Tag: Agricultural Education and Communication Department

Video Equipment and Video Shot Composition (WC125)

Figure 1. Artist and videographer Stephen Poff beta tests a movie slate app for his iPhoneYou should become as familiar as possible with the video camera you plan to use and how best to use it in creating effective video shots. For a basic video shoot, the minimum equipment requirements are a video camera, a microphone, a light source, and a tripod. Composition refers to the types of video shots you will shoot. This 5-page fact sheet provides an overview of equipment and composition techniques. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc125

Scriptwriting (WC124)

Figure 1. ScriptwritingFor video productions, not only does the script have to read well for the eye, but it also has to sound good for the ear. This 3-page fact sheet provides an overview of good scriptwriting techniques. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc124

Video Production: Getting Started (WC123)

Figure 1. UF/IFAS video shoot for Gardening in a MinuteToday, just about anyone can post videos on the Web so that friends and family can see them, capture news events and distribute them online to television stations or networks that have websites, or shoot video “in the field” and bring the “field” back to the classroom. This 2-page fact sheet has information for novice video producers about developing video productions. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc123

Using Secondary Data to Build Strong Extension Programs (PEOD10/PD010)

Entomologists consult chikungunya virus map. In planning extension programming, collecting and analyzing information about client needs can be expensive and time consuming. This 4-page fact sheet describes the benefits and limitations of using secondary data, how to evaluate it, and ways to locate quality secondary data. Written by Cheri Winton Brodeur, Glenn D. Israel, and Diane D. Craig, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pd010

Community-Based Social Marketing (CBSM): Extension’s New Approach to Promoting Environmental Behavior Change (WC119)

Duval County Extension OfficeThis 3-page fact sheet explains some of the basic definitions and concepts of CBSM and provides Extension agents with additional choices for designing, implementing, and evaluating their programs with the public. Written by Paul Monaghan, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc119

Public Speaking (WC115)

4-H Congress gives the youth of Florida the chance to practice their public speaking skills.Knowing what to say and how to say it are foundational skills for all leaders; therefore, people promoting the agricultural industry need to know how to speak in face-to-face situations. This 3-page fact sheet shares the basics about gathering information and organizing, writing, and delivering speeches. Written by Ricky Telg and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc115

Public Speaking Tools (WC117)

A graphic, photograph, or chart may be easier to understand than someone's vocal description of a topic.When making a public speech, there are various tools at your disposal: vocal delivery, body language, visual aids, audience engagement, and the method of delivery. This 3-page fact sheet provides some suggestions about how to make good use of these tools. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc117

Media Interview Skills (WC114)

interview in poinsettia greenhouseBelieve it or not, if you know what you want to say and have confidence in your ability and appearance, an interview can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. This 4-page fact sheet focuses on basic media interview skills to help you feel comfortable during an interview. Written by Ricky Telg and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011. (UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc114

News Releases and Public Service Announcements (WC113)

news writer at workYou may be called upon to write a news release or public service announcements about your organization’s activities, interesting news, or important events. This 2-page fact sheet provides tips about how to write news releases and PSAs. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011. (Image: Tom Nordlie, IFAS news writer, works on a story. Photo by Tara Piasio)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc113

Working With the News Media (WC112)

video interviewLearn to think like a reporter about what stories are newsworthy and how you can help them do their job better, and get your message out to the public. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc112

Utilizing Basic Digital Photography Techniques on the Farm (WC110)

donkey in diagonal rows of hay roundsThis 3-page fact sheet focuses on plant and livestock photography and caption writing and outlines tips for taking digital photographs on the farm using a basic digital or cell phone camera. Written by Ricky Telg, Carly Barnes, and Adrienne Boyette, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc110

What is an Extension Program? (WC108)

This 3-page fact sheet provides a definition for the term program and discusses the primary components included in a program. Written by Glenn Israel, Amy Harder, and Cheri Winton Brodeur , and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc108

Evaluating Extension Programs (WC109)

Is program evaluation just a “necessary evil” for Extension program implementation? Or, rather, an opportunity to identify and document accomplishments and discover ways to strengthen the impact of programs? This 5-page fact sheet defines evaluation, explains why evaluation is important to Extension programming beyond accountability requirements, describes how UF/IFAS Extension agents are currently evaluating their programs, and makes suggestions for future evaluation efforts that will showcase the value of Extension programming to the public. Written by Alexa J. Lamm, Glenn D. Israel, David Diehl, and Amy Harder , and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc109

Maintaining Professionalism on Facebook: Tips for Extension Agents (WC107)

Facebook has revolutionized the world in which we communicate. In just a few mouse clicks, you can access personal information, pictures, recent conversations, and much more about your Facebook “friends.” With these things in mind, it is important to carefully consider the implications of becoming a Facebook friend. This 4-page fact sheet discusses professionalism and legal considerations for using Facebook as a tool to promote Extension programs. Written by Amy Harder, Hannah S. Carter, and Christy Chiarelli, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc107

Develop Your Public Speaking Skills: Tips for Beginning Speakers, Speech Coaches, and Judges (AEC341/WC023)

Developing effective public speaking skills is one of the most valuable benefits young people can derive from participation in 4-H, FFA, and other youth groups. This revised 7-page fact sheet pulls together advise from textbooks and references on public speaking as well as actual critiques from judges of public speaking competitions to provide guidance that is both consistent with accepted practice for public speakers and relevant to the problems faced by young speakers in a competitive setting. It was written by Marshall H. Breeze, Rick D. Rudd, Gregory T. Gifford, and Catherine W. Shoulders, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc023

WC104 Projected Materials

WC104, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, discusses the application of visual communications principles to the development of effective projected materials (computer-generated slide presentations). Published as the fourth of a four-part series by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc104