Description: As a new educator, have you inherited a class field trip like Ag Day. In Knox County, we have inherited 3 class field trips. The educators will share how they led, adapted, and continued to grow the field trips for classes.
Description: The primary focus and purpose of the program will be open discussion of experiences, successes, and challenges that Purdue Extension staff, both county and campus, have had in working with veteran audiences. This roundtable discussion will be led Indiana AgrAbility staff members and partners who have been actively involved with veteran outreach and education. Participants will be asked to share about veteran-specific programming they have conducted, and how veteran audiences have been targeted for existing Extension programs. Successful collaborations with other organizations and agencies for veteran-oriented programming will be explored. Likewise, attendees will be encouraged to ask questions of the AgrAbility staff and other participants about challenges they may have experienced in serving veteran audiences.
Presenters: Joe Ricker, Indiana and National AgrAbility Veteran Outreach Coordinator; Linda Tarr, Indiana AgVets Project Manager, Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation; Ed Sheldon, Agricultural Safety Specialist/AgrAbility Outreach Coordinator, ABE; Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez, Farmworker Outreach Coordinator, ABE & ASEC; Bill Field, Professor and Extension Safety Specialist, ABE
Wednesday December 4, 2024 3:35pm - 4:25pm EST
Room 5B
Description: This presentation provides a comprehensive guide to presenting the relationship between mental health and screen time, incorporating interactive elements and practical advice to engage the audience effectively.
Presenter: Angela Sorg, HHS Educator, DeKalb County
Wednesday December 4, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Room 5B
Description: The presenter has about 40 years’ experience in writing a personal column and can share ideas on how to start, who to send it to, how to come up with ideas, advantages of writing, the struggles of writing, etc.
Presenters: Jeff Burbrink, ANR Educator, LaGrange County; Emily Christ, HHS Educator, Elkhart County; John Woodmansee, ANR Educator
Thursday December 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am EST
Room 5B
Description: This session, led by the ESP Professional Development committee, aims to equip Extension Educators with strategic insights into diverse professional development opportunities tailored to their program areas and to focus areas (e.g., leadership, time management, conflict resolution, DEI, program planning). Attendees will explore a spectrum of in-person, virtual, local, and out-of-state options, while also learning effective strategies for securing funding and seamlessly integrating professional growth endeavors into their demanding schedules.
Presenters: Lori Bouslog, CED & HHS Educator, Vermillion County; Tanya Hall, Community Development Regional Extension Educator; Pandora Taylor, HHS Educator, Boone County
Thursday December 5, 2024 9:25am - 10:10am EST
Room 5B
Description: Pressing environmental challenges, such as climate change and declining biodiversity, necessitate the development of an environmentally literate workforce. Youth are also increasingly concerned about these environmental challenges. In this hands-on session, we will explore multiple learning activities that introduce youth to challenges and solutions related to environmental sustainability. These activities provide opportunities for youth to recognize the interdependencies of ecological, social, and economic systems and to consider sustainability-related educational and career pathways. These activities will also challenge youth to apply systems thinking to design solutions that meet the needs of communities while minimizing negative impacts on ecosystems. These activities can be used as grab-and-go lessons or organized into a series on sustainability, such as for a Spark Club or in-school programs.
