A Study of Extension Professionals Preferences and Perceptions of Usefulness and Level of Comfort with Blogs as an Informal Professional Development Tool

Authors

Melissa Cater, Louisiana State University and LSU AgCenter
Debra Davis, Louisiana State University and LSU AgCenter
Bradley Leger, Louisiana State University and LSU AgCenter
Krisanna Machtmes, Louisiana State University and LSU AgCenter
Lisa Arcemont, Louisiana State UniversityFollow

Volume

51

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.51.04.22

Abstract

The use of blogs for informal professional development is a growing phenomenon in higher education. The purpose of the study reported here was to describe Extension faculty's preferences for and perceptions of using an online, particularly social media, environment for professional development. The LSU AgCenter Organization Development and Evaluation unit conducted an 18-week pilot study to determine the feasibility of this delivery method with field and state faculty. Results indicate that blogs are underutilized because of the newness of the technology but possess potential as a delivery method.

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Recommended Citation

Cater, M., Davis, D., Leger, B., Machtmes, K., & Arcemont, L. (2013). A Study of Extension Professionals Preferences and Perceptions of Usefulness and Level of Comfort with Blogs as an Informal Professional Development Tool. The Journal of Extension, 51(4), Article 22. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.04.22