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Four Core Principles of Extension Teaching

Tablet screen displaying the course "4 Core Principles of Extension Teaching" by Lauren Snowden, featuring two people smiling and gardening together among colorful flowers.

Project Description:

This standalone microcourse on the Four Core Principles of Extension Teaching serves as a key component of a larger course on Extension Outreach and Education. Designed for busy learners, it offers a brief, engaging, and interactive experience that reinforces essential concepts for effective community education.

Microlearning Course Description:

The Four Core Principles of Extension Teaching are key strategies for delivering effective, community-based education. They emphasize learner engagement, practical relevance, and community impact. This course features a custom infographic with interactive hotspots—each revealing real-world examples, short audio narration, knowledge checks, and activities to reinforce and apply the principles.


Problem Solved:

The Four Core Principles of Extension Teaching microcourse bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application for Extension educators and Master Gardeners. Built with time-pressed learners in mind, this self-paced module uses an infographic-based interface with interactive hotspots, audio clips, and knowledge checks to reinforce best practices in community-based education. Whether new to outreach or looking to refresh their skills, learners walk away with a clear understanding of how to foster engagement, relevance, and impact in their teaching. This microcourse stands out for its clean design, flexible format, and high usability—delivering high-impact learning in just minutes.

​​Audience:

Master Gardeners and Extension employees working with Master Gardeners. 

Tools Used: 

Articulate Rise 360, Zoom, Canva, ElevenLabs.

 

Role:

Project Manager, Instructional Designer, Content Developer, Graphic Designer, Quality Assurance, UX Designer, Evaluation Designer, Branding and Style Coordinator,  Learning Management System Course Publisher. ​

Graphic showing the "Core Principles of Extension Teaching" with a smiling woman and man working in a garden. Four principles are listed in colored blocks: 1. Learner-Centered Education, 2. Research-Based Information, 3. Non-Formal Education Approach, and 4. Empowerment Through Community Engagement.
Tablet screen displaying a quiz introduction page with a grass background. The text invites users to take a low-stakes quiz to review the four extension teaching principles, emphasizing confidence-building and no pressure. A “Let’s go!” message encourages users to begin.
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