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Re: Online Workshop: Artificial Intelligence Applications to Agriculture
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Workshop on Community-Led Initiatives to Improve Population Health
The Roundtable on Population Health Improvement will host a 2-day virtual workshop addressing community-led initiatives for population health improvement. This event will feature presentations and discussions on community-led action around a variety of population health improvement areas, including the social determinants of health. The workshop will be held on January 28–29. There will be two sessions daily: 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm EST. A copy of the agenda and resources will be posted...
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Using Good Judgement
An iceberg is a great analogy for many individual, team & organization efforts. Perhaps the most familiar model is from Ed Schein in which he uses the visible & invisible to illustrate how a company makes decisions. How it takes action. Above the water (visible) of the iceberg indicates strategic intent. Below the water (invisible) of the iceberg indicates core principles & values. Below the water! Hard Work Failure Doubts Set-Backs Persistence Long Days Sacrifice Courage Action...
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Searching for L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P.
Have you ever Googled "leadership"? The other day I got 2.5 Billion search results in under half a second. That might indicate I've got to get a whole lot better at searching for content on the internet. It also means the real messages of leadership can get buried in all that great information. Here are a few qualities (as verbs) that might resonate with you. L – Listening E – Empathizing A – Acting with awareness D – Dedicating time for others E – Encouraging R – Removing doubts S – Serving...
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Reviving the Technology in Extension Education (TEE) Subgroup!
Exciting News We're reviving the Technology in Extension Education (TEE) subgroup! Subgroup History The Technology in Extension Education (TEE) Connect subgroup launched early in the pandemic. Content was curated by Rose Hayden-Smith, University of California Extension emerita, as part of her NTAE technology fellowship with the Extension Foundation. (Rose will again be taking the lead and curating content for the group.) This subgroup was very active during the pandemic. We used this space...
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Re: A ChatGPT Primer for Financial Educators
Hi @Kristen Jowers you can also promote this training in the subgroup- https://connect.extension.org/...-extension-education This is a place for Extension professionals to discuss technology use in their work and right now there is an emphasis in the subgroup to discuss and share best practices, tips and resources on using AI in Extension work!
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Re: A ChatGPT Primer for Financial Educators
@MelaniePugsley thanks, got it posted to the subgroup!
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New Event! AI Basics for Extension: Intro to Using AI
AI Basics for Extension: Intro to Using AI June 1st, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET Register Here If you are new you new to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and wondering how it can enhance your work? Intrigued by the buzz of AI but don't know where to start? This special session for Extension Professionals will explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence and its potential use in Extension work. This engaging and informative session is a great opportunity to learn about the potential of AI, whether...
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Re: New Event! AI Basics for Extension: Intro to Using AI
Hey Angela - yes, it will be available in our Video Resource Library here in Connect Extension, usually within 72 hours of the event completion.
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Re: New Event! AI Basics for Extension: Intro to Using AI
Hi, I have a schedule conflict. Will this training be available in the library after-the-fact? Thank you
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Resources from AI Basics for Extension!
In this special session for Extension Professionals, we delved into the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in Extension work. It was a valuable opportunity to explore AI's potential with our colleagues and the information caters to individuals at all levels of familiarity with AI. During the webinar, we discussed what AI is and how it works, examples of how AI can be used in Extension, and provided guidance on creating effective prompts. There was also...
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June Check in: Recap of this Year's Program Center Stage Webinars!
Cooperative Extension implements community-driven impactful programming across the system. To showcase these programs, the Extension Foundation hosts a monthly series called Program Center Stage , which invites Extension teams from diverse areas to spotlight their programs and project methods, strategies, and impacts. This series serves as a platform for Extension professionals and partners to connect with these programs, gain insights and explore opportunities for collaboration or program...
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A ChatGPT Primer for Financial Educators
Since launching in November 2022, ChatGPT has become the fastest technology tool to reach 100 million users…ever. Some are calling it “the next transformational platform.” Extension Educators may field questions about ChatGPT or consider its use in their work. Below are five key things to know about this ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool: ChatGPT Description - ChatGPT is “a very smart text-based robot” that can answer questions and have conversations with users. GPT stands...
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What is ExtensionBot?
This work is supported by funding from a cooperative agreement with USDA-NIFA and in partnership with Oklahoma State University, New Technologies for Ag Extension, grant no 2020-41595-30123. ExtensionBot is a chatbot that is built and deployed by the Extension Foundation. We are working closely with Eduworks Corporation on the development and deployment of the technology. ExtensionBot is backed by an LLM (Large Language Model) that is trained exclusively on data provided by Cooperative...
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Treat each other with L.O.V.E.
A team we worked with was doing well except for a couple of team members who didn't get along very well. At the end of their time with us, we asked how their relationship was going. Particularly we asked if they could trust the other person. One of them replied "yes". Initially, we were excited about their progress! They continued to say they could trust them to be a jerk. What?! After some follow-up questions, we learned the behaviors they exhibited to this team member supported predictive...
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Re: Treat each other with L.O.V.E.
What a great analogy for L.O.V.E. Thank you, we all need a gentle reminder.
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Re: Embracing AI: Assistance for Enhanced Living
Is there a way I can add a friend to this event? She's a social worker with a specialty focusing on seniors. I sent her the link, but it doesn't allow her to click Yes.
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June 20th 2024 - Ethical AI Utilization Webinar
Extension Foundation is hosting a monthly workshop series for Extension professionals called "Upskilling Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development." Led by Nate Birt of Silver Maple Strategies, this series equips participants with tools and knowledge for success in the evolving grant making world and provides you with support to advance your projects and programs! This month's session is on the topic of "Ethical AI Utilization." June 20th: Explore ethical approaches to leveraging...
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Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development Workshop Series Recap
ICYMI: The Extension Foundation hosted "Upskilling Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development for Extension Professionals," a monthly interactive series led by Nate Birt. Each session provided valuable tools and insights designed to help Extension professionals navigate the evolving world of grantmaking. Participants gained new strategies, tools and resources for streamlining their grant processes, improving efficiency and discovering innovative ways to enhance their work. We extend a...
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New Web Page Highlights AI Resources and Insights
The Extension Foundation’s work in technology is supported by a New Technologies in Agriculture (NTAE) Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) (funding opportunity USDA-NIFA-OP-010186, award number 2023-41595-41325), in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. This grant enabled the Foundation to deliver a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) track at the 2024 National Extension Technology Conference (NETC)—an...