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Tour eXtension’s Tour eXtension’s Interactive Web Resources! Interactive Web Resources!
Judy H. BranchUniversity of Vermont Extension Family
Development & Youth Specialist,
Youth Financial Literacy Leader,FSA CoP
Nancy M. Porter Clemson University Extension Family Resource Management Specialist, Vice Chair FSA CoP
What is eXtension?What is eXtension?
• Cooperative Extension Initiative• Partnership >/70 Land-grant
universities– http://www.csrees.usda.gov/qlinks/extension.html
• Non-profit foundation• eXtension has the potential
– To be the leading, non-biased, peer-reviewed, research-based, electronic information and education system.
– To give you real answers in real time
What’s in the News What’s in the News http://www.extension.org/pages/Get_Your_Financial_House_in_Order http://www.extension.org/pages/Get_Your_Financial_House_in_Order
Calendar Calendar http://www.extension.org/personal+finance/events http://www.extension.org/personal+finance/events
Ask the Expert Ask the Expert http://www.extension.org/expert/ask_an_expert?redirect_to=http://www.extension.org/expert/ask_an_expert?redirect_to=
%2Fpages%2FFinancial_Security%3A_Money_Emotions %2Fpages%2FFinancial_Security%3A_Money_Emotions
Ask The Expert (ATE) FeatureAsk The Expert (ATE) Feature
• Responses organized around key words
• Consumer queries answered by key word team members
• All ATE replies move into the FAQ system for additional peer review
• Provides timely response to consumer questions by financial experts nationwide
What are FAQs?What are FAQs?
• Questions of broad interest to many consumers
• Sources of FAQs:
– Questions submitted by Extension personnel
– Ask the Expert (ATE) consumer questions
– FSA CoP online chat transcripts
– Q & As from government agencies
FAQ Peer Review ProcessFAQ Peer Review Process
• Initial author submits question & answer
• Two FSA CoP peer reviewers edit FAQ
• Copy Editor reviews and edits FAQ
• Key Word Team Leader publishes FAQ
• All edits made in the eXtension wiki http://faq.extension.org/
• “History” pages shows all edits
Ask the Expert (ATE)Ask the Expert (ATE) http://www.extension.org/expert/ask_an_expert?redirect_to=%2Fpages%2FGet_Your_Financial_House_in_Order http://www.extension.org/expert/ask_an_expert?redirect_to=%2Fpages%2FGet_Your_Financial_House_in_Order
Searches FAQs and Articles before Searches FAQs and Articles before sending question to Expertsending question to Expert
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questionshttp://www.extension.org/personal+finance/faqs http://www.extension.org/personal+finance/faqs
Online Investor Education for Online Investor Education for Farm Households ProjectFarm Households Project
• Funded by FINRA Investor Education Foundation
– Market analysis to clarify investment concerns and learning preferences
– Enhance Investing for Your Future learning lesson
– Pilot test program with Annie’s Project
– Potentially reach 13,500 farm households with investment education program
Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension SearchSearch
search.extension.org
Powered by Google773 Cooperative extension web sites
Interactive Learning ToolsInteractive Learning Tools
Moodle• “Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic
Learning Environment”– Similar to WebCT, Blackboard, etc.
• http://campus.extension.org– CoP-sponsored online courses
BankruptcyBankruptcy
• Department of Justice (DOJ) course for bankruptcy filers
• Personal Financial Management Instructional Course
• Filers required to complete the course prior to discharge
Debtor Education Debtor Education
• Online offering for states and counties that do not offer an Extension-provided in-person class
• Will require identifying filers
• Will require participants to be online, going through the course for at least 2 hours
National eXtension LaunchNational eXtension Launch
• Ag Outlook Conference– February 21-22, 2008– Washington, DC (Crystal Gateway Marriott)– Planned activities
• Ribbon cutting ceremony • Training opportunities• Participation by institutions