Issues Challenging Food Security Goals in the Era of Disruptive Change and Opportunities to Revisit Extension Education Strategies DOI Open Access

Wayne Ganpat,

Marcus Ramdwar

Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 28(1), С. 24 - 40

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2021

This study examined the challenges to achievement of food security goals and role Extension Advisory Services (EAS) at a time when world is faced with double burden an immediate pandemic in midst ongoing climate change events. EAS have always played vital roles past emergencies around are being challenged respond timely appropriately these times. The purpose this paper was (i) describe impacts disruptive changes on systems across world, (ii) present key agricultural education extension responses such (iii) make recommendations strengthen responses. There focus Covid-19 as changes. An internet-mediated approach source information review published literature were used gather information. Results detailed several seven regions both events four pillars security, some global areas meet challenges. Recommendations included strengthening deepening collaboration all service providers country level ensure coordinated responses, building stronger community resilience research directed assist reengineering organizations terms structure, leadership management. Keywords: agriculture; extension; change; pandemic;

Язык: Английский

Is Online Learning Accessible During COVID-19 Pandemic? Voices and Experiences of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Students with Disabilities DOI Creative Commons

Ro'fah Ro'fah,

Astri Hanjarwati, Jamil Suprihatiningrum

и другие.

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 14(1), С. 1 - 38

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2020

The study seeks to examine the voices and experiences of students with disabilities in navigating online learning during COVID-19. Based on in-depth interviews thirty-four various UIN Sunan Kalijaga, this attempts answer how these experiencing learning, what challenges they encounter, strategies are using navigate new way learning. Results show most prefer conventional face-to-face compared one. Students reported experienced, important which is high cost internet access. Other include inaccessibility e-learning system respect platform activities. also concerned absence supports that normally received from university’s disability office (Pusat Layanan Difabel/ PLD). These have encouraged seek help family members, peers, lecturers.Abstrak Studi ini berupaya untuk mengevaluasi pendapat dan pengalaman siswa penyandang cacat dalam menavigasi pembelajaran selama Berdasarkan wawancara mendalam dengan tigapuluh empat mahasiswa berbagai kecacatan di penelitian mencoba menjawab bagaimana para mengalami online, tantangan apa yang mereka hadapi, strategi gunakan cara belajar baru ini. Hasil menunjukkan sebagian besar lebih suka tatap muka konvensional, dibandingkan online. Siswa melaporkan alami, terpenting adalah tingginya biaya akses internet. Tantangan lain termasuk tidak dapat diaksesnya sistem sehubungan kegiatan pembelajaran. juga khawatir adanya dukungan biasanya terima dari Pusat Difabel (PLD) universitas. Tantangan-tantangan telah mendorong mencari bantuan anggota keluarga, teman sebaya, dosen

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Remote instruction and distance education: A response to COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
James R. Lindner, Christopher A. Clemons, Andrew C. Thoron

и другие.

Advancements in Agricultural Development, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 1(2), С. 53 - 64

Опубликована: Июль 15, 2020

The purpose of the qualitative study was to explore how middle and secondary school agriscience teachers define remote instruction distance education. This research conducted as a response COVID-19 pandemic. Data for were collected during time schools closed and/or offering instruction. A purposive sample seventeen education in States Alabama Georgia selected this study. using structured interview questionnaire analyzed constant comparisons. conceptual framework developed transactional theory bound by strategic analysis. Findings showed that did not collectively same manner. Some defined them similarly, some noted specific differences terms are used. These identified strengths opportunities should be exploited weaknesses threats mitigated. Recommendations training appropriate use delivery strategies provided. additional into impact on student learning

Язык: Английский

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Extension Professionals' Information Use, Protective Behaviors, and Work-Life Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Glenn D. Israel, David C. Diehl, Sebastian Galindo‐Gonzalez

и другие.

Journal of Extension, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 58(6)

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2020

In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, we asked Extension professionals about sources used to inform their work, means clientele, and management own health well-being. Survey data revealed that sought information from trusted large majorities were involved in disseminating online clientele. felt well supported, prepared address pandemic's challenges, practicing recommended behaviors. However, respondents reported high levels stress difficulty balancing professional personal needs. Recommendations focus on collaborative opportunities for as development other resources personnel.

Язык: Английский

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Information Source Use and Social Media Engagement: Examining their Effects on Origin of COVID-19 Beliefs DOI Creative Commons
Kristin E. Gibson, Catherine E. Sanders, Alexa J. Lamm

и другие.

SAGE Open, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(4)

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2021

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly infectious virus transmitted through droplets from sneezes and coughs, was declared global pandemic in 2020. Measures implemented by organizations as result of COVID-19 were controversial among United States (U.S.) citizens. Perceptions governmental scientific information further divided U.S. citizens distrust science fostered conspiratorial thinking toward the origin virus. The purpose this study to determine if critical style (CTS), use sources, social media connections predictors beliefs. A survey disseminated 1,048 adults May 2020 when most states under shelter-in-place orders. Results indicated select sources used predicted CTS not significant predictor. Findings revealed partisan divide between sources. Implications for communicators engaging public during crisis discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Social Media Natives and Online Learning: A Longitudinal Study across the COVID-19 Lockdowns in Malaysia DOI Open Access

Kamarulzaman Aziz

Journal of Logistics Informatics and Service Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 28, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in various aspects of life, including education, where most pivoted to online modes.Despite the fact that today's students are hyper-connected due their social media usage, it cannot be assumed they would easily adapt learning without any difficulties or adverse effects.This study aims explore experiences natives Malaysia's higher education system during three nationwide lockdowns implemented curb spread COVID-19.To position relative previous research, a systematic literature review was conducted using Lens.orgdatabase.The analysis followed longitudinal design, cumulative sample 213 respondents who were surveyed main lockdown periods.Specifically, an survey administered each lockdowns, targeting enrolled institutions.Descriptive statistics used analyze quantitative data, while thematic for qualitative data.The found being did not make them immune challenging situation, and necessarily find shift easy preferable.Therefore, stakeholders must more sensitive needs when adopting similar situations.The insights presented this serve as essential reference we continue changing landscape education.

Язык: Английский

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Organizational Innovation in Times of Crises: The Case of Extension and Advisory Services DOI Open Access
Kristin Davis, Anna Snider, Thomas Archibald

и другие.

Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 28(1), С. 6 - 14

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2021

Since it formally began, extension institutions have been innovating in response to the changing environment. Past crises induced organizational innovation limited ways. The COVID19 crisis appears brought about more radical change organizations. In this manuscript, we apply theory including insights from recent research on adaptive management international development examine how organizations innovated during COVID-19 crisis. We explore modified inputs such as human capital, technology, and equipment; outputs services; components, social structures, participants, goals. review previous learn global adapted then contemporary experiences of COVID-19. This allows us provide suggestions for future directions implementers strengthen services respond times continue support clientele varying circumstances. suggest that embrace inclusive technology cautiously, staff with skills adapt problem solve, ensure flexible structures allow collaboration. Keywords: extension; innovation; managing change;

Язык: Английский

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Evaluating Extension in Times of Crisis: Assessing Program Impact during COVID-19 DOI Open Access

Catherine Dobbins,

Kisha Faulk,

Alexis Roberts

и другие.

Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 28(2), С. 6 - 13

Опубликована: Март 15, 2021

Communicating the value of Extension programming to stakeholders remains a challenge for many professionals. Program evaluation is tool that can help communicate Extension; however, methods fail articulate story aggregated impact. A public instrument was recently developed impact Extension. Extension’s has become more critical, yet difficult, do during COVID-19 pandemic. This research note shares results program using determine Georgia Cooperative programs shelter-in-place orders due COVID-19. Respondents (n = 572) indicated high levels self-reported knowledge gain, wellness, intent change behavior, and perceived economic value. The demonstrated respondents’ overall satisfaction valuation Family Consumer Sciences enabled data collection professionals their despite major disruptions traditional formats.

Язык: Английский

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Work-Life Balance during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Extension Professionals DOI Creative Commons
David C. Diehl, Glenn D. Israel, July D. Nelson

и другие.

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 1, 2023

Using a retrospective post-then-pre design, we asked Extension professionals to reflect on their work-life balance before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives were assess whether variables (work interference with personal life, life work, work-personal enhancement) changed from pandemic, any changes in concentrated households parents who had caregiving responsibilities, of these associated respondents’ gender, marital status, or work location. Findings indicated that (1) significantly increased enhancement decreased pandemic; (2) respondents young children household reported significant increase for while did not have small decrease life; (3) gender but younger those more direct contact public showed larger increases work.

Язык: Английский

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The communication preferences of University of Idaho Extension professionals and their constituents DOI Creative Commons

Klae D. O'Brien,

Sarah A. Bush, Kattlyn J. Wolf

и другие.

Advancements in Agricultural Development, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 4(4), С. 58 - 68

Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2023

As Cooperative Extension Services (CES) grow, agriculture evolves, and urbanization increases, professionals are challenged to continue meeting the needs of their constituents by providing reliable, research-backed information communities. This includes utilizing appropriate communication means reach constituents. Therefore, purpose this study was examine preferences University Idaho CES types channels most used. We used a cross-sectional descriptive census survey design administered all faculty educators. analyzed data via statistics, Wilcoxon signed rank tests, paired sample t-tests. ranked mainly individual as preferred method communication. However, they felt may prefer mass or group more than do. should utilize audience segmentation serve better. COVID-19 also significantly increased time spent preparing communications communications. While technological-based during COVID-19, it is important consider access availability Understanding what resources have available how receive information, can help maintain relationships with audiences.

Язык: Английский

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Overview of Extension and the Social Sciences DOI

Maria Rosario T. de Guzman,

Maria Rosario T. de Guzman,

Maria Rosario T. de Guzman

и другие.

Cambridge University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 94

Опубликована: Март 28, 2024

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Язык: Английский

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