final video rendering.
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Michigan - Overview of SnagIt
Michigan State University now offers a free license for Snagit for MSU Employees. Snagit can be used for screen captures, images for how-to guides, and more! In this training, you will be introduced to the basic features of Snagit.
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Michigan State University now offers a free license for Snagit for MSU Employees. Snagit can be used for screen captures, images for how-to guides, and more! In this training, you will be introduced to the basic features of Snagit.
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Michigan - Accessibility: All About Closed Captioning
Join this session to learn about options for closed captioning of videos, such as Zoom recordings, in addition to best practices for making your videos meet MSU accessibility requirements. A variety of tools will be shared including Media Space and Rev.com.
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Join this session to learn about options for closed captioning of videos, such as Zoom recordings, in addition to best practices for making your videos meet MSU accessibility requirements. A variety of tools will be shared including Media Space and Rev.com.
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Michigan - Zoom Webinar Refresher
Are you offering a Zoom webinar in 2025? Join this session to learn about webinar features including scheduling, hosting and reporting.
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Are you offering a Zoom webinar in 2025? Join this session to learn about webinar features including scheduling, hosting and reporting.
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Michigan - Canva – 10 Second Videos
Join this informal session to learn about a variety of Canva features. The topic for this month is using Canva to create 10 second videos. The second half of the session will be an open Q & A for general Canva questions. This session is limited to 10 participants.
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Join this informal session to learn about a variety of Canva features. The topic for this month is using Canva to create 10 second videos. The second half of the session will be an open Q & A for general Canva questions. This session is limited to 10 participants.
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Michigan - Designing Online/Blended Courses 101: Course Design and Organization
In this session you will learn best practices for creating an engaging online course experience for your audience. Topics include course design options, communication strategies, course organization, course design templates, and learning objectives.
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In this session you will learn best practices for creating an engaging online course experience for your audience. Topics include course design options, communication strategies, course organization, course design templates, and learning objectives.
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Michigan - Getting Started with Qualtrics
In this training you will learn about the basic features of Qualtrics including question types, how to add/delete/edit questions, copying questions, and deleting questions.
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In this training you will learn about the basic features of Qualtrics including question types, how to add/delete/edit questions, copying questions, and deleting questions.
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Michigan - What’s New With Zoom
Join us for a demonstration of newly released features of Zoom and how they could benefit your online programs!
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Join us for a demonstration of newly released features of Zoom and how they could benefit your online programs!
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Michigan - How to Help Clients with Questions
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to help clients find information, answers to their questions, or Michigan experts they can talk to using online tools such as the Staff Directory, Ask an Expert, eXtension Learn, and eXtension Search.
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Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to help clients find information, answers to their questions, or Michigan experts they can talk to using online tools such as the Staff Directory, Ask an Expert, eXtension Learn, and eXtension Search.
Michigan21.pdf
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