eXtension 30-minute sessions - Simplifying Technology

eXtension is offering a variety of 30-minute sessions during the month of October. Topics range from using Google and embedding the eXtension widget, to Moodle and Second Life. For a listing, see the eXtension October Professional Development Listings.

Free webinar on Effective On-line Training Techniques

A free webinar, titled: "How to Make Online Training as Interactive and Effective as In-Person Training", will be conducted on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 2 PM (EDT).

Concepts covered include:

• Get your trainees engaged and participating


• Use Webinar tools to deliver unique and creative exercises


• Measure the effectiveness of your training sessions

Pre registration is required. To register for this webinar, go to GoTo Meeting's Registration Site.

5 Easy Ways to Help Adults Learn

A free 1-hour webinar titled, "5 Easy Ways to Help Adults Learn," will be broadcast on September 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. This session is sponsored by InSync Training.

Pre-registration is required. To register, or for further information, go to InSync's Website.

UNHCE Orientation Course Updated

The UNHCE Orientation Course has been updated. This on-line course contains useful links and information on a variety of topics relevant to your employment with UNH Cooperative Extension and the university.

This course was developed using Moodle, an on-line delivery tool which can help you deliver information to your audience in a variety of formats, utilizing a wide array of features.

For further information and assistance using Moodle to deliver your programs, contact Barbara Wright.

Effective Presentation Skills Course through eXtension

eXtension offers a free on-line professional development opportunity on effective presentation skills for Extension educators. Included in the course are Seven Keys To Effective Presentations .

This course focuses on presentations for adults, though many of the concepts apply to youth as well.

You can access this course by going to the eXtension Professional Development site and selecting the course titled Presentation Skills for Extension Educators. You'll need to sign in using your eXtension ID, which is free and available to UNHCE staff.

UNHCE Professional Development In-Service Calendar

The UNHCE 2008 - 2009 In-Service Calendar has been published. To see descriptions, go to: http://extension.unh.edu/Intranet/UNHCEPD/0809desc.htm

Follow the links for listings or to register for sessions.

Internet Safety Training

Granite State Distance Learning Network is offering a series on Internet Safety on Wednesday, May 28th. This series is for varying audiences, including Middle schoolers, high school age, and adults who work with youth.

See their on-line brochure for further information.

Distance Learning Selection Tool

The UNHCE Distance Learning matrix has been updated. This is a tool to help you choose a mode of delivery for your programs. Many distance learning technologies are included.

On-Line Mentor Training Module available

An on-line training module has been developed to help familiarize mentors with the goals of the UNHCE mentoring program. You can view this guide in your browser window at: Mentor's Goals on-line module

Note that you will need to have Flash installed on your computer to view this module.

For more information on the mentoring program, go to the UNHCE New Employee Orientation page at: http://extension.unh.edu/Intranet/NewEmp.htm and scroll down to the section on the mentoring program.

Creating Effective Assignments

The UNH Center for Teaching Excellence developed a resource to help educators create effective assignments. Although it is geared toward the traditional classroom environment, many strategies translate to our work as Extension Educators.

To review this offering, go to: http://unh.edu/teaching-excellence/resources/Assignments.htm