Published - 2 December 2017 By Gavin Beever Needs Analysis Needs analysis is an important component and often the first step for the planning, implementation and evaluating of extension programs. By identifying the stakeholders and their … Read More Evaluation, Extension planning, Needs Analysis Home, Methods & Tools, Resources
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 … Read More Bennett's Hierarchy, Evaluation, Program Development Home, Methods & Tools, Resources
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 … Read More Dealing with complexity, Extension, New extension approaches, Online tools, Social media, video making Home, Methods & Tools, Resources
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 … Read More New extension approaches, Newsletters, Online tools, Social media Home, Methods & Tools, Resources
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 … Read More Action learning, experiential learning, Group extension, Group Facilitation Home, Methods & Tools, Theory
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 … Read More Action learning, Group extension, Group Facilitation, Icebreaker, Icebreakers Home, Methods & Tools
Published - 30 August 2017 By Gavin Beever Nominal Group Technique (Image source, Rod Baxter) The nominal group technique is a group extension process that can be used to generate outcomes and facilitate decision making around ideas, issues … Read More Group extension, Group Facilitation, Nominal Group Technique Home, Methods & Tools
Published - 15 August 2017 By Gavin Beever Mind Mapping Image source: The Peak Performance Center Mind mapping is a useful and simple tool for brainstorming a concept or issue as an individual or with a … Read More Brain Storming, Extension planning, Group extension, Mind Mapping Home, Methods & Tools
Published - 30 July 2017 By Gavin Beever Story Mapping Story Mapping is a process that can be used to present extension information in a compelling way. It uses online maps to engage with a … Read More New extension approaches, Online tools, Story Maps Methods & Tools
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 … Read More Communication, Evaluation, experiential learning, Extension planning, ORID, Survey Methods & Tools
Published - 6 June 2017 By Gavin Beever SWOT Analysis SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis can be used in assessment and planning in any situation where there is a desired outcome or objective. … Read More Evaluation, Extension planning, Group Facilitation, Strategic planning, SWOT analysis Home, Methods & Tools, Resources
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 … Read More APEN, Conference, Professional development Home, Methods & Tools, Resources, Theory
