Synopsis
Practical tips for your ag classroom and interesting information to incorporate in your teaching. Qquick and easy resources for you to read, or pellets of information.
Episodes
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Pillars of Effective Mentorship
18/02/2025 Duration: 19minMentoring can be a tricky relationship to define and maintain. Jarred Shellhouse (University of Florida) joins us with reminders that mentoring is more than feedback and guidance; it requires respect, trust, and aligned values. Journal article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/39
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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 5
11/02/2025 Duration: 26minThe "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt). Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2604
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Experiential Learning in Ag Ed
04/02/2025 Duration: 22minIt can be easy to take experiential learning for granted, so Brad Coleman (Oklahoma State University), and Grady Roberts and JC Bunch (University of Florida) chat through how to move beyond "hands on" learning into true experiential learning. Tune in as they unpack how to help students make productive contributions, real life applications, and interdisciplinary learning. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2479
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Systems Thinking for Teaching
28/01/2025 Duration: 22minSystems thinking has exciting implications for workforce preparation and our classroom interactions. Tune in as Kevan Lamm (University of Georgia) explores how the world really works as we engage on meandering journeys. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/64
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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 4
21/01/2025 Duration: 25minThe "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt). Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2604
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Filling the Gap: Non-Traditional Routes to Ag Ed
14/01/2025 Duration: 21minIt's no secret there's a gap between the teaching positions open and the teachers available to fill them. Jenna Offerman (Illinois ag teacher) and Lucas Maxwell (Illinois State University) help us rethink where and how we recruit teachers. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/82
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The Emotional Duties of an Ag Educator
03/12/2024 Duration: 20minWith 20% of children ages 1-18 in the United States having four or more adverse childhood experiences, we need some ideas to be prepared for the conversations our students will have with us. Tune in as William Norris (New Mexico State University) shares our role as teachers in supporting students and receiving support in working with students. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2460
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Understanding VR in Welding
26/11/2024 Duration: 23minTeaching welding brings so many opportunities for industry collaboration. Ryan Anderson (Texas State), Brittney Heibel (Xylem), and Merritt Drewery (Texas State) are back to share how we can develop our virtual reality skills, get intentional with assessment, and let partners in to find and meet our programmatic needs. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/38
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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 3
19/11/2024 Duration: 26minThe "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt). Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2604
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Participating in the Ag Ed Community
12/11/2024 Duration: 22minLearning the norms for participating in the ag teacher community means opportunities to navigate something new for new comers and long-timers. Kellie Claflin (Ohio State University) joins the crew to talk about belonging as a contribution. Journal article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2452
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Sequenced Professional Development
05/11/2024 Duration: 21minWhen it comes to consciously adopting professional development opportunities, Becki Lawver and Michael Pate (Utah State), Dustin Perry (Montana State), and Scott Smalley (Iowa State) know what's up. Today, they talk with the OP crew about what keeps teachers coming back, opportunities for implementation after the professional development, and continued and sustained professional learning for skill development. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/138
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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 2
29/10/2024 Duration: 21minThe "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt). Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2604
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Retaining Learning through Reflection & Transfer
22/10/2024 Duration: 22minWhat can we do in the classroom to prompt reflection and practice transfer? Brad Coleman (Oklahoma State University) joins the crew to answer that question! The more we practice transfer the further students are able to transfer it. Tune in for a great conversation about how we plan to support that transfer. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/94 Resources: Reflection and Transfer Examples
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Global Guides: Understanding Food Insecurity
15/10/2024 Duration: 23minFood security means all people at all times have access to safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Jessica Spence (Virginia Tech), Daniel Foster (Penn State), Tobin Redwine (Texas A & M), Melanie Miller-Foster (Penn State), and OP McCubbins (Mississippi State) share how to tackle this big definition in our schools and communities through understanding diverse perspectives, incorporating global competence, and empower students through practical engagement. Resource: Global Teach Ag Network Community Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/151
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Integrating VR in the Welding Lab
08/10/2024 Duration: 19minVirtual Reality can feel like an intimidating investment as a learning tool, but Ryan Anderson (Texas State) and Brittney Heibel (Xylem) are here to help dispel all mystery! Tune in as they share how to implement VR with intention, track welding parameters, and engage VR as a supplement to welding instruction. Resources: VRTEX 360 Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2468
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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 1
01/10/2024 Duration: 22minThe "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt).
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Implementing Middle School SAEs
24/09/2024 Duration: 19minMiddle schoolers are developmentally different, which requires us to think about agricultural education program implementation a little differently as well. Join the team as we chat with Chris Eck from Oklahoma State University to learn more about the opportunity and responsibility to integrate an intercurricular program (and especially SAEs) for Middle Schoolers. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/158
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Mini-Series Introduction
17/09/2024 Duration: 11minThe "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt).
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Ag Mechanics Preparation
10/09/2024 Duration: 19minAg Mechanics is one of many content areas agricultural educators teach but it is an area that has both seen rapid growth in content and minimized opportunities for engagement in teacher preparation programs. Tune in as Tyler Granberry from the University of Tennessee chats with the crew about making sure there is a great fit with pre-service ag mechanics course offerings and identifying specific areas for continued learning. Journal Article: The state of ag mechanics in the preparation of SBAE teachers
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Season 10 Intro!
03/09/2024 Duration: 12minWelcome to the exciting new season of Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers! Join us as we set the stage for an engaging and informative season. We will discuss this season's series and how excited we are for the conversations we will have this year. Join us as we dive into what makes this season a must-listen for teachers passionate about agriculture and teacher retention.

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