Reach Versus Impact: Comparing Webinars and Online Short Courses for Educational Outcomes

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Anderson, Kathleen P. (author), Pulec, Kate E. (author), Skelly, Christine D. (author), Wright, Ashley D. (author), Greene, Elizabeth A. (author), and University of Nebraska Michigan State University University of Arizona
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2020-02
    URL:
    https://joe.org/joe/2020february/rb4.php
    Published:
    United States: Extension Journal, Inc.
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: D11361
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    58(1)
    Subject Term:
    decision making, extension education, extension programs, knowledge, management, online services, participation, equines, webinars, online course, online class, and industry issues
    Notes:
    9 pages., via online journal, Our multistate group of state horse specialists produced and evaluated impacts from six webinars and online short courses (webinar plus additional content) addressing current industry issues: pasture-associated laminitis, equine herpesvirus-1, disaster preparedness, sales fraud, rescues/rehoming, and manure management. We identified no differences in perceived knowledge gained from webinars or short courses; however, results suggest that participation in short courses versus live webinars may be more useful for making positive management decisions. Short course participants also reported greater potential for cost savings as a result of completing the education. On the basis of the study, we offer recommendations for developing effective online Extension education programs.

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