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Central District/WACEC District 3 – Partners in Planning (#18700)

Communicates the process and results of UWEX CE’s 2003-2004 program planning to key external stakeholder groups in the Central District/WACEC District 3. Organized around 6 key themes in the process – Linking communities to university resources, Identifying local issues, Seeking diversity, Planning in partnership, Building capacity and Communicating openly. DVD (14:00).  (Partners in Planning Series)

Discovering the Future: the Business of Paradigms  (#16312)

Discusses how our paradigms – the set of rules and regulations that define the boundaries of our reasoning – filter our thinking and may prevent us from accepting relevant data. VHS VIDEO, PROGRAM GUIDE. (1984) - VHS VIDEO  (34:00)

Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn (#18957)

In this 3rd edition of what has become a classic reference for adult educators in better understanding adult learner motivation, Raymond Wlodkowskiexplores the conditions that evoke learner motivation and demonstrates how educators of adults can create learning environments that stimulate and nourish the desire to learn.  Wlodkowski illuminates the characteristics of a motivating instructor — expertise, compassion, enthusiasm, cultural responsiveness and clarity. He integrates neuroscientific understanding of motivation and learning (i.e. brain research that informs motivation and learning), enabling educators of adults to be more responsive to linguistically and culturally different learners.  His presentation is practical, immediately usable, humorous, insightful and filled with examples and case studies. (2008) – Text (528p).

Learning from the Heart: Reflections on Child-Centered Teaching  (#17340)

Designed to help people who work with youth do so in positive ways that will help young people learn and grow. Content includes the need for youth to make decisions, designing meaningful experiences and encouraging youth to share their learning. Focuses on 4-H, but appropriate for anyone working with youth. (1991) – VHS VIDEO (16:00), PROGRAM GUIDE.

Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 – Basic (#18844)

The basics of PowerPoint 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and PowerPoint 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Topics include getting started; viewing and formatting slides; text; graphics; charts, tables and multimedia; slide shows, output, and getting help. Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) - CD-ROM  (3 hours) (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 – Advanced (#18845)

The advanced features of PowerPoint 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and PowerPoint 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback. Topics include animation and multimedia; slide shows; graphics; special slides; import and output features; reviewing and security; customization; macros and extras.  Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610.  (2005) - CD-ROM  (4 hours) (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

The Planning and Results System – Overview 2002 (#18707)

Explains how to use the UWEX Planning and Results System.  Serves as a training tool for new users as well as a review for current users.  (2002) - DVD 

Program Development in UW-Extension: Getting Started in Extension Programming (#18708)

Designed to help new county CES faculty and staff understand Extension programming, learn the basics about Extension program development, get ready to work effectively with their program area representatives and start thinking about writing a plan for their work. (2002) - CD-ROM

The Program Development Model Helped My Programming Make Sense (#18805)

Sauk County 4-H Youth Development Educator Jessica Jens tells new colleagues how she uses the program development model as she develops her programming. (2005) - DVD  (11:00)

TL 21 Case Study Montage (#18609)

Abridged versions of using technology for program delivery case studies that were featured in the “Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century” videoconference: Black board, WisLine Web, Low-Cost Milk Parlor Design and Food Safety cd.  Montage originally produced for the 2003 WACEC conference showcasing Cooperative Extension’s use of technology in educating the people of Wisconsin.  (2003) - VHS VIDEO  (14:00).

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Strategies and Opportunities for Cooperative Extension (#18569)

9/12/02 UWEX satellite videoconference.  Provided an overview of new learning technologies and how they might impact how CES clientele receive information and learn.  Featured videotaped examples of how CES colleagues are currently using new technologies to meet the needs of learners.  Also explained what we know about learners and technology and offered a status report from the TL21 Task Force.  (2002) – VHS VIDEO (2 hours), PARTICIPANT PACKET (8p).

Trust and Transformation: An Introduction to Transformational Education (DVD Format) (#18776)

6/22/05 UWEX satellite videoconference offering an introduction to Transformational Education. Examines the characteristics of Transformational Education and how it applies to Wisconsin Cooperative Extension. Features a case study and county initiatives that exemplify Transformational Education. **VHS format also available – #18767**.  (2005) – DVD VIDEO (2 hours), PROGRAM GUIDE.

Trust and Transformation: An Introduction to Transformational Education (VHS Format) (#18767)

6/22/05 UWEX satellite videoconference offering an introduction to Transformational Education. Examines the characteristics of Transformational Education and how it applies to Wisconsin Cooperative Extension. Features a case study and county initiatives that exemplify Transformational Education. **DVD format also available – #18776**. VHS VIDEO (2 hours), PROGRAM GUIDE.

WACEC District 2/UWEX-CE Southern District – Partners in Planning (#18711)

Communicates the process and results of UWEX CE’s 2003-2004 program planning to key external stakeholder groups in the Southern District/WACEC District 2.  Organized around 6 key themes in the process – Linking communities to university resources, Identifying local issues, Seeking diversity, Planning in partnership, Building capacity and Communicating openly. (2004) – DVD (20:00).   (Partners in Planning Series).

WACEC District 4/UWEX-CE Northern District – Partners in Planning (#18712)

Communicates the process and results of UWEX CE’s 2003-2004 program planning to key external stakeholder groups in the Northern District/WACEC District 4.  Organized around 6 key themes in the process – Linking communities to university resources, Identifying local issues, Seeking diversity, Planning in partnership, Building capacity and Communicating openly. (2004) – DVD (16:00).  (Partners in Planning Series).

Western District – Partners in Planning (#18713)

Communicates the process and results of UWEX CE’s 2003-2004 program planning to key external stakeholder groups in the Western District. Organized around 6 key themes in the process – Linking communities to university resources, Identifying local issues, Seeking diversity, Planning in partnership, Building capacity and Communicating openly. (2004) – DVD (12:00).  (Partners in Planning Series).

Who Moved My Cheese? (#18545)

Based on the best-selling business book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” is a simple parable that teaches a way to deal with change in your work and in your life.  It is the story of 4 characters who live in a “Maze” and look for “Cheese” to nourish them and make them happy.  “Cheese” is a metaphor for what we want in life…good job, loving relationship, money, peace of mind.  “The Maze” is where we look for what we want…the organization we live in, family, community.  In the story the characters are faced with unexpected change and deal with it in a variety of ways.  In the process they discover how to deal with change so they can enjoy more success and less stress. (1999) – VHS VIDEOCASSETTE (13:00), PRINT MATERIALS, WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?  (Up to 45 copies of the book may be borrowed for the audience – takes less than an hour to read)  **When you order – please specify whether or not you’d like the book to be sent with the video, as well as how many copies you need.**