ERIC Number: EJ1035099
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Aug
Pages: 5
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Avian Influenza Biosecurity: Filling the Gaps with Non-Traditional Education
Madsen, Jennifer; Tablante, Nathaniel
Journal of Extension, v51 n4 Article 4TOT3 Aug 2013
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have become endemic, crippling trade and livelihood for many, and in rare cases, resulting in human fatalities. It is imperative that up-to-date education and training in accessible and interactive formats be available to key target audiences like poultry producers, backyard flock owners, and emergency responders. Online tools such as Moodle™, Second Life™, and Facebook are excellent resources for Extension educators and have been implemented in the arsenal of the avian influenza biosecurity program. However, each online tool has its pros and cons, and Extension educators must use the best tool for each target audience.
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Extension Education, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Extension Agents, Social Networks, Public Health, Health Promotion, Agricultural Occupations, Internet, Access to Information, Information Dissemination, Safety, Animals, Web Sites, Computer Simulation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Agriculture
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland
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