Expanding the Agricultural Educator's Toolkit: Identifying Challenges in Digital Media Production Technology

Autor/inn/en	McKay, Troy D.; Steede, Garrett M.; Swenson, Rebecca D.
Titel	Expanding the Agricultural Educator's Toolkit: Identifying Challenges in Digital Media Production Technology
Quelle	In: Journal of Agricultural Education, 63 (2022) 4, S.59-77 (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (McKay, Troy D.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1042-0541
Schlagwörter	Teacher Attitudes; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Agricultural Education; Communities of Practice; Elementary Secondary Education; Agriculture Teachers; Technological Literacy; Teacher Competencies; 21st Century Skills; Skill Development; Learner Engagement; Thinking Skills; Peer Relationship; Interaction; Planning; Access to Computers; Self Efficacy; Resources; Experiential Learning; Minnesota + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lehrerverhalten; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Agriculture; Education; Landwirtschaftliche Ausbildung; Landwirtschaft; Ausbildung; Community; Technisches Wissen; Lehrkunst; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Denkfähigkeit; Peer-Beziehungen; Interaktion; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Betriebsmittel; Hilfsmittel; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen
Abstract	This study explores the perceptions and experiences related to agricultural educators in Minnesota who have used digital media production tools and concepts as learning activities in the classroom. As the cost associated with digital media production equipment and software continues to decrease, this technology is becoming more accessible and creates the potential for new types of classroom outputs. This type of learning activity is in its infancy in School Based Agricultural Education (SBAE). As more educators look to embed 21st century skill-based projects in their coursework, it is important to begin exploring needs and resources identified by those currently engaged in this strategy. The researchers in this project aimed to better understand how the participants map knowledge and identify gaps when using digital media production as a learning tool. The project examined the motivations, experiences, implementation processes, and future goals of participants. A collective case study was used to explore this phenomenon. In-depth interviews with educators were examined using qualitative open coding techniques. This produced emergent themes regarding lesson design and implementation as well as perceptions of student learning. Educators highly valued this student learning activity to develop communication skills necessary for many career paths. Other emergent themes were an increase in student engagement, critical thinking, media literacy, and transferable skills. The study found barriers to digital media activities such as prior experience with technology, school district resources, professional development opportunities, and lesson preparation time. Educators identified a need for streamlined resources and accessible professional development to fully embrace digital media as a learning strategy. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: https://jae-online.org/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01