Learning Series

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Extension Speaks Learning Series

Upcoming Sessions

March 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Maximize Your Time: Value of Using Design Templates

Discover how to leverage design templates to streamline your workflow and create consistent, professional materials.

April 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Prompt Like a Pro: Techniques for Better AI Outputs

Master the art of crafting effective prompts to get the best results from AI tools in your extension work.



Past Sessions

Recordings of each session will be posted here following the Zoom events.

Maximize Your Time - The Value of Using Design Templates

A brief overview of templates and other helpful resources for design work.
Mar 31, 2026



Design-Ready Displays: A Smart Start With MagicInfo

A brief overview of what and how Samsung MagicInfo works and design considerations.
Feb 18, 2026


Intro to AI: Revolutionize Your Reach

About AI, What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Transforms Extension Work.
Nov 24, 2025



Graphic Design for Extension: Tips to Elevate Any Outreach Material

Learn how to create more engaging outreach materials.
Oct 31, 2025


Design With Intention: Canva Skills to Elevate Your Work

Explore Canva's key features — templates, brand kits, text, elements, and collaboration tools — to create polished, consistent extension materials with ease.
Sep 19, 2025



Microsoft OneDrive Bootcamp: Sync, Share, Succeed

Discover how OneDrive's cloud storage, syncing, collaboration, and sharing tools help you access and protect your files from anywhere.
April 16, 2025


From Draft to Done: Navigating the Extension Publication Process

Follow the extension publication process, from manuscript submission and peer review to editing, layout, ADA compliance, and final distribution.
March 19, 2025



Snap, Store, Share: Demystifying Photos for Social Media Success

Four free tools, Mentimeter, Jeopardy, Bingo Baker, and Kahoot, to build interactive games and activities that keep your extension audiences engaged.
February 19, 2025

Cyber Savvy: Mastering Hack-Proof Habits

Four free tools to build interactive games and activities that keep your extension audiences engaged.
November 13, 2024



Microsoft Teams Bootcamp: Team Up for Success

Explore Microsoft Teams' key features — chat, meetings, file sharing, and app integrations — to streamline collaboration and communication across your team.
October 9, 2024.


Social Media Content Creation: Quick Campaigns From What You Already Have!

Turn your existing research, presentations, and newsletters into engaging social media content.
September 11, 2024


Picture Perfect: Tips & Tricks for Taking Great Photos

Photography tips from an NMSU photojournalist covering composition, lighting, angles, captions, and how to capture compelling images for extension work.
May 22, 2024


Smart Board Strategies: How to Use New Tech in our Programming

Four free tools, Mentimeter, Jeopardy, Bingo Baker, and Kahoot, to build interactive games and activities that keep your extension audiences engaged.
April 17, 2024


IT Equipment Intro: Mastering the New IT Equipment

Learn how to use Smart Boards and Magicinfo.
March 20, 2024