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
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 … Read More experiential learning, Group Facilitation, ORID, Presentation, Presenting skills, Working with groups Home, Methods & Tools, Resources
Published - 1 May 2017 By Gavin Beever Peter Honey and Alan Mumford Learning Styles Peter Honey and Alan Mumford recommend that to maximise personal learning, each learner ought to understand their own learning style and seek out opportunities to … Read More Activist, Evaluation, Extension planning, Group Facilitation, Learning style questionnaire, Learning styles, Learning to learn, Pragmatist, Reflector, Theorist Methods & Tools, Uncategorized
Published - 1 May 2017 By Gavin Beever Pareto’s Law It is useful for Extension Professionals to consider Pareto’s Principle when planning and implementing extensions projects and managing their time. Pareto’s Principle is often simplified … Read More 80/20 Rule, Extension planning, Pareto's Law, Prioritise actions Methods & Tools
Published - 2 December 2016 By Gavin Beever What is Extension? Extension is the practice of transferring information, knowledge or skills that can assist individuals, families, communities, organisations or businesses achieve improved economic, social and environmental … Read More Extension, Extension Described, Extension planning, Extension Principles, History of Extension Theory
Published - 1 November 2016 By Experiential Learning David Kolb synthesised three models to develop key characteristics of experiential learning. 1) The Lewinian Model 2) The Dewey Model, and 3) The Piaget Model The Lewinian Model of … Read More Action learning, Action learning cycle, Dewey model, experiential learning, Extension planning, Group Facilitation, Lewinian model, Piaget model Theory
Published - 1 October 2016 By Participatory Research, Development and Extension – Sustainable Agriculture Developed in the 1980s-1990s, Niels Roling argues for sustainable agricultural development practice (RD&E) to involve farmers in the R&D process as collaborators and driving the … Read More Empowerment, Extension planning, Group extension, Group Facilitation, Interactive, Learning paths, Participatory approach, Social, Social transitions, Systems thinking Theory
