Welcome to Class

Welcome to Class

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Welcome to Class episodes

  • (S2:E1): Welcome Back! Greenhouse Success
    Carli digs deep into the importance of having a greenhouse and the opportunities it can provide for students. She says greenhouses offer student led learning, school based enterprise SAE’s, community partners, and mentorship.
    National FFA Organization 
    National 4H Organization 
    Crops Feed The World
    Integrated Pest Management ISU
    FFA: SAE for All 
    Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
    Updated Greenhouse Pest Management Manual 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Agriculture and Natural Resources (Crops and Soil)
    17 min
  • (S1:E9): This One's for the Seniors
    Senior Year!!! Carli shares her personal experience about life after high school. The opportunities are endless in the agriculture industry. Find your passion and run with it.
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons
    Iowa State University Website 
    Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
    20 min
  • (S1:E8): Equal Opportunities for All
    Students come from all different backgrounds and they all have different things to offer. Brenda Allen from Iowa State University 4H Extension and Outreach visits to share her thoughts about positive youth development.
    Ag Career of the Day 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons
    Positive Youth Development
    29 min
  • (S1:E7): NEW Technology
    Technology is a tool for the toolbox. Stuart McCulloh from Scoutpro visits to talk about his experience as a business owner and how technology is paving the way for their future.
    Ag Career of the Day 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons 
    Scoutpro 
    Source: AgTech Trends in 2019: Synthetic Biology, Precision Agriculture, and Millennial Farmers
    28 min
  • (S1:E6): Hands On, Authentic Learning
    In this episode, Carli shares her personal experience with hands on learning in the classroom. Carli also interview Lynne Campbell from Iowa State University to talk about her past and current experiences with hands on learning. 
    Ag Career of the Day 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons
    CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) 
    Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic Iowa State University 
    Crop Scouting Competition Iowa State University 
    Women In Agriculture 
    Native Bee Challenge 
    Monarchs On the Move
    26 min
  • (S1:E5): Ag Mechanics is for Everyone!
    Don't fear the shop! The agriculture mechanics shop offers students a unique way to learn that they cannot get in a regular classroom. Don't be afraid to learn how to use your Ag Mech shop, you and your students will benefit in the future. 
    Ag Career of the Day 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons
    18 min
  • (S1:E4): Careers in the Ag Industry
    It is important to share different career ideas with students to keep them thinking about the long term. In this episode Carli talks about the different options within the Ag industry. 
    Ag Career of the Day 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons
    25 min
  • (S1:E3): Create A Strong Community Connection
    Carli explains the importance of using your resources and gaining trust in your communities. Take advantage of every person you meet because you never know when they might come in handy.
    Ag Career of the Day 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons
    19 min
  • (S1:E2): Importance of CDE's and SAE's
    In this episode Carli talks about the integration of CDE's in the classroom as an enhancement to the current unit being taught. She also explains how different CDE's can lead a student to their SAE project.
    Ag Career of the Day 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons 
    National FFA
    21 min
  • (S1:E1): Get The Ball Rolling
    This Podcast series is for Agriculture Education professionals who are looking to bring new ideas, and hot topics of agriculture into their classroom. 
    Ag Career of the Day: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/agcareers/extension-agenteducator/
                                          https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/livestock-production-manager-salary
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management 
    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4H 
    Crops Feed the World Lessons 
    Crop Scouting Competition- Iowa State University 
    Crop Scouting Competition 2019 Video
    27 min

About Welcome to Class

From the publisher's feed

The “Welcome to Class” Agriculture Educators Podcast is available for education professionals to get tips and information, think about best teaching practices, and find resources that are available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Watch our new Season 3 Welcome to Class Podcast Trailer! Seasons 1 and 2 written and hosted by Carli Erickson, Crop Science Youth Education Coordinator for the Integrated Pest Management Program at Iowa State University. On this page you will find links to resources that are mentioned in the podcasts. Season 3 episodes by Rachel Reicks. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Maya Hayslett at [email protected].