Distance Education
Publications
Am I Ready? Competencies and Skill Sets Needed for Virtual Conference Hosts
WC390/AEC728 by Lauri M. Baker and Matt BengeMay 24th, 2021This new 3-page article is the third publication in the Don't Fake It, Make It! series. Implementing a virtual conference or meeting can be a challenging task. Whether hiring staff or recruiting colleagues to assemble a team, it is necessary to ensure your team is built based on the specific competency needs for hosting a virtual conference or meeting. Written by Lauri M. Baker and Matt Benge, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.
Delivering Secure CEU Training Utilizing Zoom
PI286/PI286 by Brett W. Bultemeier and Michelle AtkinsonSeptember 8th, 2020
Don’t Fake It, Make It! Technology and Tools for Virtual Hosts
WC391/AEC729 by Jarred A. Shellhouse, Lauri M. Baker, Anissa Zagonel, Phillip Stokes, and Cheryl R. BoyerMay 24th, 2021The “Don’t Fake it, Make it!” series assists virtual conference and meeting hosts in creating an engaging program to benefit their participants. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication gives an overview of common features hosts look for in virtual conference software platforms before committing to one. Written by Jarred A. Shellhouse, Lauri M. Baker, Anissa Zagonel, Phillip Stokes, and Cheryl R. Boyer.
Engaging Learners via Live Online Learning
WC395/AEC734by Taylor Nash and Megan S. CantrellAugust 16th, 2021The explosion of virtual training and education has created opportunities for interactions far beyond what is available in a face-to-face environment. However, easier access to individuals comes with unforeseen challenges in creating an environment that fosters genuine engagement. This new publication includes engagement strategies for the Extension environment as well as the virtual classroom of traditional education. Written by Taylor Nash and Megan Cantrell; 3 pp.
Instructional Methods for Distance Education
WC026/AEC 345 by Ricky W. TelgOctober 3rd, 2018
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Distance Learning Empowers Women in Rural Nepal to Treat Livestock as a Business
Livestock LabDecember 19th, 2022Ms. Kusumaya K.C. is part of a vital labor force in Nepal that brings animal health services to remote areas of the country. Before getting to work, however, she had to overcome obstacles to education that often limit rural women from realizing their potential. Through a project of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for […]
Helping Your Child Have Success as a Virtual Student
Shawn JacksonSeptember 17th, 2020More than likely, if you are the parent of a school age child, you have been introduced to online learning in 2020. While having its benefits, online learning can certainly present its challenges. For a child to be successful learning virtually, there are certain tips parents and student should follow as well as be aware […]
UF Students Design Corn Maze for Plant City Family Farm
Kim ScottoOctober 9th, 2019By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the second year in a row, students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) geomatics program are partnering with a Florida family farm to promote agritourism. The Single R Ranch in Plant City is co-owned by Carson and Janet Futch, both UF graduates. Each fall, […]
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