Extension Practice

Extension Practice

What is Extension?

A history in Australia

Performance Indicators and Benchmarking in Extension

Pareto's Law

To assist extension planning

Diffusion of Innovations Theory

Founded by Everett Rogers

Peter Honey and Alan Mumford

Learning Styles

Bennett's Hierarchy

Extension Program Evaluation Model

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published - 16 November 2017
By Gavin Beever
Bennett’s Hierarchy Extension Program Evaluation Model

The model is based on seven categories for planning and evaluating extension programs. The categories are linked  in a logical “chain of events”. It starts with inputs and goes through to the last two categories of practice change and end results. The model has been tried and tested for over …
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published - 30 October 2017
By Julie White, Gavin Beever
Using Short Videos in Extension

Using short video clips (2 to 4 minutes), is a great way for Extension Professionals to get key messages across. With modern smartphones, video clips of suitable quality are simple and easy to produce. This post and accompanying video provides key steps on how to do so.
Why use video?

Through video, people …
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published - 16 October 2017
By Gavin Beever
Using Social Media to Engage

In the information age, we are all learning to behave differently in how we source and assess information. Extension professionals can use these changes as an opportunity to better engage their target markets.
Effectively using “Clickbait” in social media channels is one way to engage. Clickbait is internet or social media …
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published - 30 September 2017
By Gavin Beever
Action Learning

(Image source, Wendy Brooks, 2016)
Action Learning is a theory and process developed by Professor Reg Revans (Revans, 1982). It is an excellent tool and process for Extension Professionals to facilitate groups (Action Learning “sets”) to tackle key problems or tasks that are complex in nature and don’t already have a solution. “Action …
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published - 14 September 2017
By Gavin Beever
Ice Breakers for Group Extension

Ice breakers are an important component of group extension. They help build rapport, establish some common ground and make group members feel comfortable. They can be used to:

Effectively introduce a facilitator
Introduce and set the tone for an activity
Introduce people to each other
Set the scene for the day
“Warm up” participants
Break down barriers
Help …
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published - 15 July 2017
By Gavin Beever
The ORID Method (Objective, Reflective, Interpretive and Decisional)

The ORID method is a great way to structure a survey, interview, presentation or discussion. It can assist by taking participants through an experiential learning process.  It helps them develop their thinking in a logical manner and then draw their conclusions in respect to the situation or topic in question. …
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Methods & Tools

published - 2 June 2017
By Gavin Beever
APEN

The Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) is the premier professional organisation for extension workers and those interested in extension in the Australasia-Pacific region.
Four hundred Extension Professionals are part of the network and the APEN website is here www.apen.org.au
APEN provides a range of networking and professional development opportunities for Extension Professionals. They …
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published - 1 June 2017
By Gavin Beever
Effective Presentations

Presenting well requires a set of skills and as such can be learned and continuously improved.  This article provides key tips for designing and delivering effective presentations.  It is designed to assist you with planning for and delivering presentations.
Preparing for success

Firstly, set clear objectives or learning outcomes for the audience you are …
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