Tag: Agricultural Education and Communication Department

WC103 Exhibits and Displays

WC103, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, discusses the application of visual communications principles to the development of effective exhibits and displays. Published as the third of a four-part series by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc103

WC102 Posters and Fliers

WC102, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, discusses the application of visual communications principles to the development of effective posters and fliers. Published as the second of a four-part series by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc102

WC093 Risk and Crisis Communication: When Things Go Wrong

W093, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, examines the practice of crisis and risk communication as part of an organization’s overall crisis plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc093

WC095 Digital Photography Composition Techniques

WC095, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, presents techniques for organizing the subject through the viewfinder of a digital camera — how to hold the camera properly, angles, “rule of thirds” lines, depth of field, background distractions, and types of photos. Includes footnotes. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc095

WC094 Digital Photography and Photographic Editing

WC094, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ricky Telg, is first in a three-part series that offers tips on taking good digital photos and addresses the basics of digital photography. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc094

AEC382/WC063 Guidelines for Effective Professional and Academic Writing

Revised! AEC382, a 3-page fact sheet by R.G. Easterly III, B.E. Myers, A.E. Lutz, and N.T. Place, provides a few tips to keep in mind while composing professional documents. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc063

WC090 Evaluation Situations, Stakeholders & Strategies

WC090, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Glenn Israel, David Diehl, and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez, provides guidelines for extension faculty to tailor their evaluation activities to balance their available time and resources with the situation, as well as their individual and stakeholders’ needs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC090

WC092 Using the TOP Model to Measure Program Performance: A Pocket Reference

WC092, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy Harder, provides an overview of the Targeting Outcomes of Programs (TOP) Model of program planning and evaluation, defines the levels for assessing program performance, and identifies evaluation strategies appropriate for measuring program performance at each level. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC092

AEC377/WC058 Reporting Clientele Contact in Workload

Revised! AEC377, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Diane D. Craig, Bryan D. Terry, and Glenn D. Israel, describes for UF/IFAS Extension faculty how the WORKLOAD application should be used to report Extension contacts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc058

WC089 Planned Behavior Change: An Overview of the Diffusion of Innovations

WC089, a 4-page illustrated by Amy Harder, is designed to provide an overview of how the principles of diffusion can be applied to facilitate planned behavior change in Extension clientele. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC089

WC087 UF/IFAS Extension Mentoring Roles and Responsibilities

WC087, a 4-page fact sheet by Amy Harder, provides information about the mentoring roles and responsibilities of protégés, County and District Extension Directors, and the state Extension specialist in the UF/IFAS Extension Mentoring Program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC087

WC088 Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources

WC088, an 11-page illustrated report by Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, and Danielle Treadwell, summarizes the results from the 2008 University of Florida IFAS Extension–Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Small Farm Survey. This information can then be used by Extension faculty to identify target audiences, develop relevant materials, and deliver this information through appropriate channels to assist farmers in achieving the goals of their small farm enterprises. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC088

WC086 Preparing a Speech

WC086, a 6-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, addresses preparing to deliver a speech through audience analysis, considering a purpose and topic, preparing the major components of the speech (introduction, main point, organization, and conclusion), and referencing resources. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC086

WC085 Delivering an Effective Speech

WC085, a 5-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, describes how to present a speech effectively by overcoming nerves, developing stage presence, refining vocal qualities, maximizing power of expression, making eye contact, and using presentation aids. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC085

WC084 Effective Questioning Techniques

WC084, a 6-page fact sheet by James E. Dyer, discusses the purpose of questioning in the classroom, types of questions, how to maximize student participation, providing sufficient wait time, handling student responses, and responding to student questions. Includes references and Blooms Taxonomy Reference Guide. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC084

WC083 Teaching to Different Learning Styles

WC083, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by James E. Dyer, defines learning styles, types of learning styles (per the Gregorc Style Delineator), and preferred teaching methods and techniques for each style. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC083

AEC401/WC082 Using Mentoring as a Part of Professional Development

AEC-401, a 5-page fact sheet by Alexa Lamm and Amy Harder, defines mentoring, give a brief history, and reviews the stages of the mentoring process. It will also highlight the benefits mentors, protégés, and organizations can expect from the utilization of a mentoring process. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC082

AEC395/WC076 Implementing Inquiry-Based Teaching Methods

AEC395, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Anna J. Warner and Brian E. Myers, focuses on the nature of inquiry and provides basic guidelines and strategies for implementing inquiry-based teaching methods. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC076