Technology
TECHNOLOGY
Submitted by: Chris Adcock
The "Synopsis of Models for Improving Extension Program
Delivery"
document states:
"All of the modeling groups called
for greater use of technology to support, but not replace, human-to-human
interactions. Some of the groups identified a range of delivery techniques
with certain areas—such as information or data bases more accessible
to agents, volunteers and clients—being more strongly supported
by technology than more in-depth educational activities which require
the human presence. While there was agreement on the extremes—such
as technology-based data and agent or specialist presence in large
annual educational meetings, the groups thought more research and
development was needed to identify types of education that could
be as effective and yet more efficient if technology based. Recommendations
also seemed to indicate a common theme for greater standardization
of technology and advocacy to increase technology infrastructure
or "tap into the technology pipeline" in more rural
or less populated counties. Most of the groups also agreed that
more staff training and development could be technology-based."
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