Title: Extreme EDIS

Purpose or Objectives:

Introduce participants to new and emerging possibilities for creating, publishing, accessing, and delivering IFAS online publications.

Proposed Agenda/Description of Program:

1. People and Policies. A quick overview of EDIS publishing with emphasis on any changes in staffing or UF/IFAS policy that affect EDIS publishing.
2. EDIS Technology Update. A quick overview of EDIS systems with emphasis on recent and emerging software enhancements.
3. Technology Trends. Introduction to new and emerging technologies related to EDIS publishing and information delivery.

(c.f. Symposium060518 for 2006 Symposium agenda)

Type of In-Service (Check the one that applies):

Annual Extension Symposium (3 hour block) _yes__ # blocks needed 1

Traditional in-service __

Is Distance Delivery an option? __yes__

Number of days or hours, if applicable (if multi-year training, please provide a brief explanation):

Intended Faculty Audience (Goal/Focus Area): All

Anticipated number of faculty: 30

Evaluation Methods to be utilized:

• Participant survey
• Demonstrated increased use of new technologies or features following training.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Participants will demonstrate improved satisfaction with EDIS systems.
2. Participants will effectively use established technologies for creating, publishing, accessing, and delivering EDIS publications.
3. Participants will gain an awareness of emerging technologies with potential to impact the way we create, publish, access, and deliver information to target audiences.

Goal Area/Focus Team: All

Contact person: Diana Hagan

Telephone: 352-392-2411 ext 289

E-mail: dihagan@ufl.edu

Budget Narrative*: $300 for online delivery

Budget (specified):