2012 WEC MeetingsLihue, Hawaii

John P. HewlettUW Ranch/Farm Management Specialist

Traditional PresentationOnsite (live)

Web LibraryePresentation

Email/Newsletter (push technologies)

Webinar/MeetingBlog/Pod castWiki

eCoursewareSelf-directed coursesInstructor-lead courses

Distribution Technologies

Traditional Presentation: live

User experiences content in real timeUsually provides opportunities to interact with presenter(s)Once over, the conversation endsLogistical hurdles:

Limited chance to ask questionsAbility to hear/see

Web Libraries

Static pages (traditionalweb pages, static html)Provide links to information/data

By hostingBy linking to other web-based services

User/browser is expected to encounter the data by

Searching the web (GOOGLE)Via links from other sites

Challenging to keep updated

ePresentation: email/newsletter

User experiences content on their schedule (asynchronous)May provide opportunities to interact with presenter(s) Challenges:

Present one idea/topic at a timeLimited ability toexplain or interactover the content

ePresentation: webinar

User experiences content in real timeMay provide opportunities to interact with presenter(s)Once over, the conversation endsLimited content coverage (usually)Can remove challenges of distance/distributionSeveral logistical hurdles:

BandwidthInternet speed2-way audio/video

ePresentation: meeting

User experiences content in real timeProvide opportunities to interact with presenter(s)May provide for ongoing interactionMay provide for extensive content coverageCan remove challenges of distance/distributionSeveral logistical hurdles:

BandwidthInternet speed2-way audio/video

ePresentation: blogContent:

LocalOff-site (links)

Provides for asynchronous comment/discussion about the content:

Clarify ideasOffer other opinionsLink to additional resources

ePresentation: wikiContent

DocumentsPhotosAudioMany others …

Distributed authorship, including by usersMay offer other features:

Blog-stylecomment/interactionSchedulingSharing technologiesDocument reviewVersion managementMany others. . .

ePresentation: wiki cont.

ePresentation: content management systems (CMS)

Core features:User ManagementMedia ManagerLanguage ManagerBanner ManagementContact ManagementPollsSearchWeb Link ManagementContent ManagementSyndication and Newsfeed Management

Menu ManagerTemplate Management

eCourseware

Provides basis for educatorsand learners to interact aroundcontentPrimarily provides for:

Access control/user management

TestingGrading

May also include otherfeatures:

BlogsWikisSCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) compliant course material

eCourseware: self-directed learning

Allows user to access and move through content at their own pace/schedule:

Library (static pages)BlogWikiContent management systems (CMS)

Feedback via quiz/testing componentsLimited ability to interact with instructor

eCourseware: instructor-lead learning

Content types:Local documents (electronic material, printed material, slides)Web-based materialLive/recorded audioLive/recorded video

Interaction:Threaded discussionEmailChatWebinar/meeting

Feedback:TestingGrading

HostingVideo recording/editingAudio recording/editing

Content Production

HostingAdobe ConnectWebExIlluminateBlackboard

Content Production: webinar

SoftwareCamtasiaPremiere

StandardsFlashHTML 5

Content Production: video

SoftwareAudacitySoundbooth

StandardsWAVMPEG-4MP3WMA

Content Production: audio

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) FeedsRSS readersMobile platforms

TabletPhone

Content Production: other features

Learning Process

(Act), followed by the individual observing and reflect upon it (Observe and Reflect), followed by some conclusion or generalization about the experience (Generalize) which forms the basis for modified future action (Plan).

Type and level of interaction over the content:One-time encounter vs. ongoing Single presenter vs. two or moreBrief explanation vs. training in detail (skill building)Controlled vs. open access Feedback: none vs. multiple levels/modes

Objective(s)?

Traditional PresentationWeb Library (static pages)ePresentation

Email/Newsletter (push technologies)

Webinar/MeetingBlog/Pod castWiki/CMS systems

eCoursewareOthers . . . ?

What Technology or Combination?

Live presentationRefers to tools/pre-prepared & posted materialsBroadcast as webinarRecorded/processed for posting

Posted with interaction via blog/threaded discussion Materials:

Handouts posted as documentsTraining package:

Slides with notes for other educatorsTeaching outline

Distribution via CD/web training (live/webinar)Live presentation using recorded material

Multi-dimensional Approach

Western Extension Committee Examples

QUESTIONS?