eXtension

Some sites to get MCE Faculty and Staff thinking about eXtension:

eXtension.org - the public face of eXtension.

What is eXtension? (a flash presentation)

people.extension.org - if you haven't created an eXtension login ID, you can do it here. If you have created an ID, you can update your profile here. The goal of eXtension is to have all 15,000 or so extension employees in the US to have eXtension IDs.

Fellow Marylanders with an eXtension ID - a list of MCE faculty and staff who have eXtension IDs. Note: there are over 200 as of January, 2008.

about.extension.org - informational site for eXtension users.

Professional Development Opportunities - click here to join in online training events, or to view past training events

cop.eXtension.org - where established Communities of Practice collaborate, and where you can find out about CoPs. Take a look at the list of existing CoPs and see if there is one you can join

How to join a CoP - steps to take to join an existing Community of Practice (login required).

faq.eXtension.org - a place to submit answers to questions you are frequently asked.

FAQ Reports - Some interesting statistical reports - see how Maryland is doing compared to other states, take a look at your own user statistics.

collaborate.extension.org - a place where you can collaborate with other extension professionals - including ad hoc groups.

lists.extension.org - a place where you can see available mailing lists and join them. Suggestion - join the Learn mailing list - you will be notified of professional development opportunities.

calendar.eXtension.org - a place to submit events

news.eXtension.org - eXtension news

search.eXtension.org - perform an aggregated search of Cooperative Extension sites across the country

Contemplating starting a CoP around your area of expertise? Please ask!

Pam King - Charles County - Leader in the Extension Disaster Education Network CoP
Mark Varner - Animal and Avian Sciences (ANSC) - eXtension iTeam member - Founding member of the DAIReXNET CoP

Want to get started contributing to eXtension but have questions? Ask us!

Andy Clark - Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) - eXtension iTeam member
Ginny Gerhart - Marketing and Media Services (MMS) - eXtension iTeam member - eXtension Trainer
Ann LaVigna - Information and Education Technology (IET) - eXtension iTeam member - eXtension Trainer
Brad Paleg - Information and Education Technology (IET) - eXtension iTeam member - eXtension Trainer

If you have eXtension expertise and you would like to be added to the above lists as a person who could offer advice and insights, contact Ann and you will be added.

The following is a test of the Ask an Expert Widget. Feel free to try it - but - since it is a test, don't expect too many words of wisdom in the answer. If you have any questions about the widget - ask Ann.

For more information, contact Ann LaVigna

Last updated: 03/9/2009