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    1. Asynchronous volunteer engagement in online continuing education using virtual communities

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Freidig, Amy (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2019
    Published:
    Extension Journal, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 32 Document Number: D10611
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    57(3)
    Notes:
    4 pages., Article #:3TOT9, via online journal., The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program team used the Google+ Community platform to provide an engaging online discussion forum for asynchronous continuing education experiences. Applications of such a tool for volunteer online education have numerous benefits, including the capacity for asynchronous posting, ease of posting, privacy options, wide availability, and the potential for internal troubleshooting.

    2. Implementing a successful national e-forum

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Lobley, Jennifer (author), Edwards, Harriett C. (author), Vettern, Rachelle (author), Lesmeister, Marilyn K. (author), and McKinley, Steve (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2019-08
    Published:
    United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 77 Document Number: D10809
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    57(4)
    Notes:
    7 pages., Article #: 4IAW3, via online journal., The National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum is an alternative to multistate, face-to-face volunteer forums. Building on the success of regional e-forums, a collaborative group planned and offered three webinars that were relevant, economical, consistent, and convenient to attend. A blended learning strategy can successfully be used for focusing on both volunteer and organizational needs when approached with intentionality. Extension can use this model broadly to develop better trained corps of volunteers. Data-driven recommendations are included for Extension professionals interested in exploring hybrid training options.