Four Core Principles of Extension Teaching

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.

