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02/08/2019

Check out this holographic staff member at British Airways! What if we had a holographic Extension staff member at grocery stores talking about nutrition...

01/14/2019

This article features some top apps for agriculture for 2019!

When I published the first “top apps for agriculture” list in 2011, little did I know at the …

01/05/2019

Inspired after working with a great team of horse extension educators from across the country the past couple of days! They learned how to create/edit podcasts and videos and we had great discussions around online learning!!

01/03/2019

Looking for icons to use in your presentations? The Noun Project might be a place to look. They do have an educational discount:

Creating, Sharing and Celebrating the World's Visual Language.

01/03/2019

Our CANR Social Media Specialist has some great resources online for FB best practices and creating social media content!

Previously recorded and presented social media training sessions for MSU Extension staff.

01/03/2019

A USDA program may bring higher speed Internet to rural communities which is essential for education and agriculture!

USDA’s ReConnect program will invest $600 million for improvements in rural broadband infrastructure at three funding levels for projects, with $200 million targeted for 100 percent grants, another $200 million category for a 50/50 grant/loan program and a third level of $200 million to be disburs...

12/22/2018

Technology can be frustrating sometimes but can also do great things!’ Check out how a robot is helping a student in this article.

A classroom robot is changing lives for students at Explorer Elementary School in Williamston. News 10's morning anchor Lora Painter spoke with the family and teachers of a girl who's staying connected to friends and keeping up with her school work, even when she can't physically attend class.

12/22/2018

This week an educator was asking about options for online polls/surveys. Oficce 365 Forms is an option. Read more

With Microsoft Forms, you can build survey forms and easily share them with students, parents, and colleagues.

12/19/2018

Here is a free note taking app for kids which was highlighted in the Tech & Learning Magazine this month!

Versatile, customizable cross-platform drawing and note-taking tool

12/18/2018

Need help with Zoom? Join this training on January 10th (only open to MSU Extension staff). Bring your Zoom questions and we'll find answers!

Has a feature of Zoom been puzzling you? Bring your questions to this session. Basic features of Zoom will be covered including scheduling and host controls. For more details contact Gwyn Shelle at [email protected].

12/18/2018

For the first post on this page I thought that I would include a video describing the life of Evelyn Berezin. She was a pioneer in the technology world and is credited with building the first computerized word processor. Hopefully, we will be tech pioneers in our own way bringing knowledge to our communities!

Evelyn Berezin, a pioneer in the tech industry who is credited with building and marketing the world’s first computerized word processor, died last weekend in New York City. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well-lived.