Day Two: Statistics & Technology Training

UC Small Farm Workgroup Meeting - Day Two

Thursday – June 12, 2008

ANR Building (Plum Room) at UC Davis

 

Statistical Toools/Review and Technology Training

(This is a hands-on training, participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer First 20 Participants to sign up will get a free web cam)

 

8:00     Using Excel for Field Research and Statistical Analysis – Examples and Practical Applications: Plot Plan Generator and Forage Crop Analyzer

Dan Putnam, UC Extension Agronomist

9:00     Statistical and GIS Analysis Tools for Small Farm Research

Richard Plant, AES Professor & Quantitative Analyst

 

10:00   Break

 

10:15   How I Use Co-Stat and StatGraphics - Data Analaysis for the Statistically Challenged

Cheryl Wilen, Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor

11:00   Video Clips and Digital Images – Downloading, editing, organizing & producing 

Mike Poe, Media Services Manager, Managing Producer/Director ANRCS

 

12:00   Lunch (Provided)

 

1:00     Build/Customize Your Own Website – Introduction to Site Builder

Dave Krauss, Web Developer ANRCS

2:00     Adobe Connect – How to Develop and Deliver Online Seminars

Mike Poe, Media Services Manager, Managing Producer/Director ANRCS

3:00     Blogs, Podcasts and RSSs - New Tool for Extension Education & Outreach

Mike Poe, Media Services Manager, Managing Producer/Director ANRCS

3:30     Build/Customize Your Own Website – Advanced Features of Site Builder

Dave Krauss, Web Developer ANRCS

4:30     Wrap-up and Adjourn