Artificial Intelligence in the Ag Classroom

Hosted by Callie Pearson, featuring former Ag Teacher, Jacob Tipton, and WCS Technology Supervisor, Brandon Cook. Teacher Guide: Objectives 1. While listening to the podcast (Condition), students will summarize the differing perspectives of the Technology Supervisor and Agriculture Teacher regarding AI in agricultural education (Behavior), providing at least two points from each guest (Criteria). Bloom’s Level: Understand 2. After listening to the podcast (Condition), students will analyze the potential benefits and risks of AI for students, teachers, and ag programs as a whole (Behavior) by providing explanations of at least two benefits and risks (Criteria) Bloom's Level: Analyze 3. After listening to the podcast (Condition), students will evaluate scenarios for responsible AI use in classroom instruction, SAEs, and FFA experiences (Behavior), by proposing at least one practical scenario that balances benefits and ethical considerations. Bloom's Level: Evaluate Topic: Host: Guests: Summarize the discussion: Pre Listening Questions: 1. Do you use AI programs in your classes? How? 2. Do you believe AI benefits student learning and teacher responsibilities in AgEd? 3. What might be concerning about AI being used in school? Guided Questions: 1. Which of the following is an example of AI being used in agriculture education? A. Students recording livestock weights. B. Students reviewing an analysis of crop yield data online. C. Teacher hand-grading papers. D. Students presenting a speech for an FFA contest. 2. What are the 3 components of the Ag Education model? 3. Name one benefit and one risk of using AI, according to the podcast guests. 4. Which guests talked about the privacy concerns of AI? A. Ag Teacher B. Tech Supervisor 5. Give an example of how AI use could be regulated. Post Listening Questions: 1. Compare the perspectives of both guests. 2. How could AI be used responsibly in classroom instruction, SAE, and FFA? 3. If you were designing a lesson plan for a project, what rules or guidelines would you include for AI use and why? Rubric Level, Description, Points Level 1, Student demonstrates minimal understanding of AI in ag education; responses are incomplete or inaccurate. 1 pt Level 2, Student demonstrates partial understanding; responses are mostly accurate but lack detail or examples. 2 pts Level 3, Student demonstrates full understanding; responses are accurate, detailed, and include examples or critical thinking. 3 pts