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Gamification or “Jobification” – Applying Game Design Approaches as a Bridge to Workforce Skills

I recently wrote a blog post for an outside ag tech project that I work on with Virginia Tech.  The project has paired a cohort of Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Ag faculty with Virginia Tech Ag faculty to focus on instructional design that is aimed at helping students gain (and acknowledge the gain of) greater workforce skills.

One design that has prompted a bridge between out-of-school and formal learning is badging to help students reflect on the experiences that they have had outside of class so that the course materials feel more relevant.  One VCCS faculty member aptly named this practice of building gamification in as “jobification”.   I thought this might be of interest to some of my CCE colleagues.  The idea of instructional designs that bridge learning environments is what my own research focus is on.

You can find the blog post here:  https://awt4collaborativeleadership.blogspot.com/2023/10/gamification-or-jobification-applying_18.html 

We are currently working on a journal publication to describe more of the documentation that went into this component of the project.  Stay tuned :).

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Save the Date! National Conf for 2024 will be hosted in the Northeast (driveable!)

Colleagues –

Save the date –  ESP will host the national conference for 2024 in Virginia Beach.  Mark your calendar for Oct 27-31.  We are hoping to have a group attend.  There is ESP Lambda Chapter funding for members if interested.

Time to consider…what should we present?  Are there options for traveling down together?  Etc.

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Good Practices for Hybrid Meetings + Annual Meeting | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter

We have all been to meetings where Hybrid formats don’t work, we may have even been the organizer for some. Join us to hear from experts and practitioners about how-to (and how not to) welcome staff in person and virtually.

ESP Lambda Chapter’s annual meeting will follow the presentation and questions.  All are welcome to attend!

Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUld-ytrjkuGtA5jsgnfbxhcCw9bJv6Vm2H

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Crafting Effective Learning Experiences with the Help of Instructional Design Models

Just like anyone else, I can get easily distracted, behind, rushed, and overwhelmed while trying to plan for a new program.  Learning that this feeling is not “just me” and that others that I look up to struggle and look for methods of to overcome the “too busy to plan” feeling has upped my game over the years.  Reflecting on the steps in an Instructional Design Models is one way that I do this.

A new cohort of the Program Development Leadership Cohort (PDLC) that was kicked off this week – we start the work by reflecting on what has worked for each of us in designing programs, and considering effectiveness strategies that others have put into place that we have witnessed as successful.  And then we look at how similar all of our ideas really are – and how similar the many versions of instructional design models are.  Essentially – when we take time to assess needs, develop clear objectives, design a program for the primary audience, create an implementation plan for effectiveness, and then evaluate against our objectives – we are more likely to provide an effective learning experience.  Sounds simple…but it does take practice – which is just what we do in PDLC.

I find reflecting on a program development model helps me to ensure that I’ve considered thoughts and ideas of others and research, and keeps me focused on the task at hand while mindful and curious about what could be.  While I embrace the iterative process (in a model like Dick and Carey), I tend to lean into the ADDIE model as  a simple way to think of the parts and pieces.  Documenting steps and keeping notes in a place that I can find them is really key for me.  At the moment OneNote is my go to…thought this does change depending on my collaborators and projects.

So…if you are thinking – “how can I make sure that my programs/projects move forward, address needs, and are welcoming to your audience – I might suggest using a PD Model to nudge your action steps and keep you moving forward.  Want to know more about program development models?  Check out the resources – including a short tutorial at: https://staff.cce.cornell.edu/courses/ccepdc-101/program-development-concepts-and-models 

Celeste Carmichael is a Program Development Specialist for CCE Administration.

 

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ESP Officer Meeting Minutes

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ESP Lambda Chapter – Leading, Learning + Connecting

Dear ESP Colleagues –

Consider yourself invited!  The ESP Lambda Chapter officers met today and discussed how to grow our membership, leadership team, and engagement.  Lo and behold – it occurred to us that all should be invited to our regular meetings as well as to professional development offerings (yup…sometimes the obvious is overlooked).  We want you  to connect and feel welcome.   The intent is to cover our business (which discussion can include all) and then be open for chat.

We meet the fourth Friday of every 1 month(s) from 8:30 AM to 9:00ish AM

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/682672132

ESP Officers Mtg password: yates417

ESP – Lambda Chapter – Monthly Officer’s Meeting

Zoom Connection:: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/682672132

Standing Agenda

  •  Welcome and agenda review/additions
  • Minutes of last meeting & correspondence – Renee Mooneyhan
  • Treasurer’s Report – Beth Claypoole
  • Membership Report – Celeste Carmichael
  • Historian/ Life Members Report – Ave Bauder
  • Professional Development Report – Dan Welch
  • Professional Recognition Committee – Mary Ellen Wiley
  • Communications Update – Celeste Carmichael

Questions?  Feel free to reach out to any of the folks on the list above.  Hope to see you soon!!

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ESP Professional Development Webinars Announced

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) – Lambda Chapter has announced a series of professional development offerings for 20223  Hope that you will consider registering, participating, and bringing along a colleague or two.

ESP is a national extension professional development organization that anyone who works for Extension can join.  This series is open to all (membership not required + no fee for attendance).

March 9 – 1pm Conversations + Collegial Connections | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter.  Did you know that collegial connections can aid in staff retention (yours, mine, and ours)?! Join us for a conversation about staff retention and an introduction to Extension professional development organizations that can help our staff (and help us) to feel connected to others.

June 8 – 1pm.  What Educators Need to Know about Open Meetings Laws | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter.   What is “Open Meetings Law” and how does it impact Extension work? What should you pay attention and what procedures are we required to follow (and when)? Join us for some basics, and to grow your foundation of knowledge to help your work.

September 14 – 1pm Conversations + Collegial Connections – Part 2 | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter  Similar presentation as March 9  Did you know that collegial connections can aid in staff retention (yours, mine, and ours)?! Join us for a conversation about staff retention and an introduction to Extension professional development organizations that can help our staff (and help us) to feel connected to others.

December 14 – 1pm Good Practices for Hybrid Meetings + Annual Meeting | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter  We have all been to meetings where Hybrid formats don’t work, we may have even been the organizer for some. Join us to hear from experts and practitioners about how-to and how not to welcome staff in person and virtually.