Extension Practice

Topic: New extension approaches

published - 19 November 2019
By Gavin Beever
Network Literacy

Online networking is now an important opportunity and component of many modern day extension programs.  In extending information and assisting with practice change, it’s often all about the relationships that provide the environment for success.

Network Literacy is an emerging field that is providing people with the means to effectively network …
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published - 25 June 2018
By Gavin Beever
Webinar – Stimulating Private Sector Extension in Australian Agriculture to Increase Returns from Research and Development

The priority of this project has been to identify practical proposals to stimulate private sector extension services, particularly to fill current gaps. This webinar provides a great opportunity to hear about the projects key findings, the impacts and economics of the project, the potential options going forward and what the …
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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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