CHANGING WEB-BASED USER INFORMATION SYSTEM DYNAMICS Engaging users with Extension Suite Online® and AgriSuite Online® Piet van Zyl

Since 2010 – One Way Traffic Information System From Developer to user Bridging the divide Between Research and Extension Between Extension Practitioners and Farmers User support Training and Advocacy Help Desk

From 2015 – Two Way Traffic Information System Users are already creating new information systems from Extension Suite Online® Bridged the divide Between Research and Extension (Extension Suite Online® Version 2) Between Research and Farmers (AgriSuite Online® Version 2) User collaboration Creating an Ecosystem

An ecosystem During the next five years Allow users to participate Allow users to become more involved

Build a strong online agri-community Social media Discussion forums Web sites Webinars

Co-create applications Forum for additions and design Co-design Co-develop Allow 3 rd party development

Taking agriculture in SA forward Solve industry problems together Stimulate user interaction Create Apps

The process… Create the forums for solutions, additions and design Identify and Invite collaborators Encourage, Train, Support Co-opt Co-design & Co-develop Accept contributions Reward and Celebrate

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