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

Troy R. McKay, G. Steede, R. Swenson
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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.
扩展农业教育工作者的工具包:识别数字媒体生产技术中的挑战
本研究探讨了明尼苏达州农业教育工作者在课堂上使用数字媒体制作工具和概念作为学习活动的相关看法和经验。随着与数字媒体制作设备和软件相关的成本不断降低,这项技术变得越来越容易获得,并为新型课堂产出创造了潜力。这种类型的学习活动在学校农业教育(SBAE)中还处于起步阶段。随着越来越多的教育工作者希望将21世纪基于技能的项目融入他们的课程中,开始探索目前参与这一战略的人所确定的需求和资源是很重要的。该项目的研究人员旨在更好地了解参与者在使用数字媒体制作作为学习工具时如何映射知识并识别差距。该项目考察了参与者的动机、经验、实施过程和未来目标。采用了一个集体案例研究来探讨这一现象。使用定性开放编码技术对教育工作者进行了深入访谈。这就产生了关于课程设计和实施以及学生学习观念的新主题。教育工作者高度重视这种学生学习活动,以培养许多职业道路所需的沟通技能。其他新兴主题是学生参与度、批判性思维、媒体素养和可转移技能的提高。该研究发现了数字媒体活动的障碍,如先前的技术经验、学区资源、专业发展机会和备课时间。教育工作者发现,需要精简资源和方便的专业发展,以充分接受数字媒体作为一种学习策略。
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