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 school differently. Journal article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/122
May 13, 2025•25 min•Ep. 238
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 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/for...
May 06, 2025•25 min•Ep. 237
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
Apr 29, 2025•22 min•Ep. 236
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 newness across the career spectrum. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2471
Apr 22, 2025•25 min•Ep. 235
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 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/for...
Apr 15, 2025•18 min•Ep. 234
Curious about how to set failure as an expectation? WHAT?! Taylor Merrick (Arizona ag teacher) and Amber Rice (Iowa State University) have the inside scoop on problem-based learning to help teachers work their students through the process of problem solving, the nature of conflict, and the environment you create in the process. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/103
Apr 08, 2025•22 min•Ep. 233
A team isn't just a group of people thrown together, and Tom Jacobsen with the University of Idaho Extension has some great tips for us to build teams through LDE preparation. Tune in as Tom chats with the crew about defining success, engaging in a team building process, and teaching employability skills in how we ask students to prepare for competition. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/97...
Apr 01, 2025•19 min•Ep. 232
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 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/for...
Mar 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 231
Philanthropy is an intentional, private allocation of time or money--more simply, it's just giving back where you can, and Amber Rice (Iowa State) and Weslee Potts (Arizona Mom & administrator) are here to tell us more! Tune in as they share how Gen Z seeks connection, meaning, purpose, and belonging in their philanthropic efforts, looking to give time more than money in ways that align with their values. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2577...
Mar 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 230
VR may feel intimidating to implement, but never fear! Justin Pulley (Tarleton) is here to make sure we've got the basics covered to dive in. Tune in as Justin shares that we don't need to be experts to give VR a try as long as we implement it with a pedagogical purpose in mind. Journal article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/165
Mar 11, 2025•20 min•Ep. 229
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 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/for...
Mar 04, 2025•21 min•Ep. 228
Engaging with teacher professional development provides so many opportunities to meet people where they are. Trent Wells (Murray State) joins the OP crew to talk about designing and delivering teacher professional development. Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2473
Feb 25, 2025•20 min•Ep. 227
Mentoring 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
Feb 18, 2025•20 min•Ep. 226
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 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/for...
Feb 11, 2025•26 min•Ep. 225
It 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...
Feb 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 224
Systems 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
Jan 28, 2025•22 min•Ep. 223
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 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.qu...
Jan 21, 2025•25 min•Ep. 222
It'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
Jan 14, 2025•22 min•Ep. 221
With 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...
Dec 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 220
Teaching 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 Resources: https://lincolnelectricautomation.com.au/education/realweld-trainer/...
Nov 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 219
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 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/for...
Nov 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 218
Learning 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
Nov 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 217
When 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...
Nov 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 216
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 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.qu...
Oct 29, 2024•21 min•Ep. 215
What 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...
Oct 22, 2024•23 min•Ep. 214
Food 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...
Oct 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 213
Virtual 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...
Oct 08, 2024•20 min•Ep. 212
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 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.qu...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 211
Middle 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
Sep 24, 2024•20 min•Ep. 210
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 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.qu...
Sep 17, 2024•12 min•Ep. 209