1. Quicken for Farm and Ranch Financial Records www.agecon.okstate.edu/quicken Damona Doye, Extension Economist Oklahoma State University

2. Brief program history “Hands on” computer workshops with step-by- step manual Regional workshop and sharing of program ideas Quarterly Quick Tips newsletter Satellite videoconference and list serv Website established Ongoing evaluation of workshops Links with financial planning software

3. Evidence of impact Increased interest in record keeping Improved ability to manage business Use “classes” feature to sort records by enterprise Increased confidence in using computer Find computers less intimidating Save time

4. Motivation for development of “courselet” 24/7 access for audiences Access to fuller complement of resources Appeal to different learning styles Compartmentalize topics Curiosity Cost effectiveness

5. Courselet development Content Rethink segments Human capital Off-campus course Faculty Support Center Secretary Webmaster Technology Camtasia Real Presenter Time

6. Website and CD-ROM contents Why Quicken? Using Quicken Resources FAQs Site feedback Download the manual

7. Using Quicken Introduction to Quicken video and slides Step-by-step instructions with Camtasia and audio Setting up the file and accounts Importing, adding, editing categories Setting up classes Recording transactions … Reports Backing up your file

9. Resources Download the manual Quick Tips newsletters Workshops Financial records for youth entrepreneurs Links Take the quiz Make the pledge Quicken terms Materials for educators

10. Frequently Asked Questions Should I use Quicken or QuickBooks? How do I separate farm and family expenses? How many years of data should I keep in my file? Should I buy the latest version of Quicken? And more….

12. CD/website promotion Extension Educators – ag Mentioned in Quicken newsletter E-mail to Vo-tech instructors Noble economists Langston University SEFMC committee

13. Feedback to date Very helpful Good style and delivery Good organization Level of content appropriate Very informative Yes and no to printed manuals for workshops Should develop similar materials for other software

14. How do we know if electronic delivery is successful? CD/website evaluation form Counters

15. Seven Principles for Good Practice in Teaching and Learning Encourage student-faculty contact Encourage cooperation among students Encourage active learning Give prompt feedback Emphasize time on task Communicate high expectations Respect diverse talents and ways of learning Chickering and Gamson

16. Future directions? Improve quality of video and audio Expand content of site Quicken topics Financial management Farm management QuickBooks Other software