eXtension & Communities of Practice
Navigating Outreach and Engagement:
Food, Farms, and Fish
July 20-23, 2009
Semiahmoo Resort
Web is the
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O’Reilly and Battelle, 2009; Web Squared: Web 2.0 Five Years On
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Last Days
of the
Cubicle (Offi
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Created by Sam Johnston using OminGroup's OmniGraffle and Inkscape, 3/2009
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Financially tough times, I need some answers.
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extension.org!Managing money
in tough times.Wow, good
stuff!
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Social (Media)Networks
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Current Communities (41)
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Emerging Communities
Five Needs Based CommunitiesDiabetesCooperativesPoultry BlueberriesGrapesInvasive Species – Plants & AnimalsWatershed Management
Second Life
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The Ask an Expert Long Tail
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Who is Asking Questions:Demographics
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Knowledge of CES
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Science-based
TrustedNot trusted
Not based on science
How Does the Public Perceive Answers from eXtension?
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Science-based/TrustedWhat the clientele said:
“I am glad to have my other research confirmed however by a trustworthy source.”
“I got a reply that, although not what I wanted to hear, I trusted”
“I had a very prompt reply, with very accurate information plus direction to a paper.”
“A Google search provided an answer but I needed someone with authority and experience to corroborate...”
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How Did the Public Describe Their Question?
Criticallyimportant
Of significanteconomicneed
A curiosity
Of little economic
need
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ImportanceWhat the clientele said:
“I was worried about food safety for my family if I planted my vegetable garden as planned.”
“Squirrels have been eating my house. We tried several suggestions, and the situation is improving.”
“He gave practical information about how to decide what is best for my family, as opposed to necessarily doing what's best for the tree. Very helpful.”
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Speed of Response
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Speed of Response
What the clientele said:
“I didn’t expect an answer so quickly. In the matter of an hour or so..the response was very helpful. I am thrilled with this service”
“I will not keep a client waiting a week for a response. My suggestion would be that if you are going to provide this question and answer service, you need to respond in a timely fashion (within 2 days)”
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Utility by Response Time
Questions answered in 2 days or less
Questions answered in 3-7 days
Insignificantrole
(What role did the answer play in solving the problem)
Very important role
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Questions answered in 3-7 days
Utility of AnswerWhat the clientele said: “We were supplied with the information we wanted in an expedient, competent and professional manner (which is so unbelievably rare these days).”
“I do know it took four days for me to get an answer and I thought at the time if the answer was needed was urgent, I would have been in trouble.”
“To be frank, it’s kinda hit or miss and I’m not sold on the 'quick' response promised.”
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Questions answered in 3-7 days
Decisions
• Need more people within and outside CoPs answering questions.
• CoPs need to focus on recruiting and identifying appropriate responders, and on professional development.
• Must answer questions outside of currently launched CoPs. Need strategy.
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Questions answered in 3-7 days
Decisions
• Performance metrics must match clientele expectations.
• Develop content that appeals to more diverse demographic.
• Focus on online engagement.• Recognize AaE is reaching new,
online audiences.
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