Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers
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Practical tips for your ag classroom and interesting information to incorporate in your teaching. Quick and easy resources for you to read, or “pellets” of information.
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AI in the Shop: Feedback, Skill, and Judgment
Can AI help students become better welders without replacing the judgment and craftsmanship that make them skilled professionals? In the third episode of our Season 12 AI mini-series, AI in the Shop: Feedback, Skill, and Judgment, Alex Stocker joins us to explore how artificial intelligence can...
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AI as a Thinking Partner: Inquiry, Not Answers
What if AI could help students ask better questions instead of simply giving them answers? In the second episode of our Season 12 AI mini-series, AI as a Thinking Partner: Inquiry, Not Answers, Jeremy Hall joins us to explore how artificial intelligence can support student curiosity, inquiry, and...
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AI Isn’t the Point: What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?
What problem are we really trying to solve with AI in agricultural education? In the first episode of our Season 12 mini-series, AI Isn’t the Point: What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?, hosts Brian Myers, Becky Haddad, and Mike Retallick explore how artificial intelligence is changing education...
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Finding Your Margin: Turning Noble Sacrifice into Sustainable Teaching
How can ag teachers continue creating meaningful opportunities for students without sacrificing all their time and energy? In this episode, Finding Your Margin: Turning Noble Sacrifice into Sustainable Teaching, Tiffany Marzolino joins us to discuss teacher margin-the balance between the load...
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Pulling STEM into Ag: Systems Thinking That Teachers Can Use Next Week
How can ag teachers make STEM feel less like an add-on and more like a natural part of agricultural education? In this episode, Pulling STEM into Ag: Systems Thinking That Teachers Can Use Next Week, we explore how systems thinking can help teachers connect science, technology, engineering, and...
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Friendly Rivalry, Real Learning: Making Classroom Competition Work
Can a little friendly competition make a big difference in the ag classroom? In this episode, Friendly Rivalry, Real Learning: Making Classroom Competition Work, Joe Ramstad joins us to explore how SBAE teachers can use competition to increase student engagement, check understanding, and support...
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Planting Confidence in the Lab: What Really Prepares Ag Teachers
What really prepares ag teachers to lead safe, engaging, and effective hands-on learning in the lab? In this episode, Planting Confidence in the Lab: What Really Prepares Ag Teachers, we explore how mentorship, industry experience, teacher preparation, professional development, and real-world...
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From Research to Barn Floor: Building PCK That Works Next Week
What helps ag teachers turn what they know into teaching that actually works for their students? In this episode, From Research to Barn Floor: Building PCK That Works Next Week, Jenny E. Bennett and colleagues explore how agricultural educators develop pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) through...
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Planning That Actually Works: Turning Constraints into Class Wins
In this episode of Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers, Brian Myers, Becky Haddad, and Mike Retallick sit down with Jason Dossett to discuss his research, Conceptualizing Curriculum Planning: Analyzing Agricultural Educators' Instructional Planning Processes. Whether you're a first-year teacher...
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Season 12 Introduction
Do you know what the start of a new school year means? It is time for a new season of the Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers Podcast. We are excited to be back to releasing new episodes weekly. But first, we want to hear where you are listening from and who you are sharing this episode with!
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Season 11 Finale
Another end to the school year, another end to an Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers season. Come along as Brian, Becky, and Mike wrap up season 11.
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Special Episode: Meet an Author from How Learning Works
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. However, in this episode, they are meeting a very special guest. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into how the book came to be and some of Michele DiPietro's advice for both teachers and students. Come along as we wrap...
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How Learning Works: Self-Direction
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the eighth and final section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and...
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STEM in the Ag Classroom: Boosting Confidence, Making Connections
Ready to boost your STEM teaching confidence? William Norris and Lacey Roberts-Hill deliver crucial insights from research exploring how agricultural educators perceive their ability to integrate STEM-based AFNR standards! We unpack findings on specific STEM concepts where teachers excel and…
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How Learning Works: Course Climate
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the seventh section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria...
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Rooted in Practice: Tailoring Professional Development for Ag Teachers
Ever feel like your PD doesn't quite deepen your ag literacy instruction? This "pellet" uncovers vital research on a professional development program that's all about equipping ag teachers for success! Learn how relevant, discipline-specific content (think animal and plant science!) from experts...
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How Learning Works: Practice & Feedback
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the sixth section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria…
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Beyond Posters and Press Releases: Making Ag Comm Work in Your Classroom
Want to elevate your students' communication skills for the modern ag industry? This "pellet" delivers crucial insights from research on how agricultural communication is being integrated in SBAE classrooms nationwide! Learn about the rapid growth in ag comm offerings, the current state of…
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Cracking the Middle School Code: Real-World Strategies for Ag Teachers
Ready to dive into the world of middle school ag ed and supercharge your SAE program? Jacob Englin digests two powerful research articles! First, we explore trends, gaps, and teacher needs in U.S. middle school agricultural education, revealing where we need more up-to-date research. Then, we…
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Supporting Every Student: Practical Strategies for Addressing ACEs in the Ag Classroom
How can your ag classroom be a haven for students impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? William Norris and Shannon Norris Parish share vital research exploring how SBAE teachers compassionately support these learners! Discover actionable strategies like providing hygiene items,...
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How Learning Works: Developing Mastery
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the fifth section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria…
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Plugged In and Growing: Practical Tech Tools for the Ag Classroom
This episode unpacks compelling research on how diverse tech tools—from flipped classrooms to digital games—are impacting agricultural education at all levels. We reveal the growing gap between a rapidly evolving ag industry and current teaching methods, highlighting how integrating modern tech…
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Empowering Every Learner: Practical Strategies for Including Students with Learning Difficulties in SAEs
Ever wondered how confident you are in supporting students with learning difficulties in SAEs? This episode digests research exploring how Georgia ag teachers perceive their ability to do just that! We uncover findings that show teachers value inclusive practices like using IEPs and adapting...
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How Learning Works: Motivation
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the fourth section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria…
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Cultivating Inclusion: Practical Strategies from the Field for Ag Teachers
How can your ag program be a game-changer for students with special needs? This episode unpacks vital research exploring ag teachers' confidence and strategies for inclusion. We reveal how hands-on agricultural experiences are uniquely effective at building occupational skills, self-identity, and...
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What Parents Want: Turning Support for Ag Literacy Into Classroom Success
Imagine parents as your biggest allies in ag ed! Amelia Miller explains groundbreaking national research on how much value parents place on their children learning about agriculture in school. Discover the surprising finding that parents overwhelmingly see agricultural topics as "very important"...
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Sparking Critical Thinking: Socioscientific Issues in the Ag Ed Classroom
Ready to prepare your students for the real world? Michelle Burrows helps the Owl Pellet Crew digest vital research on integrating Socioscientific Issues (SSI) like climate change, GMOs, and food security into school-based agricultural education! Discover why these complex, multi-perspective…
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How Learning Works: Knowledge Organization
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the third section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria…
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Boosting Your FFA Chapter: Social Media That Works
How effective is your FFA chapter's social media strategy? Raquel Taylor, Taylor Ruth, and Nathan Conner dive into research exploring how secondary agriculture teachers use social media to promote their FFA chapters. We examine which platforms are favored, the content shared, and the significant...
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Agriscience Fairs: Science, Communication, and Career Readiness
Ready to supercharge scientific thinking and real-world skills in your students? This episode digests research on how U.S. agriculture teachers implement Agriscience Fair programs! Discover the complex decisions teachers make and how these fairs uniquely strengthen scientific thinking, hands-on...
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How Learning Works: Prior Knowledge
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the second section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria…
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Words that Grow: Boosting Ag Literacy with Writing, Speaking, and Hands-On Learning
How can your agriscience classroom cultivate strong agricultural literacy that goes beyond hands-on skills? This episode digests research exploring how SBAE teachers are promoting ag literacy through speaking, listening, and writing activities! Discover how explicit explanations, group…
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The Donut Model: Finding the Sweet Spot for Teacher Success
Ever feel like you're constantly balancing on the edge of burnout? This episode introduces the Donut Model for Ag Teacher Success! Adapted from Doughnut Economics, this new framework offers a fresh way to understand the sweet spot between minimum and maximum productivity boundaries. Learn how...
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Special Episode: Meet the Producer
Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce this podcast? Who is this mysterious fourth person of the Owl Pellets crew? For the past three seasons, Kyleigh Hilburn has been behind the scenes producing Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers Podcast. In this week's episode, Brian and Becky pull...
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Building Stronger Ag Classrooms: Youth-Adult Partnerships in Action
Ready to unlock deeper student involvement and real-world learning? This episode digests a powerful 7-year study on the CROPS Project, grounded in the transformative Youth-Adult Partnership (YAP) Theory! Discover how fostering genuine collaboration between youth and adults in ag education can...
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Margin in the Middle: Finding Balance and Boosting Creativity in Ag Teaching
Ever feel like you're running on empty? This episode digests vital research on "margin" in the lives of ag educators – that crucial buffer between your workload and your personal resources! Discover why having more margin is key to maintaining wellness, boosting creativity, and finding greater...
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How Learning Works: Student Identity & Development
Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the first section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria…
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Building Employability: Real Skills for Real Ag Classrooms
What do school superintendents really want your ag program to teach? This episode digests research exploring how district leaders prioritize essential employability skills within SBAE curricula! Discover why critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource management are top priorities. Learn how...
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Nurturing Positive Youth Development: Turning Research Into Action in Rural Ag Classrooms
Ready to empower every student, no matter their background? This "pellet" delivers crucial insights from research on Positive Youth Development in rural, low-SES high schools! Learn how SBAE programs are uniquely positioned to build student confidence, competence, and belonging. We'll explore the...
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Herding Knowledge: Making the Most of SBAE Classroom and Laboratory Instruction
Ready to fine-tune your classroom and lab skills? Ryan Best, Iowa State University, digests key research on essential instructional practices in School-Based Agricultural Education (SBAE)! We'll explore how effective teaching aligns with the eight AFNR career pathways, covering everything from...
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How Learning Works: Introduction
Another season, another mini-series! This season, Brian, Becky, and Mike are diving into how learning works. Throughout this mini-series, they will dive deep into the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan...
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SAE Supercharge: Grading, Tech, and Student-Driven Growth
Ever wondered how FFA, classroom, and SAEs really impact student growth? In this week's episode, Tiffany Marzolino, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explores ag teachers' perceptions of student development across the three-circle model! Discover why the classroom often leads, but how...
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From the Farm to the Classroom: Using Clarkson's Farm for Agricultural Literacy
Ever thought about using Jeremy Clarkson to teach agriculture? This episode discusses fascinating research on how the TV series "Clarkson's Farm" impacted undergraduate students! Erica Summerfield, South Dakota State University, reveals how showing just two episodes sparked rich dialogue and...
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Digging Deeper: Bringing Land-Based Learning to Life in Ag Classrooms
Ever wondered how hands-on learning can transform students and your community? This episode digs into fascinating research on land-based learning! Aaron McKim and Abbey Palmer, from Michigan State University, share how connecting high schoolers with local agriculture boosts their leadership…
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Season 11 Introduction
We are back,... we are SO back! Brian, Becky, and Mike are super excited to be back with another season of Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers podcast. Be ready to tackle conversations over how learning works, getting beyond the walls of the classroom, adult partnerships, the donut model, how to...
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Supporting Males in Ag Ed Classrooms
Ag Ed is uniquely positioned to support boys in school. Stacy Vincent (University of Kentucky) joins the OP crew to share key findings from an experimental study looking at student performance in same-sex versus co-ed classrooms. Tune in to hear more about how students process and engage in…
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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 9
The "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...
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Enhancing Classrooms with VR
Jamie Greig and his team at University of Tennessee knows implementing VR can feel intimidating, but with their guide to planning, process, and reflection, you'll be a VR implementation expert in no time. Journal Article: https://agdevresearch.org/index.php/aad/article/view/353
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Teacher Mobility: What does a career in education look like?
We'll just come right out and say it: Mobility might be a retention strategy. Becky Haddad (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) and Lavyne Rada (Co-Director of the Minnesota Teacher Induction Program) chat with Mike and Brian about reasonable retention, navigating the teaching career, and supporting...
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To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 8
The "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...
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