2. eXtension eXtension, is a collaboratively built Internet- based learning environment delivering sound, science-based information on a 24/7/365 basis.

3. Why eXtension? Better together than separate –Content * best-of-best * peer-reviewed * scalable * more specialized –Efficiencies –Development potential

4. Questions, Issues, or Life Events Communities of Interest Basic Information Ask the Experts FAQs Distance Diagnostics Discussion & Chat Decision Tools Conferencing/Streaming Videos Individual Learning Modules Multiple Learning Modules Certificate/Credit Courses ProductsProductsProductsProducts ProductsProductsProductsProducts ?  How it works…

5. Virtual network Multi-institutional Multi-disciplinary Open (new members) Fluid and flexible Evolve over time Responsive to Communities of Interest Community of Practice

6. www.extension.org

8. Traffic (30 days)

17. YouTube Channel

18. Images & Photographs

19. BeGrowCreate - Twitter

20. SlideShare

21. Facebook

23. Funding Institutional Assessments New Technologies for Ag Extension (USDA) Private Funding

24. Benefits Researchers –Demonstrates engagement & outreach –Serves client/citizen needs –Strengthens position in the knowledge marketplace –Attracts public and private funding –Delivers new resources to increase learning, discovery and engagement –Offers collaboration with peers –Meets many grant requirements for extension; technology transfer

25. about.extension.org