Description
The Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (DEG) is a competitive grants program focused on improving formal, postsecondary agricultural sciences education. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher education in insular areas to carry out resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences through distance education technology.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Developing distance education programs in the food and agricultural sciences
• Creating, adapting, and adopting learning materials and teaching strategies
• Imparting technical knowledge and 'soft' skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
• Developing leadership skills and knowledge
• Encouraging projects that develop content suitable for delivery through eXtension