Title: iExtension: How Specialists and Agents are Utilizing the iPad Abstract: We rely on technology daily to help us fulfill responsibility and accomplish our professional goals; however, technology is ever changing, always offering new gadgets and gizmos. As part of the land grant mission, Extension has traditionally embraced new advances in agricultural, but is sometimes tentative to try new computer technology in the job place. Apple’s release of the iPad not only combines the newest software application technology, but packages it in a revolutionary touch-based user interface surely to change how we compute. The iPad offers a cost-effective option for staying in-touch and conducting basic tasks, in addition, to providing a stylish new way to expand your use of technology. Join us as we share what the iPad offers and how UT Extension county and state professionals are utilizing this new, emerging technology to benefit us and our programs. Lead Presenter: Emily Tipton, University of Tennessee, Animal Science Additional Presenters: David Yates, UT Extension, University of Tennessee Descriptors: Extension and Outreach, Information Technology - Teaching and Learning, Working Differently, iPad Date: Sunday, June 12 Room: Conference B, Camtasia Room Time: 9:45 am Session Length: 45-minute

1. iExtension:
How specialist, staff, and
agents are utilizing
the iPad
Emily L. Tipton David A. Yates
IT Specialist Extension Area Specialist – IT
Animal Science Eastern Region
University of Tennessee University of Tennessee Extension
etipton@utk.edu dyates@utk.edu
@ELTipton @davidyates
#1

2. Our Goals
o Share how we got started
o Discuss our support & educational plans
o Share our user’s thoughts & examples
o Hear your experiences
#2

3. Getting Started
• A casual conversation in
Auburn, AL
– Exploring SmartBoard
options
– Developed initial proposal
draft
• Supportive Extension
Administration
#3

4. Getting Started
• iPad Team Identified
– Lead Regional IT Specialists
Ryan Heady
Central Region
Cristina Martinez
– AS IT Specialist
Central Region
Cam Philbeck
Eastern Region • Pilot Program Developed
Emily L. Tipton
Animal Science
Shawn Towater
– Select Administrators
Western Region
David Yates
Eastern Region
– Department
– Region
– County
#4

5. Getting Started
#5

6. User Support
• Training
– Extension Conference
November 2010
• Well attended
• 1/3 total staff
– Repeat for Eastern Region
December 2010
– Homefront to Heartland
April 2011
– Numerous one-on-one sessions
#6

7. User Support
• Training
– Future
• Lunch and Learn Sessions
• In-service training
• Lesson Plans
• Homegrown Apps?
– Reporting
– 4-H Records
– eLearning
– Existing Content
#7

8. User Support
• Recommended Core Apps
– Productivity
#8

9. User Support
• Recommended Core Apps
– Educational, Social Media,
and a few fun ones
App Procurement?
#9

10. User Support
• Community of Practice
LISTSERV
– User Tips
– App Reviews
– Article Reviews
– Peer Project Sharing
• http://bit.ly/l3cIaK

11. iPads in the field
• Mobile office
• Whiteboard
• Professional development
• Social media manager
• Judging Trips*
• Academic Conference*
#11

12. iPads in the field: Survey Results
52.6%
iPad
47.4%
iPad 2
3G model 45.9%
Subscribe to 3G
44.0%
N=38

13. How many hours/day do you use iPad?
5
< 1 hr.
16
1 - 2 hrs.
2 - 5 hrs. 15
5 - 8 hrs. 1
> 8 hrs.
1

14. Has your iPad usage changed?
62.2%
Increased
Decreased 10.8%
Stayed the same
27.0%

15. Time spent on iPad
Not at All 0 – 10% 10 – 20% 20 – 30% 40 – 50% 60 – 70%
Web Browsing 31.6 % 23.7 %
Email 23.7 % 15.8 %
Social Media 20.7 % 27.6 %
Presentations 38.7 % 32.3 %
News Readers 25 % 18.8 %
Other apps 19.4 % 22.2 %

16. How many apps have you downloaded?
15.8%
50+
18.4%
20 to 50
10 to 20 15.8%
6 to 10 26.3%
1 to 5 15.8%
None
7.9%

17. How many of apps have you paid for?
2.6%
50+
2.6%
20 to 50
10 to 20 10.5%
6 to 10 18.4%
1 to 5 42.1%
None
23.7%

18. How many apps use regularly
(other than pre-installed)?
50+
2.6%
20 to 50
10 to 20 15.8%
6 to 10 21.1%
1 to 5 52.6%
None
7.9%

19. iPads in the field
State Meat ID Team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ZFlGCGdCXO4&feature=youtu.be
Dr. Dwight Loveday
Meat Science
4-H Youth Development
Dwight Loveday 2 (:58)

20. iPads in the field
State Meat ID Team
What it took:
• One iPad (volunteer
leader) and one iPod
Touch
• Existing study material
slide deck
• Van Time = Study Time

21. iPads in the field
Academic Conference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVB6XUpy0ls
Dr. Janie Burney
Family Economics Specialist
Family and Consumer Science
Janie Burney 1 (2:19)

22. iPads in the field
T Academic Conference
Figwee Portion Explorer
$1.99

23. iPads in the field
Academic Conference
What it took:
• Two creative and open
minded specialist
• Twelve, 32 GB wi-fi
only
• App tryouts
• Set up one, sync the
others
• Slight reworking of
existing activities
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFsxufu_5mI
Dwight Loveday 1 (1:32)

24. iPads in the field
Janie Burney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzinQD2ZJqs
Dwight Loveday
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxJFiuOHa4

25. iPads in the field
IT Professionals
What it took:
• An 'all in' philosophy
• Open minded
approach
• Lots of app testing

26. ?
Discussion
Questions
Suggestions
How are you using it?

27. Thanks for coming!
Emily L. Tipton David A. Yates
IT Specialist Extension Area Specialist – IT
Animal Science Eastern Region
University of Tennessee University of Tennessee Extension
etipton@utk.edu dyates@utk.edu
@ELTipton @davidyates

29. Discussion Points