eXtensionWilliam BivinNebraska LTAPUniversity of Nebraska Extension

Learning Outcomes know the URL eXtension.org and how it

is useful define Community of Practice and how

they are created

University Extension carry land-grant mission beyond

campus full spectrum of educational

opportunities high-quality needs of communities, state, the nation,

and world strengthen economy and quality of life

eXtension connects knowledge consumers with

knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out - via interactive learning

Interactive Learning available to students, researchers,

clinicians, professors, as well as the general public, at any time from any Internet connection

solve real-life problems in real time use of digital technology and “area-

specific” computing

eXtension Campus campus.extension.org LMS Moodle Sloodle gaming

Core Beliefs “openly shared” educational product

development educational products developed will

belong to the system change is continuous in most content

areas trust in the peer review system

Resource Areas or CoPs foundation of eXtension typically multi-institutional, multi-state,

and multi-disciplinary forms first as a Community of Interest as it grows, professional educators join

together to form a Community of Practice (CoP)

Benefits of CoPs national recognition and leadership sustainability of educational products

and programs higher quality, interactive, online

educational materials increased reach and impact of products

produced more efficient use of resources and

technology

Benefits of CoPs less duplication of effort enhanced access to national resources increased skill sets for faculty and staff more efficient use of faculty and staff

time better customer services reduction of redundant activity

Setting up a CoP go to eXtension.org and search the topic identify interested individuals or existing

groups set up a meeting to share ideas on

forming a CoP identify the Community of Interest you

will serve

Setting up a CoP identify existing products to use that

can have the most impact initially identify existing or potential new

funding sources decide the scope of your CoP identify the core leadership group user generated groups

Review Name the eXtension URL

How might it be useful to the LTAP community?

Define Community of Practice and how one is created

Contact William Bivin Nebraska LTAP University of Nebraska Extension wbivin2@unl.edu 402-472-2180