Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers

Adjusting, Appeasing, and Rearranging

In this episode, the Owl Pellets crew chats with Oregon State's Dr. Haley Traini about the managing expectations and how ag. teachers do it all.

• Teachers often look successful on the outside, but aren’t satisfied on the inside as they try to meet real and perceived expectations.
• There is real challenge in trying to sift through the available opportunities without engaging in everything.
• Rethinking expectations happens at every level; have a conversation with someone who can work with you to move the needle today.

How People Learn Series: Memory

The Owl Pellets crew discusses memory, specifically the systems and distinct processes associated with memory that contribute to learning.

Student Achievement in Ag. & Science Concepts

In this episode, Virginia Tech's Natalie Ferand shares "illuminating" information about the integration of science concepts in our teaching. Highlights include:

• There are three types of teachers as we think about integrating science concepts: vocational purists, illumination attempters, and science illuminators. You might be one or the other depending on what you’re teaching.
• Science illuminators aren’t necessarily looking to change their curriculum. They work to highlight a key science (or math or English) concept in what they’re already teaching.
• Great curriculum is a team effort and takes a ton of time. Check out STEM It Up as a great example to boost your Floriculture program.

Openness & Preparedness for Ag. Technology

Stephen McBride (Purdue) joins the crew to discuss openness & preparedness for ag. technology. Highlights include:

• Students are open to new agricultural technologies, but not necessarily prepared to use them
• Technology opens career opportunities for students across the food chain, from production to purchase
• Community members and manufacturers are great resources to support learning new technologies. No need to learn them all on your own!

Authenticity

Dr. Jason McKibben (Auburn University) discusses authenticity in learning, projects, and project-based learning.

How People Learn Series: The Developing Brain

The Owl Pellets crew discusses the developing brain and what that means for facilitating learning.

Engaging in Agriscience Research SAEs

In this episode, we hear from North Dakota State University assistant professor Dr. Brooke Thiel on how agriculture teachers implement and engage in agriscience research in the classroom.

Implementing CASE

Amber Rice (University of Arizona) and Taylor Bird (Arizona Ag. Teacher) share research findings on the implementation of CASE curriculum.

How People Learn Series: Models

The Owl Pellets Crew is back! In this episode, the crew discusses how models can be used for learning.

How People Learn Series: Learning Types

The Owl Pellets crew continue the discussion on "how people learn" with learning types.